WO1996024914A1 - Maquinas expendedoras - Google Patents
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- WO1996024914A1 WO1996024914A1 PCT/ES1995/000107 ES9500107W WO9624914A1 WO 1996024914 A1 WO1996024914 A1 WO 1996024914A1 ES 9500107 W ES9500107 W ES 9500107W WO 9624914 A1 WO9624914 A1 WO 9624914A1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
- G07F11/72—Auxiliary equipment, e.g. for lighting cigars, opening bottles
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- the present invention - as expressed in the statement of this specification, consists of a vending machine with means of representation or display of images or signs and with means of issuing awards in the form of, for example, tickets or product gift tickets, so that when the sale of a product is made, different changing signs are shown, for example, on a monitor screen after a certain time, and if they coincide or if they correspond to a certain combination, It sells a prize.
- advertising motifs may be displayed in the image representation media.
- vending machines which are provided with a slot for the introduction of coins and a series of buttons or pushbuttons through which the desired product is selected, producing the issuance of the same in a tray practiced for this purpose, and then provides the change of refund of the remaining amount, in the case in which the coins introduced do not correspond to the exact price.
- this type of machines work controlled by a microprocessor which generates the corresponding signals to actuate the shipment of the chosen product.
- These machines operate autonomously and do not allow connection to other elements, to perform other functions that can be combined with the issuance of a product, which is inconvenient.
- vending machines are restricted in their ability to stimulate the sale of the products they contain, since they only support "static” advertising.
- the invention consists of a vending machine that has first means of signaling the sale of a product, which are related to a second means of representation. of images or at least one sign or symbol, so that when a sale is made, in the second means of representation a changing sign or, preferably, several changing signs are shown, thanks to third means of variation of said signs .
- the second means of representing images are related to fourth means of stopping and fixing the sign or of the changing signs that act at a certain moment.
- the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth means can be realized and interrelated in a known way, as for example in the "slot machines".
- the means of representation of signs the means of variation of the represented signs, the means of fixing the signs, the means of recognition of the signs fixed and the means sold. Doors of a prize are activated by inserting a coin and optional entity using a lever and / or buttons
- the corresponding means ie the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth means
- the corresponding means are activated by the sale and / or prior shipment of a product, thanks to the incorporation of the first means of signaling the sale of a product.
- Said first means of signaling the sale of a product may include means that emit a signal at the beginning of said sale, for example, when the button or button corresponding to the desired product is pressed.
- the signal emitted by these means can activate the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth means in a known manner in said "slot machines".
- the machine includes seventh means of recognition of the product sold, the seventh means being related to the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth means so that their performance depends on the item sold.
- the seventh media may be related to the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth media so that the prize is only issued if the seventh media indicates the sale of a particular product or certain products.
- the seventh means may be related to the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth means so that the variation of the signs presented only begins when the sale of a particular product is made.
- the variation process - sign fixing and the subsequent issuance of the prize which are carried out by the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth media, is modified depending on the product sold; For example, the sale of a certain product could result in the process of variation-setting signs repeated once or several times, which implies that certain products offer greater chances of winning a prize.
- the second means of representing images may be determined by a monitor in which the changing signs appear framed in boxes.
- the monitor can display advertising reasons when the vending machine does not make any sales.
- the monitor is capable of being part of a computer, which is connected to the microprocessor of the vending machine through a communication channel, preferably a serial communication channel.
- a communication channel preferably a serial communication channel.
- the first means of signaling the sale of a product as well as, where appropriate, the seventh means of product recognition sold can be performed in the central process unit of the communication channel.
- the second, third, fourth and fifth media can be materialized on a computer that includes a monitor.
- the second means of representation can be determined by a series of rollers similar to those of the "slot machines" that have the different signs that are intended to be represented printed.
- a customer enters the amount in the vending machine and chooses the product he wants by, for example, by pressing a corresponding button.
- the vending machine sells the chosen product.
- the first means of signaling the sale detect said sale and send a signal to the third means of variation of the represented signs, thereby initiating a representation of changing signs in the second means of representing the signs. , for example on a monitor.
- This variation of the signs is maintained for a certain time until the fourth means of fixing the signs, which for example receive a signal from the third means when they start the variation of the represented signs, stop said variation and leave them fixed in the monitor the combination of signs resulting from said temporary variation.
- the resulting fixed combination is recognized by the fifth recognition means, which receive information from, for example, the second representation means or the fourth fixing means and, based on this information, assess whether the fixed signs correspond to a predetermined combination of signs, in which case the fifth recognition means send a signal to the sixth means of the award that act directly on the vending machine, granting a prize, for example a gift product, or on a medium Vendor of a voucher or prize ticket.
- FIGURES Figure 1. Shows a functional block diagram of the different elements that make up the vending machine object of the invention.
- Figure 2. Shows a functional block diagram of the communication card or channel that allows the union of the vending machine, with the image display means, which in a preferred embodiment, are determined by a computer.
- Figure 3. Shows a perspective view of the external appearance of the vending machine in a preferred embodiment.
- Figure 4. Shows in block diagram a possible interrelation between the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth means.
- Figure 5. Shows in block diagram a possible interrelation between the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh means. DESCRIPTION OF AN EXAMPLE OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
- a vending machine 1, 10 with a connection to a computer 3 is empowered, for which a communication channel 2, preferably a serial communication channel, is sandwiched between them.
- Vending machine 1, 10 is of the conventional type, and operates automatically controlled by a microprocessor, which executes the instructions stored in a memory, for example an EPROM memory, so that each time a sale is made, a code corresponding to the product sold is detected and generated.
- the communication card or channel 2 has a central process unit 9, in which an EPROM memory 4 is included in which the operating program is stored, and which also includes a temporary data storage memory 5. The connection of the communication channel 2 to the microprocessor of the vending machine 1 is made through a connector 6.
- the central process unit 9 is connected to an interface 8 which through a connector 7 materializes the connection to the computer 3.
- the interface converts the signals generated by the central process unit to the RS-232 protocol.
- the computer 3 has a monitor 11 in which images are shown, which in the case where the vending machine 1, 10 does not make any sales, these represent advertising reasons.
- the code corresponding to said product is generated and it is received by the central process unit 9, which recognizes said code and based on it runs a program stored in the memory 4 EPROM that sends the corresponding signals to the computer 3 to display a series of boxes in which different symbols or changing signs are included.
- Such signs may be product brands or any other reason.
- the signs, after making a purchase, are changing until at a certain moment, governed by the program, they remain fixed, and the symbols are recognized obtained in each of the boxes; so that if said symbols coincide in all the boxes, a signal is generated by the computer 3, to issue a prize, for example a ticket or ticket representing a gift voucher of a product.
- the gift may be referring to that brand.
- the computer 3 can have a ticket or ticket dispenser of the type conventionally used in the market.
- the central process unit 9 determines whether the product sold by the vending machine 1, 10 is in promotion or not, a circumstance in which the same process is performed again if you have changing symbols on the boxes, which are fixed at a given time, and if they are the same in all the boxes, a new ticket corresponding to a gift voucher is issued, which for example may be related to the product sold.
- the computer 3 has stored the program that manages the different images to be displayed on the screen, and the program for handling the signs and identifying the signs or symbols that are fixed in each one. of the boxes.
- vending machine 1 does not have a ticket printer 12, it should be included to complete the described functionality.
- remote control of the sales made by the vending machine 1, 10 can be carried out, apart from knowing the statistics and status of the computer 3, commented above.
- FIG. 3 a perspective view of the exterior aspect of a possible preferred embodiment is shown in which the monitor 11 is located at the top of the vending machine 10, as is the ticket printer 12.
- the vending machine 1, 10 sells the chosen product.
- the first means of signaling the sale 13 detect said sale and activate, for example by means of a signal, the third means 15 of variation of the represented signs, thereby initiating a representation of changing signs in the second means Sign representation 14, for example on a monitor 11.
- This variation of the signs is maintained for a certain time until the middle quarters 16 for fixing the signs, which for example receive a signal from the third means 15, stop said variation and leave the combination of signs resulting from said temporary variation fixed on the monitor 11.
- the resulting fixed combination is recognized by the fifth recognition means 17 that receive information from, for example, the second representation means 14 or the fourth fixing means 16 and, based on this information, assess whether the fixed signs they correspond to a predetermined combination of signs, in which case the fifth recognition means 17 send a signal to the sixth media 18 prize dispensers that act well directly on the vending machine
- the first means 13 for signaling a product sold can be materialized in the microprocessor of the vending machine 1, 10 or in the central process unit 9 of the communication channel
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DE69508754T DE69508754D1 (de) | 1995-02-10 | 1995-09-28 | Ausgabeautomat |
EP95932028A EP0764925B1 (en) | 1995-02-10 | 1995-09-28 | Dispensing machine |
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ESP9500278 | 1995-02-10 | ||
ES09500278A ES2107363B1 (es) | 1995-02-10 | 1995-02-10 | Perfeccionamientos en maquinas expendedoras. |
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DE (1) | DE69508754D1 (es) |
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WO (1) | WO1996024914A1 (es) |
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ES2168987A1 (es) * | 2000-09-29 | 2002-06-16 | Garcia Alejandro Rodrigo | Maquina dispensadora mejorada |
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US3750829A (en) * | 1972-07-24 | 1973-08-07 | H Jennings | Article vending machine having bonus dispensing means |
US4213524A (en) * | 1977-07-23 | 1980-07-22 | Shinko Automatic Device Co., Ltd. | Automatic vending machine with lottery bonus |
GB2086115A (en) * | 1980-10-21 | 1982-05-06 | Ace Coin Equip | A coin-operated amusement or gaming machine |
GB2098778A (en) * | 1981-04-02 | 1982-11-24 | Questenco Ltd | Game-playing machines |
ES1019125U (es) * | 1991-07-24 | 1992-03-01 | Tourvision, S.A. | Maquina expendedora de articulos con premio. |
GB2258164A (en) * | 1991-08-02 | 1993-02-03 | Terry Hastings Southwell | A skill-testing electronic games machine |
ES1027011U (es) * | 1994-02-03 | 1994-07-01 | Sanchez Contador Garcia Robert | Dispositivo para imprimir y expedir un mensaje utilizado en maquinas expendoras de bebidas y/o tabaco. |
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- 1995-09-28 WO PCT/ES1995/000107 patent/WO1996024914A1/es active IP Right Grant
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US3750829A (en) * | 1972-07-24 | 1973-08-07 | H Jennings | Article vending machine having bonus dispensing means |
US4213524A (en) * | 1977-07-23 | 1980-07-22 | Shinko Automatic Device Co., Ltd. | Automatic vending machine with lottery bonus |
GB2086115A (en) * | 1980-10-21 | 1982-05-06 | Ace Coin Equip | A coin-operated amusement or gaming machine |
GB2098778A (en) * | 1981-04-02 | 1982-11-24 | Questenco Ltd | Game-playing machines |
ES1019125U (es) * | 1991-07-24 | 1992-03-01 | Tourvision, S.A. | Maquina expendedora de articulos con premio. |
GB2258164A (en) * | 1991-08-02 | 1993-02-03 | Terry Hastings Southwell | A skill-testing electronic games machine |
ES1027011U (es) * | 1994-02-03 | 1994-07-01 | Sanchez Contador Garcia Robert | Dispositivo para imprimir y expedir un mensaje utilizado en maquinas expendoras de bebidas y/o tabaco. |
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ES2168987A1 (es) * | 2000-09-29 | 2002-06-16 | Garcia Alejandro Rodrigo | Maquina dispensadora mejorada |
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EP0764925A1 (en) | 1997-03-26 |
DE69508754D1 (de) | 1999-05-06 |
EP0764925B1 (en) | 1999-03-31 |
ES2107363A1 (es) | 1997-11-16 |
ES2107363B1 (es) | 1998-06-01 |
ATE178425T1 (de) | 1999-04-15 |
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