WO2002018192A1 - Systeme et procede de controle de change de devises et de ventes de marchandises - Google Patents

Systeme et procede de controle de change de devises et de ventes de marchandises Download PDF

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WO2002018192A1
WO2002018192A1 PCT/US2001/027359 US0127359W WO0218192A1 WO 2002018192 A1 WO2002018192 A1 WO 2002018192A1 US 0127359 W US0127359 W US 0127359W WO 0218192 A1 WO0218192 A1 WO 0218192A1
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Sharon K. Heidenreich
Anthony J. Selway
Woodrow Hendricks Danda
Daniel Ebert
Gael Ellen Jose
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/02—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/08—Payment architectures
    • G06Q20/20—Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/38—Payment protocols; Details thereof
    • G06Q20/381—Currency conversion
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/0018—Constructional details, e.g. of drawer, printing means, input means
    • G07G1/0027—Details of drawer or money-box
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
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    • G07G1/0036—Checkout procedures
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/0036—Checkout procedures
    • G07G1/0045—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader
    • G07G1/0081—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader the reader being a portable scanner or data reader

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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of transactions, and in particular to a system and method for controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales on commercial airliners.
  • Duty-free merchandise inventories can be stowed in the service carts commonly used by airlines for in-flight food and beverage service.
  • the service carts are stocked with merchandise, food and beverages by vendors and caterers at airports for loading on outbound flights.
  • the flight attendants sell duty-free merchandise to passengers in much the same way as beverage sales are handled.
  • Empty carts are offloaded for restocking.
  • Service carts tend to be relatively uniform in size to facilitate stowing in standard-size airliner galleys and to facilitate passing through the aisles. They are subject to applicable regulations and certifications for airline use. For example, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies equipment for use on airliners in the United States. Therefore, an important objective in utilizing service carts for currency exchange and merchandise sales is to avoid modifying the carts. Such modifications, even if allowed, could require FAA recertification.
  • FAA Federal Aviation Administration
  • Currency conversion represents another type of commercial opportunity among airline passengers. Relativity high percentages of international travelers convert currency. Although currency conversion transactions can be conducted in both the originating and destination countries, in-flight conversion tends to be considerably more convenient than the alternative of locating a financial institution before or after traveling. Moreover, in-flight currency exchange can accommodate passengers' needs for local currency for ground transportation and other needs on arrival. Duty-free sales and foreign currency exchange provide revenue for airlines and other entities which receive portions of the profits generated by merchandise sales and foreign currency exchange. Although such transactions have a number of advantages for passengers, airlines and vendors, several difficulties are typically encountered in providing merchandise sales and currency exchange. For example, space limitations significantly restrict the types of merchandise which can be loaded into service carts. Therefore, the merchandise stocked in the service carts tends to be relativity small and high-value. Examples include watches, perfumes, liquor, cigarettes, electronics and other luxury-type items which are typically associated with relativity high duties.
  • the present invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art. Heretofore, there has not been available a system and method for controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales with the advantages and features of the present invention. Summary of the Invention
  • a system for controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales aboard commercial airline flights.
  • the system includes a point-of-sale (POS) computer which is carried on board the aircraft for use by air crew members in conducting currency exchange and merchandise sales transactions. Inventory and transactional data are transferred preflight and post-flight between the POS computer and a cash/currency processing computer (CPC) located remotely from the aircraft.
  • POS point-of-sale
  • CPC cash/currency processing computer
  • the control system is particularly adapted for use in conjunction with airline service carts stocked with merchandise and mounting security drawers for currency.
  • currency and merchandise are inventoried preflight by the CPC computer, data therefrom is loaded into the POS computer, currency exchange and merchandise sales transactions are recorded by the POS computer in-flight, reports are generated by the POS computer post-flight and the CPC computer receives flight-related data from the POS computer.
  • Transaction and ending inventory reports are generated post-flight for
  • the principal objects and advantages of the present invention include: providing a system for controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales; providing such a system which is adapted for use on board commercial airline flights; providing such a system which utilizes existing airline service carts, for stocking merchandise and currency inventories; providing such a system which utilizes a touch-screen, point-of- sale (POS) computer on board the aircraft for recording inventories preflight and transactions in-flight; providing such a system which utilizes a cash/currency processing computer (CPC) located remotely from the aircraft for transferring data to and from the POS computer; providing such a system which is secure; providing such a system which is relatively easy to operate; providing such a system which utilizes readily available equipment; providing such a system which utilizes existing airline service carts without modifying same; providing a method of controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales; providing such a method which reduces the risk of currency and merchandise loss; providing such a method which performs preflight inventory functions; providing such a method which records transactions in-
  • POS point-of- sale
  • Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a system for controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales embodying the present invention.
  • Fig. la is an upper, perspective view of a service cart with a security drawer for use with the control system of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a method for controlling currency exchange and merchandise sales embodying the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a flowchart of a procedure for in-flight technical documentation of currency exchange and merchandise sales transactions.
  • Figs. 4a-22 are screen displays and documentation of the control system and method.
  • the reference numeral 2 generally designates a foreign currency exchange (FX) and merchandise sales system (Fig. 1).
  • the system 2 generally includes a service cart 4 with a locking security drawer 4a (Fig. la) for receiving currency 6 and merchandise 8.
  • the security drawer 4a is the subject of copending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 09/652,086, filed August 31, 2000, which is assigned to a common assignee herewith and is incorporated herein by
  • POS point-of-sale
  • suitable computing devices hand-held, touch-screen computers available from TouchStar Technologies, LLC of Tulsa, Oklahoma are suitable for the POS computer 9.
  • Suitable programming is available fromNovo ivc of Warwickshire, England.
  • Data from the POS computer 9 is stored on anFXPC card 11 and a merchandise PC card 13 for transfer to a cash/currency processing computer (CPC) 15 which can be located remotely from the aircraft and airports.
  • CPC cash/currency processing computer
  • Fig. 2 is a flowchart of the method of the present invention.
  • a service provider determines the currency inventory at 18 based on such factors as the origin and destination of the flight, aircraft type, passenger load, historical sales penetration, average historical transaction amounts, input from air crews, time of flight and business/pleasure passenger mix.
  • the merchandise vendor determines the merchandise inventory at 20, which generally consists of relatively expensive, small goods likely to appeal to international travelers. Size restrictions imposed by the service carts 4 significantly affect the merchandise inventory.
  • Currency data is loaded on the FX PC card 11 at 22 and merchandise inventory data is loaded on the merchandise PC card 13 at 24.
  • the FX and merchandise cards 11, 13 are inserted in the POS computer 9 at 26. One or both of the FX and merchandise cards 11, 13 can be utilized depending on the availability of FX or merchandise sales or both on a particular flight.
  • FX and merchandise sales transactions are recorded on the POS computer 9 at 28.
  • the POS computer 9 identifies the inventory and reconciles the transactions at the end of the flight at 30 and generates appropriate reports at 32.
  • the merchandise sales data is provided to the merchandise vendor at 34 and the service provider receives transaction data (i.e., bothFX and merchandise sales transactions) at 36. Revenues are allocated among the airline, service provider and merchandise vendor at 38.
  • Fig. 3 shows a procedure for in-flight technical documentation of the method of the present invention.
  • Support files are loaded in the POS computer 9 at 42.
  • Application forms are loaded at 44 and can include a card load form allowing a user to enter information needed to load the POS PC cards 11, 13; a form reading data from the POS PC card 11 for reconciling currencies from the flight and a history form for producing a listing of all transactions.
  • Application reports are generated at 46 and include a flight summary report, a listing of currencies returned from a flight, a listing of credit card transactions that occurred during the flight, a listing of all currencies expected and actual amounts, a listing of transactions from the flight, a listing of rates for currencies being sold and tendered and history reports.
  • Text files are generated at 48 and include an archive comprising a complete copy of the data used to reconcile flight, a journal consisting of entries to be entered into the system and a history file with a transaction listing used for historical and/or marketing purposes.
  • Batch procedures are run at 50 and include creating rate files to be sent to all CPC's, loading historical transaction data and a data extraction section. Files are copied from the POS computer 9 at 52 and are transmitted to the CPC 15 for processing. Reconciliation occurs at 54.
  • Fig. 4a shows a Main Screen for loading necessary data such as currencies, currency spot rates, currency pricing and beginning inventories of currencies packed in the security drawer 4a and onto a PC card 1 lor 13.
  • necessary data such as currencies, currency spot rates, currency pricing and beginning inventories of currencies packed in the security drawer 4a and onto a PC card 1 lor 13.
  • the card loading process is complete and the cash bag data is deleted from the database, which is thereby readied for a new flight.
  • the card load form also allows users to input and maintain information on airlines' flight schedules, currencies, currency spot rates and currency pricing.
  • Fig. 4b shows the toolbar functions therefor.
  • Fig. 5a shows an Airlines Screen which allows the user to enter and maintain identifying information about the airlines which utilize the FX and merchandise sales services. The user can enter new records, update existing records or delete existing records. Upon entry to the screen, existing airlines' data is populated automatically.
  • Fig. 5b shows the information managed by the Airlines Screen.
  • Fig.6a shows a Flight Screen used to enter information about the flights on which the service provider will be providing FX services.
  • the user enters flight numbers, origination airports and destination airports.
  • the records can be entered and existing records updated or deleted from this screen, whereupon existing flights' data is populated automatically.
  • Cash bag data being loaded onto a PC card 11 or 13 must be finished or reset through the Cash Bag Screen before deleting a flight.
  • Fig 6b shows the information managed by the Flight Screen.
  • Fig 7a shows a Currency Screen which allows a user to enter information about the currencies and crew discount currencies for which the service provider offers FX services. The information entered will be used in building the files used by the POS computer 9 to perform the FX and the merchandise sales transactions. Crew currencies for providing air crew members with a discount are also entered in this screen, with the crew currencies being distinguished from the "real" (i.e., nondiscounted) currencies by a character (e.g., "Z”) at the beginning of the currency code.
  • the information managed by the Currency Screen is shown in Fig. 7b.
  • Fig. 8a shows a Rates Screen for entering and retaining current spot rates for each of various currencies. Crew currencies, if applicable, can also be entered and maintained on this screen. Rate information is in a "per dollar" format and can be entered periodically, e.g., daily. Fig. 8b shows the information managed by this screen.
  • Fig. 9a shows a Pricing Screen allowing a user to enter and maintain transaction fees, par fees and spreads for each currency that is applied to an FX or merchandise sales transaction.
  • the information is maintained according to flight origin and destination, and generally will not change on a frequent basis. If applicable, crew currencies can also be maintained on this screen.
  • Fig. 9b shows information managed by this screen.
  • Fig. 10a shows a Cash Bag Screen for entering currency inventories that will be loaded onto a flight for a single POS computer 9.
  • a specific set of files containing data is loaded onto a PC card 11 or 13 prior to the flight. Data entered on the screen is used to build the required files on the PC card 11 or 13.
  • Fig. 10b shows the information managed by this screen.
  • Fig. 11a shows a Validate Screen for performing a final check on information entered from the Cash Bag Screen.
  • the cash information for each individual flight can be viewed. Dates, currencies and start totals can be modified if they were originally entered in the Cash Bag Screen.
  • a Bart Report (Figs.14a,b, discussed below) is run for the use of the flight crew to load rate information. The user is given the option of loading the data on a duplicate, backup PC card.
  • Fig. lib shows the information managed by this screen.
  • Fig. 12a shows a PC Card screen.
  • the PC Card screen is used to upload the data from a PC card 11 or 13 into the local database.
  • Fig. 12b shows the fields displayed in the PC Card screen.
  • Fig. 13 a shows a Reconcile Screen which allows the user to enter quantities of
  • Fig. 13b shows the fields displayed by the Reconcile Screen.
  • Fig. 14a shows a Bart Report displaying currencies that are going to be sold at a rate against the currencies that are going to be tendered for a particular flight. This information is used by flight attendants to announce what the rates are for the currencies that are going to be sold in-flight.
  • Fig. 14b shows rate information for announcing by a flight attendant.
  • Fig. 15 shows an Inventory Report (flSTV) listing the currencies that were counted and the total number of notes in each denomination for logging the currencies back into the inventory system.
  • flSTV Inventory Report
  • Fig. 16 shows a Flight Summary Report (SUM).
  • the Flight Summary Report is a general summary of currencies exchanged during the flight including separate line items for each currency's transactions of FX, merchandise sales, travelers' checks and credit cards. Net gain or loss is calculated and displayed. Crew currency is added into the base currency.
  • Fig. 17 shows a Credit Card Report (CCD) listing all credit card transactions used to purchase currency on a particular flight.
  • CCD Credit Card Report
  • Fig. 18 shows a Transaction Detail Report (TRX) with a list of all FX and merchandise sales transactions performed during a round trip.
  • USD U.S. dollars
  • Fig. 19 is an Over and Short (Exceptions) Report (XCP) displaying what was expected and what was actually received for each currency on the trip. Separate breakdowns are provided for currency, bank notes and travelers' checks.
  • XCP Over and Short Report
  • Fig. 20 is a Journal Text File (J N) with information for a round-trip for feeding into the service provider's accounting system.
  • Fig. 21 is a History Text File (HIS) which contains flight and transaction-level data formatted in a specific manner for loading the history database for the history application.
  • J N Journal Text File
  • HIS History Text File
  • Fig. 22 is an Archive Text File (ARC) which contains all transaction details uploaded from the PC card(s) 11 or 13 for a particular round trip.
  • ARC Archive Text File

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L'invention porte sur un système (2) destiné à contrôler le change de devises et les ventes de marchandises sur des vols commerciaux. Ce système comprend un terminal de point de vente (9) destiné à recevoir des informations sur les devises et les stocks de marchandises avant le vol. Les données sont échangées entre l'ordinateur du point de vente (9) et un système de traitement d'espèces/devises (15). La base de données enregistre les stocks avant et après le vol et génère des rapports. Le système détermine les stocks de devises et de marchandises avant le vol, enregistre les transactions pendant le vol et en fait un rapprochement, et génère un rapport après le vol.
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