DE4039732A1 - Conversion kit for cashless operation of vending machine - is installed with cable connection for transmission of credit-card data and selective control of outlets - Google Patents

Conversion kit for cashless operation of vending machine - is installed with cable connection for transmission of credit-card data and selective control of outlets

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DE4039732A1
DE4039732A1 DE19904039732 DE4039732A DE4039732A1 DE 4039732 A1 DE4039732 A1 DE 4039732A1 DE 19904039732 DE19904039732 DE 19904039732 DE 4039732 A DE4039732 A DE 4039732A DE 4039732 A1 DE4039732 A1 DE 4039732A1
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus

Abstract

Any hitherto coin-operated machine can be modified with provision of a computer-controlled card reader/processor and memory, electronic information display and entry key. Slots are incorporated for insertion of e.g. a chip card and for issue of receipts, vouchers or winnings. A control unit may be programmed to release wares at different prices from various outlets, selected by a decimal keyboard operated in conjunction with an alphanumeric display panel. USE/ADVANTAGE - Also for gaming machines and amusements, credit-card operation renders the machine safe from children and thieves.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Einbausatz zum Nachrüsten und Bauen von Zigaretten, Geldspiel/Unterhaltungsautomaten, die bisher mit Münzen betrieben werden, um diese umzustellen auf bargeldlose Automaten unter Verwendung von Kreditkarten bzw. anderen Berechtigungsmedien mit interessanten verkaufsrele­ vanten Möglichkeiten, entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a kit for retrofitting and Building cigarettes, gaming / amusement machines that previously operated with coins to convert them to cashless machines using credit cards or other authorization media with interesting sales items vanten possibilities, according to the generic term of Claim 1.

Aufgrund der Verwendung von Kreditkarten etc. ergeben sich hervorragende Vorteile gegenüber der Verwendung von Münzen, besonders auf dem Gebiet der angeführten Automatenarten. So sind z. B. Kinder und Jugendliche oder andere nicht Befug­ te von der Bedienung ausgeschlossen. Alle die mit der Handha­ bung von Kleingeld im Zusammenhang stehenden Probleme sind aus­ geräumt. - Uninteressant für Einbrecher, kein geldzählen, kein transportieren - und manipolieren mehr. Es können Waren unter­ schiedlicher Preisklassen und Arten, soweit sie in zigaretten­ ähnlicher Verpackung sind, angeboten werden. Bei den angeführten Automaten eröffnen sich erhebliche Rationalisierungsmöglichkeiten. Der Einbausatz läßt den Betrieb aller herkömmlichen Zigaretten/ Geldspiel/Unterhaltungsautomaten, nach kurzer Umbauzeit auch weiterhin zu, bis die neue Automatengeneration, z. B. gem. der Pat. Anmeldung P 40 37 689.3 auf dem Markt ist.Due to the use of credit cards etc. arise excellent advantages over the use of coins, especially in the field of the types of machines listed. So z. B. Children and adolescents or others are not empowered excluded from operation. All those with the handha Practice small change related problems are over cleared. - Uninteresting for burglars, no counting money, no transport - and manipulate more. There can be goods under Different price ranges and types, as far as they are in cigarettes similar packaging are offered. With the listed Automatic machines open up considerable opportunities for rationalization. The installation kit allows all conventional cigarettes / Gambling / entertainment machines, also after a short conversion time continue to until the new generation of machines, e.g. B. acc. the Registration P 40 37 689.3 is on the market.

Ein integriertes Computersystem liefert wertvolle Daten über distributions- und verkaufsrelevante Daten.An integrated computer system delivers valuable data about Distribution and sales relevant data.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel ist in beiliegender Zeichnung darge­ stellt.An embodiment is shown in the accompanying drawings poses.

Die vorgenannten Aufgaben werden durch die in den Patentan­ sprüchen 1 bis 5 beschriebenen Merkmale auf hervorragender Weise gelöst.The aforementioned tasks are achieved by the in the patent say 1 to 5 features described on excellent Way solved.

Claims (5)

1. Einbausatz zum Nachrüsten u. Bauen von bisher mit Münzen betriebenen Zigaretten, Geldspiel/Unterhaltungsautomaten, um diese mittels Kreditkarten oder anderen Berechtigungsmedien, auch solche mit Magnetträgern bzw. mit Computerchips versehenen, in der Bedienung bargeldlos zu machen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Einbausatz mit einem computergestütztem Kartenlese/Bear­ beitungsgerät und Datenspeicher sowie elektronische Informations­ displays und Bestätigungstaste (Entertaste) versehen ist.1. Installation kit for retrofitting u. Construction of previously operated coins, cigarettes, gaming machines / entertainment machines to make them cashless in operation by means of credit cards or other authorization media, including those with magnetic carriers or computer chips, characterized in that the installation kit with a computer-aided card reader / processing device and data storage as well as electronic information displays and confirmation key (enter key) is provided. 2. Einbausatz nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Steuergerät über Relais, Schaltkontakte oder Magnetspulen nach der Einführung der Kreditkarte die gewünschte Warenart-und Menge im jeweiligen Warenschacht zur Entnahme frei gibt, bzw. bei Spielautomaten die gewünschten Spielarten ermöglicht.2. Installation kit according to claim 1, characterized, that the control unit via relays, switching contacts or solenoids after the introduction of the credit card the desired type of goods - and Free quantity in the respective goods shaft for removal, or at Slot machines allows the desired game types. 3. Einbausatz nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Steuergerät derart programierbar ist, daß die verschiedenen Warenschächte Waren unterschiedlicher Preisklassen abgeben können.3. Installation kit according to claim 1, characterized, that the control unit is programmable in such a way that the different Goods chutes can deliver goods of different price ranges. 4. Einbausatz nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwecks Herausgabe beliebig vieler Verpackungseinheiten bzw. Festlegung der beabsichtigten Spielmenge, ein Vorwahltableau mit Zahlen von 1-9, ähnlich einer Telefontastatur installiert ist, hierbei kann es sich um eine Tasten- od. Sensorenfunktion handeln.4. Installation kit according to claim 1, characterized, that for the surrender of any number of packaging units or Determination of the intended game volume, a preselection table with Numbers from 1-9, similar to a telephone keypad, this can be a button or sensor function. 5. Einbausatz nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß über eine Ausgabevorrichtung Belege bzw. Gewinnbons abgegeben werden können.5. Installation kit according to claim 1, characterized, that receipts or vouchers issued via an output device can be.
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DE19904037689 DE4037689A1 (en) 1990-11-27 1990-11-27 Cashless cigarette vending machine with integral computer system - is operated by credit card etc., and can support remote data acquisition
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US7036724B2 (en) 2004-04-30 2006-05-02 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. System for enhancing the data storage security of cash-free transactions in vending machines
US7264156B2 (en) 2004-04-30 2007-09-04 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands Bv Method of enhancing the data storage security of cash-free transactions in vending machines
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DE9405067U1 (en) * 1994-03-24 1994-05-19 Siemens Ag Control unit, in particular for payment machines
DE19518630A1 (en) * 1995-05-20 1995-12-07 Gerd Heinrich Cigarette vending machine
DE19608053C2 (en) * 1996-03-02 2001-05-17 Bally Wulff Automaten Gmbh Method for controlling a gaming machine
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US8974291B2 (en) 1997-08-07 2015-03-10 Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Cashless gaming system: apparatus and method
US8500547B2 (en) 1997-08-07 2013-08-06 Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Cashless gaming system: apparatus and method
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US6852029B2 (en) 2000-10-19 2005-02-08 Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Method for retrofitting gaming machines to issue and redeem tickets
US6676515B1 (en) 2000-10-19 2004-01-13 Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Apparatus and method for a secure ticket actuated gaming system
US8042043B2 (en) 2003-09-12 2011-10-18 Keith Donald Kammler Adaptive display system and method for a gaming machine
US7036724B2 (en) 2004-04-30 2006-05-02 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. System for enhancing the data storage security of cash-free transactions in vending machines
US7264156B2 (en) 2004-04-30 2007-09-04 Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands Bv Method of enhancing the data storage security of cash-free transactions in vending machines

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