DE2321476A1 - VALUE STORAGE ELEMENT FOR MULTIPLE USE IN THE EVENT OF COMPULSORY EVALUATION AND EVALUATION FOR AUTOMATES - Google Patents

Description

Value storage element for repeated use in the case of forced Evaluation and cancellation for machines A value storage element in the sense of this Patent specification is a physical, non-localized object to which a Value that, in conjunction with a suitable facility, exceeds the stored Converting value into a good or service is permitted while at the same time Cancellation, d. H. Deletion of the stored value.

A well-known example of such a value storage element is a Coin or token, which, after being entered into a machine, carries out a process triggers such as the ejection of goods or unlocking or opening of a barrier in the event of inevitable cancellation by remaining in the machine.

An unused ticket is also a value storage element Worth the right to use a means of transport. With self-service technology the conversion of the stored value in the use of the service of a transport carried out with simultaneous cancellation by stamping, punching or the like, In this case, the invalidated value storage element remains with the user.

There are still multiple value storage elements in the form of a physical one Unit known, such as multiple tickets, when they are validated, the stored Usage rights are reduced by one or deleted. It is It is irrelevant whether the usage rights are equivalent or whether different or several equivalent rights of use through the cancellation jointly to be converted.

All of the examples of value storage elements explained have in common theirs inevitable devaluation in the course of converting their value into a product or service.

In particular for Mehrfoch value storage elements, however, is still today no known form of cancellation after the introduction of the value storage element an inevitable evaluation in the form of a test in the validator the presence of one or more undeleted stored values is permitted before the conversion process is triggered by the cancellation.

Furthermore, there are no known multiple-value storage elements in which is a discrete process for each request from the memory in addition to the cancellation is derived in a pre-programmed sequence.

The embodiment according to the invention of a multiple value storage element load in connection with a removal device constructed according to the state of the art both the examination evaluation and the initiation of a discrete process thus represents a significant technical advance.

Before describing exemplary embodiments of the inventive Multiple value storage elements are explained 2 practical examples of use.

Example 1 Solariums are commercially operated, human Health-serving UV irradiation systems in sanatoriums, bathing establishments, spa centers and the same.

A radiation cure consists of several successive exposures different irradiation times.

In self-service solariums, the guest switches the irradiation yourself a. This must be done for both medical and commercial reasons To be taken care of; that the prescribed irradiation time is not exceeded will.

The known solutions use commercially available punched or program cards as a memory element, which are programmed to the irradiation time. The host acquires such a card for each irradiation, which is linked to the associated Scanning device causes switching on for the programmed time and for cancellation remains in a collecting container of the scanning device.

Apart from the lack of clarity, for a cure a multitude of Having to provide maps is a risk of confusion among the individuals Irradiations cannot be ruled out.

The multiple memory element according to the invention closes this Disadvantages, since with the introduction of the same in the interrogation device initially the Evaluation based on the existence of a stored value and its size or numerical order (irradiation day) and then the activation of the Solarjum for the duration assigned to the day of irradiation with simultaneous Deletion (devaluation) of the stored value converted by the activation.

Example 2 There are n number units in a multi-trip ticket stored, which is converted into the use of the transport service will.

In the case of transport services of different value (e.g. price zones) the n value units now have to be alternatively converted into numerous driving routes lower value or fewer journeys higher value. The inventive Multiple value storage element allows this staggered devaluation during evaluation of the memory content before the conversion process and the associated Devaluation. The triggering of the conversion is inevitably prevented when the number of the not yet deleted value units is smaller than the required number for the selected route.

In addition to the cancellation of the value storage element according to the invention for the purpose of inevitable evaluation can and will be an additional conventional Devaluation, e.g. by stamping in plain text or a code, makes sense remain in order to enable a subjective review by control bodies on a case-by-case basis.

A multi-trip ticket was the subject of the preceding explanations the explanation. The inevitable evaluation and cancellation according to the invention has however, it is also important for a one-way ticket. The change precedes the check for a cancellation that has not yet taken place. If the change is 8. inform the release of the lock connected to a turnstile in the entrance to the platform, such is the erroneous or improper use of an already validated ticket not possible anymore.

Figure 1 shows the embodiment of the multiple value storage element according to the invention in the form of a key made of plastic.

The key's beard is divided into several segments. Im drawn Examples are their 3, labeled 1, 2 and 3.

In the vicinity of the stem 4 with its tip 5, the segments have through Reduction of the cross-section each has a predetermined breaking point @.

The evaluation and cancellation of the values stored in this key takes place in a query device, hereinafter referred to as "lock" for short. The lock can be implemented in a variety of ways using generally known constructions, whereby the following functions can be fulfilled for the purpose of evaluation and cancellation Must be: The key is inserted into the lock up to the point of the key 5 next segment edge has reached a stop in the lock. With twisting of the key actuates the outermost segment of the beard (in the example shown the beard segment 1) the triggering process, usually an electrical contact.

The construction of the lock leads either with confirmation of the Contact via an electric magnet or by turning the key further or back for the purpose of pulling it out of the lock to inevitably break off the outer one Beard segment (in the example of Figure 1, segment 1) along its predetermined breaking point 6th

The value stored in this beard segment is thus devalued.

Repeated the next time the key is inserted into the lock the release and cancellation process is the same with segment 2.

When all segments of the beard, i.e. 3 in the picture example, go through Have broken out, the entire multiple value storage element is voided.

Depending on the number of beard segments still present on the key, emerges the tip 5 of the stem 4 more or less deep into the lock during the blowing process a.

The degree of immersion depth can be used to derive discrete and evaluate the commands assigned to the respective triggering beard segment.

The width of the segments (the width is the dimension in the axial direction of the Key stem) can be different than a quantitative store of value or in connection with a step switch or other known components, as indicated in connection with another value storage element in Figure 3 is.

The derivation of discrete commands from cier Ei @@@@ ch @ iefe does not have to be done from the tip of the key stem. For example, in picture 1 with 8 mechanical identifiers on the key handle near the key neck indicated which command derivation with appropriate scanning devices in the lock from the immersion depth.

Finally, reference is also made to the possibility, in addition to the Picking up of discrete commands from the depth of immersion of the key tip 5 also in addition Use identifiers 8 on the key neck.

By combining both memories during the evaluation, the possible storage values multiplied.

The useful application is in connection with the use in solariums explained.

The number of exposures is determined by the number of beard segments programmed.

The time assigned to the respective irradiation is Im Schloss in numerical sequence of the segments programmed with those for a normal cure optimal times. In special cases, different times are prescribed, e.g. B. shorter ones Times for sensitive skin. Existing identifiers 8 on the key neck, e.g. Legs Notch, enter the lock's scanner into the exposure timers a time reduction factor.

The described embodiment of a key as a multi-value memory mentions the breaking out of beard segments as a devaluation measure when changing Immersion depth of the key handle tip in the lock.

Equally, however, can also be done with the appropriate design of the lock the respective devaluation by shortening the key handle by one constructive specified amount.

Figure 2 indicates such a key.

9 are the stem segments, in the tsiid through possible predetermined breaking points divided into 3 sections. 10 is a beard left on the key, which according to its immersion depth in the lock, which depends on the length of the handle Evaluation of the discrete commands with the triggering process.

Figure 3 shows a card as a multiple value storage element and as an example a possible form of their evaluation and devaluation.

A card 11 in a rectangular shape, preferably made of cardboard, is included its narrow side inserted into an interrogation device in the direction of arrow 12, One edge of the card hits the stop 13 of the interrogation device. This will the cancellation process and the associated change in value triggered by lowering of the stamp 14, which from the card along its edge a rectangular and punched out with 15 section indicated by dashed lines.

Image 3 shows the status after multiple cancellations shown, i.e. at the stop 13 comes the at the previous cancellation resulting edge. Provided that the stop 13 is displaceable parallel to the longitudinal edge of the card is, with the punch 14 arranged unchanged, the dimension a of the punched out The upcoming section can be changed for a quantitative devaluation. The adjustment of the stop 13 can, for example, by a manually operated actuator are used to set the route (zone) when used in transport or inevitably with the choice of goods when used in connection with vending machines for goods of different value.

If the edge is punched out by repeated use of the card has reached a specified limit value 16, the card is canceled as a whole. The evaluation of this criterion can be done, for example, by a contact, which in the case of a card with full cancellation due to the depth of immersion of the card is actuated in the interrogation device and prevents a Auslösevorgand.

It is evident that from the depth of immersion of the card, conditional by the extent of the devaluation, also derived discrete commands in a programmed sequence can be.

A step switch 17 with individual contacts is shown as an exemplary embodiment 18, which pocrweise depending on the depth of immersion of the card through the on a push rod 19 attached contact bridge 20 are connected to one another. The distance between the contact pores in the direction of thrust is a, if the dimension of the combing to the punching during the cancellation Section is also a.

The respective cancellation of the card by punching out sections along the edge of a map is an obvious solution, but by no means this only possible for reolizing the multiple-value storage element according to the invention with compulsory evaluation and cancellation. This raises the question of ligation more abusive Triggering the change in value play an essential role, but what is outside of it of the subject matter of the invention.

Claims (8)

Claims Value storage element, which in connection with an interrogation device an electrical or mechanical process for the purpose of converting the value into triggers a product or service, characterized in that the value storage element is programmed to a plurality of possible triggering processes and that for one each triggering process inevitably the number of remaining possible blow-out previous ones is reduced and that this Ausldse- and devaluation process an evaluation of the value storage element in the form of a check precedes a triggering process prevented if the value storage element due to previous devaluations no longer has the memory value required for the intended triggering process disposes. 2. value storage element according to claim 1, characterized in that the stored total value is reduced by the same value for each tripping process will. 3. value storage element according to claim 1, characterized in that the stored total value for the individual tripping processes by different large values is reduced. 4. value storage element according to claim 1 ... 3 or a part thereof, marked by the fact that it is a form of devaluation through its execution to allow the derivation of discrete triggering processes in compulsory Depending on their sequence causes. 5. value storage element according to claim 1 ... 4 or a part thereof, characterized in that the same is the form of a preferably made of plastic Key whose beard is divided into segments according to the number of preprogrammed possible triggering processes and for which during the triggering process inevitably, one of the beard segments is usually broken out. 6. value storage element according to claim 1 ... 5 or a part thereof, characterized in that in each case that beard segment which is closest to the tip of the key handle so that the Depth of immersion of the key in the interrogation device on the number of still existing Beard segments is dependent and from the variable immersion depth, for example The discrete processes according to claim 4 derived via a sliding step switch will. 7. value storage element according to claim 1 ... 6 or a part thereof, characterized in that the beard segments have a prepared predetermined breaking point received in order to achieve the inevitable breakaway without any special effort, for example, by the mandatory rotational movement when pulling off the Key against a stop on which the beard green to be broken hits, or by an electromagnet that is switched on in the course of the release process. 8. value storage element according to claim 1 ... 4 or a part thereof, characterized in that the same consists of a card, preferably made of cardboard and the stored value from a -related to the direction of insertion in the Interrogation device edge-parallel strips, of which in the course of the release and cancellation process a part corresponding to the value to be converted inevitably cut out or punched out Because the punched out is at the top of the card facing side -related to the direction of insertion into the interrogation device- takes place, This creates a step in the map width, which is the next evaluation serves by holding the card up to this edge against a fixed or adjustable one Stop of the interrogation device is introduced and the extent of the immersion depth Check for still existing memory values is used. The immersion depth can be independent of this be evaluated in addition to the derivation of discrete triggering processes according to claim 4.