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EP0355238B1
EP0355238B1 EP88710022A EP88710022A EP0355238B1 EP 0355238 B1 EP0355238 B1 EP 0355238B1 EP 88710022 A EP88710022 A EP 88710022A EP 88710022 A EP88710022 A EP 88710022A EP 0355238 B1 EP0355238 B1 EP 0355238B1
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  • the invention relates to a system with a plurality of self-cashing vending machines or service machines, for example ticket machines within a certain billing area or parking ticket machines of a parking garage company, each machine besides at least one cash register, several interchangeable, preferably self-replenishing change stores for issuing change and a machine that controls the machine and creates a balance sheet Has computer with fail-safe write-read memories.
  • a system of the type described above is known from DE-PS 27 30 587.
  • the machines used for this system are equipped with coin stores, each of which has a differently coded but not changeable code carrier for its identification.
  • the code number assigned once for each coin store appears in the balance of the respective machine, in addition to the identifier of the respective coin store with regard to its type, for example as a coin store for 5 DM coins.
  • the disadvantage of the known system is that the complete balance must be available for the necessary assignment of the coin storage to a certain machine of the system, either in printed or in machine-readable form. Additional cross-reference lists could be created which contain the use of the coded coin storage in certain machines. However, the creation of such cross-reference lists would require additional work. In both cases, not only are human errors in the assignment possible, but incorrect assignments can also be manipulated in order to cover up the theft of coins from coin stores. Finally, it is disadvantageous for the manufacturer of such systems that, due to the fixed coding, the coin stores cannot be used for different customers or billing areas, so that great care should be taken when such coded coin stores are returned to the manufacturer's factory for maintenance or repair.
  • EP-A 0 041 457 discloses a vending machine or service machine with a cash register that can be used in the machine for collecting the coins or banknotes entered by the users of the machine.
  • the cash register is provided with a data memory which, when the cash register is inserted into the housing of the machine, is connected via a plug-in connection to data memories within the machine.
  • the information exchanged when the cash register is pushed in includes, among other things, characteristic data of the machine. Further data, such as the number of coins collected, are also stored in the memory.
  • the cash box also has its own Temporary power supply so that even when the cash register is removed, the data stored in the memory is retained for a certain period of time. There is also the additional option of storing deposited amounts in an interim checkout until the goods or services are called up.
  • EP-A 0 164 733 describes a system for identifying bill cassettes, in which the bill cassettes can be inserted into an automatic machine, so that the bills stored in the bill cassettes can subsequently be output. An identification code is stored in the cassette and is read by the machine when the cassette is inserted.
  • the invention has for its object to prevent fraudulent manipulations of the operating personnel in a system of the type mentioned and to enable a clear error detection, without the coding of the coin storage makes their exchange during maintenance and repair difficult and the creation of cross-reference lists is required; Also in this context, human error should be excluded when evaluating the balance sheet *
  • each change memory is provided with an electronic memory which is secured against data loss and in which the coding identifying these machines, for example the machine number, is stored when the change memory is inserted into a machine.
  • each change store can be identified immediately, i.e. without the aid of the machine's balance sheet or a cross-reference list, so that especially in the central Billing without additional measures, an assignment of the respective change storage to a certain machine is possible. In this way, not only can errors in the particular machine during the checkout or dispensing of certain coin types be specifically determined, but also manipulations can be prevented or assigned to certain operators.
  • a limitation of the use of the change store due to a fixed, one-time coding is avoided in the embodiment according to the invention, so that each change store can be used in any system.
  • the manufacturer's number attached to each change store during production is retained so that the day of manufacture and the affiliation to a specific series of manufacture can be determined if necessary, for example in the event of complaints or warranties.
  • this serial number is meaningless when using the change storage in the context of regular billing.
  • the proposal according to the invention accordingly has the advantage that the change storage can be used universally without being restricted to a specific system with a limited billing area.
  • the respective machine in addition to the coding, the respective machine, the date and time of insertion and, if appropriate, removal of the change memory into or from the machine can be stored in the electronic memory of the change memory.
  • the date and time of insertion and, if appropriate, removal of the change memory into or from the machine can be stored in the electronic memory of the change memory.
  • This ticket machine 1 used in a system with a plurality of similar, self-cashing machines is indicated as a cuboid-shaped housing which has an input keyboard 2 for the user, an insertion slot 3 for the different coin types processed by the machine and a display device 4 for the upper part of its front panel amount to be paid.
  • the components required for coin processing and for controlling the ticket machine 1 are arranged in the interior of the housing, of which the main components for understanding the mode of operation are drawn, the function of which will be explained below.
  • the coins inserted through the insertion slot 3 arrive first into a coin validator 5, which checks the authenticity of the respective coin. If it is a wrong or a defective coin or a coin that cannot be processed by the ticket machine 1, this coin passes via a coin return channel 6 into an outlet 7 which is arranged in the lower left corner of the ticket machine 1. However, if the coin checked in the coin validator 5 is a real coin to be processed by the machine, it arrives at an intermediate cash desk 8. This intermediate cash desk 8 is provided so that if the payment process is terminated, the user receives back the coins that he received through has inserted the slot 3. For this purpose, the intermediate checkout 8 is connected to the coin return channel 6 via a connecting channel.
  • a total of five coin stores 9 are provided below the intermediate cash register 8. As can be seen from the inscription on the drawing, these change stores 9 are designed to hold coins with a value of 0.50 and 0.10 as well as 1, 2, and 5 DM. These coin stores 9 are preferably self-filling and exchangeable stores which are accordingly removed from the ticket machine 1 at regular intervals and replaced by new change stores 9.
  • a cash register 10 is arranged below the change store 9, into which the coins deposited by the users arrive as soon as the change store 9 is filled up. This cash box 10 is also removed at regular intervals and replaced by an empty cash box 10.
  • control program 14 can be influenced to a certain extent by an authorized operator. For example, when maintenance or repair of the ticket vending machine 1 is pending, it is possible to use the control program 14 and the computer 13 to have a balance sheet drawn up. As part of this balance sheet preparation, for example, the change store 9 that is not completely filled can be emptied into the cash register 10 and the empty change store 9 can be replaced by a completely filled one. Control commands and inputs required here can be entered, for example, via an operator keyboard 15, which is assigned to the control program 14.
  • the data required to create the balance are continuously assigned to the computer 13 Read-write memory 16 stored. From this memory, these balance data are fed together with the code for the respective ticket machine 1 via a data line 17 to an electronic memory 18, which is located in the cash register 10, so that when the cash register 10 is changed, the complete balance with the cash register 10 is removed and can be evaluated for billing with respect to the respective ticket machine 1.
  • the read-write memory 16 and thus the computer 13 are connected via lines 19 to electronic memories 20 which are arranged on each change storage 9.
  • These electronic memories 20, like the electronic memory 18 of the cash register 10, are secured against data loss, for example buffered by a battery.
  • the date and time of insertion and, if applicable, removal of the respective change memory 9 from the machine 1 can also be stored in the electronic memories 20 of the change memory 9, thereby eliminating the need for troubleshooting and monitoring against manipulation further simplified.

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The invention relates to an assembly of a plurality of automatic product or service vending machines, for example travel ticket dispensers within a particular fare zone or ticket dispensers for a car-park company, each machine (1) possessing, in addition to at least one cash box (10), a plurality of exchangeable, preferably self-replenishing coin stores (9) for issuing change and a computer (13) which controls the machine (1) and produces a balance, and has write/read memories (16) which are protected against power supply failure. In order to prevent dishonest manipulations by operating personnel and to enable errors to be clearly identified, with the elimination of human error from the analysis, and without additional work being necessary, each coin store (9) is provided with an electronic memory (20) which is protected against data loss and in which, each time the coin store (9) is inserted in a machine (1), the code identifying this machine (1), for example the machine number, is stored.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anlage mit einer Mehrzahl von selbstkassierenden Warenverkaufs- oder Dienstleistungsautomaten, beispielsweise Fahrausweisautomaten innerhalb eines bestimmten Abrechnungsgebietes oder Parkscheinautomaten einer Parkhausgesellschaft, wobei jeder Automat außer mindestens einer Geldkasse mehrere auswechselbare, vorzugsweise selbstauffüllende Rückgeldspeicher zur Rückgeldausgabe und einen den Automaten steuernden und eine Bilanz erstellenden Rechner mit netzausfallgesicherten Schreib-Lese-Speichern aufweist.The invention relates to a system with a plurality of self-cashing vending machines or service machines, for example ticket machines within a certain billing area or parking ticket machines of a parking garage company, each machine besides at least one cash register, several interchangeable, preferably self-replenishing change stores for issuing change and a machine that controls the machine and creates a balance sheet Has computer with fail-safe write-read memories.

Eine Anlage der vorenstehend beschriebenen Art ist aus der DE-PS 27 30 587 bekannt. Die für diese Anlage verwendeten Automaten werden mit Münzspeichern bestückt, die jeweils einen zu ihrer Identifizierung unterschiedlich codierten, nicht jedoch veränderlichen Codeträger besitzen. Die einmal für jeden Münzspeicher vergebene Codenummer erscheint in der Bilanz des jeweiligen Automaten, und zwar zusätzlich zu der Kennung des jeweiligen Münzspeichers hinsichtlich seiner Sorte, beispielsweise als Münzspeicher für 5-DM-Münzen.A system of the type described above is known from DE-PS 27 30 587. The machines used for this system are equipped with coin stores, each of which has a differently coded but not changeable code carrier for its identification. The code number assigned once for each coin store appears in the balance of the respective machine, in addition to the identifier of the respective coin store with regard to its type, for example as a coin store for 5 DM coins.

Durch diese Codierung aller Münzspeicher kann beim Vorliegen der Bilanz festgestellt werden, aus welchem Automaten der jeweilige Münzspeicher stammt, so daß eventuellen Defekten des Automaten hinsichtlich der Speicherung bestimmter Münzen oder Diebstählen von Bedienungspersonal gezielt nachgegangen werden kann.With this coding of all coin stores, when the balance is available, it can be determined from which machine the respective coin store comes, so that any defects in the Vending machines can be specifically investigated with regard to the storage of certain coins or thefts by operating personnel.

Der Nachteil dar bekannten Anlage besteht darin, daß für die notwendige Zuordnung der Münzspeicher zu einem bestimmten Automaten der Anlage die komplette Bilanz vorliegen muß, und zwar entweder in ausgedruckter oder in maschinenlesbarer Form. Es könnten zwar zusätzliche Querverweislisten erstellt werden, die den Einsatz der codierten Münzspeicher in bestimmten Automaten enthalten. Die Erstellung derartiger Querverweislisten würde jedoch zusätzliche Arbeiten erfordern. In beiden Fällen sind nicht nur menschliche Fehler bei der Zuordnung möglich, sondern auch fehlerhafte Zuordnungen manipulierbar, um den Diebstahl von Münzen aus Münzspeichern zu vertuschen. Schließlich ist es für den Hersteller derartiger Anlagen nachteilig, daß aufgrund der festen Codierung die Münzspeicher nicht für unterschiedliche Kunden bzw. Abrechnungsgebiete verwendet werden können, so daß große, Sorgfalt angebracht ist, wenn derartige festcodierte Münzspeicher zur Wartung oder Reparatur ins Herstellerwerk zurückgesandt werden.The disadvantage of the known system is that the complete balance must be available for the necessary assignment of the coin storage to a certain machine of the system, either in printed or in machine-readable form. Additional cross-reference lists could be created which contain the use of the coded coin storage in certain machines. However, the creation of such cross-reference lists would require additional work. In both cases, not only are human errors in the assignment possible, but incorrect assignments can also be manipulated in order to cover up the theft of coins from coin stores. Finally, it is disadvantageous for the manufacturer of such systems that, due to the fixed coding, the coin stores cannot be used for different customers or billing areas, so that great care should be taken when such coded coin stores are returned to the manufacturer's factory for maintenance or repair.

Aus der EP-A 0 041 457 ist ein Warenverkaufs- oder Dienstleistungsautomat mit einer in den Automaten einsetzbaren Geldkasse zum Sammeln der von den Benutzern des Automaten eingegebenen Geldstücke oder Geldscheine bekannt. Die Geldkasse ist mit einen Datenspeicher versehen, der beim Einschieben der Geldkasse in das Gehäuse des Automaten über eine Steckverbindung in Verbindung mit Datenspeichern innerhalb des Automaten tritt. Die beim- Einschieben der Geldkasse ausgetauschten Informationen beinhalten u.a. Kenndaten des Automaten. In dem Speicher sind ferner weitere Daten abgelegt, wie etwa die Zahl der einkassierten Geldstücke. Die Geldkasse verfügt ferner über eine eigene, zeitlich begrenzte Stromversorgung, so daß auch bei entnommener Geldkasse die in den Speicher abgelegten Daten über eine gewisse Zeitdauer erhalten bleiben. Es besteht ferner die zusätzliche Möglichkeit, einworfene Beträge so lange in einer Zwischenkasse aufzubenwahren, bis der Abruf der Waren bzw. Dienstleistungen zustande kommt.EP-A 0 041 457 discloses a vending machine or service machine with a cash register that can be used in the machine for collecting the coins or banknotes entered by the users of the machine. The cash register is provided with a data memory which, when the cash register is inserted into the housing of the machine, is connected via a plug-in connection to data memories within the machine. The information exchanged when the cash register is pushed in includes, among other things, characteristic data of the machine. Further data, such as the number of coins collected, are also stored in the memory. The cash box also has its own Temporary power supply so that even when the cash register is removed, the data stored in the memory is retained for a certain period of time. There is also the additional option of storing deposited amounts in an interim checkout until the goods or services are called up.

In der EP-A 0 164 733 schließlich ist ein System zur Identifizierung von Geldscheinkassetten beschrieben, bei dem sich die Geldscheinkassetten in einen Automaten einschieben lassen, so daß anschließend eine Ausgabe der in den Geldscheinkassetten abgelegten Geldscheine möglich ist. In der Kassette ist ein Identifizierungscode gespeichert, der beim Einsetzen der Kassette von dem Automaten gelesen wird.Finally, EP-A 0 164 733 describes a system for identifying bill cassettes, in which the bill cassettes can be inserted into an automatic machine, so that the bills stored in the bill cassettes can subsequently be output. An identification code is stored in the cassette and is read by the machine when the cassette is inserted.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, bei einer Anlage der eingangs genannten Art betrügeriche Manipulationen des Bedienungspersonals zu verhindern und eine eindeutige Fehlerermittlung zu ermöglichen, ohne daß durch die Codierung der Münzspeicher deren Austausch bei der Wartung und Reparatur erschwert und die Erstellung von Querverweislisten erforderlich wird; außerdem sollen in diesem Zusammenhang menschliche Fehler bei der Auswertung der Bilanz ausgeschlossen werden* The invention has for its object to prevent fraudulent manipulations of the operating personnel in a system of the type mentioned and to enable a clear error detection, without the coding of the coin storage makes their exchange during maintenance and repair difficult and the creation of cross-reference lists is required; Also in this context, human error should be excluded when evaluating the balance sheet *

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabenstellung durch die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Rückgeldspeicher mit einen elektronischen Speicher versehen ist, der gegen Datenverlust gesichert ist und in dem beim jeweiligen Einsetzen des Rückgeldspeichers in einen Automaten die diesen Automaten identifizierende Codierung, beispielsweise die Automatennummer, abgespeichert wird.The solution to this problem by the invention is characterized in that each change memory is provided with an electronic memory which is secured against data loss and in which the coding identifying these machines, for example the machine number, is stored when the change memory is inserted into a machine.

Da bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anlage jeder auswechselbare Rückgeldspeicher beim Einsetzen in den jeweiligen Automaten durch entsprechende Steuerbefehle des Rechners in seinem elektronischen Speicher durch die Codierung des jeweiligen Automaten gekennzeichnet und diese Kennzeichnung im elektronischen Speicher gesichert wird, kann jeder Rückgeldspeicher unmittelbar, d.h. ohne Zuhilfenahme der Bilanz des Automaten oder einer Querverweisliste identifiziert werden, so daß ins besondere bei der zentralen Abrechnung ohne zusätzliche Maß nahmen eine Zuordnung des jeweiligen Rückgeldspeichers zu einen bestimmten Automaten möglich ist. Auf diese Weise können nicht nur Fehler des jeweiligen Automaten beim Kassieren bzw. Ausgeben bestimmter Münzsorten gezielt festgestellt werden, sondern auch Manipulationen verhindert bzw. bestimmten Bedienungspersonen zugeordnet werden. Eine Einsatzbeschränkung der Rückgeldspeicher aufgrund einer festen, nur einmal erfolgenden Codierung wird bei der erfindungsgemäßen Ausführung vermieden, so daß jeder Rückgeldspeicher in beliebigen Anlagen eingesetzt werden kann. Die bei der Herstellung an jedem Rückgeldspeicher angebrachte Herstallnummer wird beibehalten, damit der Herstelltag und die Zugehörigkeit zu einer bestimmten Herstellserie bei Bedarf festgestellt werden kann, beispielsweise im Falle von Reklamationen oder Gewährleistungen. Diese Herstellnummer ist jedoch bei der Verwendung der Rückgeldspeicher im Rahmen der regelmäßigen Abrechnungen bedeutungslos. Neben der Arbeitsvereinfachung bei der Fehlersuche und beim. Überprüfen auf Manipulationen ergibt der erfindungsgemäße Vorschlag demgemäß den Vorteil, daß die Rückgeldspeicher ohne Beschränkung auf eine bestimmte Anlage mit einem begrenzten Abrechnungsgebiet universell eingesetzt werden können.Since in the system according to the invention any exchangeable change storage when inserted in the respective machine by corresponding control commands of the computer in its electronic memory by the coding of the respective machine and this identification is saved in the electronic memory, each change store can be identified immediately, i.e. without the aid of the machine's balance sheet or a cross-reference list, so that especially in the central Billing without additional measures, an assignment of the respective change storage to a certain machine is possible. In this way, not only can errors in the particular machine during the checkout or dispensing of certain coin types be specifically determined, but also manipulations can be prevented or assigned to certain operators. A limitation of the use of the change store due to a fixed, one-time coding is avoided in the embodiment according to the invention, so that each change store can be used in any system. The manufacturer's number attached to each change store during production is retained so that the day of manufacture and the affiliation to a specific series of manufacture can be determined if necessary, for example in the event of complaints or warranties. However, this serial number is meaningless when using the change storage in the context of regular billing. In addition to simplifying work in troubleshooting and. Checking for manipulations, the proposal according to the invention accordingly has the advantage that the change storage can be used universally without being restricted to a specific system with a limited billing area.

Gemäß einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung können zusätzlich zur Codierung das jeweiligen Automaten das Datum und die Uhrzeit des Einsetzens und ggf. des Entnehmens des Rückgeldspeichers in den bzw. aus dem Automaten im elektronischen Speicher des Rückgeldspeichers abgespeichert werden. Hierdurch vereinfacht sich nicht nur die Fehlersuche, sondern insbesondere die Feststellung von Manipulationen, die durch die zusätzlichen Angaben eindeutig bestimmten Bedienungspersonen zugeordnet werden können.According to a further feature of the invention, in addition to the coding, the respective machine, the date and time of insertion and, if appropriate, removal of the change memory into or from the machine can be stored in the electronic memory of the change memory. Hereby It not only simplifies troubleshooting, but in particular the detection of manipulations, which can be clearly assigned to certain operators through the additional information.

Auf der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Warenverkaufs- oder Dienstleistungsautomaten am Beispiel eines Fahrausweisautomaten schematisch dargestellt.In the drawing, an embodiment of a vending machine or service machine according to the invention is shown schematically using the example of a ticket machine.

Dieser in einer Anlage mit einer Mehrzahl gleichartiger, selbstkassierender Automaten eingesetzte Fahrausweisautomat 1 ist als quaderförmiges Gehäuse angedeutet, das im oberen Teil auf seiner Frontplatte eine Eingabetastatur 2 für den Benutzer, einen Einwurfschlitz 3 für die vom Automaten verarbeiteten unterschiedlichen Münzsorten und eine Anzeigevorrichtung 4 für den zu zahlenden Betrag aufweist. Im Inneren des Gehäuses sind die zur Münzverarbeitung und zur Steuerung des Fahrausweisautomaten 1 erforderlichen Bauteile angeordnet, von denen die zum Verständnis der Arbeitsweise hauptsächlichen Bauteile gezeichnet sind, deren Funktion nachstehend erläutert werden soll.This ticket machine 1 used in a system with a plurality of similar, self-cashing machines is indicated as a cuboid-shaped housing which has an input keyboard 2 for the user, an insertion slot 3 for the different coin types processed by the machine and a display device 4 for the upper part of its front panel amount to be paid. The components required for coin processing and for controlling the ticket machine 1 are arranged in the interior of the housing, of which the main components for understanding the mode of operation are drawn, the function of which will be explained below.

Die durch den Einwurfschlitz 3 eingeworfenen Münzen gelangen zuerst in einen Münzprüfer 5, der die jeweilige Münze auf Echtheit überprüft. Sollte es sich um eine falsche oder eine fehlerhafte Münze oder um eine Münze handeln, die vom Fahrausweisautomaten 1 nicht verarbeitet werden kann, gelangt diese Münze über einen Münzrückgabekanal 6 in eine Ausgabe 7, die in der linken unteren Ecke des Fahrausweisautomaten 1 angeordnet ist. Handelt es sich bei der im Münzprüfer 5 überprüften Münze jedoch um eine echte, vom Automaten zu verarbeitende Münze, gelangt diese in eine Zwischenkasse 8. Diese Zwischenkasse 8 ist vorgesehen, damit der Benutzer im Falle des Abbruches des Zahlvorganges diejenigen Münzen zurückerhält, die er durch den Einwurfschlitz 3 eingeworfen hat. Zu diesem Zweck ist die Zwischenkasse 8 über einen Verbindungskanal mit dem Münzrückgabekanal 6 verbunden.The coins inserted through the insertion slot 3 arrive first into a coin validator 5, which checks the authenticity of the respective coin. If it is a wrong or a defective coin or a coin that cannot be processed by the ticket machine 1, this coin passes via a coin return channel 6 into an outlet 7 which is arranged in the lower left corner of the ticket machine 1. However, if the coin checked in the coin validator 5 is a real coin to be processed by the machine, it arrives at an intermediate cash desk 8. This intermediate cash desk 8 is provided so that if the payment process is terminated, the user receives back the coins that he received through has inserted the slot 3. For this purpose, the intermediate checkout 8 is connected to the coin return channel 6 via a connecting channel.

Unterhalb der Zwischenkasse 8 sind beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel insgesamt fünf Münzspeicher 9 vorgesehen. Wie aus deren Beschriftung auf der Zeichnung hervorgeht, sind diese Rückgeldspeicher 9 zur Aufnahme von Münzen mit der Wertigkeit von 0,50 und 0,10 sowie von 1,--, 2,-- und 5,-- DM ausgebildet. Es handelt sich bei diesen Münzspeichern 9 vorzugsweise um selbstauffüllende und auswechselbare Speicher, die demgemäß turnusmäßig aus dem Fahrausweisautomaten 1 entnommen und durch neue Rückgeldspeicher 9 ersetzt werden.In the illustrated embodiment, a total of five coin stores 9 are provided below the intermediate cash register 8. As can be seen from the inscription on the drawing, these change stores 9 are designed to hold coins with a value of 0.50 and 0.10 as well as 1, 2, and 5 DM. These coin stores 9 are preferably self-filling and exchangeable stores which are accordingly removed from the ticket machine 1 at regular intervals and replaced by new change stores 9.

Unterhalb der Rückgeldspeicher 9 ist eine Geldkasse 10 angeordnet, in die die von den Benutzern eingezahlten Münzen gelangen, sobald die Rückgeldspeicher 9 aufgefüllt sind. Auch diese Geldkasse 10 wird turnusmäßig entnommen und durch eine leere Geldkasse 10 ersetzt.A cash register 10 is arranged below the change store 9, into which the coins deposited by the users arrive as soon as the change store 9 is filled up. This cash box 10 is also removed at regular intervals and replaced by an empty cash box 10.

Wenn der Benutzer beispielsweise über die Eingabetastatur 2 einen Fahrausweis ausgewählt hat, dessen Preis DM 8,40 beträgt, erscheint dieser Betrag auf der Anzeigevorrichtung 4.If, for example, the user has selected a ticket via the input keyboard 2, the price of which is DM 8.40, this amount appears on the display device 4.

Angenommen, der Benutzer wirft zur Zahlung dieses Betrages zwei 5-DM-Münzen in den Einwurfschlitz 3 nacheinander ein, so werden diese im Münzprüfer 5 auf Echtheit überprüft und im Falle ihrer Echtheit in die Zwischenkasse 8 überführt. Aus dieser Zwischenkasse 8 gelangen die beiden 5-DM-Münzen in den auf der Zeichnung äußerst rechts dargestellten Rückgeldspeicher 9 und werden auf diese Weise vereinnahmt. Sollte dieser selbstauffüllende Münzspeicher 9 vollständig gefüllt sein, gelangen die Münzen in die Geldkasse 10. Der überzahlte Betrag in Höhe von DM 1,60 wird beispielsweise durch Rückgabe einer 1-DM-Münze, einer 0,50-DM-Münze und einer 0,10-DM-Münze zurückerstattet, die den entsprechenden Rückgeldspeichern 9 entnommen und über einen Rückzahlkanal 11 der Ausgabe 7 zugeführt werden. In diese Ausgabe 7 gelangt gleichzeitig der vom Benutzer ausgewählte Fahrausweis, der in einem Drucker 12 zwischenzeitlich hergestellt worden ist.Assuming that the user throws two DM 5 coins into the insertion slot 3 one after the other to pay this amount, these are checked for authenticity in the coin validator 5 and, if they are genuine, transferred to the intermediate checkout 8. From this cash register 8 the two 5 DM coins reach the change store 9 shown on the extreme right in the drawing and are collected in this way. If this self-replenishing coin store 9 is completely filled, the coins reach the cash box 10. The overpaid amount of DM 1.60 is, for example, returned by a 1 DM coin, a 0.50 DM coin and a 0, 10 DM coin refunded, which are taken from the corresponding change storage 9 and fed to the issue 7 via a return channel 11. At the same time, this ticket 7 contains the ticket selected by the user, which has been produced in a printer 12 in the meantime.

Die Steuerung der voranstehend beschriebenen Vorgänge erfolgt durch einen Rechner 13, dem ein komplettes Steuerprogramm 14 zugeordnet ist. Dieses Steuerprogramm 14 kann in gewissem Rahmen von einer berechtigten Bedienungsperson beeinflußt werden. Beispielsweise ist es möglich, bei einer anstehenden Wartung oder Reparatur des Fahrausweisautomaten 1 über das Steuerprogramm 14 und den Rechner 13 zu veranlassen, daß eine Bilanz erstellt wird. Im Rahmen dieser Bilanzerstellung können beispielsweise die nicht vollständig gefüllten Rückgeldspeicher 9 in die Geldkasse 10 entleert und die leeren Rückgeldspeicher 9 durch vollständig gefüllte ersetzt werden. Hierbei notwendige Steuerbefehle und Eingaben können beispielsweise über eine Bedienertastatur 15 eingegeben werden, die dem Steuerprogramm 14 zugeordnet ist.The processes described above are controlled by a computer 13 to which a complete control program 14 is assigned. This control program 14 can be influenced to a certain extent by an authorized operator. For example, when maintenance or repair of the ticket vending machine 1 is pending, it is possible to use the control program 14 and the computer 13 to have a balance sheet drawn up. As part of this balance sheet preparation, for example, the change store 9 that is not completely filled can be emptied into the cash register 10 and the empty change store 9 can be replaced by a completely filled one. Control commands and inputs required here can be entered, for example, via an operator keyboard 15, which is assigned to the control program 14.

Die zur Erstellung der Bilanz notwendigen Daten werden fortlaufend in einem dem Rechner 13 zugeordneten Schreib-Lese-Speicher 16 gespeichert. Aus diesem Speicher werden diese Bilanzdaten zusammen mit dem Code für den jeweiligen Fahrausweisautomaten 1 über eine Datenleitung 17 einem elektronischen Speicher 18 zugeführt, der sich in der Geldkasse 10 befindet, so daß bei einem Wechsel dieser Geldkasse 10 die komplette Bilanz mit der Geldkasse 10 entnommen wird und für die Abrechnung hinsichtlich des jeweiligen Fahrausweisautomaten 1 ausgewertet werden kann.The data required to create the balance are continuously assigned to the computer 13 Read-write memory 16 stored. From this memory, these balance data are fed together with the code for the respective ticket machine 1 via a data line 17 to an electronic memory 18, which is located in the cash register 10, so that when the cash register 10 is changed, the complete balance with the cash register 10 is removed and can be evaluated for billing with respect to the respective ticket machine 1.

Über Leitungen 19 ist der Schreib-Lese-Speicher 16 und damit der Rechner 13 mit elektronischen Speichern 20 verbunden, die an jedem Rückgeldspeicher 9 angeordnet sind. Diese elektronischen Speicher 20 sind ebenso wie der elektronische Speicher 18 der Geldkasse 10 gegen Datenverlust gesichert, beispielsweise durch eine Batterie gepuffert. Beim jeweiligen Einsetzen eines Rückgeldspeicher 9 in einen Fahrausweisautomaten 1 erfolgt automatisch eine Abspeicherung der den Fahrausweisautomaten 1 identifizierenden Codierung, beispielsweise der Automatennummer, in dem elektronischen Speicher 20 jedes Rückgeldspeichers 9. Auf diese Weise kann nach der Entnahme des Rückgeldspeichers 9 dieser unmittelbar und problemlos demjenigen Fahrausweisautomaten 1 zugeordnet werden, dem er zuletzt entnommen worden ist. Eine Zuordnung von auftretenden Fehlern oder eventuellen Manipulationen seitens des Bedienungspersonals sind somit problemlos möglich. Zusätzlich zur Codierung des jeweiligen Fahrausweisautomaten 1 können in den elektronischen Speichern 20 der Rückgeldspeicher 9 auch das Datum und die Uhrzeit des Einsetzens sowie ggf. des Entnehmens des jeweiligen Rückgeldspeichers 9 in den bzw. aus dem Automaten 1 abgespeichert werden, wodurch sich die Fehlersuche und Überwachung gegen Manipulationen weiter vereinfacht.The read-write memory 16 and thus the computer 13 are connected via lines 19 to electronic memories 20 which are arranged on each change storage 9. These electronic memories 20, like the electronic memory 18 of the cash register 10, are secured against data loss, for example buffered by a battery. Each time a change memory 9 is inserted into an automatic ticket machine 1, the coding identifying the automatic ticket machine 1, for example the machine number, is automatically stored in the electronic memory 20 of each change memory 9 1 from which it was last extracted. An assignment of occurring errors or possible manipulations on the part of the operating personnel is thus easily possible. In addition to the coding of the respective ticket vending machine 1, the date and time of insertion and, if applicable, removal of the respective change memory 9 from the machine 1 can also be stored in the electronic memories 20 of the change memory 9, thereby eliminating the need for troubleshooting and monitoring against manipulation further simplified.

Auf der Zeichnung ist weiterhin eine vom Rechner 13 zum Drucker 12 führende Steuer-/Datenleitung 21 sowie Steuer-/Datenleitungen 22 und 23 zwischen dem Rechner 13 und der Eingabetastatur 2 bzw. der Anzeigevorrichtung 4 eingezeichnet. Wie bereits eingangs ausgeführt, stellt die Zeichnung jedoch nur eine grobe schematische Darstellung des Aufbaus eines Fahrausweisautomaten 1 dar.In the drawing there is also a control / data line 21 leading from the computer 13 to the printer 12 and control / data lines 22 and 23 between the computer 13 and the Input keyboard 2 and the display device 4 shown. As already stated at the beginning, the drawing only represents a rough schematic representation of the structure of a ticket machine 1.

Bezugszeichenliste:Reference symbol list:

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FahrausweisautomatTicket machine
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EingabetastaturKeyboard
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EinwurfschlitzSlot
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AnzeigevorrichtungDisplay device
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MünzprüferCoin acceptor
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MünzrückgabekanalCoin return channel
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Ausgabeoutput
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ZwischenkasseCash register
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RückgeldspeicherChange storage
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GeldkasseCash box
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RückzahlkanalRepayment channel
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Druckerprinter
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Rechnercomputer
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SteuerprogrammControl program
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BedienertastaturOperator keyboard
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Scheib-Lese-SpeicherDisk read memory
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DatenleitungData line
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elektronischer Speicherelectronic memory
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Leitungmanagement
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elektronischer Speicherelectronic memory
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Steuer-/DatenleitungControl / data line
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SteuerleitungControl line
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SteuerleitungControl line

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  1. System having a plurality of pay-collecting goods-vending or service-performance machines, for example travel-ticket machines within a certain accounting zone or parking-ticket machines of a car park company, each machine (1) exhibiting, apart from at least one cash box (10), a plurality of exchangeable, preferably auto-filling change stores (9) for issuing change and a computer (13), which controls the machine (1) and draws up a balance sheet, having read-write memories (16) which are protected against power failure, characterised in that each change store (9) is provided with an electronic memory (20) which is protected against data loss and in which, when the change store (9) is inserted in each case into a machine (1), the coding identifying this machine (1), for example the machine number, is stored.
  2. System according to Claim 1, characterised in that, in addition to the coding of the respective machine (1), the date and time of the insertion and, where appropriate, of the removal of the change store (9) into or from the machine (1) are stored in the electronic memory (20) of the coin store (9).
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