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公开(公告)号：US20140263385A1
公开(公告)日：2014-09-18
申请号：US13803559
申请日：2013-03-14
申请人： COINSTAR, INC.
发明人： Douglas A. Martin
IPC分类号： B65D83/08
CPC分类号： B65H5/068 , B65H3/24 , B65H2701/1914 , G06Q20/18 , G06Q20/28 , G06Q20/347 , G06Q20/3558 , G07F11/002 , G07F11/24 , G07F11/44
摘要： A multi-function card dispenser and related apparatuses, systems, and methods for processing credit cards, phone cards, in-store gift cards, and the like at customer-operated kiosks and other machines. In one embodiment, a card apparatus can include a card hopper having a card eject surface and a card track having a card transport surface positioned below the card eject surface. A first roller is configured to rotate to draw a first card from a card port and onto the card track. A second roller is configured to rotate to dispense a second (ejected) card from the card hopper and onto the card track and further toward the card port. In one embodiment, the second roller is further configured to rotate to deposit cards below the card hopper.
摘要翻译： 用于处理客户操作的信息亭和其他机器上的信用卡，电话卡，店内礼品卡等的多功能卡分配器及相关设备，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，卡装置可以包括具有卡弹出表面的卡料斗和具有位于卡弹出表面下方的卡传送表面的卡轨道。 第一辊被配置成旋转以从卡端口和卡轨迹上拉出第一卡。 第二辊被配置为旋转以将卡片料斗中的第二（弹出）卡分配到卡轨道上，并进一步朝向卡端口。 在一个实施例中，第二辊被进一步构造成旋转以在卡料斗下方存放卡。
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公开(公告)号：US20110307378A1
公开(公告)日：2011-12-15
申请号：US13213421
申请日：2011-08-19
申请人： Michael Doran , Douglas A. Martin , Scott A. Dean , Jessaca Jacobson , Kim P. Hanson , Kerry Smith
发明人： Michael Doran , Douglas A. Martin , Scott A. Dean , Jessaca Jacobson , Kim P. Hanson , Kerry Smith
IPC分类号： G06Q40/00
CPC分类号： G06Q20/18 , G06Q20/10 , G06Q20/105 , G06Q20/108 , G06Q20/1085 , G06Q20/381 , G07D1/02 , G07D5/00 , G07D7/00 , G07D11/0087 , G07F5/24 , G07F9/08 , G07F11/002 , G07F17/42 , G07F19/20 , G07F19/202 , G07F19/203 , G07F19/204
摘要： Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.
摘要翻译： 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行帐户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。
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公开(公告)号：US07865432B2
公开(公告)日：2011-01-04
申请号：US10504437
申请日：2003-02-14
申请人： Michael Doran , Douglas A. Martin , Scott A. Dean , Jessaca Jacobson , Kim P. Hanson , Kerry Smith
发明人： Michael Doran , Douglas A. Martin , Scott A. Dean , Jessaca Jacobson , Kim P. Hanson , Kerry Smith
IPC分类号： G06Q40/00
CPC分类号： G06Q20/28 , G06Q20/10 , G06Q20/108 , G06Q20/18 , G06Q20/342 , G06Q20/354 , G06Q20/36 , G06Q20/381 , G06Q20/40 , G06Q40/00 , G07F11/002 , G07F17/42 , G07F19/20
摘要： Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.
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公开(公告)号：US07344160B2
公开(公告)日：2008-03-18
申请号：US09960599
申请日：2001-09-21
IPC分类号： B42D15/00
CPC分类号： B42D25/29 , B42D25/346 , B42D25/405 , B42D2033/22 , B42D2035/34 , G07D1/04 , G07D3/16 , G07D7/14 , G07D9/008 , G07F5/18 , G07F7/00 , G07F9/08 , G07F11/002 , G07F17/42 , G07F19/20 , G07F19/201 , G07F19/202 , G07G5/00 , Y10S283/901 , Y10S283/902
摘要： Anti-counterfeiting and counterfeit detection devices and procedures are provided particularly usable in connection with vouchers issued by coin discriminator or coin counting machines. Paper stock may be preprinted with inks which are not readily photocopied without apparent alteration. Preprinting is preferably in two or more orientations such as longitudinal and lateral and preferably some preprinting is positioned closer to the paper stock edge than can typically be achieved using ordinarily available laser printers or inkjet printers. A pattern of perforations, preferably micro perforations, are provided in a curved, preferably tightly radiused shape or configuration. Serial numbers or other identifiers may be preprinted on portions of the paper stock and matching or correlatable numbers printed on such preprinted paper stock substantially at the time of printing the voucher value. Patterns or indicia printed on one surface of the paper are preferably registered with respect to patterns or indicia printed on the opposite side such that a voucher may be validated by verifying proper registration such as when holding ha voucher up to a light.
摘要翻译： 提供防伪和假冒检测装置和程序，特别可用于由硬币鉴别器或硬币计数机发行的凭证。 纸张可以用未经明显改变的不经过复印的油墨预印。 预打印优选地具有两个或更多个取向，例如纵向和横向，并且优选地，一些预打印物被定位成比通常可用的激光打印机或喷墨打印机通常可以实现的更靠近纸料边缘。 穿孔的形式，优选微穿孔，以弯曲的，优选的是紧密地圆形的形状或构型提供。 序列号或其他标识符可以在打印凭证价值时基本上在纸张的部分上预先打印，并且印刷在这些预印纸上的相关数字。 优选地，印刷在纸的一个表面上的图案或标记相对于印刷在相对侧上的图案或标记进行登记，使得可以通过验证适当的登记（例如当将凭证持有至少一个光）来验证凭证。
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公开(公告)号：US07152727B2
公开(公告)日：2006-12-26
申请号：US09972050
申请日：2001-10-05
申请人： Mark L. Waechter
发明人： Mark L. Waechter
IPC分类号： G07D5/08
摘要： A coin sensor is provided including a method and apparatus for providing adaptive operating point (AOP) control. The AOP control is provided using circuits and associated methods and algorithms connected between measurement circuits of the coin sensor and the coin sensor oscillator. The AOP control automatically monitors and controls the quiescent voltage levels of four signals used by the coin sensor to discriminate coins. The four signals represent coin size and coin composition. In addition, the AOP control automatically performs calibration and adjustment functions both during manufacture of the coin sensor system and during its operational life. The automatic monitoring and control functions provided by the AOP control result in a significant increase in the dynamic range of the coin sensor response. This reduces the coin false-reject rate while improving the coin discrimination precision.
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公开(公告)号：US07113929B1
公开(公告)日：2006-09-26
申请号：US09662414
申请日：2000-09-14
申请人： Kirk Beach , Christopher A. Pesch
发明人： Kirk Beach , Christopher A. Pesch
CPC分类号： G07F7/04 , G06Q20/367 , G06Q20/387 , G06Q20/401 , G06Q30/018 , G06Q30/02 , G07F7/08 , G07F7/12 , G07F7/127
摘要： The present invention allows verification of a voucher or token prior to redemption. The voucher or token has a code associated therewith so that a value of the voucher or token may be stored in a database. Later when the voucher or token is presented to a cashier for redemption, the code is submitted to the database in order to retrieve the value associated with that voucher or token. In this way, the voucher or token is verified before redemption. In one embodiment, a verification system includes a voucher or token database, a recognition subsystem and two transceivers. The database knows the code and value associated with the voucher or token. A recognition subsystem reads the code from the voucher or token. The transceivers couple together the database and the recognition subsystem in such a way that the a query can be made by the recognition system to determine the value associated with the code or otherwise verify the validity of the voucher or token.
摘要翻译： 本发明允许在兑换之前验证凭证或令牌。 凭证或令牌具有与之相关联的代码，使得凭证或令牌的值可以存储在数据库中。 稍后当凭证或令牌被提交给收银员进行兑换时，代码将被提交到数据库，以便检索与该凭证或令牌相关联的值。 以这种方式，兑换券或令牌将在兑换前进行验证。 在一个实施例中，验证系统包括凭证或令牌数据库，识别子系统和两个收发器。 数据库知道与凭证或令牌相关联的代码和值。 识别子系统从凭证或令牌读取代码。 收发器将数据库和识别子系统结合在一起，使得识别系统可以进行查询以确定与代码相关联的值或以其他方式验证凭证或令牌的有效性。
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公开(公告)号：US07028827B1
公开(公告)日：2006-04-18
申请号：US08689826
申请日：1996-08-12
申请人： Jens H. Molbak , Vae E. Sun
发明人： Jens H. Molbak , Vae E. Sun
IPC分类号： G06F19/00
摘要： A coin sorting and counting machine and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturers' coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel through a waste management system and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus. The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. After sorting, the coins fall into a temporary holding area. At this point the transaction can either be canceled or accepted. If the transaction is canceled, the coins are returned. If the transaction is accepted, the coins fall into a storage area and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of store coupons. Manufacturers' coupons are dispensed regardless of whether or not the transaction is accepted.
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公开(公告)号：US06863168B1
公开(公告)日：2005-03-08
申请号：US10652953
申请日：2003-08-28
申请人： Dan Gerrity , Aaron Finch , Chris Ferguson , Scott Scherer , Rick Riday , Larry D. Cannon
发明人： Dan Gerrity , Aaron Finch , Chris Ferguson , Scott Scherer , Rick Riday , Larry D. Cannon
摘要： Methods and systems for cleaning coins and issuing a redeemable voucher for same. In one embodiment, an apparatus for issuing a redeemable voucher includes a coin input region configured to receive a plurality of coins, and a user interface configured to receive a request for a redeemable voucher. The apparatus can further include a debris separation device having a first opening configured to receive the plurality of coins from the coin input region, and at least a first wall forming an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first wall of the debris separation device includes at least one second opening smaller than the first opening and sized to prevent passage therethrough of the smallest coin of the plurality of coins. A driver can be configured to move the debris separation device and agitate the plurality of coins.
摘要翻译： 清理硬币的方法和系统，并发行可兑换的凭证。 在一个实施例中，用于发行可兑换凭证的装置包括被配置为接收多个硬币的硬币输入区域和被配置为接收对可兑换凭证的请求的用户界面。 该装置还可以包括碎片分离装置，其具有构造成从硬币输入区域接收多个硬币的第一开口以及形成内表面和外表面的至少第一壁。 碎片分离装置的第一壁包括比第一开口小的至少一个第二开口，其尺寸设计成防止多个硬币中的最小硬币通过。 驱动器可以被配置成移动碎片分离装置并搅动多个硬币。
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公开(公告)号：US06047808A
公开(公告)日：2000-04-11
申请号：US882703
申请日：1997-06-25
摘要： A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided in which an oscillating electromagnetic field is generated on a single sensing core. The oscillating electromagnetic field is composed on one or more frequency components. The electromagnetic field interacts with a coin, and these interactions are monitored and used to classify the coin according to its physical properties. All frequency components of the magnetic field are phase-locked to a common reference frequency. The phase relationships between the various frequencies are fixed, and the interaction of each frequency component with the coin can be accurately determined without the need for complicated electrical filters or special geometric shaping of the sensing core. In one embodiment, a sensor having a core, preferably ferrite, which is curved, such as in a U-shape or in the shape of a section of a torus, and defining a gap, is provided with a wire winding for excitation and/or detection. The sensor can be used for simultaneously obtaining data relating to two or more parameters of a coin or other object, such as size and conductivity of the object. Two or more frequencies can be used to sense core and/or cladding properties.
摘要翻译： 提供了一种硬币识别装置和方法，其中在单个感测芯上产生振荡电磁场。 振荡电磁场由一个或多个频率分量组成。 电磁场与硬币相互作用，这些相互作用被监测并用于根据其物理特性对硬币进行分类。 磁场的所有频率分量都锁相到公共参考频率。 各种频率之间的相位关系是固定的，并且可以精确地确定每个频率分量与硬币的相互作用，而不需要复杂的电过滤器或感测核心的特殊几何形状。 在一个实施例中，具有弯曲的诸如U形或环形截面形状并且限定间隙的铁心的传感器优选为铁氧体，其具有用于激发和/ 或检测。 传感器可以用于同时获得与硬币或其他物体的两个或多个参数相关的数据，例如物体的尺寸和电导率。 可以使用两个或更多个频率来感测芯和/或包层属性。
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公开(公告)号：US5988348A
公开(公告)日：1999-11-23
申请号：US883780
申请日：1997-06-27
申请人： Doug Martin , Larry Cannon , Mark Waechter , Rodrigo Berho , Daniel Everhart , Robert Blumberg , Paul Leonard , Cheryl Germany , Dan Gerrity , Alan C. Phillips , Stuart K. Neubarth
发明人： Doug Martin , Larry Cannon , Mark Waechter , Rodrigo Berho , Daniel Everhart , Robert Blumberg , Paul Leonard , Cheryl Germany , Dan Gerrity , Alan C. Phillips , Stuart K. Neubarth
摘要： A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided. Coins, preferably after cleaning, e.g. using a trommel, are singulated by a coin pickup assembly configured to reduce jamming. A coin rail assists in providing separation between coins as they travel past a sensor. The sensor provides an oscillating electromagnetic field generated on a single sensing core. The oscillating electromagnetic field is composed of one or more frequency components. The electromagnetic field interacts with a coin, and these interactions are monitored and used to classify the coin according to its physical properties. All frequency components of the magnetic field are phase-locked to a common reference frequency. The phase relationships between the various frequencies are fixed, and the interaction of each frequency component with the coin can be accurately determined without the need for complicated electrical filters. In one embodiment, a sensor having a core, preferably ferrite, which is curved, such as in a U-shape or in the shape of a section of a torus, and defining a gap, is provided with a wire winding for excitation and/or detection. The sensor can be used for simultaneously obtaining data relating to two or more parameters of a coin or other object, such as size and conductivity of the object. Two or more frequencies can be used to sense core and/or cladding properties. Objects recognized as acceptable coins, using the sensor data, are diverted by a controllable deflecting door, to tubes for delivery to acceptable coin bins.
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