Dedicated self-service return terminal and method of operating a dedicated self-service return terminal for receiving returned media on which entertainment data is stored
    2.
    发明授权
    Dedicated self-service return terminal and method of operating a dedicated self-service return terminal for receiving returned media on which entertainment data is stored 有权
    专用自助返回终端和操作专用自助返回终端的方法,用于接收存储娱乐数据的返回媒体

    公开(公告)号:US08346387B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US12641751

    申请日:2009-12-18

    IPC分类号: B65H1/08

    CPC分类号: G07F7/069

    摘要: A dedicated self-service return terminal is provided for receiving returned media on which entertainment data is stored. The dedicated self-service return terminal comprises a media transporter having a media return slot through which returned media can be received from a customer returning the media, a removable media storage bin for storing returned media which has been received through the slot, a container having a chamber in which the media storage bin is installed when the media storage bin is in use, a sliding mechanism arranged to support the container for vertical sliding movement between a top position in which the media storage bin can receive returned media received through the slot and a bottom position in which the media storage bin can be removed from the container, and a controller arranged to control the sliding mechanism to effect movement of the container between the top and bottom positions during operation of the dedicated self-service return terminal.

    摘要翻译: 提供专用的自助返回终端用于接收娱乐数据被存储的返回媒体。 专用自助返回终端包括具有媒体返回槽的媒体传送器,通过该介质返回槽可以从返回介质的客户接收返回的介质;可移动介质存储箱,用于存储已经通过该槽接收的返回介质,容器具有 当媒体存储箱正在使用时,其中安装有媒体存储箱的室;布置成支撑容器以在介质存储箱能够接收通过槽接收的返回介质的顶部位置之间进行垂直滑动运动的滑动机构;以及 其中介质储存箱可以从容器中取出的底部位置;以及控制器,布置成控制滑动机构在专用自助返回终端的操作期间在顶部和底部位置之间实现容器的移动。

    System, control station, and method for controlling circulation of media materials
    3.
    发明授权
    System, control station, and method for controlling circulation of media materials 失效
    系统,控制站和媒体材料循环控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US08344887B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US12833362

    申请日:2010-07-09

    申请人: Kenneth R. Czapla

    发明人: Kenneth R. Czapla

    IPC分类号: G08B13/14

    CPC分类号: G07F7/069 G07F5/00 G07F17/005

    摘要: A system for controlling circulation of media materials from a library includes a control system and a circulation control station having a housing defining a receptacle which is configured to receive a packaged unit of securable media therein. The circulation control station includes an electronic security control mechanism and a mechanical security control mechanism, each mounted to the housing. The electronic security control mechanism may include an RFID reader/writer, and the mechanical security control mechanism may include a magnet and an actuator. The control system is configured to release a packaged unit of securable media to circulation by disabling an electronic security device and a magnetic security device of a packaged unit of securable media resident within the receptacle and executing a media checkout procedure.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制来自图书馆的媒体材料的循环的系统包括控制系统和循环控制站,该控制系统和循环控制站具有限定容器的壳体,所述容器被配置为在其中接收可固化介质的封装单元。 循环控制站包括安装在壳体上的电子安全控制机构和机械安全控制机构。 电子安全控制机构可以包括RFID读取器/写入器,并且机械安全控制机构可以包括磁体和致动器。 控制系统被配置为通过禁用驻留在容器内的可固化介质的封装单元的电子安全装置和磁性安全装置来执行媒体检验程序,来释放可固化介质的封装单元循环。

    System and method for calibrating a vending apparatus
    5.
    发明授权
    System and method for calibrating a vending apparatus 有权
    用于校准自动售货机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07988049B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-02

    申请号:US12235715

    申请日:2008-09-23

    申请人: Franz Kuehnrich

    发明人: Franz Kuehnrich

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10

    摘要: A system and method for calibrating a vending apparatus is provided. A vertical base reference position of a selector arm is stored, wherein the vertical base reference position corresponds to one of a plurality of rows in a cylindrical storage device. A horizontal base reference position is stored, wherein the horizontal base reference position corresponds to a compartment identifier identifying a compartment within each of the plurality of rows. A position of the selector arm corresponding to a media storage compartment is also stored, wherein the position comprises a vertical position and a horizontal position. A motor is initiated to move the selector arm along a vertical axis, wherein a movement of the selector arm results in one of an increment and/or a decrement to the vertical position of the selector arm. A stepper motor is initiated to rotate the cylindrical storage device, wherein a rotation of the device results in one of an increment and/or a decrement to the horizontal position of the selector arm.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于校准自动售货机的系统和方法。 存储选择器臂的垂直基准基准位置,其中垂直基准基准位置对应于圆柱形存储装置中的多个行中的一个。 存储水平基准参考位置,其中水平基准参考位置对应于识别多行中的每一行内的舱室的舱室标识符。 还存储了与介质储存室对应的选择器臂的位置,其中该位置包括垂直位置和水平位置。 启动电动机以沿着垂直轴移动选择器臂,其中选择器臂的移动导致选择器臂的垂直位置的增量和/或减小中的一个。 启动步进电机以旋转圆柱形存储装置,其中装置的旋转导致选择器臂的水平位置的增加和/或减小中的一个。

    DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL FOR RECEIVING RETURNED MEDIA ON WHICH ENTERTAINMENT DATA IS STORED
    6.
    发明申请
    DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL FOR RECEIVING RETURNED MEDIA ON WHICH ENTERTAINMENT DATA IS STORED 有权
    专用自助终端和操作专用自助终端的方法,用于接收娱乐数据存储的返回媒体

    公开(公告)号:US20110153060A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-23

    申请号:US12641751

    申请日:2009-12-18

    IPC分类号: G06F7/00

    CPC分类号: G07F7/069

    摘要: A dedicated self-service return terminal is provided for receiving returned media on which entertainment data is stored. The dedicated self-service return terminal comprises a media transporter having a media return slot through which returned media can be received from a customer returning the media, a removable media storage bin for storing returned media which has been received through the slot, a container having a chamber in which the media storage bin is installed when the media storage bin is in use, a sliding mechanism arranged to support the container for vertical sliding movement between a top position in which the media storage bin can receive returned media received through the slot and a bottom position in which the media storage bin can be removed from the container, and a controller arranged to control the sliding mechanism to effect movement of the container between the top and bottom positions during operation of the dedicated self-service return terminal.

    摘要翻译: 提供专用的自助返回终端用于接收娱乐数据被存储的返回媒体。 专用自助返回终端包括具有媒体返回槽的媒体传送器,通过该介质返回槽可以从返回介质的客户接收返回的介质;可移动介质存储箱,用于存储已经通过该槽接收的返回介质,容器具有 当媒体存储箱正在使用时,其中安装有媒体存储箱的室;布置成支撑容器以在介质存储箱能够接收通过槽接收的返回媒体的顶部位置之间进行垂直滑动运动的滑动机构;以及 其中介质储存箱可以从容器中取出的底部位置;以及控制器,布置成控制滑动机构在专用自助返回终端的操作期间在顶部和底部位置之间实现容器的移动。

    Article dispensing system and method for same
    8.
    发明授权
    Article dispensing system and method for same 有权
    物品分送系统及方法相同

    公开(公告)号:US07584869B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-08

    申请号:US11767065

    申请日:2007-06-22

    IPC分类号: B65H1/00

    摘要: An article dispensing machine and article transport storage unit are shown that permit articles slated for inventory to be delivered in secure manner from a centralized inventory supply center to an article dispensing machine forming part of an article distribution system. The article transport storage unit is locked during transport from the supply center to the machine and does not become unlocked until fully installed within the machine.

    摘要翻译: 示出了一种物品分配机和物品运输存储单元,其允许预定库存的物品以安全的方式从集中的库存供应中心输送到形成物品分配系统的一部分的物品分配机器。 物品运输存储单元在从供应中心运输到机器时被锁定,并且在完全安装在机器内之前不会被解锁。

    RETURN STATION FOR REFUNDABLE OR BORROWED OBJECTS
    9.
    发明申请
    RETURN STATION FOR REFUNDABLE OR BORROWED OBJECTS 审中-公开
    退货或退货对象

    公开(公告)号:US20080277467A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-13

    申请号:US12178076

    申请日:2008-07-23

    申请人: Sven-Erik CARLSON

    发明人: Sven-Erik CARLSON

    IPC分类号: G06K7/00

    摘要: An arrangement for return of an object for which a deposit has been paid or to a lending system has an acceptance zone for intake or positioning of the object to be accepted, a reading device for ascertaining an association of the object with a specific deposit or lending system, and a transporting device connected to the reading device so that after the object's association has been ascertained, the object is accepted and transported further in the arrangement. An identification sensor identifies the accepted object and, in the case of a redeemable object, acquires an appropriate amount of redemption or, in the case of a lending system, registers the acceptance of the object. Two blocking members are operationally connected to each other to form a lock for the object, one of the blocking members always being closed.

    摘要翻译: 已经支付押金的物品的退回安排或借款系统具有用于进入或定位被接受物体的接受区,用于确定物体与特定存款或贷款的关联的读取装置 系统和连接到读取装置的传送装置,使得在确定了对象的关联之后,该对象在该布置中被进一步接受和传送。 识别传感器识别被接受的对象,并且在可兑换对象的情况下,获取适当数量的兑换,或者在借出系统的情况下,登记对象的接受。 两个阻挡构件在操作上彼此连接以形成用于物体的锁,其中一个阻挡构件总是被关闭。

    Automatic Machine for Leasing or Selling of Articles Like Dvd in Cassettes
    10.
    发明申请
    Automatic Machine for Leasing or Selling of Articles Like Dvd in Cassettes 审中-公开
    自动化机器,用于租赁或出售像DVD一样的文件

    公开(公告)号:US20080217349A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-11

    申请号:US11995125

    申请日:2006-07-11

    申请人: Kristian Silbers

    发明人: Kristian Silbers

    IPC分类号: G07F11/58

    摘要: An automatic machine for leasing or selling of flat articles to be chosen, such as DVDs in cassettes and the like, includes a support (8) with a shelf element (9), wherein the articles to be chosen may be stored, preferably partly in a vertical y-direction and partly in a horizontal x-direction. Conveyor (10) conveys articles to be chosen in the x and y directions, and in a direction perpendicular to the x-y plane, or z-direction. A display displays symbols for the article to be chosen, such that a relatively large assortment may be shown, whereas the display is equipped with a mechanism for selecting of articles to be chosen. A card reader is provided for paying of fees for leasing or buying of articles. The casing has an opening for delivering or feeding of articles to be chosen, in the z-direction. A second conveying element (17) is provided with a transmitter/receiver unit for identifying of articles to be chosen, by transmittance and receiving of an electromagnetic wave to and from a transponder at the article, such that returned articles can be automatically placed back in the correct location.

    摘要翻译: 用于租赁或销售待选择的扁平物品的自动机器,例如盒式DVD中的DVD,包括具有搁板元件(9)的支撑件(8),其中所选择的物品可以优选地部分地存储在 垂直y方向并且部分地在水平x方向上。 输送机(10)在x和y方向以及垂直于x-y平面或z方向的方向上传送待选物品。 显示器显示要选择的物品的符号,使得可以显示相对较大的分类,而显示器配备有用于选择要选择的物品的机构。 提供读卡器用于支付租赁或购买物品的费用。 壳体具有用于在z方向上输送或进给待选择的物品的开口。 第二输送元件(17)设置有发射器/接收器单元,用于通过透射和接收来自物品的应答器的电磁波来识别待选择的物品,使得返回的物品可以自动地放回 正确的位置。