公开(公告)号：WO1987002526A1

公开(公告)日：1987-04-23

申请号：PCT/US1986002095

申请日：1986-10-03

Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS, INCORPORATED ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

IPC: H02P01/54

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  G07F5/18 ,  H02P1/54

Abstract: An improved switching control apparatus (1) for switching a number of alternating current (AC) devices (20), such as AC vend motors, uses a reduced number of AC power switching elements (10) such as relays by dividing the AC devices into two groups and using one switching element (K7) to select which of the two groups is to be selected, and using an additional number of AC power switching elements (K1-K6) each of which is connected to one of the AC devices in each of the two groups to select which one of the AC devices is to be activated. Preferably, a further AC power switching element (Q1) is used to control the flow of power to the group determining AC power switching element so that switching transients can be minimized.

Abstract translation: 用于切换交流（AC）装置（AC）的交流电动机（20）的改进的开关控制装置（1）通过将AC装置分成几部分而使用减少数量的交流电力开关元件（10），例如继电器 两组，并使用一个开关元件（K7）来选择要选择的组中的哪一个，并且使用附加数量的交流电源开关元件（K1-K6），每个交流电源开关元件（K1-K6）中的每一个连接到每个中的一个AC设备 以选择哪个AC设备被激活。 优选地，另外的交流电源开关元件（Q1）用于控制组确定AC功率开关元件的功率流，使得开关瞬变可以最小化。

公开(公告)号：WO1988002950A1

公开(公告)日：1988-04-21

申请号：PCT/US1987002612

申请日：1987-10-07

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  BARNES, Elwood, E. ,  DOBBINS, Bob, M. ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E. ,  ZOUZOULAS, John

IPC: H02P03/08

CPC classification number: G07D11/0006 ,  B65H29/46 ,  B65H43/00

Abstract: An improved motor control for banknote handling apparatus (10). An improved stacker pusher motor arrangement (200) has a defined cycle of operation. The time it takes the stacker pusher motor (116) to complete a predetermined portion of this cycle is measured. A braking time is computed from the measured time, and a braking control signal dependent thereon is applied to the stacker pusher motor (116) to stop the stacker pusher motor (116) at the appropriate position. An improved banknote transporting arrangement (200) measures the time needed for a banknote to travel from a first point to a second point. A braking time is computed from the measured time and an appropriate braking control signal is applied to stop the banknote (600) at the appropriate position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于纸币处理装置（10）的改进的电动机控制。 改进的堆垛机推进器电动机装置（200）具有确定的操作循环。 测量堆垛机推动器电机（116）完成该周期的预定部分所花费的时间。 从测量的时间计算制动时间，并且依赖于其的制动控制信号被施加到堆垛机推动器电动机（116），以将堆垛机推动器电动机（116）停止在适当的位置。 改进的纸币传送装置（200）测量纸币从第一点到第二点行进所需的时间。 根据测量的时间计算制动时间，并且施加适当的制动控制信号以将钞票（600）停止在适当的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1993023829A1

公开(公告)日：1993-11-25

申请号：PCT/US1993004178

申请日：1993-05-03

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  BARNES, Elwood, E. ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E. ,  DEAVILLE, David, Charles ,  CHITTLEBOROUGH, Michael

IPC: G07F07/04

CPC classification number: G07F7/005 ,  G07F1/045

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing vandalism and minimizing damage from liquids injected into apertures of a vending machine is described. An anti-salting module (1), having a housing with an integral tray (2) for collecting liquids, is connected beneath a bill validator (100) in a vending machine. A rubber fillet (5) is connected to the rear of the bill validator and directs injected fluids to the tray. A moisture sensor (4) integral to the tray is connected to detection and control circuitry. When moisture is detected, the detection and control circuitry operates to interrupt power and control signals to the bill validator. After moisture has been detected, vending machine power and control signals can be restored only when moisture is no longer present, and a set switch (84) is depressed by service personnel.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于减少破坏并最小化喷射到自动售货机的孔中的液体的损伤的装置和方法。 具有具有用于收集液体的整体托盘（2）的外壳的防盐化模块（1）连接在自动售货机中的纸币确认器（100）下面。 橡胶圆角（5）连接到纸币验证器的后部，并将注入的流体引导到托盘。 与托盘成一体的湿度传感器（4）连接到检测和控制电路。 当检测到湿气时，检测和控制电路用于中断电力并控制信号到纸币确认器。 在检测到湿气后，只有在不再存在水分时才能恢复自动售货机电源和控制信号，服务人员按下设定开关（84）。

公开(公告)号：WO1988002521A1

公开(公告)日：1988-04-07

申请号：PCT/US1987002416

申请日：1987-09-15

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

IPC: G06K07/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1443

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for the autodiscrimination of barcodes. First, an interrupt driven technique for timing the duration of space and barcode data is described which allows a microprocessor to decode a first quantum of barcode data during a substantial portion of the time the microprocessor is timing the duration of space and bar data of a second quantum of barcode data. Second, an improved method of locating a barcode margin and eliminating types of barcodes to be tried for purposes of decoding is described. Briefly, an integer ratio of space and following bar duration data is compared to a predetermined number, and a determination is made as to whether the space is a margin based on the comparison. Preferably, the two techniques are used in conjunction to speed the autodiscrimination in apparatus for scanning a plurality of different types of bar codes.

公开(公告)号：WO2006012208A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2005/022257

申请日：2005-06-21

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  NUNN, Michael, D. ,  COST, Evan, J. ,  BULLARD, Peter ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

Inventor： NUNN, Michael, D. ,  COST, Evan, J. ,  BULLARD, Peter ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

IPC: G06F7/08

CPC classification number: G07F9/06

Abstract: A rotating hinged cashbox for a vending or gaming machine that can be tilted for emptying can include a pivot mechanism that engages corresponding pivot features of the vending or gaming machine. The cashbox can include a cassette having a receptacle for receiving payments deposited into the vending or gaming machine and a pivot point on the cassette that enables the cassette to rotate relative to the vending or gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 用于可以倾倒排空的自动售货机或游戏机的旋转铰链钱箱可以包括接合售货机或游戏机的相应枢轴特征的枢轴机构。 钱箱可以包括具有用于接收存放在自动售货机或游戏机中的付款的插座的盒式磁带和盒子上的枢轴点，使得磁带盒相对于自动售货机或游戏机转动。

公开(公告)号：WO1996023282A1

公开(公告)日：1996-08-01

申请号：PCT/US1996001147

申请日：1996-01-22

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  BERGERON, Alfred, F. ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E. ,  HUDIS, Scott

IPC: G07F07/04

CPC classification number: G07F1/044 ,  G07D11/0003 ,  G07D11/0081 ,  G07F7/04

Abstract: A validator portion (12) of a bill validator is disclosed comprising two different plastic materials of different colors, fused together. The first plastic material (70) is preferably opaque, or black, and the second plastic material (64) is preferably clear. The clear material is used to provide windows (62, 63) through the validator housings for light to pass from light sources, such as light emitting diodes (50), to photodetectors, such as phototransistors (56), and protects the light source and photodetectors from water, dirt and air. Prisms (82a, 82b) can be provided as well, to provide a detector for foreign matter such as string. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the validator can be formed by a two shot, injection molding process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种钞票验证器的验证器部分（12），其包括两种不同颜色的不同塑料材料，熔合在一起。 第一塑料材料（70）优选是不透明或黑色的，并且第二塑料材料（64）优选是透明的。 透明材料用于通过验证器壳体提供窗口（62,63），用于从诸如发光二极管（50）的光源通过光到诸如光电晶体管（56）的光电检测器，并且保护光源和 来自水，污垢和空气的光电探测器。 也可以提供棱镜（82a，82b），以提供诸如弦的异物检测器。 根据本发明的另一方面，验证器可以通过两次注射成型工艺形成。

公开(公告)号：WO1992005514A1

公开(公告)日：1992-04-02

申请号：PCT/US1991006573

申请日：1991-09-11

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  REGER, Philip, R. ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

IPC: G06K07/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1017

Abstract: The portable data scanner apparatus (1) is a self-contained unit with no external cabling and operates to scan barcodes under adverse scanning conditions, such as bright sunlight, in the presence of glare and reflections and is capable of scanning a barcode through glass, plastic, and other clear materials. The scanner (1) incorporates a keyboard (33) and a display (35) which permit the operator to control the aiming period and the decoding process. A laser light source beam is focused to provide a spot size substantially the same size as the smallest barcode feature to reduce received signal noise. A scanning algorithm which searches for start and stop characters is employed to decode barcode data.