DE4037689A1 - Cashless cigarette vending machine with integral computer system - is operated by credit card etc., and can support remote data acquisition - Google Patents

Cashless cigarette vending machine with integral computer system - is operated by credit card etc., and can support remote data acquisition

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DE4037689A1
DE4037689A1 DE19904037689 DE4037689A DE4037689A1 DE 4037689 A1 DE4037689 A1 DE 4037689A1 DE 19904037689 DE19904037689 DE 19904037689 DE 4037689 A DE4037689 A DE 4037689A DE 4037689 A1 DE4037689 A1 DE 4037689A1
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
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    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other

Abstract

A cashless cigarette vending machine operated by credit card, eurocheque card and/or other special authorisation media contains an integrated computer system which can extract and provide sales and strategic marketing data. The machine can dispense cigarette packets in different price ranges and of different quality ratings without cash input in response to credit cards or other magnetic strip cards. The machine can have a radio set or adapters for telephone, telex or other cable links enabling remote call-up of significant data or for control and monitoring. USE/ADVANTAGE - Prevents children from buying cigarettes and does not require machine conversion when prices change.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen bargeldlosen Zigarettenautomaten mit interessanten verkaufsrelevanten Möglichkeiten, entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a cashless cigarette machine with interesting sales-relevant options, accordingly the preamble of claim 1.

Dieser erfindungsgemäße bargeldlose Zigarettenautomat gibt die Ware nach Einführung von Kredit und/oder Euroscheckkarten bzw. anderen Berechtigungsmedien, auch solche mit Magnetträgern, in gewünschten verschiedenen Mengen ab.This inventive cashless cigarette machine gives the Goods after the introduction of credit and / or euro check cards or other authorization media, including those with magnetic media, in desired different amounts.

Aufgrund der überwiegend elektronischen Arbeitsweise ergeben sich hervorragende Vorteile gegenüber herkömmliche Zigarettenautomaten. So können Kinder keine Zigaretten mehr aus dem Automaten kaufen. Es können Zigaretten unterschiedlicher Preisklassen gekauft werden. Kein Umstellen des Automaten bei Preisänderungen.Due to the predominantly electronic mode of operation, excellent advantages over conventional cigarette machines. This means that children can no longer buy cigarettes from the machine. Cigarettes of different price ranges can be bought. No changeover of the machine in the event of price changes.

Kein Geld mehr im Automaten - uninteressant für die Herren Einbre­ cher, auch kein Geldzählen mehr.No more money in the machine - uninteresting for the gentlemen Einbre no more counting money.

Eine Kombination mit Kondomverkauf leicht möglich.A combination with condom sales easily possible.

Ein integriertes Computersystem liefert wertvolle Daten über distri­ butions- und verkaufsrelevante Fragen.An integrated computer system provides valuable data about distri questions relevant to buttions and sales.

Die in vertikal angeordneten Warenschächten befindlichen Zigaretten­ schachteln werden vorzugsweise von jeweils seitlich angebrachten, über Magnetspulen oder Federn gesteuerte Druckpunkte gehalten und in der jeweils gewünschten Anzahl freigegeben.The cigarettes located in vertically arranged product chutes Boxes are preferably made of Pressure points controlled by solenoids or springs are held and released in the desired number.

Die Bedienung des Automaten erfolgt durch Einschieben der Karte und entsprechender Bedienung des Vorwahltablos und drücken der ent­ sprechenden mit Markenbildern versehenden Tastaturfeldtaste. Mittels Funkausrüstung bzw. Adaptionsmöglichkeiten für Telefon, Telex od. anderer Kabelverbindungen können Daten fern abgerufen werden bzw. Steuerungen und Kontrollen vorgenommen werden. Eine Belegausgabe ist auch vorgesehen.The machine is operated by inserting the card and corresponding operation of the preselection tab and press the ent speaking keyboard key provided with brand images. By means of radio equipment or adaptation options for telephone, Telex or other cable connections can access data remotely controls and controls are carried out. A Document output is also provided.

Neben einer Fremdstromquelle kann auch eine interne Versorgung mittels Batterie oder wiederaufladbare Accus installiert werden. In addition to an external power source, an internal supply can also be used installed by battery or rechargeable batteries.  

Ausführungsbeispiele sind in der beiliegenden Zeichnung dar­ gestellt und werden nachstehend beschrieben.Exemplary embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawing and are described below.

Fig. 1 stellt die vorzugsweise Anordnung des Bedienungsteiles dar. Fig. 1 shows the preferred arrangement of the operating part.

Fig. 2 zeigt ein Schema der Ausgabevorrichtung. Fig. 2 shows a diagram of the output device.

Die in dieser Beschreibung genannten Aufgaben werden durch die in den Patentansprüchen 1 bis 5 beschriebenen Merkmale in hervorragender Weise gelöst.The tasks mentioned in this description are accomplished by the features described in claims 1 to 5 solved in an excellent way.

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1. Bargeldloser Zigarettenautomat, dessen Bedienung durch Kredit und/ oder Euroscheckkarten bezw. anderen speziellen Berechti­ gungsmedien erfolgt und mittels integriertem Computersystem verkaufs-u. marktstrategische Daten abrufbar speichern und lie­ fern kann, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dieser das Verkaufsgut, welches in unterschiedlichen Preis­ klassen und Beschaffenheit sein kann, bargeldlos unter Benut­ zung von Kreditkarten oder anderen Berechtigungsmedien, auch solchen mitMagnetträgern versehenen, herausgibt 2. Bargeldloser Zigarettenautomat nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dieser mit einer Funkausrüstung bzw. Adaptionsmöglichkeiten für Telefon, Telex od. anderen Kabelverbindungen, zwecks Fern­ abruf interessierender Daten oder Steuerung/Kontrolle, ausge­ rüstet ist.1. Cashless cigarette machine, the operation of which by credit and / or euro check cards or. other special authorization media and sales-u. using an integrated computer system. Store and deliver market-strategic data, characterized in that it issues the goods to be sold, which can be of different price and type, cashlessly using credit cards or other authorization media, including those provided with magnetic carriers characterized in that it is equipped with radio equipment or adaptation options for telephone, telex or other cable connections, for the purpose of remote access to data of interest or control. 3. Bargeldloser Zigarettenautomat nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Automat neben einer Fremdstromquelle auch mit eigener Stromversorgung, z. B. Batterien oder wiederaufladbarem Accu versehen ist.3. Cashless cigarette machine according to claim 1 characterized, that in addition to an external power source, the machine also has its own Power supply, e.g. B. batteries or rechargeable battery is provided. 4. Bargeldloser Zigarettenautomat nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Automat zwecks Herausgabe von mehreren Verpackungsein­ heiten, ein mit Zahlen von 0-9 oder entspechenden Buchstaben versehenes Vorwahltablo, ähnlich einer Telefontastatur, hat. Hierbei kann es sich um eine Tasten-oder Sensorfunktion handeln. Die eigentliche Herausgabe der Zigaretten erfolgt vorzugsweise über ein mit den Markenbildern versehenes Tastaturfeld. 4. Cashless cigarette machine according to claim 1 characterized, that the machine is for the purpose of issuing several packages units, with numbers from 0-9 or corresponding letters provided prefix tab, similar to a telephone keypad. This can be a button or sensor function. The actual release of the cigarettes is preferably done via a keyboard field provided with the brand images.   5. Bargeldloser Zigarettenautomat nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in vertikal angeordneten Warenschächten die Zigaretten­ schachteln von jeweils seitlich angebrachten und über Magnet­ spulen oder Federn gesteuerte Druckpunkte gehalten und in den jeweils gewünschten Mengen frei gegeben werden. Bei horizon­ taler Bevorratung, kann die Herausgabe in ähnlicher Form erfolgen.5. Cashless cigarette machine according to claim 1 characterized, that the cigarettes in vertically arranged product chutes boxes of each attached laterally and via magnet coils or springs controlled pressure points held and in the quantities requested are released. At horizon Talent stockpiling can be issued in a similar form respectively.
DE19904037689 1990-11-27 1990-11-27 Cashless cigarette vending machine with integral computer system - is operated by credit card etc., and can support remote data acquisition Ceased DE4037689A1 (en)

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DE19904038672 DE4038672A1 (en) 1990-11-27 1990-12-04 Cigarette dispensing machine accessed by credit card - transfers packets from main conveyor into delivery section having second conveyor to output
DE19904039732 DE4039732A1 (en) 1990-11-27 1990-12-10 Conversion kit for cashless operation of vending machine - is installed with cable connection for transmission of credit-card data and selective control of outlets

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US9171316B2 (en) 1997-08-26 2015-10-27 Inventor Holdings, Llc Method and apparatus for vending a combination of products
US7711658B2 (en) 1997-10-09 2010-05-04 Walker Digital, Llc Method and apparatus for dynamically managing vending machine inventory prices
US6230150B1 (en) 1997-10-09 2001-05-08 Walker Digital, Llc Vending machine evaluation network
US7894936B2 (en) 1997-10-09 2011-02-22 Walker Digital, Llc Products and processes for managing the prices of vending machine inventory
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WO1999066462A1 (en) * 1998-06-19 1999-12-23 The Coca-Cola Company Selection button for a vending machine
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