Automated fee collection and parking ticket dispensing machine
December 9, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3775593 3828904 Parking meter and display device of the same Mobile bank teller unit System for providing tickets with or without a stub System for issuing tickets Automatic fee collecting and receipt dispensing system Automatic ticket vending machine Detection device for detecting that a coin receptacle is full Vending type machine dispensing a redeemable credit voucher upon payment interrupt InventorsApplicationNo. 458577 filed on 12/09/1999US Classes:235/381, With vending235/379, Banking systems235/384, Transportation705/13, Transportation facility access (e.g., fare, toll, parking)705/418Time (e.g., parking meter)ExaminersPrimary: Frech, Karl D.Assistant: Le, Uyen Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 007/08AbstractAn automated fee collection and ticket dispensing machine is disclosed that is capable of operating under a variety of operating modes. The machine permits users to purchase a variety of passes. The disclosed machine includes printers to produce receipts or passes for services or activities. These receipts and passes may be printed for each specific user, and may feature a machine-readable bar code. The disclosed machine also includes a bar code reader, allowing users to return printed receipts or passes at the machine, and to receive credit for any unused portion. Payment may be made using credit cards, debit cards or cash. The device is provided with networking means, to allow central control and monitoring of the device. Power for the machine may be provided by hard-wiring the device to conventional AC power lines, by solar panels, by batteries, or a combination of any of these. Power consumption is held to a minimum by providing a "sleep" mode. The user interface includes a video output screen with "touch screen" capability to receive user input, audio output means, and a proximity sensor to activate the machine when a user approaches. Additionally, security means are provided to deter potential thieves or vandals.Other References
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