Abstract: The present invention achieves an accurate and quick centerline identification in a docking guidance system and further a verification of a centerline configuration. Heretofore, it is proposed to scan (S1) an apron in front of a docking stand (16) with a range finder (22) and to register a reflection intensity and position for each scanned point. Then, a centerline (14) is identified (S2) in front of the docking stand (16) by using differences in reflection intensity between the centerline (14) and the apron surface surrounding the centerline (14). Further, at least two centerline definition points (38, 40) are defined (S3) in compliance with the centerline layout.

Abstract: The present invention achieves an accurate and quick centreline identification in a docking guidance system and further a verification of a centerline configuration. Heretofore, it is proposed to scan (S1) an apron in front of a docking stand (16) with a range finder (22) and to register a reflection intensity and position for each scanned point. Then, a centreline (14) is identified (S2) in front of the docking stand (16) by using differences in reflection intensity between the centreline (14) and the apron surface surrounding the centreline (14). Further, at least two centreline definition points (38, 40) are defined (S3) in compliance with the centreline layout.

Abstract: An arrangement for dispensing bank notes includes card reader (15), first keyboard (11) and second keyboard (12). The card reader, the two keyboards and the requisite electronics are incorporated in a control panel (10) which is common to a cash dispenser (1) and to a goods vending machine (19) and which is intended for the initiation of a process for dispensing bank notes from the cash dispenser and/or a process for the purchase of goods from the vending machine.A third keyboard (13) having at least two buttons (131,-132) is provided for the initiation of the bank-note dispensing process or the goods vending process, wherein depression of a first button (131) of the two buttons will cause the first keyboard (11) to show different numbers of bank notes or bank-note values on the buttons of the keyboard, whereas depression of a second button (132) will cause the keyboard (11) to show on the buttons thereof different qualities of goods.

Abstract: An arrangement for installing electronic counters in a petrol pump comprising a pressure-tight casing for accommodating the counters, means for providing an excess air pressure in the interior of the casing and a pressure-controlled switch inside the casing for interrupting the current supply to the counters when the pressure falls below a specific level.