Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.

Abstract: Discussed herein are systems and methods for protecting against transistor degradation in a high-voltage (HV) shifter to transfer an input voltage to an access line, such as a global wordline. An embodiment of a memory device comprises memory cells and a HV shifter circuit that includes a signal transfer circuit, and first and second HV control circuits. The signal transfer circuit includes a P-channel transistor to transfer a high-voltage input to an access line. The first HV control circuit couples a bias voltage to the P-channel transistor for a first time period, and the second HV control circuit couples a stress-relief signal to the P-channel transistor for a second time period, after the first time period, to reduce degradation of the P-channel transistor. The transferred high voltage can be used to charge the access line to selectively read, program, or erase memory cells.

Abstract: A banknote handling system includes an unlocking system. The unlocking system includes a camera, a first mechanical arm to which one or a plurality of keys are affixed, and a controller that determines a position of a keyhole based on an image from the camera, and controls the first arm to insert one of the one or the plurality of keys into the keyhole and turn the inserted key for unlocking. In many examples, the unlocking system is configured to unlock a banknote cashbox.

Abstract: A method for an authorised device to effect unlocking of a lock, the authorised device initially being an unverified device, the method comprising: a lock controller operatively interfaced to the lock communicating to a verified device a lock ID of the lock controller via a local communication channel; the verified device generating encrypted data comprising the lock ID; the verified device communicating the encrypted data to the authorised device via a data communication channel; the authorised device obtaining a decryption key for decrypting the encrypted data; the authorised device determining the lock ID by decrypting the encrypted data using the decryption key; the authorised device generating with the lock ID a response to a challenge by the lock controller; the lock controller determining that the response is a correct response; and in response, the lock controller causing unlocking of the lock.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to a counter recycling device are described. The counter recycling device may contain a receiving pocket, a counter mechanism, an escrow section, and an escrow door. The receiving pocket is configured to accept currency and is connected to the counter mechanism. The counter mechanism may be configured to count the currency inserted into the receiving pocket. The counter recycling device may also include an escrow section, which may be configured to collect and hold the currency in a secure area. Additionally, the counter recycling device may include an escrow door configured to enclose the escrow section on a face of the counter recycling device, the escrow door being transparent and allowing currency within the escrow section to be viewable when the escrow door is in a closed position.

Abstract: Provided is a coinage identification device (6), comprising: a coinage sorting device (6A), which is configured to further comprise a first coinage guidance unit (9), and a second coinage guidance unit (10) which moves between a narrowing location which is close to the first coinage guidance unit (9) and a widening location which is separated from the first coinage guidance unit (9), and to cause a plurality of coins to fall in batches of a defined number from between the first coinage guidance unit (9) and the second coinage guidance unit (10); and a coinage intake (28a) which is disposed below the first coinage guidance unit (9) and the second coinage guidance unit (10), and which accepts the coins which fall from between the first coinage guidance unit (9) and the second coinage guidance unit (10).

Abstract: Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.

Abstract: Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.

Abstract: Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.

Abstract: Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.

Abstract: Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a security grate for limiting access to a coin bin is disclosed. The security grate comprises a plurality of generally parallel upper slats and a plurality of generally parallel slats disposed below the upper slats. The plurality of first slats receives coins and directs coins moving under the force of gravity in a first direction. The plurality of lower slats receive coins from the upper slats and direct the coins moving under the force of gravity in a second direction.

Abstract: A low cost fare collection system includes a removable farebox having an integral collection box. The farebox can be installed in a temporary installation at a fare collection location for the collection of fares and can be removed to a secure location for emptying and reconciliation. The farebox can include an integral collection box for receiving fares deposited in the farebox. The farebox can be configured such that the collected fares can be emptied only when the farebox is removed from the temporary installation to reduce tampering and theft. A fare validator can be used to verify the amount and value of a fare deposited in the farebox to eliminate human validation of fares. Electronic monitors can collect data relating to fares deposited, total revenue collected, time of fare collection, and other data items that can be retrieved when the farebox is removed and emptied.

Abstract: A low cost fare collection system includes a removable farebox having an integral collection box. The farebox can be installed in a temporary installation at a fare collection location for the collection of fares and can be removed to a secure location for emptying and reconciliation. The farebox can include an integral collection box for receiving fares deposited in the farebox. The farebox can be configured such that the collected fares can be emptied only when the farebox is removed from the temporary installation to reduce tampering and theft. A fare validator can be used to verify the amount and value of a fare deposited in the farebox to eliminate human validation of fares. Electronic monitors can collect data relating to fares deposited, total revenue collected, time of fare collection, and other data items that can be retrieved when the farebox is removed and emptied.

Abstract: A connecting/holding machine 30 of a cash container according to the present invention holds a cash container 15 having a bottom portion 15a and a back face side portion 15d and provided with first terminal portions 22 and 23 and a fitting-in hole 47 in its back face side portion 15d. This connecting/holding machine 30 includes a holding base 70 in which a mounting portion 40 capable of mounting the cash container 15 and a back face portion 42 standting from the mounting portion 40 are constituted in conformity with an external shape of the cash container 15. The back face portion 42 includes second terminal portions 37 and 38 capable of being connected to the first terminal portions 22 and 23 at positions corresponding to the first terminal portions 22 and 23. The back face portion 42 also includes an engaging protrusion 45 capable of fitting in the fitting-in hole 47 at a position corresponding to the fitting-in hole 47.

Abstract: The server, which has the preliminarily stored customer data file, issues a radio card by employing the radio card issuing machine, reads out a customer name from the radio card presented to the automatic ticket examination machine at the entrance, retrieves the customer name in the customer data file, permits entrance when the customer name is retrieved, displays the entrance of the customer on the monitor in a department (area) corresponding to the retrieved customer, and outputs it from the printer.

Abstract: A savings coin box with controllable music box which includes a body, a music box, a control device and other elements. The music box is transversely positioned on the supporting disk on the cylindrical body, and a control device is installed above the music box. According to this structure, when a coin is thrown from a guiding rail, the extending rod of the control device is driven so that the music box will not be confined and the potential power is released. When the control disk of the control device is rotated through a predetermined angle, the music box is again limited by the extending rod, and then it is stopped.

Abstract: A coin vault assembly for a self service air machine for gasoline stations. The coin vault assembly is part of a vertical base of the air machine. There is a recess in the vertical base which houses the coin vault assembly at a depth which can not be actively tampered by hacksaw, chisel, etc. The coin vault assembly has a rectangular shape with an open end covered by a pivoted removable door that pivots in a slot in the coin vault. There is a lock extension which passes thorough a slot in the door to receive a padlock. A crescent shaped lock protector further protects the lock from tampering or forced action.

Abstract: A transmitter circuit and a receiver circuit couple inductively to allow data communication between a mass transit vehicle farebox and an external computer. Data communication may be performed simultaneously with removal of coins from the farebox via a vacuum hose. Two mating connectors each carry a wire coil; one coil is connected to the transmitter circuit and the other is connected to the receiver circuit. Furthermore, the same connectors that carry the coils may be used to form the vacuum hose connection. A modulated signal representing encoded binary data is applied to the transmitter coil to cause corresponding flux changes. When placed in close proximity to one another, the magnetic flux changes across the gap induce a corresponding modulated signal in the receiver coil. The induced signal in the receiver coil is then decoded to recover the original binary data. The coils thus function as halves of a transformer.

Abstract: A transmitter circuit and a receiver circuit couple inductively to allow data communication between a mass transit vehicle farebox and an external computer. Data communication may be performed simultaneously with removal of coins from the farebox via a vacuum hose. Two mating connectors each carry a wire coil; one coil is connected to the transmitter circuit and the other is connected to the receiver circuit. Furthermore, the same connectors that carry the coils may be used to form the vacuum hose connection. A modulated signal representing encoded binary data is applied to the transmitter coil to cause corresponding flux changes. When placed in close proximity to one another, the magnetic flux changes across the gap induce a corresponding modulated signal in the receiver coil. The induced signal in the receiver coil is then decoded to recover the original binary data. The coils thus function as halves of a transformer.

Abstract: A savings bank with a music bell is disclosed and comprises a control stick, a control lamella and other components. The locating end of the control stick and the control lamella is rotated by a coin deposited in the guide rail, and is located so as to lock the fly wheel again after the drive gear installed on the music bell has rotated by one revolution.

Abstract: A plastic vault liner for use in paystations for the purpose of providing a spacer underneath the coin receptable. Two versions are shown: a standard one piece plastic version and a high security version which provides a stainless steel anti-drill plate as an integral part of the liner. The liner is designed as a bevel spring to insure positive upward pressure on various coin enclosures.

Abstract: An improved automatic toll receiving apparatus of the throwing-in type installed so as to allow a driver sitting in an automotive vehicle to pay a specified rate of toll, which apparatus includes a large hopper into which the driver can easily throw coins, a determining mechanism for determining whether the received coins are true coins or false coins and discriminating the kind of coins, a counting unit for counting a value of the coins which are determined as true coins, a returning unit for returning to the driver the coins which are determined as false coins, a temporary coin holder for temporarily holding the coins at shortest for a period of time until a processing for the preceding vehicle is completed, so as to allow him to visually confirm the coins through a transparent side wall of the temporary coin holder by the driver while they are arranged side by side, and an actuator for rotating the partition of the temporary coil holder at the bottom thereof 45 degrees as to enable a processing for the nex

Abstract: A coin detector and counter comprising a coreless oblong transmitter coil and a coreless oblong receiver coil spaced apart on opposite sides of a coin path arranged to cause the entire diameter of each coin to pass between the coils. The maximum peak voltage generated in the receiver coil upon passage of each coin is measured as a determination of the conductance of each coin. By comparing the measured conductance of each coin with the known conductance of coins, each coin is thereby identified and counted.

Abstract: A bus farebox that conducts transit fare transactions accepts magnetically-encoded farecards, currency bills or tickets, or coins or tokens tendered for fare. Fare processing is conducted on the basis of a selected one of a set of fare tables electrically stored in the farebox. The farebox has provision for accumulating audit information based upon a plurality of fare transactions. The accumulated audit data and a cashbox are released from the farebox in response to commands received by the farebox from a communication system located at a bus terminal station.

Abstract: An automatic toll collector of a throw-in type is installed in toll roads, parking places and other tollgates so that a driver can pay a toll while the driver sits on a driver's seat.

Abstract: An automatic toll collector for a toll road includes a cashbox receiving a toll thrown into a toll receiving inlet. Trigger holes, address holes and identification number holes are disposed on the bottom surface of the cashbox in a predetermined pattern in an insertion direction of the cashbox and are detected by proximity sensors disposed in the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the cashbox to recognize the identification number of the cashbox. Since the identification number is recognized by the correspondence between data of the address holes and data of the identification number, the identification number can be recognized exactly even if the cashbox is retried to be inserted several times.

Abstract: A tamper-deterrent box for collecting travel fees on board of a bus. It has a case at the top of which are two distinct slots for feeding paper money through one and coins to the other. Beneath each slot is a fee gathering container where the fees may be received and view for control through a window at the front of the case. The gathering containers comprise pivotable guide slides brought against the front wall of the case. A lever, operable from outside the case, may cause pivoting of the guide slides to allow the fees to fall into individual chutes and thence into one of two compartments of a fee receptacle located in a housing at the bottom part of the case. The receptacle has a door at the top connected to a first lock that allows its opening only when the receptacle is in the housing.

Abstract: A fare box has two separate chambers connected together by a connecting opening, with a fare receiving module in one of the chambers for receiving deposited fares and transporting them to the connecting opening, and a cashbox in the other chamber for receiving fares deposited in the connecting opening. A locking device is associated with the fare receiving module for releasably retaining it in the first chamber, and a security shutter in the housing is moveable between a first position blocking the connecting opening and a second position in which the opening is unblocked. The security shutter and locking device are linked together so that the connecting opening is blocked whenever the fare receiving module is released.

Abstract: An electronic lock system adapted for use with receivers, such as parking meters, that include storage means and an electronically operable actuator for providing access to material such as coins contained within the storage means in response to an electronic actuation signal. The electronic lock system comprises an access device and an electronic lock associated with each receiver. The access device includes means for storing a plurality of access codes such that each access code is associated with a unique identification code. Each electronic lock comprises means for storing a particular identification code and a passcode, and identification code means for providing the particular identification code. The access device also includes access code means for receiving the particular identification code and for providing the associated particular access code.

Abstract: A fare box includes a first coin receiving opening in an upper surface of the outer shroud and a second paper receiving opening also in the upper surface and defined by a horizontal surface over which the paper is fed. The feed system comprises a first elastomeric roller divided into three separate coaxial parts and cooperating with a first central narrow roller and a pair of belts on either side of the narrow roller for grasping the paper and directing it from the horizontal surface downwardly into an inspection zone. The inspection zone has a dump platter controlled by a time delay and a manually operable switch with the time delay being reset by the manually operable switch, by a switch responsive to the receipt of the fare and by a manually operable delay switch.

Abstract: A container for money, tokens or savings stamps, which container comprises a body portion for retaining the money, tokens or savings stamps, and a feed member through which the money, tokens or savings stamps are fed to the body portion, the feed member having a funnel section which leads to a slot through which the money, tokens or savings stamps pass, and the feed member having a baffle positioned in spaced apart relationship to the slot and remote from the funnel section, the baffle being such that it allows money, tokens or savings stamps to pass through the slot and into the body portion whilst substantially preventing money, tokens or savings stamps from being taken from the body portion through the slot.

Abstract: A security container comprises two halves which can be slid together longitudinally to close the container and locked in the longitudinally closed position. Each half comprises a channel member and an associated end cap which is of a size to cover the whole of the end of the container. Edges of the side panels of each channel member include u-shape formations so that the two halves interlock for a longitudinal movement. A money compartment is defined in the bottom of the rear half by a transverse plate parallel to the lower end cap. A drawer is mounted in the compartment and can be locked by rotating a threaded rod into engagement with a nut welded on the rear face of the rear channel member.

Abstract: A coil collecting apparatus including a coin container defining a receiver housing. The housing is designed to receive a coin box taken from a parking meter or vending apparatus, and the box defines a closure which opens when the box is received in the housing and rotated. The housing defines a passage adapted to register with the coin box opening upon such rotation whereby the coins in the box can be discharged into the coin container. A cover is provided for the receiver housing, and the cover carries a coin box engaging head which engages the box when it is located in the housing and when the cover has been closed. A rotatable cover handle is provided for rotating the head and the engaged box. A locking bar is operatively connected to the cover, and this bar interfits with a blocking sleeve located within the receiver housing to hold the blocking sleeve in blocking position when the cover is open and until the cover is closed.

Abstract: A telescoping coin vault box for a coin-operated machine defined by telescoping cylindrical first and second box portions having a slot for admitting coins into the coin box. The box portions are telescopically slidable relative to each other between extended and contracted positions to fit different size coin vaults.

Abstract: A toy bank having a coin discriminating mechanism for discriminating between coins of varying diameters. The mechanism includes a housing having a coin slot, the slot having two generally flat, spaced walls and two relatively narrow spaced sides, the sides defining the breadth of a coin passageway. A movable slide is disposed within the passageway and normally biased toward a resting position at least partially obstructing the breadth of the passageway. The slide is movable in response to insertion of a coin. Electronic circuitry is provided to detect movement of the slide and translate that movement into information relating to the denomination of the coin. Preferably the slide is movable in a direction not parallel to a line defined by a first point of contact between a coin and the slide, and a second point of contact between the coin and the first side of the passageway, said points of contact being identified when the slide is maximally displaced by the coin.

Abstract: The compartments (3) of a compartment ring (1) rotatable stepwise about its horizontal axis (2) are bounded at the ring end faces by circular-ring walls (6, 7), at the outer ring circumference by a cylindrical annular wall (19) exhibiting at the top an inlet opening (23) leading into respectively one compartment (3a), and at the inner ring circumference by a conical annular wall (20) exhibiting at the top an outlet opening (24) offset with respect to the inlet opening (23) in a direction of rotation (17) of the ring, this outlet opening leading into a coin return channel (26) and into a coin overflow channel (27). Upon rotation of the ring in this direction (17), the last-received coins drop into the coin return channel (26). Upon rotation in the opposite direction (18), respectively one coin is received while another coin, exceeding the capacity of the compartment ring (1), drops into the coin overflow channel (27).

Abstract: The fare box contains an elongate, vertically disposed chute, the upper end of which registers with a slot formed in the top of the box for inserting paper currency into the chute. The chute has a cross sectional area substantially greater than that of a dollar bill, so that once the bill has been inserted into the chute, whether rolled or folded, it could fall by gravity downwardly through the chute to a space provided therefor in the bottom of the box. An endless belt is mounted adjacent the chute to be driven unidirectionally in a path which causes one run of the belt to travel vertically downwardly in a groove formed in one side of the chute. At equi-spaced intervals along its length the belt carries a plurality of transverse tine-supporting bars, which carry a plurality of spaced, parallel tines or fingers that project part way into the bore of the chute as the support bars travel downwardly in the chute.

Abstract: The specification describes a paper-currency vault for use in a vehicle such as a taxi cab for storing paper-currency in excess of a predetermined amount during the normal shift of the taxi cab driver so as to discourage robbery attempts on taxi cab drivers, the vault being formed with a housing adapted to be rigidly secured to a support surface in the vehicle, the housing having a chamber adapted to slidably receive a paper-currency receptacle and a slot opening into the chamber and the receptacle when the receptacle is in a closed position, and a key operated lock for selectively locking the receptacle in its closed position.

Abstract: A revenue receiving farebox having a mechanism for receiving and transporting bills and tickets includes a first conveyor mechanism disposed adjacent a bill receiving slot for engaging bills and transporting same along a guide to a second conveyor mechanism. The first conveyor mechanism is disposed relative to the second conveyor mechanism such that a bill will simultaneously be engaged by each. The speed of the first conveyor mechanism is less than that of the second conveyor mechanism so as to accelerate a first bill relative to a second overlapping bill to effectuate a separation of the bills.

Abstract: A fare collection system using a bus fare box that receives and counts paper currency and paper transfers and tickets into a paper collection chamber and receives and counts coins into a coin collection chamber and receives and collects operating data into a data storage unit, the operating data including fare classification, bus identification and mileage; a secure coupling is made to the fare box chambers and the data storage unit after satisfying mechanical and pneumatic and electrical security devices so as pneumatically to convey from the chambers the papers and coins therein to a central processing unit and to convey the data stored in the data storage unit to a data collection center; the paper is first conveyed in an air stream and separated from the air stream and deposited into a storage vault therefor, after which the coins are conveyed to a coin slowdown device and then discharged to a sorter-counter-recorder for coins and then to a secure storage vault, the air stream being pulsed during conveyin

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving currency which includes a housing having a deposit section and a recess for removably receiving a box for holding the currency. Passages for the currency are defined within the deposit section, and entries are defined by the box communicating with the passages. The box includes a blocking plate normally closing the entries with first and second locking means holding the plate in blocking position to prevent access. Lock operating means are positioned within the housing recess, and one lock is associated with the box to unlock the blocking plate when the box is properly positioned within the recess. A second lock on the box must be unlocked to enable operation of the lock operating means within the recess. The passages for the currency comprise at least two passages for separately receiving bills and coins, and the entries to the box comprise separate openings communicating with the respective passages.

Abstract: A fare box for use in a public transport system fitted with a first slot in the upper section of the housing for receipt of coins and fitted with a second slot in the side of the housing for receipt of paper bills. A pair of engaged rollers are mounted in the housing adjacent the second slot with the rollers driven by a pulley from a motor for feeding paper bills, pushed into the slot, into the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A keyhole-less magnetically actuated lock, the key having magnets borne on concentric rings rotatable by a dial, the lock having magnetically responsive switches (for example, reed switches) within the lock actuatable by the key, some of the switches providing a series GO function and some providing a parallel NOGO function. In one form, the GO function powers an electric motor within the lock to withdraw the lock bolts, and in another form the actuator is a thermo electric device. Several NOGO techniques are shown, including a toggled circuit breaker and a bucking coil in the motor. A circuit is shown for inverting the GO and NOGO functions to change the combination of the lock, and one embodiment shows placement of two magnets on one ring in the key to render the key unique. Another embodiment shows use of a covert grid of locator marks to direct correct placement of the key against the lock.

Abstract: A construction for securing valuables such as currency wherein the currency is deposited in a housing which removably holds a storage box for the valuables. The storage box is provided with a door which is normally locked in the closed position but which is unlocked and movable to an open position when associated with the housing. Movement of the door between open and closed positions is controlled by a pivotally mounted arm which is freed for movement when the storage box is located in the housing. The arm is controlled by a handle exposed on the exterior of the storage box, and the locking means provided determine the capability of handle movement. A separate acceptance receptable is provided for the discharge of valuables from the storage box into the receptacle. The operation of a separate storage box door is controlled by drive mechanisms associated with the acceptance receptacle, and the locking means of the storage box also determine the capability of movement of the drive means.