Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring an equipment operation procedure and to a self-service device monitored using this method. An optical pattern recognition method is used to detect the hand posture which is characteristic of an equipment operation procedure alone or else together with an object to be handled when using equipment, and to compare said hand posture with a prescribed pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for processing data carrier cards. Said device comprises a transport device (10) for retracting and dispensing a data carrier card (12), a read/write device (18) for exchanging data with the data carrier card (12), and a control device (42) for controlling the transport device (10) and the read/write device (18). The transport device is (10) is provided with a retractor/dispenser portion (16) and an adjoining intermediate storage (22) for cards.

Abstract: A channel (20) for accommodating a fully or partially cylindrical body (22) is formed above a visual display unit (16) in a multimedia communications terminal (10) having a console-like housing (12). This body (22) comprises a central body element (26) in which a video camera is installed, and at least one projection (28; 30) on which a rest (42) for a telephone handset (44) is integrally formed, or a card reader for telephone calls is also installed.

Abstract: A process and device for automaticaly posting virtually and item of mail wherein the item of mail is deposited on a handling surface and images of the item of are processed by an electronic camera.

Abstract: A device for preparing and applying labels and a method of operating said device is provided. The device includes three parts: a roller transport track, a label dispenser and a label manipulator. The latter can pick up a label deposited by the label dispenser on the roller transport track and stick it at a predetermined point onto an object arranged in any desired way in a three-dimensional space.

Abstract: In the case of an automatic money-receiving and -dispensing machine having a banknote-receiving location (20), having a banknote-checking and recognition device, having at least one intermediate store for intermediately storing received banknotes, having a banknote-dispensing location (22), having a plurality of storage units (30, 32, 34, 36) which are arranged in a secure housing (16) and are intended for keeping, storing and/or dispensing banknotes, and having transporting path (40) which connect the receiving location (44), the dispensing location (52), the checking and recognition device (58) and the storage units (30, 32, 34, 36) to one another, at least one of the storage units (32, 30) contains an exchangeable storage cassette (31, 33) for banknotes which are to be dispensed, at least one storage unit (34, 36) having a winding store for receiving, storing and dispensing banknotes, the storage units (30, 32, 34, 36) being connected to a common, first transporting path (40), which is arranged, together w

Abstract: A system for dispensing sheet material such as security documents from one of two sheet compartments to a collecting station is disclosed. The system includes a delivery roller and a stepping motor provided independently for each of the two sheet compartments. The delivery roller associated with each of the sheet compartments draws the foremost sheet from a sheet stack within the respective compartment. The foremost sheet drawn off from the stack is fed to a conveyor roller independently associated with each respective sheet compartment wherein the conveyor roller of each sheet compartment is driven by the stepping motor of the other sheet compartment. The sheet drawn off from the stack is fed to a dispensing conveyor which is common to both sheet compartments. The drive for the system is carried out by the two stepping motors. The motors are operated in opposite directions when dispensing is taking place from each of the sheet compartments.

Abstract: A device for receiving, inspecting and storing instruments of value, comprising a lockable housing having at least one instrument receptacle (36), an inspection means for inspecting and identifying the instruments, a deposit unit (14) having a deposit pocket (18) and a return pocket (20) arranged on a wall (16) of the housing. Conveyors (28, 38) are provided for conveying instruments between the deposit unit (14) and the inspection unit and between the inspection unit and the instrument receptacle (36). The instrument receptacle (36) and a first part of the inspection unit (34) for verifying the genuineness of and identifying the instruments are arranged inside a closed vault (12). Instruments are moved between the closed vault and the deposit unit (14) by way of a two-way conveyor (28) passing through an opening (30) in the wall of the vault (12).

Abstract: Apparatus for the plug-in assembling of a circuit provided with contact feet, especially an integrated circuit carrier onto an appliance provided with receptacles, or the like. The circuit carrier is inserted in a protective cover and together with this is placed on a base previously mounted in the receptacles of the appliance. Thereby the contact feed come into connection with the circuit of the appliance by way of contact elements arranged on the base. In order to fulfill certain requirements for a reliable large-area or multiple contact by the contact element, it is provided that the circuit carrier is placed on an intermediate contact carrier which carries a plurality of contact plates connected with the contact feet of the circuit carrier respectively by means of soldered junctions, which plates in turn show the desired contact properties.

Abstract: Printing or recording apparatus for the selective printing of single sheets or margin-perforated endless paper in which for the endless paper operation a separate conveying unit can be put in place on the printer housing which unit is provided with conveying means engaging in the perforated margin of the endless paper. The sight case of the conveying unit is arranged over the feed opening as well as the delivery unit for the single sheets. A movable lid permits access to these openings for the single-sheet operation but covers these completely and in a soundproofing way for endless paper operation. Connected with the movable lid there is a prop which in the closed position of the lid automatically lifts off the platen the feed rolls not required in this operating state.

Abstract: Printing apparatus with a roller platen and a plastic strip for holding paper against the roller platen even if insufficient paper is fed through to reach the usual guide rollers. The plastic strip is arranged in a closed loop and is connected to the print element to move with it in the line direction. The strip has a perforation for the penetration of printing type or the like.

Abstract: Apparatus for guiding an ink ribbon for a printer, with top edges standing perpendicularly to and inclined forward toward the printing plane, over which the ink ribbon laid on flange plates which act as slides when fed further and threads in itself. At the same time means for the quick fixing of the print head are provided on the apparatus serving for the guiding of the ink ribbon.

Abstract: A multi-circuit connector (5) to receive edge contacts of plug-in modules (4) and make electrical contacts with a printed board (2). The connector (5) comprises means (20) to achieve a floating mount in a support (11) having lateral spring tabs (19) and contact clips (6) which project forwardly in parallel rows to make circuit with the board (2). The clips (6) are bent (24) to improve resilience along their own axis to reduce stress on the board (2) when a male module (4) is inserted. Two or more embodiments are disclosed.