Programmable vending machine accountability apparatus

Details Programmable vending machine accountability apparatus Programmable vending machine accountability apparatus

1981-09-30

1985-05-28

Shaw, Gareth D.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

G06F 900, G06F 1300

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045204519

ABSTRACT:
A programmable accountability apparatus for installation into a vending machine is disclosed. The accountability apparatus comprises a plurality of monitoring wires attachable to points within the vending machine carrying AC signals selected for monitoring, means for converting the AC signals into digital signals, a microprocessor which is programmed to monitor and collect data from the digital signals, and a memory for storing both data collected from the digital signals and data for programming the microprocessor. The data for programming the microprocessor comprises a selected digital word for each monitoring wire which determines whether the occurrence of the AC signal monitored by that wire is to be counted, timed or measured in duration.

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