Automatic validating farebox system and method

Details Automatic validating farebox system and method Automatic validating farebox system and method

1998-04-13

2000-03-21

Olszewski, Robert P.

Check-actuated control mechanisms

Control mechanism actuated by check, other than coin , which...

By pliant currency

194217, 194350, 271181, G07F 704, G07F 910, G06F 700, B65H 2944

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060391642

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing automatic validation of fares collected is disclosed. An automatic validating farebox, being adapted for mobile use, such as in the cabin of a bus, and to provide convenient access to both patrons and an operator, includes validation mechanisms and circuitry to accept patron payment in both coin and note. All tendered payment is automatically validated as to acceptable tender as well as its value being electronically registered. Accordingly, the operator is freed from validating payment of a fare and may simply confirm that the registered value is the proper amount for the type of fare purchased. The automatic validating farebox also includes mechanisms adapted both to store accepted currency in an efficient manner as well as to present the collected currency in a manner readily acceptable for handling and counting.

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