Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records
Patent
1996-07-19
1999-05-25
Gross, Anita Pellman
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
235381, 194207, G06K 710, G06K 700
Patent
active
059071419
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for using electronic security coupons in connection with locking mechanisms for preventing unauthorized access to or removal of internal components of vending and gaming machines. A security coupon is received in the bill validator section of the machine, the security coupon is recognized, and the locking mechanism is unlocked. The security coupon optionally can be stored in a currency cassette.
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Deaville David
McGarry Patrick J.
Ross Robert D.
Gross Anita Pellman
Mars Incorporated
Tremblay Mark
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