US3925619A
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Apparatus for transmitting information regarding monetary transactions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-25
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A combination of apparatus for enabling monetary transactions, such as telephoned betting instructions, to be transmitted over a distance comprises a plurality of local stations and a main station at which the transactions will be recorded and/or displayed. Each local station apparatus comprises a cash accepting and validating device, an encoding signal generator arranged to produce a different set signal for each cash value to be transmitted, and an information transmitter arranged for transmitting the set signals to an output thereof. The main station apparatus comprises output means and input means through which signals may be transmitted respectively to and from each local station, and a synchronising signal generator for producing clock pulses for transmission to the local stations, and each local station also includes means responsive to the clock pulses and arranged to control the timing of the set signals as produced by the encoding signal generator. The main station additionally includes a decoder for decoding signals produced by a local station apparatus, and received at the input means and a data indicating device.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Charles Freethy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:43
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/006; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/18; G07F9/00; G07F9/002; H; H04; H04M; H04M11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
The combination of apparatus for enabling monetary transactions to be transmitted from a plurality of local stations to a main station and recorded thereat, wherein each local station apparatus comprises a cash accepting and validating device, an encoding signal generator arranged to produce a different coded signal sequence for each cash value registered by the cash accepting and validating device, wherein the main station apparatus incorporates a synchronising signal generator for producing clock pulses to be passed to the local station to initiate and control the timing of the signal sequence from the encoding signal generator, an information transmitter arranged for transmitting the signal sequence produced by the encoding signal generator to the main station, and wherein the main station further includes a decoder controlled by the clock pulses produced by the synchronising signal generator for receiving the signal sequence produced by the information transmitter and decoding that sequence when the signal sequence is substantially synchronised with the clock pulses, and a data recording device controlled by the decoder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
The combination of apparatus for enabling monetary transactions to be transmitted from a plurality of local stations to a main station and recorded thereat, wherein each local station apparatus comprises a cash accepting and validating device, an encoding signal generator arranged to produce a different coded signal sequence for each cash value registered by the cash accepting and validating device, wherein the main station apparatus incorporates a synchronising signal generator for producing clock pulses to be passed to the local station to initiate and control the timing of the signal sequence from the encoding signal generator, an information transmitter arranged for transmitting the signal sequence produced by the encoding signal generator to the main station, and wherein the main station further includes a decoder controlled by the clock pulses produced by the synchronising signal generator for receiving the signal sequence produced by the information transmitter and decoding that sequence when the signal sequence is substantially synchronised with the clock pulses, and a data recording device controlled by the decoder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main station apparatus incorporates an error detector for registering deliberate or unexpected errors in the coded signal sequence and arranged to reset the decoder when a predetermined error count is achieved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the synchronising signal generator is adapted to produce signals for controlling the acceptance or rejection of cash inserted into the cash acceptor device of a local station apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including interface circuits between the information transmitter and the output of each local station appratus and between the output means and the synchronising signal generator of the main station apparatus, for protection of the communications links from excess voltage or current transients.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each local station apparatus includes a frequency modulator for converting information or other signals into frequency modulated signals to be transmitted to the main station, and the main station includes a compatible demodulator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the cash acceptor includes a bank note acceptor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a cash totaliser arranged to sum the value of the cash accepted to produce a total cash signal from the encoding signal generator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the local station includes an automatic dialling code signal generator, for connection of the local station to the main station.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the information transmitter includes a telephone receiver and microphone combination.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 9, including means for automatically de-energising any predetermined part of said combination when the encoding signal generator is in operation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the local station includes an information signal generator for transmitting information other than the cash value regarding the transaction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the local station includes a dispenser for receipts, and means for energising or controlling the dispenser in response to a transaction signal transmitted thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the local station includes an alarm system, a detector at the local station and coupling means to couple the alarm system to the detector and provide an alarm signal if an unauthorised attempt is made to open the cash section of the cash acceptor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |