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Method and arrangement for verification of tariff defining points in time in a taximeter
Assignee: Digital Kienzle Computersysteme GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1993-04-08
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Granted: 1994-06-07
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Expires: 2013-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, includes accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of the taximeter or the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle or timing of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions. The apparatus includes means for effecting the method.
Inventors
- 👤 Jurgen Adams
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-07 11:02
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B13/00; G07B13/02; G07B13/08; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06Q30/0283; G06Q30/0284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and the step of checking in a program-controlled manner whether a predetermined tariff defining function occurred at a predetermined tariff defining point.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and the step of checking in a program-controlled manner whether a predetermined tariff defining function occurred at a predetermined tariff defining point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the accelerating step is carried out on a basis of a chronological continuous switching in a minute cycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of operating a push button for executing the maintenance program.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the maintenance program is executed by serial communication.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
An arrangement for verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent on a real time clock, wherein said arrangement comprises: means for starting a maintenance program; means for accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and means for checking in a program-controlled manner whether a predetermined tariff defining function occurred at a predetermined tariff defining point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
An arrangement for verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent on a real time clock, wherein said arrangement comprises: means for starting a maintenance program; means for accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and means for checking in a program-controlled manner whether a predetermined tariff defining function occurred at a predetermined tariff defining point.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The arrangement of claim 5, further comprising means for marking stopping of the chronological work cycle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The arrangement of claim 5, further comprising means for counting each stoppage, and a display for displaying a counting status of each stoppage of the working cycle for a specific time, wherein a value previously displayed thereon is temporarily substituted.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
The arrangement of claim 5, further comprising a serial interface for connecting a test instrument for controlling an automatic verification work cycle in such a way that, in accordance with the predetermination of a testing program, a change in status of the taximeter is effected, including an inquiry and verification of the associated data and parameters for a respective operational state.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The arrangement of claim 8, wherein the test instrument, connectable to the serial interface, comprises means for recording all repetitive and non-repetitive event points and an output of same in the form of a listing.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing ma maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by a day/night switchover.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing ma maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by a day/night switchover.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by one of a start and an end of a weekend period.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by one of a start and an end of a weekend period.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by utilization of special parameters in a weekend period.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by utilization of special parameters in a weekend period.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event, for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by one of a beginning and an end of a holiday period.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event, for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by one of a beginning and an end of a holiday period.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluant program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by utilization of special parameters in a holiday period.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
128 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluant program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by utilization of special parameters in a holiday period.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by one of a beginning and an end of summer time or winter time.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by one of a beginning and an end of summer time or winter time.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by ne of beginning and an end of a seasonally caused special tariff period, which is represented by one of a vacation period, a fair, and a show.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent upon a real time clock, wherein said method comprises: the step of accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; the step of stopping the chronological work cycle started by the maintenance program upon appearance of at least one defining event for the purpose of a dedicated tariff selection; and further wherein said stopping step is effected by ne of beginning and an end of a seasonally caused special tariff period, which is represented by one of a vacation period, a fair, and a show.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
104 words
An arrangement for verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent on a real time clock, wherein said arrangement comprises: means for starting a maintenance program; means for accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and marking means for producing an acoustic announcement and counting of each stoppage of the working cycle.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
104 words
An arrangement for verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent on a real time clock, wherein said arrangement comprises: means for starting a maintenance program; means for accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and marking means for producing an acoustic announcement and counting of each stoppage of the working cycle.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
135 words
An arrangement for verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent on a real time clock, wherein said arrangement comprises: means for starting a maintenance program; means for accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and means for filtering of a predetermined tariff defining event occurrence in such a way that, when a first occurrence of repetitive events is announced and counted and temporarily displayed, a renewed occurrence of the same even does not lead to a stoppage of the time sequence period.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
135 words
An arrangement for verification, in a taximeter or a travel distance counter, of tariff defining points in time which are dependent on a real time clock, wherein said arrangement comprises: means for starting a maintenance program; means for accelerating to a maximum relevant chronological continuous switching of one of the taximeter and the travel distance counter by executing a maintenance program in such a way that a chronological work cycle of an evaluating program is effected in a time compressed form for triggering of tariff defining functions; and means for filtering of a predetermined tariff defining event occurrence in such a way that, when a first occurrence of repetitive events is announced and counted and temporarily displayed, a renewed occurrence of the same even does not lead to a stoppage of the time sequence period.
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