Patents
Patents for G07F 7 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus (36,375)
12/1991
12/31/1991CA1293803C Data compaction method for microprocessor cards
12/30/1991CA2045818A1 Means for marking objects, method of achievement and reading apparatus
12/26/1991WO1991020058A1 Storage and updating apparatus for data devices
12/26/1991WO1991019962A1 Weighing apparatus and a carrier for use with the apparatus
12/26/1991WO1991019961A1 Check-out installation in a retail outlet
12/26/1991WO1991019614A1 Security of objects or documents
12/19/1991DE4021519A1 Fraud prevention device for banknote cassette device - has light barrier and note tester connected to transport mechanism controlling
12/19/1991DE4018772A1 Individual electronic identification of identity cards - using input device contg. microprocessor, keyboard, and bus for programming chip cards for specific applications
12/18/1991EP0461983A1 Secrets transfer method, by exchange of two certifiers between two microcomputers, authenticating one another
12/18/1991EP0461623A1 IC memory card having direct and indirect access card interface functions
12/17/1991CA1293325C System for a portable data carrier
12/12/1991DE4019043A1 Rapid updating of invalid card number lists in transaction terminals - using central radio transmitter to send invalidated identification codes simultaneously to all terminals in network
12/12/1991DE4018389A1 Connecting chain fixture with plastics housing - has elongated holed chain link with return spring
12/04/1991EP0459781A1 Method and Apparatus for Use in an Access Control System
12/03/1991US5069325 Coin operated shopping cart rental system
12/03/1991US5069324 Chain lock for carts
11/1991
11/28/1991WO1991018373A1 Trading discount system
11/27/1991EP0458723A2 Validation and identification unit in a modular public telephone management system using credit cards
11/27/1991EP0458610A1 Vending system capable of renewing record of a prepaid card
11/27/1991EP0458366A2 Seringe processing apparatus
11/27/1991EP0458306A2 Portable medium and information processing apparatus
11/27/1991EP0458210A2 Method and apparatus for cryptographic transcoding of messages
11/26/1991US5068894 Method of generating a unique number for a smart card and its use for the cooperation of the card with a host system
11/26/1991CA1292483C Stacker apparatus
11/19/1991US5067156 Method for generating a random number for the encoded transmission of data upon employment of a variable starting value
11/19/1991US5067155 Method and means to limit access to computer systems
11/19/1991US5066853 System for reserving a supply of goods or services
11/19/1991US5065857 Method in handling of returnable bottles and device for handling of returnable bottles
11/19/1991CA1292319C Parking meters capable of being operated without monetary coins
11/14/1991WO1991017612A1 Method and means to limit access to computer systems
11/14/1991WO1991017611A1 Method and means to limit access to computer systems
11/14/1991WO1991017528A1 Process and device for effecting a transaction between a first and at least one second data medium and medium used for this purpose
11/14/1991WO1991017509A1 Device and method for interchanging information
11/14/1991WO1991017508A1 Device and method for feeding information
11/13/1991EP0456548A1 Device for treating high-security data with two operational states
11/12/1991US5065155 Key-lock system
11/12/1991US5064999 Advance transaction processing method
11/06/1991EP0455315A2 Tokens and token handling devices
11/06/1991EP0454787A1 Method and apparatus for computer-aided shopping
11/05/1991US5063263 Polyacetal compositions containing a non-meltable polymer stabilizer improved with a minor amount of at least one meltable co-stabilizer and at least one primary antioxidant
10/1991
10/31/1991DE4013147A1 Garage fuel pump with automatic charge card - allows fuel charge to be transmitted to control reception point after dispensing
10/31/1991DE4012931A1 Self programmable electronic ID card and programming device - allows user to limit time of usage and enter own pin no
10/29/1991US5061842 Erasure mechanism for card readers
10/29/1991CA1291564C Magnetic characteristic identification system
10/29/1991CA1291563C Credit card verifier
10/28/1991WO1991017524A1 Smart card validation device and method
10/28/1991CA2081328A1 Smart card validation device and method
10/24/1991DE4012842A1 Petrol pump accepting charge card - has amount connected over network to central account and user is periodically charged
10/23/1991EP0453246A2 A communication apparatus capable of connecting memory card
10/23/1991EP0452937A1 Method for processing cards such as prepaid cards and card processing device therefor
10/23/1991EP0452629A2 Telephone apparatus capable of setting card unit therein as electronic notebook
10/22/1991US5060263 Computer access control system and method
10/22/1991US5060079 Apparatus for controlling television monitoring
10/22/1991US5059772 Reading method and apparatus for cartridge library
10/17/1991WO1991015832A1 Card security system
10/16/1991EP0451936A1 Program control system for portable data storage device
10/16/1991EP0451482A1 Car hire system
10/16/1991EP0413733A4 Token and payment system
10/15/1991US5058161 Method and apparatus for secure identification and verification
10/15/1991US5057677 Transaction monitoring and security control system for the sale and distribution of articles
10/15/1991CA1290851C Document authentication system
10/15/1991CA1290850C Method and arrangement for validating coupons
10/15/1991CA1290849C Terminal having multiprocessing capability
10/13/1991WO1991016691A1 Value transfer system
10/09/1991EP0451057A1 System for paying services by telephone
10/09/1991EP0451056A1 Telephonic electronic device
10/09/1991EP0451024A1 Security card combining a high density information carrier and a microcircuit, and method for use in a card reader
10/09/1991EP0449898A1 Coin operated lock for delivering a locking means secured in said lock.
10/09/1991EP0449893A1 Diffraction grating.
10/08/1991US5056147 Recognition procedure and an apparatus for carrying out the recognition procedure
10/08/1991US5056141 Method and apparatus for the identification of personnel
10/08/1991US5056009 IC memory card incorporating software copy protection
10/08/1991US5055662 Portable information record medium having liquid crystal and photoconductive layers
10/08/1991US5055660 Portable transaction monitoring unit for transaction monitoring and security control systems
10/08/1991US5055657 Vending type machine dispensing a redeemable credit voucher upon payment interrupt
10/03/1991WO1991015003A1 Sensor for measuring the magnetically responsive characteristics of tokens
10/03/1991WO1991014980A1 Process for authenticating a user using a data station
10/01/1991US5054088 Signature verification data compression for storage on an identification card
10/01/1991US5053956 Interactive system for retail transactions
10/01/1991US5053868 Video monitoring system for auto drive-through fast food restaurants
10/01/1991US5053608 Personal identification system
10/01/1991US5053607 Point-of-sale device particularly adapted for processing checks
10/01/1991US5053606 Credit authorization terminal with circuitry to service plural customers in parallel
10/01/1991US5052730 Locking means for a gate in an automatic teller machine
09/1991
09/26/1991DE4008971A1 Verfahren zur authentifizierung eines eine datenstation benutzenden anwenders A method for authentication of a data-station-use product user
09/25/1991EP0448386A2 Apparatus and method for lottery and point-of-sale transactions
09/25/1991EP0448262A2 Prevention of determination of time of execution of predetermined data processing routine in relation to occurrence of prior observable external event
09/25/1991EP0447469A1 A system for dispensing measured amounts or packages of products by means of automatic vending machines
09/25/1991EP0327541B1 System for automated communication for data transmission
09/25/1991EP0327540B1 Control system for data carriers
09/24/1991US5052020 Method of and apparatus for controlling modulation of digital signals in frequency-modulated transmissions
09/19/1991WO1991014239A1 An apparatus for counting-down a prepaid utilization time, and having a refillable time storage
09/19/1991WO1991014237A1 Non-contact automatic fare collection medium
09/19/1991WO1991014223A1 Programming system and method, and programming device and terminals constituting the system
09/18/1991EP0447312A1 Management system with information carriers for vehicle parking fees
09/18/1991EP0446502A1 Code recording device
09/18/1991EP0446500A1 Automated order and payment system
09/18/1991EP0294397A4 Automated transaction system using microprocessor cards
09/17/1991US5050031 Video cassette rental system and method and record playback counter therefor
09/17/1991US5049729 Coded key system using pulse polarity