Progammable vending machine accountability apparatus
CA 1198214 A · Owner: Mars, Incorporated · Inventors: Mclaughlin, Donald L.
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A programmable accountability apparatus for installation into a vending machine is disclosed. The accountability apparatus comprises a plurality of monitoring wires attachable to points within the vending machine carrying AC signals selected for monitoring means for, converting the AC signals into digital signals a, microprocessor which is programmed to monitor and collect data from the digital signals, and a memory for storing both data collected from the digital signals and data for programming the microprocessor. The data for programming the microprocessor comprises a selected digital word for each monitoring wire which determines whether the occurrence of the AC signal monitored by that …
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- Granted December 17, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 17, 2002.
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