Retrofit, newspaper tracking audit system for newspaper rack machines
CA 1294048 C · Owner: Bellatrix Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Ellsberg, Thomas R.
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The Abstract of the Disclosure, A retrofit automatic audit system for a door-access coin-operated newspaper rack machine is disclosed. The system operates in conjunction with the standard door-lock mechanism and includes a retrofit purchase-mechanism mounted on the machine. The purchase-mechanism includes an electromechanical audit structure which is operatively connected to the purchasemechanism and door-lock mechanism and monitors and records service and transaction audit data involving the purchasemechanism. A portable data transfer unit is proximity coupleable with the audit structure for acquiring audit data therefrom. The system includes proximity activation through magnetic structure …
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- Granted January 7, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 7, 2009.
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