Control for coin actuated appliances
US4663538A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 1986 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system is provided for controlling the operation of at least a pair of coin actuated appliances. A control panel area is provided which includes a coin drop mechanism, selection switches and indicators. A microcontroller is in circuit association with the coin drop mechanism, the selection switches and the indicators. The microcontroller is operable for accumulating the value of coins received and for effecting a display of the value in the indicators. Upon operation of a selection switch for a particular appliance by the appliance user, the microcontroller will effect operation of that appliance and the assignment of the displayed value to that appliance.
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