Validating removable fare collection system
US7469817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A low cost fare collection system includes a removable farebox having an integral collection box. The farebox can be installed in a temporary installation at a fare collection location for the collection of fares and can be removed to a secure location for emptying and reconciliation. The farebox can include an integral collection box for receiving fares deposited in the farebox. The farebox can be configured such that the collected fares can be emptied only when the farebox is removed from the temporary installation to reduce tampering and theft. A fare validator can be used to verify the amount and value of a fare deposited in the farebox to eliminate human validation of fares. Electronic monitors can collect data relating to fares deposited, total revenue collected, time of fare collection, and other data items that can be retrieved when the farebox is removed and emptied.
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