公开(公告)号：US20110307378A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13213421

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G07D1/02 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/203 ,  G07F19/204

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行帐户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。

公开(公告)号：US07865432B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US10504437

申请日：2003-02-14

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/354 ,  G06Q20/36 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

公开(公告)号：US08024272B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12758677

申请日：2010-04-12

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G07D1/02 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/203 ,  G07F19/204

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行帐户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。

公开(公告)号：US07653599B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US10504436

申请日：2003-02-14

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G07D1/02 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/203 ,  G07F19/204

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08332313B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12177275

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/354 ,  G06Q20/36 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

公开(公告)号：US08229851B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US13213421

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G07D1/02 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/203 ,  G07F19/204

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行帐户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。

公开(公告)号：US07815071B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US10995032

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Mark L. Waechter ,  Gregory P. Winters

Inventor： Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Mark L. Waechter ,  Gregory P. Winters

IPC: B65G59/00

CPC classification number: B65H1/06 ,  B65H1/28 ,  B65H3/24 ,  B65H3/44 ,  B65H2301/42322 ,  B65H2403/46 ,  B65H2405/3311 ,  B65H2701/1914 ,  G06K13/103 ,  G07F11/045 ,  G07F11/24

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for dispensing cards and other items. In one embodiment, a card dispensing apparatus includes at least first and second card hoppers and a movable card carriage. The card carriage is movable between a first position proximate to the first card hopper and a second position proximate to the second card hopper. The card carriage is configured to receive a first card from the first card hopper when in the first position and a second card from the second card hopper when in the second position. In one aspect of this embodiment, the card carriage can dispense at least the first card into a card outlet chute when the first card has been sufficiently read by a card reader. Alternatively, the card carriage can dispense the first card into a card escrow chute when the first card has not been sufficiently read by the card reader.

Abstract translation: 用于分配卡片和其他物品的设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，卡片分配装置至少包括第一和第二卡片料斗和可移动卡片托架。 卡架可在靠近第一卡料斗的第一位置和靠近第二卡料斗的第二位置之间移动。 卡架配置成当处于第一位置时从第一卡片料斗接收第一卡片，并且当处于第二位置时从第二卡片料斗接收第二卡片。 在该实施例的一个方面，当卡读卡器已经充分地读取第一卡时，卡片托架可以至少将第一卡片分配到卡出口滑槽中。 或者，当第一卡未被读卡器充分读取时，卡片托架可以将第一卡片分配到卡托管槽中。

公开(公告)号：US20100198726A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12758677

申请日：2010-04-12

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G07D1/02 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/203 ,  G07F19/204

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。

公开(公告)号：US20100100481A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12647594

申请日：2009-12-28

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06F7/08

CPC classification number: G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G07D1/02 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D11/0087 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/08 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/203 ,  G07F19/204

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行帐户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。

公开(公告)号：US20090018959A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12177275

申请日：2008-07-22

Applicant: Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

Inventor： Michael Doran ,  Douglas A. Martin ,  Scott A. Dean ,  Jessaca Jacobson ,  Kim P. Hanson ,  Kerry Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/354 ,  G06Q20/36 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F17/42 ,  G07F19/20

Abstract: Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user.

Abstract translation: 用于交换各种形式价值的方法和系统，包括硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行帐户资金，用于预付现金卡，信用卡，电话卡等。 在一个实施例中，价值交换机包括硬币输入区域，硬币分类/计数装置，读卡器和被配置为与远程计算机网络进行通信的通信设备。 在另一个实施例中，价值交换系统包括经由通信链路连接到一个或多个远程计算机的价值交换机中的一个或多个。 希望购买例如预付现金卡的用户可以访问价值交换机之一，选择所需的交易，并用硬币，货币，信用卡，借记卡和/或银行账户支付卡 资金。 确认付款后，价值交换机将卡分配给用户。