Patent ID: 6929179
Filing Date: 2005-08-16
Classification: G06Q,G07B,G07F

Abstract:
1. An isolated, stand alone, automated fee collection and ticket dispensing device adapted for operating in a plurality of operational modes, comprising: a power supply; a durable protective enclosure having locking means for securing an access door; a fee collection means for collecting a payment from a user and providing change as necessary; a first output device adapted to modify a first ticket stored in said dispensing device; a second output device adapted to modify a second ticket stored in said dispensing device; a dispensing chute with a first aperture to receive the first ticket outputted from said first output device, and a second aperture to receive the second ticket outputted from said second output device, said dispensing chute further comprising a dispensing tray extending outside of said protective enclosure which allows the first ticket and the second ticket to be discharged from the dispensing chute; an air flow dispensing means in operable communication with said dispensing chute and a power supply, wherein upon receiving a signal, said air flow dispensing means provides air flow within said dispensing chute, wherein the first ticket and the second ticket are dispensed from said dispensing chute; and a computer positioned within said durable protective enclosure and operably interconnected to at least said fee collection means, said power supply and said first output device and said second output device.