Patent ID: 6505774
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: G06Q,G07B,G07F

Abstract:
An isolated, stand alone, automated fee collection and ticket and/or decal dispensing device adapted for operating in a plurality of operational modes, comprising:a durable protective enclosure having locking means for securing an access door; a computer positioned within said protective enclosure having a first rewriteable digital storage device and operatively interconnected to monitor and control at least one of a plurality of internal environmental operating conditions associated with said isolated, stand alone, automated fee collection device; computer programming stored in said digital storage device, wherein said programming provides at least two operational modes; a visual display; a fee collection means for collecting a payment from a user and providing change as necessary; an out put de vice; an interactive input device for selecting said operation mode or providing instructions related thereto; and means for supplying power to said ticket and/or decal dispensing device.