Patent ID: 7908031
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: G01N,G07F,Y02W,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A token system for use with a reverse vending machine suitable for receiving empty packaging in the form of empty beverage containers, comprising: a processor; a token dispenser with tokens; a rewarding unit or checkout unit; and a first code reader operative with the processor; wherein said processor includes means for determining the return value of the empty packaging and to cause dispensing a validated token from the token dispenser, said validated token being related at least to the return value, wherein the processor further includes means for transferring directly or via a central computer installation to the rewarding unit or check-out unit information related to a readable token code and information related to said return value, the rewarding unit or check-out unit having a second code reader with means to provide a reward related to the return value represented on the validated token, and invalidation means in order to make the validation of the token invalid, wherein the token is a non-alterable, ready made, precoded card which is dispensable from said dispenser operable with a reverse vending machine wherein the first code reader is located at the dispenser to code read the code(s) on the card when dispensed, and wherein the first code reader is operative with said processor.