Patent ID: 6715673
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
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 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 computer, wherein said programming provides at least two operational modes; a visual display in operable communication with said computer and operably positioned on said durable protective enclosure, said visual display comprising a durable polycarbonate screen, and a touch screen matrix; a fee collection means for collecting a payment from a user and providing change as necessary; an output device; means for supplying power to said ticket and/or decal dispensing device.