Method and arrangement for validating coupons
First Claim
1. A method of coupon verification, wherein at least two juxtaposed coupons each having a bar code printed or formed thereon, are passed substantially simultaneously through or relative to bar code reader means, such that said juxtaposed coupons if accepted by said bar code reader means cause matter to be dispensed from a holding and dispensing means.
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Abstract
A method and machine for verifying or validating coupons wherein the method comprises passing at least two juxtaposed coupons, each of which has a bar code printed or formed thereon, through or relative to a bar code reader, such that the juxtaposed coupons if accepted by said bar code reader cause matter to be dispensed from a holding and dispensing device. In the machine for verifying or validating coupons, a bar code reader adjacent the inlet, a holding and dispensing device and a programmed processor are also provided within the housing. The arrangement is such that on at least two juxtaposed coupons being passed into and through said bar code reader substantially simultaneously, and being accepted thereby, a predetermined or desired amount of matter is caused to be dispensed from said holding and dispensing device.
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13 Claims
- 1. A method of coupon verification, wherein at least two juxtaposed coupons each having a bar code printed or formed thereon, are passed substantially simultaneously through or relative to bar code reader means, such that said juxtaposed coupons if accepted by said bar code reader means cause matter to be dispensed from a holding and dispensing means.
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7. A machine for verifying and validating coupons, wherein said coupons each carry bar code markings;
- comprising a housing having an inlet for said coupons, bar code reader means being provided at or adjacent said inlet and within said housing;
holding and dispensing means and a programmed processor being provided within said housing;
the arrangement being such that on at least two coupons being passed substantially simultaneously into and through said bar code reader means, and being accepted thereby, a predetermined or desired amount of matter will be dispensed from said holding and dispensing means. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- comprising a housing having an inlet for said coupons, bar code reader means being provided at or adjacent said inlet and within said housing;
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