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Coin operated device collection scheduler

  • US 5,924,076 A
  • Filed: 08/16/1996
  • Issued: 07/13/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for determining and outputting an optimal collection date for a coin operated device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a. a processor determining a base revenue and a target revenue for the coin operated device;

    b. the processor adjusting the determined base revenue to account for weather and seasonal variations in expected revenue;

    c. using the adjusted base revenue, the processor determining the optimal collection date;

    d. the processor adjusting the optimal collection date to coincide with an actual collection date, wherein the step of adjusting the collection date includes selecting from data stored in a collection route information database an actual collection date just prior to the determined optimal collection date; and

    e. outputting the adjusted optimal collection date from the processor to create a coin collection schedule.

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