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Coin counter and voucher dispensing machine and method

  • US 7,527,193 B2
  • Filed: 10/24/2007
  • Issued: 05/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating a coin counting machine, the method comprising:

  • receiving a plurality of coins of multiple denominations from a consumer, wherein the coin counting machine is positioned in a publicly accessible area of a retail location;

    automatically counting the plurality of coins;

    dispensing a voucher in exchange for the plurality of coins, wherein the voucher is redeemable at a point of sale in the retail location;

    receiving a request for information from a central computer located outside of the retail location; and

    automatically transmitting information from the coin counting machine to the central computer in response to receiving the request for information from the central computer.

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