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US 5028766 A Abstract An unattended automated rental system for articles such as video cassettes includes a storage unit with electrically locked bins for containing rental articles. Each bin and its article has an identification code strip. A customer terminal having a keyboard and display monitor controlled from a computer permits a customer to review available articles, reserve articles, and select articles for rental. A control module operated by the computer unlocks a selected bin. An article returned to a bin is checked by the control module for its code strip and, if correct, locks the bin. The customer terminal checks customer identification and receives payments. Remote selection terminals may be provided to permit receiving of article information and reservation of articles to be rented.
Claims(24) 1. An unattended article rental system comprising:
(a) a plurality of article storage bins for storing articles to be rented, and for receiving articles being returned; (b) an identification system including a first identification code device disposed in each of said bins and second identification code device associated with each article in a bin wherein the identification of a bin matches the identification of an article assigned to such bin; (c) a plurality of remote controlled locks, one of said locks associated with each of said bins; (d) a control module connected to said identification system and said remote controlled locks; (e) a customer terminal having at least one keyboard and at least one display monitor; and (f) a computer connected to receive inputs from said keyboard and connected to said control module, said computer programmed to direct said control module to unlock a remote controlled bin lock in accordance with a selection entered into said keyboard, and to lock a bin receiving an article having a code device matching said bin code device. 2. The system as recited in claim 1 in which said remote control bin locks are electrically controlled.
3. The system as recited in claim 2 in which said first and second matched code devices include a first code strip having a plurality of first contacts with electrical continuity between preselected pairs thereof, and a second code strip having a plurality of second contacts mating with said first contacts.
4. The system as recited in claim 3 in which selected pairs of said first code contacts have predetermined electrical values therebetween.
5. The system as recited in claim 2 in which:
each of said articles includes one of said first code strips attached thereto, and said article is disposed in a cartridge, said cartridge having an opening adjacent said first code strip; and each of said storage bins includes one of said second code strips having a plurality of electrical contacts for contacting selected ones of said first code strip contacts through said opening, said storage bin code strip contacts connected to said control module. 6. The system as recited in claim 1 in which said computer includes memory for storing status and identification data for available articles, said computer operating said customer terminal display monitor to display said data.
7. The system as recited in claim 1 in which said customer terminal further includes means for receiving customer identification information.
8. The system as recited in claim 7 in which said identification receiving means is a magnetic card reader.
9. The system as recited in claim 6 which further comprises at least one remotely located customer terminal electrically connected to said computer.
10. The system as recited in claim 9 in which said customer terminal includes:
a) an operating terminal having i) a first keyboard, ii) a first display monitor, iii) a first magnetic card reader/writer, iv) a check acceptance box, and v) a sales receipt box; said operating terminal communicating with said computer for identification of a customer magnetic card, for requesting article availability data, for displaying article availability and rental data, and for accepting check, cash and credit payments from a customer; and b) an article selection terminal having i) a second keyboard, ii) a second display monitor, and iii) a second card reader/writer; said selection terminal communicating with said computer for reserving rental articles, for selecting articles to be rented, and for displaying article availability and rental data. 11. The system as recited in claim 2 which further includes:
a plurality of said control modules; each of said control modules having a multiple conductor connected to each of said plurality of second code contacts of said storage bins; and each of said control modules having a status control conductor to each of said storage bins for operating said remote controlled locks and for controlling said identification system. 12. The system as recited in claim 5 in which said cartridge includes:
a locking knob for engaging said re mote controlled lock; and a guide for engaging and aligning an article in said cartridge. 13. The system as recited in claim 10 in which said operating terminal includes:
a) a check acceptance box connected to said computer and having i) check transport means, ii) sensors for sensing presence of a check, and iii) a printer responsive to instructions from said computer for printing data on a check. 14. The system as recited in claim 1 in which said system further comprises;
a central data center having a main frame computer having master authorized customer files, transaction records, inventories, and financial data stored in memory; a plurality of said geographically separated subsystems in accordance with claim 1; and a plurality of communication links from each of said subsystems to said central data center for transmitting and receiving transactional data therebetween whereby said main frame computer processes incoming data and transmits updating data to said subsystems. 15. An unattended article rental system for vending articles to authorized customers and for receiving returned articles comprising;
a) article storing means having a plurality of bins for storing respective articles for rental and for receiving respective articles returned by customers, each one of said bins having i) remotely operated locking means for securing and releasing articles in said bin, and ii) a first identification code strip for each of said bins, each of said articles in a bin having a second identification code strip having the same identification code as its bin; b) an operating terminal means having i) card reading means for reading a customer identification card, ii) first keyboard means for entering of requests for information about said articles by an identified customer, and iii) first monitor means for displaying information about said articles; c) selection terminal means having i) second monitor means for displaying information about available articles, ii) second keyboard means for entering information including the identification code of bin and article selected for reserving or rental of same by an identified customer, and iii) card reading and writing means for obtaining customer information from a customer card and for recording customer entered information on said card; and d) computer control and record keeping means connected to said operating terminal means, said selection terminal means and said article storing means for verifying authorization of said customer identification card, for producing a record of the identity of such authorized customer, for storing entered information, for sending said information to said first and second monitor means, and having control module means for operating said bin locking means. 16. The system as recited in claim 15 in which:
each of said bins includes an article holding cartridge and a solenoid operated latch for engaging said cartridge; said identification code strip of each article includes a plurality of first electrical contacts, wherein at least one pair of said contacts includes an electrically conducting element thereacross; and each of said bins includes second contacts for engaging said first contacts when said article and cartridge are in said bin. 17. The system as recited in claim 16 in which:
said control module includes: i) means for checking that a returned article deposited in a bin has the correct identification code for that bin, ii) means for energizing a signal at such bin to indicate an incorrect code, and iii) means for locking such bin when a correct code is determined and energizing an articleacceptance signal. 18. The system as recited in claim 15 which further comprises an uninterruptable power supply.
19. The system as recited in claim 15 which further comprises:
a first telephone modem connected to said computer control means; at least one of said selection terminal means disposed at a location remote from a location of said article storing means; and communication means for connecting said remotely located selection terminal means to said telephone modem. 20. The system as recited in claim 19 in which said remotely located selection terminal means includes a second telephone modem.
21. The system as recited in claim 15 in which said computer control and record keeping means includes memory means for storing data concerning articles stored in said bins, customer identification data, customer credit data, and article reservation data.
22. The system as recited in claim 15 which further comprises:
collection means for receiving a payment from a customer; refunding means for dispensing a refund to a customer; and printout means for providing a customer with transaction information. 23. The system as recited in claim 15 in which said computer control and record keeping means is programmed to:
a) control rental transaction activity; b) calculate and display rental time and charges on said first monitor means; c) maintain records of all transactions; d) maintain current inventory of articles, and status of each article; and e) calculate statistical data for transaction activity. 24. An unattended system for vending articles to authorized customers comprising:
a) article storing unit having a plurality of bins for storing respective articles, each one of said bins having i) a remotely operated solenoid lock for releasing articles from said bin for rental, ii) an indicator for indicating an available article stored in said bin; b) an operating terminal having i) a first keyboard for entering, by an identified customer, of requests for information about said articles, and customer data, ii) card reading and writing means for reading a customer identification card, and for recording customer entered data thereon, iii) a first monitor for displaying information about said articles, and iv) cash and check acceptance box for receiving customer payments, c) a selection terminal having i) a second keyboard for entering, by an identified customer, identification of articles to be vended, ii) a second monitor for displaying information about selected articles, and iii) a card reader and writer for obtaining customer information, and recording keyboard entered information; d) a computer connected to said operating terminal and said selection terminal for verifying authorization of said customer identification card, for producing a record of the identity of such authorized customer, for sending said information to said first and second monitors and for receiving data from said first and second keyboards; and e) at least one control module connected to said computer, and having control lines connected to each of said remotely operated solenoid locks, said computer directing said control module to unlock a bin selected by a customer. Description The present invention is a continuation-in-part of copending patent application, Ser. No. 020,328filed 2/27/87, now abandoned. 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to automated vending systems, and more particularly to a computer controlled rental system for articles such as video cassettes and players. 2. Description of the Prior Art Although a wide variety of vending machines is well known in the prior art, advances in technology and computers have made sophisticated vending systems possible for rentals of articles such as video cassettes and attempts to provide automated systems are known. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,598,810 to Shore et al discloses a system which utilizes a robotic arm distribution technique and is limited in the number of cassettes, or other articles that differ by shape, size or weight such as VCR, cables, etc. The time required for a transaction is substantial, especially when number of articles are high and no means is provided to identify the returned item. Gould et al in U.S. Pat. No. 4,300,040 teaches an ordering terminal which includes a display previewing video materials. U.S. Pat. No. 4,458,802 to Maciver et al describes a method of renting articles with distribution means using a carousel system which is limited in the number of articles it can handle, variety of articles, and differences in size, shape and weight. Other known patented dispensing devices are described in the following patents: Couch, U.S. Pat. No. 4,650,977; Simjian, U.S. Pat. No. 3,824,544; Bengtsson, U.S. Pat. No. 3,964,577; Naito et al, U.S. Pat. No. 3,648,241; Anne, France #2,548,806; and Spooner et al, G.B. #2,143,662. The present invention provides an unattended vending machine for renting out items such as video cassettes and video cassette players. Although the following description will discuss vending of rental video cassettes and players, it is to be understood that the invention is not so limited, but may be used for sale or rental of many other items. Each item has an electronic identification strip with a unique electronic code and disposed in a special storage cartridge. The cartridge is stored in a designated bin in a bin storage unit. Each bin has a means of latching, identifying, and releasing the cartridge. In response to a patron's selection, a computer sends out instruction data to several control modules utilizing microprocessors. Each control module is responsible to process the instructions from the computer and to take appropriate actions to control a set of bins associated with that control module. A check acceptor box is provided to accept and process the checks and a magnetic card reader handles credit transactions. A selection terminal provides required information to a patron. The patron operates a keyboard to energize a monitor which lists all features available in the inventory, provides rates, code numbers, and availability status. When a choice has been made, the patron enters it into the operating terminal. In a rental process, a patron with a member or credit card enters its card into the card reader slot and enters an access number on a keypad if applicable. Once the patron is identified by the computer and credit is available, the patron is instructed to enter the desired selections. The terminal, in turn, activates the controls to unlock the appropriate selections in the respective bins and the monitor instructs the patron to retrieve the selections from the designated bins. During a return process, the patron inserts the returned selections into the appropriate bins. When an item is properly identified, the internal controls lock the bin and stores the acceptance message. Thereafter, the patron interacts with the operation terminal, which in turn identifies the patron, receives acknowledgments from the internal control module of the item acceptance and displays fees due from the patron. A patron card member has the choice of using his available credit line or depositing a check for the required amount in a check acceptor box. As will be understood, the present invention works in a communication mode and does not require a central distribution mode, a robotic arm or a carousel system. Thus, by communication of commands and information, controls are activated by the transaction process for facilitating retrieval of an article from its bin and identifying and securing the returned article. The present technique also facilitates the rental of articles of any size and volume. FIG. 1 shows a diagrammatic view of a bin box storage unit, an operating terminal, and a selection terminal in a typical installation; FIG. 2 provides a block diagram with individual component and devices of a typical station with bin box storage units, an operating terminal and a selection terminal; FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of an entire system and related communication links; FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a storage cartridge for storing video cassettes or the like; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a video cassette with identification strip and a guide opening; FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a videoplayer storage cartridge with a video player disposed therein; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a video player showing an identification strip; FIG. 8 shows a representative arrangement of a check acceptance box controlled by a computer system; FIG. 9 illustrates an alternative arrangement to identify an article without a storage cartridge; FIG. 10 represents an alternative arrangement of a bin for storing multiple articles therein; FIG. 11 illustrates the internal arrangement of the bin of FIG. 10; FIG. 12 illustrates a system arranged for a drive-in application; FIG. 13A represents a patron member card having coded magnetic stripes; FIG. 13B is an outline of typical fields in a magnetic stripe of FIG. 13A; FIG. 14A and 14B is a flow-chart representing a transaction and process by a patron using an operating terminal; FIG. 15A and 15B is a flow chart representing the process of article selection and reservation at a selection terminal; FIG. 16 is a block diagram of components and communication channels for various activities in the article storage bins; FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of the control system for a typical storage bin; FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a control module; FIG. 19 is a block diagram for a repeater module; and FIG. 20 is a block diagram for a converter module. FIG. 1 shows the general arrangement of a station with a bin box storage unit 60, an operating terminal 50, and a selection terminal 70. Each bin 25 in storage 60 is assigned an article code 27. A main computer, to be described hereinafter, controls a particular bin box responsive to the entering of a particular article code into the keyboard by a customer. In a preferred arrangement, the description of an article stored in a bin 25 can be viewed by a patron from outside of bin 25. Bin box storage unit 60 is connected by electrical cables to operating terminal 50. Operating terminal 50 includes a keyboard 1, monitor 5, sales receipt slot 10, card reader/writer slot 15, a money transaction box or check acceptor box 20, and a dialless phone 7, which may be connected to a central office or to a manager for use in an emergency or occurrence of problems. A selection terminal 70 includes a keyboard 1, monitor 5, a card reader/writer slot 15 and a dialless telephone 7. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the individual elements of a typical station. A bin box is shown to include basically a bin 25 for article storage, an identifier block 110 to identify the returned item, a solenoid or a similar apparatus 105, to latch or release the article from the bin 25, a nd a driver/switcher 100. Activities in a bin 25 are controlled by a control module 55. Each control module 55 controls a selected number of bins 25. Thus, a plurality of modules 55 may be required. A microprocessor within control module 55 communicates with the main computer 150, and produces commands to trigger solenoid 105 and to process the identification. Power supply 155 supplies AC and DC power as needed. In case of power failure, the main computer software activates power failure switches 160, enabling a UPS in power supply 155 for control of doors, lights, emergency deposit boxes, etc. A telephone modem 165 is shown to receive information from a central office, remote manager, remote selection terminal and a typical household. FIG. 3 presents a simplified diagram of a system with communication links between various stations of the system. A central data center has been shown which interacts with each station as well as updating the remote selection terminal. The software may include master member files, statistics of transaction records that it receives from each station periodically, updating inventory listing of each station on a corresponding selection terminal, updating bad card data with a bad card file in each station and each selection terminal, and making financial and other reports. In a given locality, there may be one or more remote selectors with a telephone communication line tied to selected stations in that locality. The software for each selector is able to direct communications with desired stations in a programmed fashion and to obtain article availability status as well as to reserve an available article at a designated station, if so desired. A station can also check with the credit card data center for the validity of a card. It is also within the scope of this invention that a communication system and its software can be provided, whereby a household, knowing the code of a desired cassette, for example, is able to enter it by manipulating the telephone dial in a programmed manner, and receive an availability status of that cassette from that station at the home telephone. The customer may then reserve the selection, if so desired. FIG. 4 represents a storage cartridge 315 for holding a video cassette 305 shown in FIG. 5. Video cassette 305 has an opening 301, and an identifier strip 325. When storage cartridge 315 is closed, a guide 300 is inserted into opening 301 which positions cassette 305 in such a way that identifier strip 325 is exposed through window 320 to allow contact points 321 on identifier strip 325 to mate with contact points on an identifier block 110, inside bin 25. When cartridge 315 is placed inside a bin 25, the plunger of solenoid 105 engages knob 310, and thereby locks the cartridge 315 with its cassette 305 in bin 25. In an alternative arrangement, a storage cartridge 315 can be omitted by placing a cassette 305 in an opening inside bin 25 and locking the cassette 305 using an opening therein, such as opening 301, or the bin door may be externally secured. Also, means to eject the released item from bin 25 to facilitate access may be provided as will be obvious to those of skill in the art. FIG. 7 shows a video cassette player 305 with an identifier strip 325 and contact points 321. FIG. 6 shows a suitcase-style storage cartridge 316, with video player 305, stored therein with identifier strip 325 exposed through window opening 320. These and similar items may be stored in appropriate size bins. FIG. 8 shows a simplified diagram of a check acceptor box 20 responsive to main computer 150 with its keyboard 1 and monitor 5. In an appropriate phase of a transaction with an operating terminal 50, a patron is required to deposit a check 23 in acceptor box 20. When check 23 is fed into box 20, internal sensors 24 activate a printer 22, through intelligent interface 21, to process the check by transporting and printing data thereon in a desired manner. Computer 150 transfers the printing data such as date, time, account number, dollar amount, etc. to an intelligent interface 21. When the process is completed, interface 21 sends an acknowledgment to computer 150. The type of sensors, number of sensors and their position is a matter of choice to serve the above mentioned purpose. The intelligent interface 21 is designed and programmed to communicate with computer 150, provide instructions to printer 22 for activities such as feeding check in; stopping feeding and starting printing supplied data; and starting feed; dumping the check inside the box 20; maintaining the timings of such activities by accepting signals from sensors 24; and finally acknowledging back to computer 150. FIG. 9 demonstrates an example of an arrangement wherein an identifier strip 325 mounted on a plastic key 215 is inserted into an identification socket 110 in a bin 25. Strip 325 makes a contact with the contact points 113 in identification socket 110. This configuration is utilized where article 305 is of a shape or size inappropriate for a storage cartridge. In an alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, a bin can hold and control the rental process for a plurality of identical articles, such as video cassettes. FIG. 10 shows the outside of such an individual bin box . It has a driver/switcher 100, identification block 110 and a box 330 that feeds electrical signals for latch control. FIG. 11 shows an internal view of FIG. 10 and illustrates the working principle of the bin. In this illustration, cassettes 305A, 305B and 305C are loaded with spring assembly 127 to sequentially push the cassettes, which are held in position by retaining tongue 130, out of the bin. A tongue control box 125 pulls in tongue 130 and repositions the tongues in response to control signals from a control module, so that during retrieval or during acceptance, it would hold back. A solenoid 105 or a similar component is activated by the control module. When a loaded article is correctly identified, a solenoid 105 controls the plunger and the associated link mechanism 122, to move the identified article inside and stack it with the remaining articles, behind the position of tongue 130. An alternative embodiment of the present invention is a drive-in arrangement to rent a desired article, as shown in FIG. 12. There are two operating terminals 50A and 50B, with a bin box storage 60. The terminal 50A is meant to facilitate the access to articles and to finish the dispensing transaction. To return the articles, the patron would first deposit them in an appropriate bin 25 and then approach the operating terminal 50B where the return operation is completed. The selection terminal may be adjacent the operating terminals or at a remote location. FIG. 13 represents a typical patron card 250 with three standard magnetic stripes 255. To illustrate an identification and transaction record, an enlargement of a stripe with its numerical fields is shown. Fields 1, 2, and 3 may contain a member identification number with station data to indicate origination of membership. Field 4 may be a restriction on certain movie ratings. Fields 5, 6 and 7 may limit the number of articles A, B and C that a patron can rent out at one time. For example, Field 5 represents that a patron is allowed to rent out two articles in Category A and that so far, he has rented out one article in that category. These allowable numbers could vary from patron to patron. Alternatively, there may be no limit on any category and the patron can rent any number of items from any category as long as the overall cost would not exceed the available credit for that patron. FIGS. 14A and 14B are flow charts illustrating the transaction process at an operating terminal initiated by a patron or customer. The patron inserts his membership card and enters a secret code into the keyboard. A credit card holder inserts his credit card. A customer without a card, desiring a cash transaction, picks up a cash card from a supply at the terminal and inserts that card to initiate the transaction. The customer retains the cash card until he returns the article. If the customer in a cash transaction wishes to return the article, he inserts the same cash card that he picked up and when finished, receives an appropriate refund from the customer's previous deposit. For a credit card transaction, computer 150 checks the validity of the card. For a member card 250, computer 150 first checks out whether the card is a lost or stolen card. Once the card is accepted, the patron selects mode, i.e., to rent or to return the article. In a rent mode, if the item is not reserved, the patron enters the code number of his selections. Any one of several alternative actions follows. If all entries have been rented or reserved, a message would appear with a request to pick up a card from a card reader/writer and to enter different selections. This exit procedure is identified as Exit 1 in FIGS. 14A, B. Another alternative may be that all entered selections are not authorized under that card privilege, such as an adult movie. In such case, a message would follow leading to Exit 1. If the number of selections are more than the patron is allowed or if patrons' selections would cause the credit limit to be exceeded, the card holder would be requested to screen out the selections within the limit. If all selections are acceptable or partially so, the listing with appropriate remarks as to what items cannot be approved appears and the items that are allowed will appear on the monitor screen, along with the rates and terms of rental. In another step, a customer with a cash card would be asked to deposit a determined amount and to complete the transaction. If the deposit is not sufficient, a message to Exit 1 and card pick-up will appear. Further instructions are provided with the credit card transactions. Transactions are completed by writing of transaction records on an appropriate card which is brought out to be picked up by the card holder. When items are previously reserved on a card, the computer will unlatch the appropriate bin boxes and complete the transaction by writing the transaction record on the card. In the return mode, when one or more returned items are not identified correctly, the monitor will provide instructions to deposit the item correctly, along with an instruction to pick up a card. When items are identified and accepted, the monitor will display a summary of the charges. A cash card holder obtains a refund if the initial deposit is more than the rental charge. Credit card holders will be credited for refund on their credit card. Member card holders may have an option to either deposit the charges in a money box or check acceptor box, or to put charges against their credit line limit. If the card holder is interested in making further transactions, then he will enter into the rent mode and start again. Otherwise, the customer will retrieve the receipt and his card. FIGS. 15A and 15B are a demonstrative flowchart to illustrate the selection and reservation process at a selection terminal. The process can be initiated by anyone, but only a patron and credit card customer can reserve their selections. The reservation process is applicable only for rental items. Cash transaction customers can receive all of the selection information with a preview card without the reservation feature. This provision can be added with a money box and by revising the software. Once an appropriate card is inserted, a choice is selected by entering displayed instructions via the keyboard. The monitor will then display stations carrying that selection, code number, etc. of a selected item. If the information satisfies the customer, an availability status is checked. For an in-house selection terminal, the computer will check the inhouse availability and display rates, terms and code number of a desired items. For a remote terminal, a listing of stations that carry a particular item would be displayed with the rates and terms for each station. In the next step, a preview card holder, as well as others who decide not to reserve, would lead to Exit. The first step in a reservation process is to check the card and its data. An appropriate action would be taken for a bad card, or prohibit making a reservation as per limitations set on that card. If a card is checked out as acceptable for the reservation, the item would be reserved with a choice of station from the remote terminal. The process will continue for additional selections and/or reservations if so desired. Otherwise, the transaction will be completed with instructions to collect the selected items at the desired station and to retrieve the card. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing how the main computer 150 processes the activities in a typical bin 25. The instructions with a bin address from computer 150 at the RS-232 port is monitored and converted to RS-485 level via converter module 170. All control modules 55, receive the instructions with appropriate address, but only one control module 55 with that address responds by further activating its control lines 185, and corresponding status line 190. A bin 25 with that address, defined by a particular status line 190, performs the commanded function. Bins 25, tied to other status lines, would remain inactive. For a large system, a repeater/buffer 175 may be used to amplify the communication signals. In a small system with few control modules 55, a converter module 170 and repeater/buffer 175 are not required. In an alternative arrangement, when a control module 55 is tied to only one bin 25, there is no need for a status line 190, and driver/switcher 100. The control module 55 has a built-in automatic control for identification and thereafter locking of a returned article 315 in its bin. With such control, the return of an article 315 in a bin 25 is sensed and in response, the control module 55 will identify the article and, if identification is acceptable, will secure the article 315 in bin 25 and save the message for follow-up computer inquiry. FIG. 17 shows an electrical block diagram for a bin 25. A driver/switcher 100, solenoid 105, for the locking and releasing means are provided. Lines 142 provide an acknowledgment of the latching and releasing actions in bin 25. Acceptor light 147 is illuminated in connection with latch relay 143 and a signal from control line to show the patron that the returned article 315 has been accepted. When article 315 is returned to a bin 25, a SPDT sensor switch 148 triggers the relay 192 to pass an interrupt to control module 55 on status line 190. To perform any action on bin 25, the control module holds line 190 during appropriate actions on control lines 185. Lines 140 connect to an identifier circuit. Two separate identifier strips 321A and 321B are shown as an example. When identifier block 110 and one of the identifier strips 321 mate, only identifier strip 321A maintains continuity between leads A and D on identifier block 110 and also provides a predetermined electrical value therebetween. The predetermined electrical value is recognized by control module 55, via lines 140 as a successful identification. Item 148 may be any electrical component. Mating identifiers 110 and 321 each have a selected number of contact points 325. When an article 315 is returned in a bin 25, the corresponding contact points on both identifiers are in full contact. The electrical circuit between the predesignated contact points make one identifier different from another. To obtain a desired number of addresses, there may be a selected number of contact points 321 having a selected number of values of electrical component 148. FIG. 18 demonstrates an electrical block diagram of the control module 55. When an instruction with address arrives in RS-485 at converter/buffer IC-3, the data is translated into TTL and delivered to microprocessor IC-1. IC-1 in turn, calls to IC-2, a preprogrammed EPROM microprocessor with a set of addresses. If the called address falls within the range of IC-2, then IC-2 loads IC-1 with appropriate programming instructions. IC-1, in turn, activates the appropriate control line 185 with set timings and an appropriate status line 190. SL-1 and SL-2 are solenoid activation lines. Microprocessor IC-1 checks the identifier circuit lines 140 through comparator IC-6 for continuity and for the electrical value of component 148. P.S. is the power supply. Control lines 185 and status lines 190 are fed to bins 25 through driver/buffer IC-4 and IC-5 respectively. IC7 is a driver/buffer between microprocessor IC-1 and microprocessor IC-2. In an alternative arrangement, when control module 55 is controlling only one bin 25, all status lines 190, and IC-2 are not required. In that arrangement, IC-1 is masked with programming instructions and a control module address is confined by a set of external dip switches. The number of status lines 190 determine the capacity of control module 55 to control bins 25. The number of status lines 190 is a matter of choice. FIG. 19 is a representative block diagram for a repeater/buffer module. IC-9 is a voltage regulator to supply +5 VDC. IC1, IC2, and IC7, IC8 are line driver/receivers on each side. IC3 on each side checks the data input from corresponding side and activates the driver on the other side. IC4 is a latch to complete the communications from one side with the help of oscillator IC6, counter IC5 and nor gate IC6. In one instance, IC1, IC2 or IC7, IC8 work as a driver and in another instance, store the received data in the buffer. Counter IC5 makes either IC3 into a receiver or a drive mode for a designated time of communication. For a small system with one bin box storage, a repeater module is not required. FIG. 20 is a representative circuit diagram for a converter module. IC1A and IC1B are shift/buffers, IC2 and IC3 are driver/receivers, IC4A is a data detector, IC5 is a counter, IC4B is a latch and IC1D is an oscillator. IC4, a data detector, detects data from either side. When it detects the data, it turns on the counter and activates the driver or a receiver when time expires, IC4B latch stops the data flow and causes IC4A to start the cycle. Primarily, this module converts RS-232 to RS-485 levels and controls the incoming and outgoing flow. Conversion of RS-232 to RS-485 level can be avoided for a small system, thereby allowing direct communication between main computer and control modules. Although specific designs and arrangements of the system of the invention have been disclosed, it is to be understood that these are for exemplary purposes only. Many variations thereto will be obvious to those of skill in the art and such changes are considered to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention. Patent Citations
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Knowledge Management
Knowledge is a distinct key to competitive business advantage. Knowledge Management sensitizes you to the importance and practice of the development and management of non-tangible worth (principally human-based knowledge) in modern organizations. The need for reciprocal concern for both structures and processes is important for dealing with organizational change and development. Recognizing graduate needs expressed by industry, the development and application of both technical and people management skills within Knowledge Management environments is emphasised.
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- Informal arrangements that maximize the effectiveness of knowledge management practices in different organisations and organisational types.
- Human resource practices that maximize the effectiveness of knowledge management practices in different organisations and organisational types.
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- Conditions for maximizing creativity with in organisations.
- Organisational intellectual capital and its value in organisations.
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EBUS1010 or INFO1010, and EBUS2010 or BUSN1100
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In Term Test: Mid-term Test
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Lance Armstrong Rides in Style with Bikes Designed by World-Class Artists
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Lance Armstrong has been vigorously Twittering from the Tour de France course, and those following his Tweets may have perked up at this July 7 message: "Just saw my new Trek Madone (for later in the race) that legendary artist Damien Hirst put his touches on. Speechless."
Though this is not his first collaboration with an artist—two of the bikes Armstrong used in his 2005 Tour de France victory were customized with designs by legendary graffiti artist Futura—Armstrong's involvement in the art world has reached new heights this year: he's raced on bikes designed by graphic designer KAWS, Pop Surrealist Kenny Scharf, and contemporary artist Shepard Fairey, and during Stage one in the ongoing 2009 Tour de France, which started July 4 and ends July 26, he rode a Trek Speed Concept time trial bike crafted by industrial designer Marc Newson. Armstrong is set to ride the same model decorated by Japanese Pop artist Yoshitomo Nara during Stage 18 and will spin into Paris on the Tour's final day on a Trek Madone customized by art-world bad boy Damien Hirst. (He is riding a different Trek Madone during the other stages of the race, so he'll have ridden four bikes in total during the competition.) The artists do not construct the bikes, but they do, however, add their one-of-a-kind touches to the frames, wheels, and wheel discs.At the end of the tour's 21 stages, the Hirst and Newson art bikes will become late additions to the Nike-sponsored "Stages" art exhibition, which opens tomorrow at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, in Paris. (It kicks off tonight with a party at the gallery.) The exhibition, inspired by Armstrong's battle against cancer, includes the art bikes created by KAWS, Scharf, and Fairey, but the 20 artists in the show focused mostly on Armstrong's Livestrong message, rather than cycling. (Take, for example, Pop artist Ed Ruscha's "Vital to the Core" piece in acrylic on linen.) The show will then move to the Park Avenue Armory, in New York City, this fall. The art is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
In March of this year, when announcing launch of "Stages," Armstrong explained his desire to work with artists when he said, "I've kind of been a closet art collector. And in the last three years because I didn't anything much to do other than run around with [Livestrong president Doug Ulman] and fight cancer, this art passion accelerated." He went on to credit the involvement of Nike C.E.O. Mark Parker, who is a noted contemporary art collector. Armstrong said they "spent more time over the last three years talking about art than we spent talking about sports."
Herewith, a sampling of Armstrong's art bikes over the years.


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UPDATE #2 - New medal added for getting a treasure from behind an obstacle. HINT: Gems come out at regular intervals (it's only the speed at which they move that changes) If you think it's time for a new gem and don't see one, check behind a rock. They're always in the last place you look... ;)
UPDATE: Missing a gem no longer clears your entire bar... it only costs you 3 gems now. So those hard to reach gems shouldn't be as much of a problem. You still need to fill the bar to knock the boulder back though, I can't make it TOO easy ;)
Read me. You'll laugh, cry, fart and then laugh again because you farted. NOTE: *may not actually induce farting
"Everything, by Everyone", an upcoming documentary by Nathan Kuruna, will undoubtedly have an impact on how Newgrounds and its contributions to the world of entertainment are viewed.
From Pico and U.F.A, to Alien Hominid, Numa Numa, Charlie the Unicorn, Dad 'n Me, Meatboy, B and Strawberry Clock, Madness, Waterman, Metal Gear Awesome, Bitey, Mastermind and Blockhead, Castle Crashers and well *whew* you get the point... Newgrounds is much more than stick deaths and soundboards. You know it. I know it. But the rest of the world probably does not...and surely Scotty Doesn't Know.
Newgrounds is a thriving community of talented artists, animators, programmers, composers, designers, writers and voice actors.
Out of that community careers and businesses have been built, kittens and turtles have been tossed, console games have been made then sold along side E.A and Nintendo, seals have been clubbed and dead babies dressed, life long friendships have been made and otherwise impossible opportunities have opened up. This is a story worth telling and we wanted to do something to help support and promote it. (O.K., maybe leave out part about the kittens and babies)
With Nathan's O.K., we made this mini game so that he'd have something more than a URL to pass around. Hopefully it'll generate some exposure for his movie and maybe even generate some donations to help fund the project. He's met his Kickstarter goal, which is a HUGE step in the right direction, but that's just the beginning.
Everything, by Everyone is about all of us and we really hope he gets the chance to make this movie. If you want to help, throw Nathan a few bucks, send your friends to this game or steal it and put it on your site. Or you can just hack Kongregate, Addicting Games, Armor Games and all the other Flash portals out there so that everyone has to come here instead... j/k... or am I? No, I'm kidding. Or am I? ;)
For more information, you can check out Nathan's site at: http://www.everything-by-
I don't like this game for one reason and one reason only. It's based purely on chance. If you're in the middle and a gem appears on either side as far away as it can be, you can't get to it in time.
I have failed this game several times because it decides to put 7 gems in a chain on the sides. The person who got the score of 60k probably slowed his computer down a shitload and moved back to the middle after every gem. The only way you can get those gems is to either already be on that side or to be moving in that direction. Which makes this game more about luck than it is skill.
And games that rely a large deal on where item placements are, suck ass in my book. At least when they get medals.
Please don't waste our time.
I do not care that you basically made a game just so you could talk about a movie. I feel like this got front page so the word could spread about the movie, and not because this game was good. The game itself is very repetitious. I got easily bored with the simple graphics and lame idea. There is nothing else that could make this game more interesting to me.
I Donated!
My name is Carlos Moreno, I am 16 Years old and I donated $20 to
Nathan's Newgrounds Film!
I will forever be on the credits of the Film.
Too hard for no reward, shameless plug, and issues
First off, the game is one big advertisement, and I hate that. However, this time, it's for a PRIVATE cause... and all it is is a shameless rip of a good movie. Lucas getting any of that cash for royalties on the music, images, and reference? No? Then I'm not donating.
Next, I'm color blind in a few color areas, so the purple? Nigh invisible. Try harder there, it's gotta really stand out.
Lastly, there's no reward. It's all run, collect, die, trophies! Kinda pointless, IMO.
You can do far better, good sir.


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Elsevier.com > About Elsevier > Press releases > Research & journals > Elsevier Announces Launch of Journal of Family Business Strategy In January 2010
Elsevier Announces Launch of Journal of Family Business Strategy In January 2010
Recent Bibliometrics Confirm Need for Academic Study of Family Entrepreneurship
Oxford, UK, 9 September 2009 - Elsevier, leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of a new peer-reviewed business and management journal – Journal of Family Business Strategy. The first issue will be published in January 2010 and will be a primary forum for academics and scholars in the growing field of family business research.
The Journal of Family Business Strategy will publish a broad range of topics relating to strategy in family business. The journal will investigate family business strategy from different angles and disciplinary backgrounds including: business performance, branding strategies, long-term strategies, processes and outcomes of corporate entrepreneurship, new venture strategies, ownership, planning processes, financial and non-financial goals, resource allocation, network relations, corporate governance and family business in developing economies.
The Editorial Board will be led by the internationally recognized scholar Joseph H. Astrachan, Executive Director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center and Wachovia Eminent Scholar Chair of Family Business and Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University.
"The journal will be the primary publication outlet for academics and scholars, and will address a broad spectrum of organizations, independent of developmental stage, geographic location, internationalization, and size; from the largest oldest business in the world to the newest and most innovative venture," commented Dr Astrachan, "It has been started by academics and has no direct ties with consultants or those who work with family companies."
"In 2007, family businesses accounted for 60% of employment and 78% of new jobs within the United States. Family business is becoming an important topic within the field of entrepreneurship--a fast growing area with serious academic credentials," commented Elsevier Executive Publisher Tony Roche, "Our strong network within the community as well as recent bibliometric studies confirmed the need for a high-quality journal devoted to the family business. We are delighted with the interest received from established scholars and younger researchers in the field."
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Sales Articles
How to Convert More of your Prospects…NOW?
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19 Jul 2012
- Written by Eric Whiteman
That's right and the best part is that there are no concessions needed. As fitness professionals I'm sure you have heard every excuse in the book. "I'm just shopping around"… "I not sure if I'm ready for that yet"…"I don't know if I can afford that right now."
Way to make you feel like an expert right? Was it my extra thin tank top, bike shorts, fanny pack, and warming socks? It's OK we are here to help but not with the 80s attire.
We have put together the best strategies to help get your prospects to action to better live there life through you guessed it… YOU
Here are 5 Strategies you need to boost your sales
It is not about you, it's about them
This is the most important concept to understand during the whole process. Your prospect does not care how many certifications you have hanging on your wall. They IMMEDIATELY need to know how you can help their situation.
It is your job to find out why your prospect really came to you for help. Your main objective to convert your selling process into your client's buying process. You achieve through a combination of listing and asking the right questions.
Convey your Passion for Their Results
You are here to help people, Right?
Show concern for your potential client's desired results. The more they believe that you are really in business to help them, the better you turnover will be.
"Good" Questions
Questions are the meat of the sale. They are the best way to qualify potential clients and play the biggest role in closing the sale.
Not all questions are created equal... To become better at sales you need to develop the best set of questions to your prospect's reason for buying.
- Example - I think it's great that you are looking for a personal trainer, but why is your health a concern to you now?... Why is that important to you?
Questions are a great way to overcome all objections and find out why your client wants to buy. Your questions can show a lot of compassion from your end and quickly differentiate your services from the competition.
30 second Campaign
The 30 commercial is the strategy of yesterday. 30 seconds Campaigns are designated for the elite who are looking to advance in fitness (the presidential candidates of fitness). It's time we step it up, revise and ramp. If you don't move anyone with your campaign, you still have some work to do.
- 30 sec commercial example - Hello my name is Mark. I am a mobile personal trainer in the Greater Atlanta Area, here is my business card
- 30 sec campaign example - Hello my name is Mark. I specialize in changing people lives for the better through fitness makeovers. I would be glade to talk with you further to see if you can BENEFIT from my services.
Capture their interest with the first line and then quickly relate it back to your prospect.
Practice, Practice, Practice and Oh Yea… PRACTICE
Practice makes perfect. Prospective clients can read the confidence that comes from the preparation it takes to be the best. To prospect confidence = expertise.
- Practice your 30 sec campaign at your local networking event
- Master the best strategies for asking question
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Decadence is the name of the game for NYE, and that's what you get for this event with not one, but two separate rave venues for attendees - one dance, one dubstep. Plus, since it's in Colorado, ravers are free to LEGALLY toke up out in the open - though, that never really mattered before anyway.
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As this session of Congress winds to a close, it will probably be remembered more for what it didn't do than what it did. That's especially true when it comes to energy issues. As Politico points out, the list of energy-related legislation that Congress will leave unfinished is a long one: Lawmakers have failed to […]
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Dr. Aaron Falchook (PGY 4)
- Undergraduate: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
- Internship: University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
Honors and Awards
Medical School:
- Genevra Todd and Henry E. Meleney Award for outstanding academic achievement, 2009
- International Medical Mission Service Award to the Dominican Republic, 2009
- ASCO Merit Award; Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, June, 2013
- ASTRO Scientific Abstract Award; Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, September, 2013
- ASCO Merit Award; Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, June, 2014
Research Interests
Image guidance for prostate cancer; regional management of head and neck cancer; patterns of care and utilization of healthcare resources for surgical, medical, and radiation oncology treatment of malignancy
(as of 6/27/14)
- Falchook AD, Salloum RG, Hendrix LH, Chen RC. Use of bone scan during initial prostate cancer workup, downstream procedures, and associated Medicare costs. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014;89(2):243-248. PMID: 24321784.
- Falchook AD, Zagar TM. A case report of stereotactic radiosurgery in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2013;18(4):241-244. PMID: 24416559.
- Falchook AD, Salloum RG, Hendrix LH, Chen RC. Multiple pathology reviews in prostate cancer diagnosis, prevalence of use in the Medicare population and cost implications. (Abstract.) American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, September, 2013. (Oral presentation.)
- Falchook AD, Salloum RG, Hendrix LH, Chen RC. Use of bone scans during initial prostate cancer (CaP) workup, downstream procedures, and associated Medicare costs. (Abstract.) American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, June, 2013. (Poster presentation.)
- Falchook A, Dagan R, Morris C, Mendenhall W. Elective neck dissection for second primary after previous definitive radiotherapy. Am J Otolaryngology 33(2):199-204, 2012. PMID: 21658804.
- Vargas C, Saito A, Hsi W, Indelicato D, Falchook A, Zengm Q, Oliver K, Keole S, Dempsey J. Cine-magnetic resonance imaging assessment of interfraction motion for prostate cancer patient supine or prone with and without a rectal balloon. Am J Clin Onc 33:11-16, 2010. PMID:19730351.
- Vargas C, Falchook A, Indelicato D, Yeung A, Henderson R, Olivier K, Keole S, Williams C, Li Z, Palta J. Proton therapy for prostate cancer treatment employing online image guidance and an action level threshold. Am J Clin Onc 32:180-186, 2009. PMID: 19307953.
- Yeung A, Vargas C, Falchook A, Louis D, Olivier K, Keole S, Yeung D, Mendenhall N, Li Z. Dose-volume differences for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging segmentation and planning for prostate cancer therapy. Int J Radiat Onc Biol Phys 72:1426-1433, 2008. PMID: 18762391
- Vargas C, Wagner M, Mahajan, C, Indelicato D, Fryer A, Falchook A, Horne D, Chellini A, McKenzie C, Lawlor P, Li Z, Lin L, and Keole S. Proton therapy coverage for prostate cancer treatment. Int J Radiat Onc Biol Phys 70:1492-1501, 2008. PMID:18374228.
- Yadava P, Falchook A, Hughes J. Cationic sulfhydryl containing surfactant for siRNA delivery. (Abstract.) American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May, 2005. (Poster presentation.).


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Mon, Mar 13, 06 at 21:10
Recently I saw an ad for a license plate cover that will shield the numbers from overhead cameras being used in many places. I can,t remember where I read about this cover, can anyone help me? |
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- Posted by christopherh (My Page) on Tue, Mar 14, 06 at 8:39
Just be careful. Many states will ticket you if the cop following you notices these covers. Your plate must be clear and readable. Besides, if you're a good driver why do you need this cover in the first place? Unless of course, you're NOT a good driver, in which case please stay away from me. |
Get the plate wet and throw mud on it. Change the pattern occasionally. Works like a charm. |
ya better cover more than the plate with mud, or look forward to getting pulled over! |
The Protector Spray on Mud Paint the whole car with invisable ink from the magic store, nobody even knows you're there. |
vstech-- A clean car is the sign of a sick mind. |
- Posted by timbulb (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Mar 18, 06 at 7:52
A dirty car is a sign of a lazy ba&tard |
or an over worked driver. |
Old friend paints his car with aerosol cans of gray primer, touches it up whenever, washes bad stuff off with comet and no-scratch scotch brite pot cleaner things. Other than no shine, it always looks good. |
Just a comment on the safe driver comment. My DH got a photo radar ticket for being too safe. We were driving down one of the main streets of our town one night about 11pm during an ice storm. He was driving 18mph. The light turned yellow as we approached it on a 6 lane road. His choice was to try to stop and possibly slide everywhere or to keep going. He kept going but because his speed was so slow he did not make it across all 6 lanes before the light changed to red and the camera took our picture. Had he been going the speed limit on the road (45mph) he could have made it through the yellow light in time, but because he was driving a safe speed for the conditions he was ticketed. Also, our local police department has since increased the length of time that particular light remains yellow because there was only enough time for people driving 40mph or faster to get through the intersection once the light turned yellow and it was causing too many accidents from people slamming on their brakes. Since increasing the length of time on the yellow light accidents have decreased at that intersection dramatically. So anyway, my husband's safe driving on icy roads caused him to get a photo radar ticket. He could have gone to court and fought it, but the ticket was only $80 and he would have had to take a day off from work to fight it which wasn't worth it. |
Two choses actually.....one, remove the plate and store in your garage, or two....obey the traffic laws! Geez. |
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32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. | 32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. |
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This recipe was sent to me by my mum,who thought that her beloved grandchildren might enjoy them! The first time I made them they didn't even get a chance to go cold,as the children and I devoured them.I have since made them to take to our local playgroup end of term party,and once again,children and parents alike loved them.They are so simple and delicious,and a great way to get some extra veggies into your children.Perfect for picnics and lunchbags.I often pack a few in a tub for when we go shopping for child friendly snacks.I should imagine that these would be good served warm with pre dinner drinks or as part of a finger buffet.
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- 1Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté onion until translucent. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to colour. Add the carrot and zucchini and cook for about 2 minutes.
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7 For an overseer,as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, | 7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. |
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>From my limited understanding there are some *major* improvements
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As technology continues to evolve and the number of communication channels increases, there are countless ways to reach your customers. However, more emphasis is being placed on online video communication to drive customer interaction, increase sales and maximize efficiency.
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