Drop cart with cashbox data reader array and autonomous drop cart processing system for automated casino accounting
OwnerPaul Pechinkoinventor
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Abstract
An autonomous drop cart processing system is described. The system is configured to communicably couple with a drop cart that includes an array of cashbox data readers configured to interface with cashbox data transmitters associated with cashboxes inserted into compartments of the drop cart. As a result of this construction, the autonomous drop cart processing system can remove contents of each cashbox on the drop cart without needing to remove the cashbox from the drop cart in order to read the data from the cashbox data transmitter.
Claims20
A method of operating an automated system, comprising:
- translating in linear and vertical directions an automation mechanism attached to a frame member;
- manipulating and repositioning a key extension held by said automation device to unlock and open a plurality of cashboxes held by a drop cart proximate to said frame member;
- and
- extracting a stack of documents from one or more of said plurality of said cashboxes by moving a mechanical arm with a grasping element to grasp said stack of documents from each unlocked cashbox with an open door.
A method of operating an automated system including a drop cart including a housing frame defining a plurality of cashbox compartments, comprising:
- translating in linear and vertical directions an automation mechanism attached to said housing frame;
- manipulating and repositioning a key extension held by said automation device to unlock and open cashboxes held by said plurality of cashbox compartments;
- and
- extracting a stack of documents from one or more of said plurality of cashboxes using a mechanical arm to position a grasping attachment to grasp said stack of documents from each unlocked cashbox with an open door.
A method of operating an automated system, comprising:
- translating in linear and vertical directions an automation mechanism attached to a frame member;
- manipulating and repositioning a key extension held by said automation device to unlock and open a plurality of cashboxes held by a drop cart proximate to said frame member;
- and
- extracting a stack of documents from one or more of said plurality of said cashboxes by moving a mechanical arm with a grasping element to grasp said stack of documents from each unlocked cashbox with an open door;
- and
- moving each said stack of documents from each unlocked cashbox to a collection station.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.