VERFAHREN UND SYSTEM ZUR GEBRAUCHSKONTROLLE VON ZUSATZDIENSTGERÄTEN

摘要

A method, system and computer program component for allowing the controlled use of automated ancillary service facilities. Example ancillary service facilities include a car wash, automobile a vacuum cleaner and a compressed air dispenser. A provider of ancillary services associates credits with either a certificate that is given to a customer, or with an identification of the customer himself or herself. The customer presents the certificate or identification to automated reading equipment at the ancillary service facility and is allowed to use the facility if a credit has been associated with the presented item.