摘要 |
<p>A service request apparatus which may be utilised in the provision of transport services includes a processing means (2) and a telecommunications network interface (4) which allows communication through a telecommunications network (8) with a service provider (10). The funds receiving means (5) which may include a coin feed or a phone billing system receives funds from a user and this is polled by a processing means (2) to establish when the predetermined amount of funds have been received. The system may use wireless communication and battery power so as to be portable.</p> |