Remote management, fraudulent use and geographic location control system of coin or card actuated machines

摘要

The system comprises sensors enabling parallel recording of all the necessary specific information, in addition to means for controlling fraud in the accounting circuits, which are connected to a microcomputer so that information is transmitted to a central computer by means of a modem, optionally a wireless modem. Said information is analyzed in the central computer where the decision is made whether a command (reset, alarm) should be sent to a connected machine. The connection between the machines and the central computer can be established through a normal or dedicated telephone line or digital mobile telephony. In the latter case, a system for sending messages SMS can also be used via the control channel. The system can also determine the exact location of each machine either owing to a GPS installed in the machine or by analyzing the identification data transmitted through the control channel. Information between the machines and the central computer can be encrypted and an error correcting and transmitted information confirmation system can also be set up.