| 摘要 |
<p>A coin sorting and counting machine (1200) and a method for operating it to automatically dispense cash vouchers based on the value of the counted coins, manufacturer's coupons and store coupons. Coins are placed in a hopper tray (1206) angled downwards from the horizontal. When the hinged tray is lifted, the coins travel over a peak structure, through a waste management system (1304) and into the coin sorting and counting apparatus (1202). The value of the coins and the number of coins within each denomination are displayed as the coins are counted. The coins fall into a storage area (1608) and the user is issued a cash voucher and a series of manufacturer coupons.</p> |
