| 摘要 |
<p>The invention pertains to a system for inventorying returned garments, initiating credit to users returning garments, and automatically dispensing additional garments. The system includes a deposit bin (39) for receiving soiled garments and a video camera (47) for recording the event, as well as adding to the recorded event alphanumeric data for indicating the identity of the user returning the garments and the date and time thereof. The identity of the returned soiled garments are recorded in a transaction log (51). The system is controlled by a processor (19) which will validate users having an authorization card read by a card reader (25, 36) of the interface (23, 34). A validated user will then enter data identifying the nature of the garments being returned. Sensors (49) are provided to detect the transfer of the soiled garments. A record of the transaction is made in the processor which may be retrieved via a central computer (53).</p> |
