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US3764782A
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Taxi meter with electronic fare computer
Assignee: Digital Kienzle Computersysteme GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1972-06-16
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-06-16
Abstract
Abstract In a taxi meter having an electronic calculating part serving to calculate the fare on the basis of time and distance such calculating part furnishes a sequence of first pulses each representing a fare increment equal to the selectable number of monetary units. The sequence of first pulses is multiplied in a presettable manner with the fare increment to provide adequate indication by fare indicating means. Basic fare setting means are provided to deliver a pulse at the beginning of each trip, which is also multiplied in accordance with monetary value of basic fare for indication.
Inventors
- 👤 H Kelch
- 👤 S Spauszus
- 👤 M Fichter
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 12:17
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07B; G07B13/00; G06; G06F; G06F7/00; G06F7/60; G06F7/68; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06Q30/0283; G06Q30/0284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
In a taximeter having externally operable initial fare setting means and a pulse furnishing means furnishing a sequence of first pulses each representing a fare increment above said initial fare, a fare indicator arrangement for furnishing a visual indication of the total fare in steps of a selected number of monitary units for each of said fare increments, comprising, in combination, pulse multiplier means connected to said pulse furnishing means, for furnishing a selectable plurality of second pulses in response to each of said first pulses, said selectable plurality of second pulses corresponding in number to said selected number of monitary units in each of said fare increments, said pulse multiplier means comprising pulse generator means, first and second shift register means, and presetting means for independently presetting said first and second shift register means in correspondence to said selected number of monitary units; counter means connected to said pulse multiplier means for counting said second pulses and furnishing a counter output signal corresponding to the number of so-counted second pulses, said counter means comprising a first and second decade counting stage respectively associated with said first and second shift register means; and electrical fare indicator means connected to said counter means for furnishing a visual indication of said counter output signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
In a taximeter having externally operable initial fare setting means and a pulse furnishing means furnishing a sequence of first pulses each representing a fare increment above said initial fare, a fare indicator arrangement for furnishing a visual indication of the total fare in steps of a selected number of monitary units for each of said fare increments, comprising, in combination, pulse multiplier means connected to said pulse furnishing means, for furnishing a selectable plurality of second pulses in response to each of said first pulses, said selectable plurality of second pulses corresponding in number to said selected number of monitary units in each of said fare increments, said pulse multiplier means comprising pulse generator means, first and second shift register means, and presetting means for independently presetting said first and second shift register means in correspondence to said selected number of monitary units; counter means connected to said pulse multiplier means for counting said second pulses and furnishing a counter output signal corresponding to the number of so-counted second pulses, said counter means comprising a first and second decade counting stage respectively associated with said first and second shift register means; and electrical fare indicator means connected to said counter means for furnishing a visual indication of said counter output signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
195 words
In a taximeter having externally operable initial fare setting means and pulse furnishing means furnishing a sequence of first pulses each representing a fare increment, a fare indicator arrangement for furnishing a visual indication of the total fare including a selectable base fare and additional fare in steps of a selected number of monitary units for each of said fare increments, comprising, in combination, pulse generator means for furnishing a sequence of second pulses when activated; first means for activating said pulse generator means to furnish a selectable first number of second pulses corresponding to said selectable initial fare in response to operation of said externally operable initial fare setting means; second means for activating said pulse generator means to furnish a selectable second number of pulses corresponding to said selected number of monitary units for each of said fare increments, in response to each of said first pulses; counter means connected to said first and second means for counting said first and second number of second pulses and furnishing a corresponding counter output signal; and electrical fare indicator means connected to said counter means for furnishing a visual indication of said counter output signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
195 words
In a taximeter having externally operable initial fare setting means and pulse furnishing means furnishing a sequence of first pulses each representing a fare increment, a fare indicator arrangement for furnishing a visual indication of the total fare including a selectable base fare and additional fare in steps of a selected number of monitary units for each of said fare increments, comprising, in combination, pulse generator means for furnishing a sequence of second pulses when activated; first means for activating said pulse generator means to furnish a selectable first number of second pulses corresponding to said selectable initial fare in response to operation of said externally operable initial fare setting means; second means for activating said pulse generator means to furnish a selectable second number of pulses corresponding to said selected number of monitary units for each of said fare increments, in response to each of said first pulses; counter means connected to said first and second means for counting said first and second number of second pulses and furnishing a corresponding counter output signal; and electrical fare indicator means connected to said counter means for furnishing a visual indication of said counter output signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A taximeter as set forth in claim 2, wherein said first means for activating said pulse generator means comprise first and second shift register means each having a plurality of shift register stages and having, respectively, a first and second shift register output; means for activating said pulse generator means and for shifting a pulse through a selectable number of said plurality of stages in each of said first and second shift register means upon operation of said externally operabLe initial fare setting means, under control of said second pulses, in such a manner that a shift register output signal appears at said first and second shift register outputs respectively following a number of second pulses corresponding to said selectable number of stages in said first and second shift register means; and means deactivating said pulse generator means in response to the last-created one of said first and second shift register output signals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
A taximeter as set forth in claim 3, wherein said counter means comprise a first decade counting stage and a second decade counting stage; further comprising first gating means for enabling said first decade counting stage to count said second pulses from operation of said externally operable initial fare setting means until receipt of said first shift register output signal, and second gating means connected to said second decade counting stage for enabling said second decade counting stage for counting said second pulses from operation of said externally operable initial fare setting means until receipt of said second shift register output signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A taximeter as set forth in claim 2, further comprising shift register means having a plurality of shift register stages and a shift register output; and wherein said second means for activating said pulse generator means to furnish a selectable second number of pulses in response to each of said first pulses comprise means for shifting a pulse through a selectable number of said shift register stages in response to each of said first pulses and under control of said second pulses in such a manner that a shift register output signal appears at said shift register output following a number of second pulses equal to said selectable second number; and means for activating said pulse generator means in response to each of said first pulses and deactivating said pulse generator means upon receipt of said shift register output signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A taximeter as set forth in claim 3, wherein said second means comprise means for shifting a pulse through a second selectable number of stages corresponding to said selectable number of second pulses in response to each of said first pulses and under control of said second pulses; means activating said pulse generator means in response to each of said first pulses; and means deactivating said pulse generator means in response to said first register output signal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |