EP0764924A1 - Time stamp with means for abnormality message emission - Google Patents

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EP0764924A1
EP0764924A1 EP96202450A EP96202450A EP0764924A1 EP 0764924 A1 EP0764924 A1 EP 0764924A1 EP 96202450 A EP96202450 A EP 96202450A EP 96202450 A EP96202450 A EP 96202450A EP 0764924 A1 EP0764924 A1 EP 0764924A1
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  • the present invention relates to a parking meter comprising luminous means for indicating anomalies.
  • the invention finds a particularly advantageous application in the field of parking meters having in particular light-emitting diodes of different color to indicate anomalies of different nature.
  • parking meters which include a microprocessor designed, in particular, to receive information on operating anomalies from various members of the parking meter and to apply an alarm signal to a light-emitting diode whose color corresponds to the type of l 'anomaly detected.
  • anomalies which are real malfunctions of the devices, that is to say those which disable the parking meters, for example when the circuits are cut off , the receipt roll is empty, the printer or coin selector no longer works, or the money box is full.
  • anomalies also mean situations preceding certain malfunctions but in which the parking meters are still able to issue a ticket, this is particularly the case when the next end of the roll of tickets is detected.
  • the microprocessor of the device applies to a light-emitting diode of red color a periodic signal causing the blinking of said diode, while if a second type of anomaly is detected the same periodic blinking signal is applied to a green light emitting diode.
  • the flashing of one or the other of the light-emitting diodes is identified by the personnel responsible for the maintenance of the parking lot of parking meters during surveillance rounds. Following an intervention ending the anomaly noted, the application of the periodic signal to the relevant light-emitting diode is suppressed and the flashing stops.
  • the technical problem to be solved by the object of the present invention is to propose a parking meter comprising light means capable of emitting, each, a light radiation characteristic of a given type of anomalies, a parking meter which would ensure a efficient maintenance of parking meters by centralized monitoring, without having to increase the number of staff.
  • said parking meter comprises a module connected to said light means and comprising detection means capable of detecting the emission of said light radiation by each of the light means in order to identify said type of anomalies given and means for transmitting to a recipient unit a message representative of the type of anomalies thus identified.
  • the parking meter according to the invention is capable of signaling remotely to said recipient unit, the type of anomalies detected directly from the operating state of the light means, light-emitting diodes for example, which will have been imposed by the parking meter microprocessor.
  • the detection means make it possible to know whether one of the two diodes is flashing and, in this case, which one.
  • the form of the anomaly message sent by the transmission means will depend on that of the two diodes whose blinking has been recognized.
  • the recipient unit will then be able to know remotely which of the two diodes LED flashes, so that you can intervene accordingly.
  • the recipient unit can be a fixed central station or a portable receiver with which monitoring and maintenance agents are equipped.
  • said detection means of said module are optical detectors associated, each with a light means, each optical detector being connected to the light means associated by an optical fiber.
  • said means for detecting said module are produced by electrical connections each associated with a light means.
  • the diagram in FIG. 1 relates to a parking meter comprising two light means, here light-emitting diodes D1, D2, each capable of emitting light radiation characteristic of a given type of anomalies.
  • anomalies that completely disable the parking meter will be identified by the flashing of a red light-emitting diode D1, this will be the case during a printer failure, a power cut power supply, etc, while the flashing of a light-emitting diode D2 of green color will be significant of an anomaly which does not affect the immediate operation of the parking meter, but announces that an anomaly of the first type is about to happen, like when only a limited number of tickets remain on the roll of paper.
  • the diodes D1 and D2 are controlled by the microprocessor 10 which manages the whole parking meter, in particular the basic operations consisting in calculating the parking time limit from the sum entered by the user and the current time, and to print the ticket.
  • the microprocessor 10 is also connected by terminals referenced from 1 to 6, for example, to the various organs of the apparatus whose anomalies must be taken into account, such as the printer, the piggy bank, the currency selector, etc. When an anomaly is detected on one of these organs, the microprocessor 10 applies to the corresponding light-emitting diode a periodic signal causing the blinking of said diode and this as long as the cause of the anomaly remains.
  • FIG. 1 shows that the parking meter is also provided with a module 20 connected to the light-emitting diodes D1, D2, the function of which is to send to a recipient unit a message representative of the type of anomalies after it has been identified. by module 20.
  • the anomaly is identified in the example shown in FIG. 1, using detection means constituted by optical detectors, here phototransistors T1, T2, each associated with a light-emitting diode D1. , D2, each phototransistor being connected to the associated diode by an optical fiber F1, F2.
  • detection means constituted by optical detectors, here phototransistors T1, T2, each associated with a light-emitting diode D1. , D2, each phototransistor being connected to the associated diode by an optical fiber F1, F2.
  • the signals supplied by the phototransistors T1, T2 are applied to two different terminals 1 ′, 2 ′ of a microprocessor 21 of the module 20, which makes it possible to differentiate the types of anomalies observed.
  • the microprocessor 21 of the module 20 composes a message representative of said anomaly and transmits it to the recipient unit using transmission means such as a modem 22 via a radio link or the switched telephone network.
  • said destination unit can be a central station in the parking meter system or a portable receiving device with which maintenance personnel are provided during surveillance rounds.
  • an identifier of said parking meter a number for example, to be stored in module 20, at know here in a read only memory associated with the microprocessor 21.
  • the message representative of the type of anomalies emitted then contains said identifier.
  • said module is capable of transmitting an end of fault message.
  • said end of error message contains, if necessary, the identifier of the corresponding parking meter.
  • module 20 can be extended by connecting it to other means indicating anomalies such as shock detectors occurring during physical attacks against parking meters.
  • FIG. 2 a second embodiment of the invention in which the detection means of said module 20 are made by electrical connections C1, C2, each associated with a light emitting diode D1, D2 , each electrical connection connecting the module 20 to the associated light-emitting diode.
  • the electrical signals taken from the diode circuit are applied to two different terminals 1 ′, 2 ′ of the microprocessor 21 of the module 20.

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The ticket machine includes two light emitting diodes (D1, D2) serving as indicators, each being intended to draw attention to particular anomalies in the machine operation. One diode may be red and one green, with flashing signals indicating complete failure, loss of power, printer failure etc. or just the approach of the end of the paper printing roll. The diodes are controlled by a microprocessor (10). Photodetectors (T1, T2) are arranged to detect the light signals from the LED's via optical fibres (F1, F2). These photodetectors are linked to a second microprocessor which may then be linked to a modem in order to transmit the error signals to a remote station.

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La présente invention concerne un horodateur comportant des moyens lumineux d'indication d'anomalies.The present invention relates to a parking meter comprising luminous means for indicating anomalies.

L'invention trouve une application particulièrement avantageuse dans le domaine des horodateurs disposant notamment de diodes électroluminescentes de couleur différente pour indiquer des anomalies de nature différente.The invention finds a particularly advantageous application in the field of parking meters having in particular light-emitting diodes of different color to indicate anomalies of different nature.

On connaît actuellement des horodateurs qui comportent un microprocesseur prévu, en particulier, pour recevoir des informations d'anomalies de fonctionnement de divers organes de l'horodateur et pour appliquer un signal d'alarme à une diode électroluminescente dont la couleur correspond au type de l'anomalie détectée.At present, parking meters are known which include a microprocessor designed, in particular, to receive information on operating anomalies from various members of the parking meter and to apply an alarm signal to a light-emitting diode whose color corresponds to the type of l 'anomaly detected.

D'une manière générale, on distingue, d'une part, les anomalies qui sont de véritables dysfonctionnements des appareils, c'est-à-dire celles qui mettent hors-service les horodateurs, par exemple lorsque l'alimentation des circuits est coupée, le rouleau de tickets est vide, l'imprimante ou le sélecteur de monnaie ne fonctionne plus ou que la tirelire est pleine. D'autre part, on entend également par anomalies les situations précédant certains dysfonctionnements mais dans lesquelles les horodateurs sont toujours en mesure de délivrer un ticket, c'est le cas notamment lorsque la fin prochaine du rouleau de tickets est détectée.In general, we distinguish, on the one hand, the anomalies which are real malfunctions of the devices, that is to say those which disable the parking meters, for example when the circuits are cut off , the receipt roll is empty, the printer or coin selector no longer works, or the money box is full. On the other hand, anomalies also mean situations preceding certain malfunctions but in which the parking meters are still able to issue a ticket, this is particularly the case when the next end of the roll of tickets is detected.

En présence din premier type d'anomalies, le microprocesseur de l'appareil applique à une diode électroluminescente de couleur rouge un signal périodique provoquant le clignotement de ladite diode, tandis que si une anomalie din second type est détectée le même signal périodique de clignotement est appliqué à une diode électroluminescente de couleur verte.In the presence of a first type of anomaly, the microprocessor of the device applies to a light-emitting diode of red color a periodic signal causing the blinking of said diode, while if a second type of anomaly is detected the same periodic blinking signal is applied to a green light emitting diode.

Le clignotement de l'une ou l'autre des diodes électroluminescentes est repéré par le personnel chargé de la maintenance du parc d'horodateurs lors de rondes de surveillance. A la suite d'une intervention mettant fin à l'anomalie constatée, l'application du signal périodique à la diode électroluminescente concernée est supprimée et le clignotement cesse.The flashing of one or the other of the light-emitting diodes is identified by the personnel responsible for the maintenance of the parking lot of parking meters during surveillance rounds. Following an intervention ending the anomaly noted, the application of the periodic signal to the relevant light-emitting diode is suppressed and the flashing stops.

Il faut cependant remarquer que pour une bonne gestion du parc lesdites rondes de surveillance doivent être très fréquentes pour éviter l'immobilisation trop longue d'un horodateur hors-service, avec les pertes de revenus qui en résultent. Or, il n'est pas toujours possible d'augmenter la fréquence des rondes sans augmenter parallèlement les effectifs du personnel de maintenance et donc les coûts d'entretien. Il faut de plus résoudre les problèmes de surveillance hors des heures de travail, notamment pendant les congés de fin de semaine.However, it should be noted that for good fleet management, said surveillance rounds must be very frequent to avoid the long immobilization of a parking meter out of service, with the resulting loss of income. However, it is not always possible to increase the frequency of rounds without simultaneously increasing the number of maintenance personnel and therefore the maintenance costs. There is also a need to resolve monitoring issues outside of working hours, especially during weekend vacations.

Aussi, le problème technique à résoudre par l'objet de la présente invention est de proposer un horodateur comportant des moyens lumineux aptes à émettre, chacun, un rayonnement lumineux caractéristique d'un type d'anomalies donné, horodateur qui permettrait d'assurer une maintenance efficace du parc d'horodateurs par une surveillance centralisée, sans avoir à augmenter les effectifs du personnel.Also, the technical problem to be solved by the object of the present invention is to propose a parking meter comprising light means capable of emitting, each, a light radiation characteristic of a given type of anomalies, a parking meter which would ensure a efficient maintenance of parking meters by centralized monitoring, without having to increase the number of staff.

La solution au problème technique posé consiste, selon la présente invention, en ce que ledit horodateur comporte un module relié auxdits moyens lumineux et comprenant des moyens de détection aptes à détecter l'émission dudit rayonnement lumineux par chacun des moyens lumineux afin d'identifier ledit type d'anomalies donné et des moyens d'émission vers une unité destinataire d'un message représentatif du type d'anomalies ainsi identifié.The solution to the technical problem posed consists, according to the present invention, in that said parking meter comprises a module connected to said light means and comprising detection means capable of detecting the emission of said light radiation by each of the light means in order to identify said type of anomalies given and means for transmitting to a recipient unit a message representative of the type of anomalies thus identified.

Ainsi, l'horodateur conforme à l'invention est capable de signaler à distance à ladite unité destinataire, le type d'anomalies détecté directement à partir de l'état de fonctionnement des moyens lumineux, diodes électroluminescentes par exemple, lequel aura été imposé par le microprocesseur de l'horodateur. En d'autres termes, les moyens de détection permettent de savoir si l'une des deux diodes clignotent et, dans ce cas, laquelle. La forme du message d'anomalie envoyé par les moyens d'émission dépendra de celle des deux diodes dont le clignotement aura été reconnu. L'unité destinataire sera alors en mesure de savoir à distance laquelle des deux diodes électroluminescentes clignote, ceci de manière à pouvoir intervenir en conséquence.Thus, the parking meter according to the invention is capable of signaling remotely to said recipient unit, the type of anomalies detected directly from the operating state of the light means, light-emitting diodes for example, which will have been imposed by the parking meter microprocessor. In other words, the detection means make it possible to know whether one of the two diodes is flashing and, in this case, which one. The form of the anomaly message sent by the transmission means will depend on that of the two diodes whose blinking has been recognized. The recipient unit will then be able to know remotely which of the two diodes LED flashes, so that you can intervene accordingly.

L'unité destinataire peut être un poste central fixe ou encore un récepteur portatif dont sont équipés les agents de surveillance et de maintenance.The recipient unit can be a fixed central station or a portable receiver with which monitoring and maintenance agents are equipped.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, lesdits moyens de détection dudit module sont des détecteurs optiques associés, chacun, à un moyen lumineux, chaque détecteur optique étant relié au moyen lumineux associé par une fibre optique.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, said detection means of said module are optical detectors associated, each with a light means, each optical detector being connected to the light means associated by an optical fiber.

Dans un autre mode de mise en oeuvre, lesdits moyens de détection dudit module sont réalisés par des connexions électriques associées, chacune, à un moyen lumineux.In another embodiment, said means for detecting said module are produced by electrical connections each associated with a light means.

La description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, fera bien comprendre en quoi consiste l'invention et comment elle peut être réalisée

  • La figure 1 est un schéma d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un horodateur selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est un schéma d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un horodateur selon l'invention.
The description which follows with reference to the attached drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, will make it clear what the invention consists of and how it can be implemented
  • Figure 1 is a diagram of a first embodiment of a parking meter according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a diagram of a second embodiment of a parking meter according to the invention.

Le schéma de la figure 1 se rapporte à un horodateur comportant deux moyens lumineux, ici des diodes électroluminescentes D1, D2, aptes à émettre, chacune, un rayonnement lumineux caractéristique d'un type d'anomalies donné. A titre d'exemple, les anomalies qui mettent complètement hors-service l'horodateur seront repérées par le clignotement d'une diode électroluminescente D1 de couleur rouge, ce sera le cas lors d'une panne d'imprimante, d'une coupure d'alimentation, etc, tandis que le clignotement d'une diode électroluminescente D2 de couleur verte sera significatif d'une anomalie qui n'affecte pas le fonctionnement immédiat de l'horodateur, mais annonce qu'une anomalie du premier type est sur le point de se produire, comme lorsqu'il ne reste sur le rouleau de papier qu'un nombre limité de tickets.The diagram in FIG. 1 relates to a parking meter comprising two light means, here light-emitting diodes D1, D2, each capable of emitting light radiation characteristic of a given type of anomalies. For example, anomalies that completely disable the parking meter will be identified by the flashing of a red light-emitting diode D1, this will be the case during a printer failure, a power cut power supply, etc, while the flashing of a light-emitting diode D2 of green color will be significant of an anomaly which does not affect the immediate operation of the parking meter, but announces that an anomaly of the first type is about to happen, like when only a limited number of tickets remain on the roll of paper.

Les diodes D1 et D2 sont commandées par le microprocesseur 10 qui gère l'ensemble de l'horodateur, notamment les opérations de base consistant à calculer l'heure limite de stationnement à partir de la somme introduite par l'utilisateur et de l'heure courante, et à imprimer le ticket.The diodes D1 and D2 are controlled by the microprocessor 10 which manages the whole parking meter, in particular the basic operations consisting in calculating the parking time limit from the sum entered by the user and the current time, and to print the ticket.

Le microprocesseur 10 est également relié par des bornes référencées de 1 à 6, par exemple, aux différents organes de l'appareil dont les anomalies doivent être prises en compte, comme l'imprimante, la tirelire, le sélecteur de monnaie, etc. Lorsqu'une anomalie est détectée sur un de ces organes, le microprocesseur 10 applique à la diode élecroluminescente correspondante un signal périodique provoquant le clignotement de ladite diode et ceci tant que la cause de l'anomalie subsiste.The microprocessor 10 is also connected by terminals referenced from 1 to 6, for example, to the various organs of the apparatus whose anomalies must be taken into account, such as the printer, the piggy bank, the currency selector, etc. When an anomaly is detected on one of these organs, the microprocessor 10 applies to the corresponding light-emitting diode a periodic signal causing the blinking of said diode and this as long as the cause of the anomaly remains.

La figure 1 montre que l'horodateur est également pourvu d'un module 20 relié aux diodes électroluminescentes D1, D2, dont la fonction est d'émettre vers une unité destinataire un message représentatif du type d'anomalies après qu'il ait été identifié par le module 20.FIG. 1 shows that the parking meter is also provided with a module 20 connected to the light-emitting diodes D1, D2, the function of which is to send to a recipient unit a message representative of the type of anomalies after it has been identified. by module 20.

L'identification de l'anomalie est réalisée, dans l'exemple montré sur la figure 1, à l'aide de moyens de détection constitués par des détecteurs optiques, ici des phototransistors T1, T2, associés, chacun, à une diode électroluminescente D1, D2, chaque phototransistor étant relié à la diode associée par une fibre optique F1, F2.The anomaly is identified in the example shown in FIG. 1, using detection means constituted by optical detectors, here phototransistors T1, T2, each associated with a light-emitting diode D1. , D2, each phototransistor being connected to the associated diode by an optical fiber F1, F2.

Les signaux fournis par les phototransistors T1, T2 sont appliqués à deux bornes différentes 1', 2' d'un microprocesseur 21 du module 20, ce qui permet de différencier les types d'anomalies observées.The signals supplied by the phototransistors T1, T2 are applied to two different terminals 1 ′, 2 ′ of a microprocessor 21 of the module 20, which makes it possible to differentiate the types of anomalies observed.

L'anomalie étant ainsi identifiée, le microprocesseur 21 du module 20 compose un message représentatif de ladite anomalie et l'émet vers l'unité destinataire à l'aide de moyens d'émission tel qu'un modem 22 via une liaison radio ou le réseau téléphonique commuté.The anomaly being thus identified, the microprocessor 21 of the module 20 composes a message representative of said anomaly and transmits it to the recipient unit using transmission means such as a modem 22 via a radio link or the switched telephone network.

Comme cela a déjà été mentionné plus haut, ladite unité destinataire peut être un poste central du parc d'horodateurs ou un dispositif récepteur portatif dont est muni le personnel de maintenance au cours des rondes de surveillance.As already mentioned above, said destination unit can be a central station in the parking meter system or a portable receiving device with which maintenance personnel are provided during surveillance rounds.

De manière à renseigner les personnes chargées d'intervenir sur un horodateur défaillant, on prévoit qu'un identifiant dudit horodateur, un numéro par exemple, est stocké dans le module 20, à savoir ici dans une mémoire morte associée au microprocesseur 21. Le message représentatif du type d'anomalies émis contient alors ledit identifiant.In order to inform the persons responsible for working on a faulty parking meter, provision is made for an identifier of said parking meter, a number for example, to be stored in module 20, at know here in a read only memory associated with the microprocessor 21. The message representative of the type of anomalies emitted then contains said identifier.

Avantageusement, il est prévu qu'à la suite d'une intervention sur un horodateur défectueux, ledit module est apte à émetttre un message de fin d'anomalie. De même, ledit message de fin d'anomalies contient au besoin l'identifiant de l'horodateur correspondant.Advantageously, it is expected that following an intervention on a faulty parking meter, said module is capable of transmitting an end of fault message. Likewise, said end of error message contains, if necessary, the identifier of the corresponding parking meter.

De même, on peut étendre l'utilisation du module 20 en le reliant à d'autres moyens indicateurs d'anomalies tels des détecteurs de chocs se produisant lors d'agressions physiques à l'encontre des horodateurs.Likewise, the use of module 20 can be extended by connecting it to other means indicating anomalies such as shock detectors occurring during physical attacks against parking meters.

Enfin, on peut voir sur la figure 2 un deuxième mode de mise en oeuvre de l'invention dans lequel les moyens de détection dudit module 20 sont réalisés par des connexions électriques C1, C2, associées, chacune, à une diode électroluminescente D1, D2, chaque connexion électrique reliant le module 20 à la diode électroluminescente associée. Là encore, comme pour l'exemple de la figure 1, les signaux électriques prélevés sur le circuit des diodes sont appliqués à deux bornes différentes 1', 2' du microprocesseur 21 du module 20.Finally, we can see in Figure 2 a second embodiment of the invention in which the detection means of said module 20 are made by electrical connections C1, C2, each associated with a light emitting diode D1, D2 , each electrical connection connecting the module 20 to the associated light-emitting diode. Here again, as for the example in FIG. 1, the electrical signals taken from the diode circuit are applied to two different terminals 1 ′, 2 ′ of the microprocessor 21 of the module 20.

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Horodateur comportant des moyens lumineux (D1, D2) aptes à émettre, chacun, un rayonnement lumineux caractéristique d'un type d'anomalies donné, caractérisé en ce que ledit horodateur comporte un module (20) relié auxdits moyens lumineux (D1, D2) et comprenant des moyens (T1, T2 ; C1, C2) de détection aptes à détecter l'émission dudit rayonnement lumineux par chacun des moyens lumineux afin d'identifier ledit type d'anomalies donné et des moyens (22) d'émission vers une unité destinataire d'un message représentatif du type d'anomalies ainsi identifié.Parking meter comprising light means (D1, D2) each capable of emitting light radiation characteristic of a given type of anomalies, characterized in that said parking meter comprises a module (20) connected to said light means (D1, D2) and comprising detection means (T1, T2; C1, C2) capable of detecting the emission of said light radiation by each of the light means in order to identify said given type of anomalies and means (22) of emission to a unit receiving a message representative of the type of anomalies thus identified. Horodateur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de détection dudit module (20) sont des détecteurs optiques (T1, T2) associés, chacun à un moyen lumineux (D1, D2), chaque détecteur optique étant relié au moyen lumineux associé par une fibre optique (F1, F2).Parking meter according to claim 1, characterized in that said means for detecting said module (20) are optical detectors (T1, T2) associated, each with a light means (D1, D2), each optical detector being connected to the associated light means by an optical fiber (F1, F2). Horodateur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de détection dudit module (20) sont réalisés par des connexions électriques (C1, C2) associées, chacune, à un moyen lumineux (D1, D2).Parking meter according to claim 1, characterized in that said means for detecting said module (20) are produced by electrical connections (C1, C2) each associated with a light means (D1, D2). Horodateur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3 caractérisé en ce que, lesdits moyens lumineux sont des diodes électroluminescentes (D1, D2).Parking meter according to one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that, said light means are light-emitting diodes (D1, D2). Horodateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit module (20) est apte à émettre un message de fin d'anomalie à la suite d'une intervention sur l'horodateur.Time recorder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said module (20) is capable of transmitting an end of error message following an intervention on the time recorder. Horodateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'émission vers ladite unité destinataire est réalisée par liaison radio.Time recorder according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transmission to said destination unit is carried out by radio link. Horodateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'émission vers ladite unité destinataire est réalisée par le réseau téléphonique commuté.Time recorder according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transmission to said recipient unit is carried out by the switched telephone network. Horodateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'un identifiant dudit horodateur est stocké dans le module (20).Time stamp according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that an identifier of said time stamp is stored in the module (20). Horodateur selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le message représentatif du type d'anomalies contient ledit identifiant.Time recorder according to claim 8, characterized in that the message representative of the type of anomalies contains said identifier. Horodateur selon les revendications 5 et 8, caractérisé en ce que le message de fin d'anomalies contient ledit identifiant.Time recorder according to claims 5 and 8, characterized in that the end of error message contains said identifier.
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