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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to interactive systems and in particular with an improved system for dispensing a paper receipt in the form of a token or a ticket, or a bill and so on.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND THE PRIRO ART
Generally, business transactions include the issuance of a paper receipt to a user as an indication of completed transaction, wherein each such paper receipt comprises the details of the particular transaction. A paper receipt may be a token or a ticket or any piece of printed paper that is cut with an image formed thereon on at least one side of the paper and the printed paper is cut from a continuous paper. The image printed on the paper comprises useful detail information regarding a particular transaction in the form of marks, codes, letters and the like.
In the conventional method of a paper receipt generation and ejection, as used in systems like an automatic teller machine (ATM), or a point of sale (POS) terminal, or a ticket vending machine, or a kiosk or an electronic vending machine (EVM) and the like, a continuous paper from a paper roll is used wherein an image is formed on the paper. After printing the image, the printed paper is cut from the continuous paper and the cut paper is dispensed out. The method includes the usage of pre-printed marks spread uniformly along at least one edge and on at least one side of the continuous paper from the paper roll. These marks, usually known as sense marks or sensory marks function as triggers and facilitate a plurality of operations including controlling the movement of the. continuous paper from the paper roll, image forming, moving forward the paper with formed image, cutting and stopping the further movement of the continuous paper from the paper roll. Further, the conventional method of ejecting a paper receipt includes the usage of a paper ejection tray to facilitate the ejection of the cut paper with predetermined and prefixed length with image printed thereon and to prevent the intentional and non-intentional pulling of the printed paper.
The Japanese Patent document (with Application No. JP1991-199560 and Publication No. JP2005-043127) entitled 'Issuing device for the receipt and the like' and filed by SANKYO SEIKI Mfg Co Ltd envisages [ as per available machine translation from Japanese Language to English Language and as per the publication in English by the Japanese Patent Office] a system for accurate issuance of paper, receipts of prescribed length with necessary information printed as image thereon, with feeding paper sheets from a continuous roll of

paper and without making any loss. The system in accordance with the aforementioned Japanese invention includes a paper feeding means which pulls out a receipt paper from rolled paper held in a predetermined position to a form-feed passage, a print medium which prints a necessary matter to a pulled-out receipt paper, a cutting means which cuts a receipt paper pulled out from rolled paper, an upstream position of the above-mentioned print medium of the above-mentioned form-feed passage arranges, a positioning sensor which outputs a signal for detecting a mark formed in a receipt paper pulled out from rolled paper, and deciding a position of a feed direction of a receipt paper in a form-feed passage, a receipt ejecting means sent to a position which conveyed a cut receipt in a receipt ejection passage, and was made to face the tip a receipt discharge port.
Further, there is provided an exhaust passage sensor which detects a receipt sent into a receipt ejection passage and a receipt picking failure sensor which detects a receipt placed on a position which is arranged by the above-mentioned receipt ejection passage and made to face the receipt discharge port. Furthermore, a recovery passage sensor which detects a receipt which is arranged by a receipt recovery means and the above-mentioned receipt recovering passage for incorporating a receipt to collect including a branched receipt recovering passage, and are collected from the above-mentioned receipt ejection passage.
However, the drawback of the system disclosed in the aforementioned Japanese Patent document lies in that it uses receipt ejection passage for the ejection of paper receipt, the receipt ejection passage includes a conveyer belt mechanism. The receipt ejection passage with conveyer belt mechanism adds to the complexity of the system resulting in reduced reliability.
The Japanese Patent document (with Application No. JP2003-110558 and Publication No. JP2004-315142) entitled 'Receipt Printer' and filed by HITACHI Ltd envisages [ as per ■ available machine translation from Japanese Language to English Language and as per the publication in English by the Japanese Patent Office] a system for a receipt printer. The system comprises a printing mechanism which prints information on a continuous paper, a cutting machine style which cuts a continuous paper whose information has printed to a certain length, and creates a receipt, a conveyer style which conveys the receipt, a roller mechanism which holds the receipt by a discharge port in order to publish a receipt, a detector which detects that it pulls and a receipt held at the roller mechanism should have began to blunder.

Further, a driving means is provided to drive the roller mechanism in order to convey the receipt to an eject direction when the detector detects a drawing start of a receipt. Still further, the printed paper receipts are collected inside when the receipt is not received by the person concerned in between definite intervals of time.
However, the drawback of the system disclosed in the aforementioned Japanese Patent document lies in the step of driving the roller mechanism in order to convey the receipt additionally to an eject direction when there is a detection of pulling.
Therefore, in order to overcome one or more shortcomings and drawbacks of the prior art, there is long felt need for a system that will obviate the drawbacks associated with the prior art including the necessity of ejection tray to dispense a paper receipt and that:
> has a simple structural configuration;
> has an improved reliability; and
> provides an improved inter activeness to a user.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
Some of the objects of the present invention aimed to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative are described herein below:
- An object of the present invention is to provide a system to cut a paper with at least one image printed thereon and dispensing the cut paper as a paper receipt through a dispensing slot wherein the system has a simple structural configuration;
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a system to cut a paper with at least one image printed thereon and dispensing the cut paper as a paper receipt through a dispensing slot wherein the system has an improved reliability; and
■ An additional object of the present invention is to provide a system to cut a-paper with at least one image printed thereon and dispensing the cut paper as a paper receipt through a dispensing slot wherein the system provides an improved inter activeness to a user.
Other aims, purposes and objects of the invention will be clear while going through the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings herein after.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a system and method for interactive dispensing of a paper receipt in the form of a token or a ticket, or a bill and so on.
Typically, in accordance with the present invention, the system for interactive dispensing of a paper receipt in the form of a-token or a ticket, or a bill and so on includes a primary processor for controlling the functioning of a plurality of functional elements of the system. At least one interactive interface device having a communication means and an input interface facilitating the communication between the system and a user. At least one primary receptor coupled to the primary processor and having a receiving slot to function as a receiving means to receive at least one entity and a discharging slot to function as a dispenser to dispense at least one entity.
Additionally, in accordance with the present invention, the system for interactive dispensing of a paper receipt in the form of a token or a ticket, or a bill and so on, further includes a printing means coupled to the primary processor and having a printer to print at least one image on a continuous paper, a secondary processor for controlling the functioning of the printer and a paper sensor for identifying the availability of paper for printing. There is a feeder motor and a feeder motor driver, coupled to the secondary processor This combination of feeder motor driver with feeder motor facilitates the movement of the continuous paper into the printing means. Further, a guide roller for feeding the continuous paper to the printing means is provided.
. - Further, in accordance with the present invention, a pinch roller is positioned below the printer to provide appropriate pressure to the continuous paper. A paper cutter for cutting the printed paper is provided wherein a cutter motor driver actuates a cutter motor facilitating the functioning of the paper cutter. The cutter motor and cutter motor driver are coupled to said secondary processor.
Typically, in accordance with the present invention, a dispensing slot to dispense out the cut paper is provided. At least one built-in programmable electronic counter facilitating the computation of time is provided. There is one primary sensor coupled to the secondary processor and used for identifying the pulling of the paper through the dispensing slot. Further, there is a secondary sensor positioned in between the dispensing slot and the primary sensor to ascertain the collection of the cut paper by the user. Further a protocol enabled two-way communication comprising the transmission and reception of communication signals is

established between the interactive interface device and the primary processor, between the secondary processor and the primary processor, and between the primary receptor and the primary processor.
Additionally, in accordance with the present invention, a method for implementing an interactive receipt dispensing system is provided. The method includes the following key steps:
■ executing at least one transaction;
■ generating an interactive message to a user via an interactive interface device;
■ printing an image on a continuous paper from a paper roll using a printing means;
■ cutting the printed paper using the paper cutting means; and
■ dispensing the cut paper to the user as a paper receipt.
The above summary of the present invention is not intended to describe each illustrated embodiment or every implementation of the present invention. The figures in the detailed description that follow more particularly exemplify these embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
A preferred embodiment of the present invention illustrative of the best mode in which applicants have applied the principles is set forth in the following description and shown in the drawings and is particularly and distinctly pointed out and set forth in the appended claims. The skilled artisan will understand that the drawings, described below, are for illustration purposes only. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present teachings in any way. It is emphasized that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale and are used for illustration purposes only. The dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion. The present disclosure is best understood from the following detailed description when read with the figures in the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts and like elements throughout the several views of the drawings wherein:
FIGURE-1 illustrates a schematic of a system dispensing a paper receipt in accordance with the prior art;

FIGURE-2 illustrates a block diagram of a system for implementing the inventive subject matter according to the most preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE-3 illustrates a mechanical schematic of a system for implementing the inventive subject matter according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE-4 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a system for implementing the inventive subject matter according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE-5A illustrates a block diagram of a system for implementing the inventive subject matter according to an additional embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE-SB illustrates a block diagram of a system for implementing the inventive subject matter according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; FIGURE-5C illustrates a block diagram of a system for implementing the inventive subject matter according to a further embodiment of the present invention; and While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of.examplein the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It w,ll nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive feature illustrated herem, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of th.s disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.
Referring now to FIGURE-1, the system of the prior art for forming an image on a continuous paper provided by a paper roll, to cut the printed paper and to dispense the paper receipt like a paoer ticket or a paper token and the like is illustrated. The prior art includes a

system 100 consisting of a paper roll 104 comprising a continuous paper 104A, preferably a thermal paper which is fixed on to the paper receptor 102. There is provided a guide roller 106 to facilitate the movement of the continuous paper 104A from the paper receptor 102 towards the printing means 108. The continuous paper 104A proceeds towards the printing means 108 comprising a thermal head 108A, a pinch roller 108B and a paper sensor 108C. The thermal head 108A is adapted to imprint at least one image in the form of codes, letters, symbols and the like on the continuous paper 104A. The pinch roller 108B is configured to be positioned beneath below the thermal head 108A and is adapted to provide the incoming continuous paper 104A with an appropriate pressure to facilitate smooth and proper printing by the thermal head 108A. The paper sensor 108C adapted to identify the availability of the continuous paper for printing.
After the printing means 108, there is provided at least one paper cutting means 110 which is any simple paper cutter adapted to cut the printed paper from the continuous paper 104A. There is also provided a feeder motor and a cutter motor [not shown in the drawings for FIGURE-1] wherein the feeder motor is adapted to facilitate the feeding of the continuous paper 104A into the printing means 108 and the cutter motor is adapted to facilitate the cutting of the printed paper.
The system 100 as discussed in the prior art further includes a paper dispensing means 112 adapted to facilitate the dispensing of the printed paper cut from the continuous paper 104A using the paper cutting means 110. The paper dispensing means 112 comprises a set of sensors, preferably photo-optic sensors denoted by the reference numerals 112A and 112B, 114A and 114B and 116A and 116B respectively. These sensors 112A, 112B, 114A, 114B, 116A and 116B are adapted to identify the passage of the printed paper cut from the continuous paper 104A using the paper cutting means 110. Further, a set of transport rollers denoted by the reference numerals 112AA and 112BB, 114AA and 114BB and 116AA and 116BB respectively are also provided. The aforementioned sensors and transport rollers are adapted to facilitate the movement of the cut paper towards the paper dispensing slot 118. In addition, the system 100 of the prior art includes at least one conveyer belt [not shown in the drawings of the FIGURE-1] adapted to facilitate the dispensing of the cut paper out of the paper dispensing slot 118.
However, there are a few drawbacks and disadvantages associated with the prior art that ■ include among others:

■ the usage of pre-printed marks spread uniformly along at least one edge and on at least one side of the continuous paper provided by a paper roll, the marks functioning as triggers to in order to facilitate a plurality of operations including controlling the movement of the continuous paper provided by a paper roll, image forming, moving forward the paper with formed image, cutting and stopping the further movement of the continuous paper provided by a paper roll, to name a few;
■ the usage of a paper ejection tray to facilitate the dispense of the printed paper cut from the continuous paper with predetermined and prefixed length with image formed thereon and to prevent the intentional and non-intentional pulling out of the printed paper; and
In order to alleviate one or more drawbacks of the prior art, there is provided an interactive system for cutting a printed paper from a continuous paper and dispensing the cut paper as a paper receipt like a ticket or a token and so on.
Referring now to FIGURE-2, an interactive system 200 for cutting a printed paper from a continuous paper and dispensing the cut paper as a paper receipt like a ticket or a token and so on is illustrated. In the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, the interactive system 200 in accordance with the present invention consists essentially of at least one interactive interface device 202, a primary processor 204, a printing means 206 and at least one primary receptor 208. The communication between the system 200 and a user of the system, the user the system [not shown in the drawings of FIGURE-2] making use of the system 200 is essentially an interactive communication.
The interactive interface device 202 comprises a plurality of components [not shown in the drawings of FIGURE-2] adapted for information exchange. The information exchange is in the form of transmission and reception of communication signals and communication is enabled in the form either an audio signal processing or a visual communication or both, between the system 200 and the user. The interactive interface device 202 is built with the proper combination of capability and ease of usage, and consists essentially of: at least one display screen facilitating a visual communication; or a set of audio signal processors facilitating an audio communication; or both the display screen and the set of audio signal processors. The interactive interface device 202 further includes at least one input interface like a set of buttons, or a set of keys in the form of a keyboard, or a voice receiver or an electronic writing pad like a touch pad and so on.

The printing means 206 consists essentially of at least one printer 206A and a secondary processor 206B wherein the secondary processor 206B is usually known as the printer processor. The printer 206A is preferably a thermal printer adapted to print at least one image on the continuous paper received from the paper roll of the system 200. The secondary processor 206B is configured to control the functioning of the printer 206A. The secondary processor 206B of the printing means 206 is functionally coupled to the primary processor 204.
The primary receptor 208 is configured to comprise two internal slots 208A and 208B. The internal slot 208A is known as receiving slot adapted to function as a receiving means wherein it receives at least one entity. For example, in automatic teller machine [ATM]s of many banks, a slot is provided for depositing cash into the system. In addition, the internal slot 208A is adapted to receive the paper receipts not used by a user or not delivered to a user and so on. The internal slot 208B is known as a discharging slot adapted to function as a dispenser wherein it discharges or dispenses at least one entity like a currency note, or a bill or a token or a paper receipt and so on. For example, in electronic vending machine [EVM] of few entertainment organizations, the discharging slot 208B is configured to eject out tokens like a plastic token or a metal token after receiving the payment of the ticket tariff. In addition, the discharging slot 208B is adapted to dispense the collected paper receipts that are not used by a user or not delivered to a user and so on.
The primary processor 204 is usually known as the host processor or the main processor. The
primary processor 204 is structurally and functionally coupled to the interactive interface
. * device 202, the printing means 206 and the primary receptor 208. The primary processor 204
■ is adapted to control the functioning of each and every unit or element in the system 200.
The two-way communication facilitating the information exchange in the form of
transmission and reception of communication signals between the interactive interface device
; 202 and the primary processor 204; between the secondary processor 206B and the primary
! processor 204, between the primary receptor 208 and the primary processor 204 is enabled
with applicable communication protocols.
\ Referring now to FIGTOE-3, the arrangement of a plurality of elements of the system 200 is
' illustrated. In accordance with the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
> system 200 in its simplest fornC essentially consists of a paper roll 210 having a continuous
■ paper 212 preferably a thermal paper, fixed on to the paper receptor 214. There is provided a

guide roller 216 to facilitate the movement of the continuous paper 212 from the paper roll 210 towards the printing means 218 comprising a thermal head 218A and a pinch roller 218B. The thermal head 218A is adapted to print at least one image in the form of codes, letters, symbols and the like on the continuous paper 212. The thermal head 218A further comprises at least one paper >sensor 218C adapted to identify the availability of the continuous paper 212 for printing. The paper sensor 218C is functionally coupled to the secondary processor 206B. The pinch roller 218B is structurally and functionally positioned exactly below the thermal head 218A, with the passage of the continuous paper 212 in between the thermal head 218A and the pinch roller 218B to facilitate the printing process. The pinch roller 218B is adapted to provide the incoming continuous paper 212 with appropriate pressure to facilitate proper printing.
After the printing means 218, there is provided at least one paper cutting means 220 which is any simple paper cutter. There is also provided a feeder motor and a cutter motor [not shown in the drawings for FIGURE-3] wherein the feeder motor is adapted to facilitate the ' movement of the continuous paper 212 into the printing means 218 and the cutter motor is adapted to facilitate the cutting of the printed paper using the paper cutting means 220 after printing. There is provided a dispensing slot 226 adapted to facilitate the dispensing or discharging or the ejection of the cut paper using the paper cutting means 220. In accordance with the primary inventive aspect of the present invention, in its most preferred embodiment, there is provided at least one primary sensor 222 preferably a micro-switch configured to function like a trigger. There is provided at least one secondary sensor 224 preferably a photo-optic sensor positioned in between the dispensing slot 226 and the position of the primary sensor 222 and through Which there' is a passage of the cut paper before the dispensing slot 226. The primary sensor 222 is positioned, either below or above the surface of the cut paper in between the secondary sensor 224 and the paper cutting means 220. The secondary sensor 224 facilitates the process of ascertaining if the user has taken out the ' printed paper receipt dispensed through the dispensing slot 226.The printed paper cut using the paper cutting means 220 is prepared to be ejected out or dispensed in the form of a paper receipt through the paper receipt dispensing slot 226.
Referring now to FIGURE-3 and FIGURE-4, the arrangement of a plurality of elements associated with the printing means 218 and the dispensing slot 226 of the system 200 is illustrated using a block diagram. The printing means 218 essentially consists of a printer

206A and the secondary processor 206B. The thermal head 218 is any thermal printer head coupled to the secondary processor 206B. The primary sensor 222 and the secondary sensor 224 are functionally coupled to the secondary processor 206B. There is provided at least one communication port preferably a universal serial bus [USB] port denoted by the reference numeral 228 and functionally and structurally coupled to the secondary processor 206B. The paper cutting means 220 is also functionally coupled to the secondary processor 206B. At least one feeder motor driver 230A adapted to actuate a feeder motor 230 and at least one cutter motor driver 232A adapted to actuate a cutter motor 232, are provided and are functionally coupled to the secondary processor 2MB. The actuation of the feeder motor 230 facilitates the passage of the continuous paper 212 into the printing means 218 and the actuation of the cutter motor 232 facilitates the cutting of the printed paper with a pre¬determined and pre-fixed length using the paper cutting means 220.
In the normal functioning of the system 200, the continuous paper 212 from the paper roll 210 is allowed to pass through the printing means 218 wherein the details of the transaction in the form of at least one image comprising codes, letters, symbols and the like is printed using the thermal head 218A on the received continuous paper 212 and identified by the paper sensor 218C. After the printing process is over, the.printed paper with length pre¬determined and pre-fixed by the primary processor 204 is cut using the cutting means 220. The cut paper is ejected out through the dispensing slot 226. Referring now to FIGURE-5A, the primary aspect of the present inventive subject matter, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the system 200 in the normal functioning mode is illustrated in detail.
At the end of each transaction, a paper receipt having at least printed image is provided to the user of the system 200 wherein the image is printed on the continuous paper 212. In the normal functioning mode of the system 200, the interactive interface device 202, after the completion of a transaction, is enabled to generate and transmit at least one communication signal to the primary processor 204 to indicate the completion of the transaction. The primary processor 204, after receiving the communication signal generated by the interactive interface device 202, is enabled to actuate the feeder motor driver 230A. The actuation of the feeder motor driver 230A initiates the functioning of the feeder motor 230. The functioning of the feeder motor 230 enables the passage of the continuous paper 212 from the paper roll 210 to the printing means 218 via the guide roller 214. The process of printing is initiated after the identification of the availability of the continuous paper 212 for .printing by the paper sensor

218C of the thermal head 218A. If the continuous paper 212 is not available for printing, the paper sensor 218C is enabled to initiate the communication to the secondary processor 206B of the non-availability of the paper for printing. The secondary processor 206B is enabled to communicate the non-availability of the paper for printing to the primary processor of the 204 and the primary processor 204 in turn enables the interactive interface device 202 to initiate a communication to the user, by generating a message to the user, using the audio signal processing or the visual communication or both wherein the generated message may include messages such as "No Receipt. Do you want to continue transaction?" If the response from the user to the system 200 is NO, then the primary processor 204 is enabled to discontinue the printing process and stop the further functioning of the system 200.
On the other hand, if there is an identification by the paper sensor 218C of the availability of the continuous paper 212 for printing, then at least one communication signal is generated by the secondary processor 206B indicating the availability of the paper for printing and the generated communication signal is transmitted to the primary processor 204. The primary processor 204, after receiving the signal from the secondary processor 206B enables the interactive interface device 202 to initiate the communication to the user, by generating a message to the user, using either the audio signal processing or the visual communication or both, and the generated message reads as "RECEIPT being printed. Kindly wait." In the meanwhile, the primary processor 204 determines the length of the paper to be selected from the continuous paper 212 for printing and the extent of information to be printed. After the completion of the printing process, the primary processor 204 is enabled to receive a communication from the secondary processor 206B, relating to the completion of the printing process. The primary processor 204, is now enabled to actuate the cutter motor driver 232A. The actuation of the cutter motor driver 232A in turn initiates the functioning of the cutter motor 232. The functioning of the cutter motor 232 enables the paper cutting means 220 to cut the printed paper of fixed length as determined by the main processor of the primary processor 204. The printed paper cut from the continuous paper 212 is dispensed out through the dispensing slot 226.
However, at certain instances of time, the user of the system 200, either intentionally or non-intentionally may pull the paper through the dispensing slot 226 before the completion of the printing process by the printing means 218. The functioning of the system 200 during these instances of pulling the paper from the dispensing slot 226 before the completion of the

actual process of printing and cutting is illustrated using FIGURE-5B and FIGURE 5C wherein the illustration of FIGURE-5B is related to the functioning of the system 200 during the primary pulling of the paper at the time of printing whereas the functioning of the system 200 during secondary pulling of the paper at the time of printing is illustrated by FIGURE-5C.
Referring now to FIGURE-5B, the functioning of the system 200 during the primary pulling of the paper at the time of printing is illustrated in detail. The interactive interface device 202, after the completion of each transaction, is enabled to generate and transmit at least one communication signal to the primary processor 204, to indicate the completion of the transaction. The primary processor 204, after receiving the communication signal generated by the interactive interface device 202, is enabled to actuate the feeder motor driver 230A. The actuation of the feeder motor driver 230A initiates the functioning of the feeder motor 230. The functioning of the feeder motor 230 enables the passage of the continuous paper 212 from the paper roll 210 to the printing means 218 via the guide roller 214. The process of printing is initiated after the identification of the availability of the continuous paper 212 for printing, by the paper sensor 218C. At least one communication signal is generated by the secondary processor 206B indicating the availability of the paper for printing and the generated communication signal is transmitted to the primary processor 204. The primary processor 204, after receiving the signal from the secondary processor 206B, is configured to enable the interactive interfecefdevice 202 .to initiate the communication to the user, by generating a message to the user, using the audio signal processing or the visual communication or both, and the generated message reads as "RECEIPT being printed. Kindly wait." In the meanwhile, the primary processor 204 determines the length of the paper to be selected from the continuous paper 212 for printing and the extent of information to be printed.
At this point of time, when the process of printing is in progress, the user, may intentionally or non-intentionally pull the partially printed paper, through the dispensing slot 226. The primary sensor 222 is adapted to identify the pulling of the partially printed paper and to initiate the functioning of a built-in programmable electronic counter [not shown in the drawings of FIGURE-5B]. The built-in programmable electronic counter is embedded in the secondary processor 206B. The' primary sensor 222 s further enabled, using this built-in programmable electronic counter, to determine the extent of time lapsed, by the user, in

pulling the partially printed paper. If the time lapsed in pulling the partially printed paper is within or equal to the allowed pre-flxed and pre-determined extent of time as fixed by the system 200, then a communication signal is generated by the secondary processor 2068, the communication signal comprising the information on the time lapsed during pulling of the printed paper. The primary processor 204 is enabled to receive the generated communication signal from the secondary processor 206B and the continuation of the printing process is initiated. After the completion of the printing process, the primary processor 204, actuates the functioning of the cutter motor driver 232 A. The actuation of the cutter motor driver 232A in turn initiates the functioning of the cutter motor 232. The functioning of the cutter motor 232 facilitates the cutting of the printed paper of fixed length using paper cutting means 220. The printed paper cut from the continuous paper 212 is dispensed out through the dispensing slot 226.
Referring now to FIGURE-5C, the functioning of the system 200 during the secondary pulling of the paper at the time of printing is illustrated in detail. The interactive interface device 202, after the completion of each transaction, is enabled to generate and transmit at least one communication signal to the primary processor 204, to indicate the completion of the transaction. The primary processor 204, after receiving" the communication signal generated by the interactive interface device 202, is enabled to actuate the feeder motor driver 230A. The actuation of the feeder motor driver 230A initiates the functioning of the feeder motor 230. The functioning of the feeder motor 230 enables the passage of the continuous • paper 212 from the paper roll 210 to the printing means 218 via the guide roller 214. The process of printing is initiated after the identification of the availability of the continuous paper 212 for printing, by the paper sensor 218C. At least one communication signal is generated by the secondary processor 206B indicating the availability of the paper for printing and the generated communication signal is transmitted to the main processor of the primary processor 204. The primary processor 204, after receiving the signal from the secondary processor 206B, is configured to enable the interactive interface device 202 to initiate the communication to the user, by generating a message to the user, using the audio signal processing or the visual communication or both, and the generated message reads as "Receipt being printed. Kindly wait." In the meanwhile, the primary processor 204 determines the length of the paper to be selected from the continuous paper 212 for printing and the extent of information to be printed.

At this point of time, when the process of printing is in progress, the user, may intentionally or non-intentionally pull the partially printed paper through the dispensing slot 226. The primary sensor 222 is enabled to identify the pulling of the partially printed paper and to initiate the functioning of a built-in programmable electronic counter [not shown in the drawings of FIGURE-5C]. The built-in programmable electronic counter is embedded in the secondary processor 206B. The primary sensor 222 is further enabled, using this built-in programmable electronic counter, to determine the extent of time lapsed, by the user, in pulling the partially printed paper. If the time lapsed in pulling the partially printed paper exceeds the allowed pre-fixed and pre-determined extent of time as fixed by the system 200, then a communication signal is' generated by the secondary processor 206B, the communication signal comprising the information on the time lapsed during pulling of the printed paper. The primary processor 204 is enabled to receive the generated communication signal from the secondary processor 206B and the printing process is discontinued. After the discontinuation of the printing process, the primary processor 204, in turn enables the interactive interface device 202 to initiate the communication to the user, by generating a message to the user, using either the audio signal processing or the visual communication or both, and the generated message reads as "Paper pulled by user and printing has stopped. Do you. want to print again?" If the response from the user to the system 200 is YES, then the primary processor 204 is enabled to continue the printing process from the beginning. After the completion of the printing-process, the main processor of the primary processor 204, actuates the functioning of the cutter motor driver 232A. The actuation of the cutter motor driver 232A in turn initiates the functioning of the cutter motor 232. The functioning of the cutter motor 232 facilitates the cutting of the printed paper of fixed length using paper cutting means 220. The printed paper cut from the continuous paper 212 is dispensed out through the dispensing slot 226.
On the other hand, if the response from the user to the message "Paper pulled by the user and ■ printing has stopped. Do you want to print again?" as generated by the interactive interface device 202 is NO, then the primary processor 204 dissuades the functioning of the cutter motor driver 232A. The deactivation of the cutter motor driver 232A in turn dissuades the functioning of the cutter motor 232. The non-functioning of the cutter motor 232 discontinues the cutting process of and the functioning of the system 200 is stopped.

TECHNICAL ADAVANCEMENTS AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
PRESENT INVENTION
The interactive system for dispensing a paper receipt in accordance with the present invention described herein above, has several technical advantages including but not limited to the
realization of:
• a system that has a simple structural configuration;
• a system that has an improved reliability; and
■ a system that provides an improved inter activeness to a user.
In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments. The specification and figures are illustrative, rather than restrictive, and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. The present invention should not be considered limited to the particular examples described above, but rather should be understood to cover all aspects of the invention. Accordingly, the mere examples described in no way limit the scope of the invention. Various modifications, equivalent processes, as well as numerous structures to which the present invention may be applicable will be readily apparent to the skilled artisan upon review of the present specification.
Further, throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element^ integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.

WE CLAIM
1. An interactive receipt dispensing system, comprising:
- a primary processor for controlling the functioning of a plurality of functional elements of said system;
- at least one interactive interface device having a communication means and an input interface adapted to facilitate communication between said system and a user;
- at least one primary receptor functionally coupled to said primary processor and having a receiving slot receiving at least one entity and a discharging slot dispensing at least one entity;
- a printing means functionally coupled to said primary processor and comprising a printer to print at least one image on a continuous paper, a secondary processor for controlling the functioning of said printer and a paper sensor for identifying the availability of paper for printing, said secondary processor having at least one built-in programmable electronic counter;

- a feeder motor driver actuating a feeder motor facilitating the passage of said continuous paper into said printer for printing wherein said feeder motor coupled to said secondary processor via said feeder motor driver;
- a guide roller for feeding.the continuous paper to said printing means;
- a pinch roller positioned beneath said printer providing pressure to said continuous paper;
- at least one paper cutting means facilitating the cutting of pre-determined length of printed paper, functioning of said paper cutting means enabled using a cutter motor driven by a cutter motor driver, wherein said cutter motor coupled to said secondary processor via said cutter motor driver;

- a dispensing slot dispensing the cut paper received through said cutting means;
- at least one primary sensor identifying. the pulling of the paper through said dispensing slot, said primary sensor coupled to said secondary processor; and
- - at least one secondary sensor in between said dispensing slot and the primary sensor,
said secondary sensor ascertaining the collection of the cut paper by said user;

wherein a two-way communication comprising the transmission and reception of communication signals enabled with a communication protocol:
- between said interactive interface device and said primary processor;
- between said secondary processor and said primary processor;
- between said primary receptor and said primary processor, said system working in at least one functioning mode.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said functioning mode selected form the group consisting of a normal functioning mode and a paper pulling mode.
3. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein said paper pulling mode selected from the group consisting of a primary paper pulling mode and a secondary paper pulling mode.
4. The system as claimed in claim 3,- wherein said'primary paper pulling mode selected from the group consisting of an instance wherein the time lapsed in pulling the paper equal the duration of time fixed by said built-in programmable electronic counter or an instance wherein the time lapsed in pulling the paper within the duration of time fixed by said built-in programmable electronic counter.

5. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein said secondary paper pulling mode comprising the instance wherein the time lapsed in pulling the paper exceeds the duration of time fixed by said built-in programmable electronic counter.
6. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said normal functioning mode facilitating: -complete printing of the paper;

- cutting said completely printed paper; and
- dispensing said cut paper.
7. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein said primary paper pulling mode facilitating:
-complete printing of the paper;
- cutting said completely printed paper; and
- dispensing said cut paper.
8. The system as claimed in claim 3, wherein said secondary paper pulling mode facilitating:

- discontinuing the printing process;
- cutting the partially printed paper;
- dispensing the partially printed paper; and
- generating a message to said user through said interactive interface device.