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20100059418 | Note Processing Gross Defects Removal Method and Apparatus - A method and apparatus for removing notes having gross defects from a currency processing machine prior to the notes entering the primary detection function of the machine. The invention involves the use of a gross defect detector module which detects notes having gross defects that could jam the machine if such defects were note detected and the notes were allowed to continue down the note path for processing. The invention works in conjunction with a conventional reject pocket located further downstream in the note path for the collection of notes identified as rejects during the subsequent main detection function. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059419 | Method for Controlling Note Throughput - A method and apparatus for controlling note throughput in real time through a currency processing machine. The invention involves the use of asynchronous components, such as independently driven feeder, transport, and final disposition components, to vary individual note velocity and horizontal distance between notes as they are being processed. The adjustments are made in real time based on detected note quality characteristics and event characteristics of the inputting source of the notes. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059591 | Magnetoresistive Detection System and Method for Detection of Magnetic Image of Bank Notes - A system and method for obtaining a fill image of a bank note being processed. An array of magnetoresistive detectors is employed to obtain multiple line-scan sensings of a bank note as the note passes. A central processing unit obtains the plurality of sensings as magnetic pattern data which is subsequently stored in a database for later processing. | 03-11-2010 |
20100060881 | Ultrasonic Detection System and Method for the Detection of Transparent Window Security Features in Bank Notes - A system and method for automatically detecting the presence of a perforation, tear, or a transparent window security feature in a bank note. The system includes an optical detection device, and an ultrasonic detection device, and a conveyance device for transporting the bank note along a defined path proximate the detection devices. Each detection device comprises a plurality of optical transmitters and corresponding optical receivers that bracket the note path. A computing device is also provided to determine from the output of the optical detection device the presence of an optical abnormality in the bank note; to determine from the output of the ultrasonic detection device the presence of an ultrasonic abnormality in the bank note; and to determine the presence of a perforation, tear, or transparent window feature based upon the results of the optical abnormality determination or the ultrasonic abnormality determination. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063776 | Intelligent System Diagnostics for Bank Note Processing Machines - A diagnostic system for use in a bank note processing machine, and a method of use. The system includes a plurality of operating condition sensors positioned to monitor areas of interest within the machine. A CPU automatically reads the sensors to obtain an initial baseline reading against which operating data is compared. Decisions are made based upon this comparison. | 03-11-2010 |
20120140206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE ULTRASONIC DETECTION OF TRANSPARENT WINDOW SECURITY FEATURES IN BANK NOTES - A system and method for automatically detecting the presence of a perforation, tear, or a transparent window security feature in a bank note. The system includes an optical detection device, and an ultrasonic detection device, and a conveyance device for transporting the bank note along a defined path proximate the detection devices. Each detection device comprises a plurality of optical transmitters and corresponding optical receivers that bracket the note path. A computing device is also provided to determine from the output of the optical detection device the presence of an optical abnormality in the bank note; to determine from the output of the ultrasonic detection device the presence of an ultrasonic abnormality in the bank note; and to determine the presence of a perforation, tear, or transparent window feature based upon the results of the optical abnormality determination or the ultrasonic abnormality determination. | 06-07-2012 |
20130313322 | MAGNETORESISTIVE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF MAGNETIC IMAGE OF BANK NOTES - A system and method for obtaining a fill image of a bank note being processed. At least one magnetoresistive detector is employed to obtain line-scan sensings of a bank note as the note passes. A central processing unit obtains the sensing as magnetic pattern data which is subsequently stored in a database for processing. | 11-28-2013 |
20140027649 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF SOILING IN BANK NOTES - A method for handling soiled bank notes is disclosed. The method includes directing a bank note to an ultraviolet detector; transmitting an ultraviolet signal from the ultraviolet detector to the bank note; receiving a reflected ultraviolet signal from the bank note at the ultraviolet detector; analyzing the reflected ultraviolet signal; identifying a soiling level for the bank note based on analysis of the reflected ultraviolet signal; and handling the bank note based on the identified soiling level. Analyzing the reflected ultraviolet signal can include comparing a characteristic of the reflected ultraviolet signal with calibration data. The calibration data can be stored in a computer-readable medium. The bank note is identified as a soiled bank note if the identified soiling level exceeds a threshold soiling level. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032396 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING BANK NOTES - A bank note processing machine is disclosed that includes a note counter, wherein the note counter counts bank notes in a bundle of bank notes and generates one or more determined characteristics for the bundle of bank notes; and an RFID reader, wherein the RFID reader detects information from an RFID chip associated with the bundle of bank notes, the detected information comprising one or more supplied characteristics of the bundle of bank notes. The one or more determined characteristics can include at least one of number of bank notes in the bundle of bank notes, denomination of bank notes in the bundle of bank notes, and total amount of money in the bundle of bank notes. | 01-30-2014 |
20140306398 | NOTE FEEDER FOR A BANK NOTE PROCESSING MACHINE - An apparatus and method for feeding documents within a document processing machine. The feeder apparatus includes a first feeder paddle and a second feeder paddle, each capable of linear translatory motion within the document feed path, the first paddle being outwardly displaceable with respect to the document feed path, each paddle having a document support surface and a plurality of cutout features along the document surface that allow either paddle to singularly support the document stack, and that allow both the first and second paddle document surfaces to simultaneously occupy a common level plane within the document feed path. The method uses a first feeder paddle to feed a first stack of documents and a second feeder paddle to add a second stack of documents to the first stack without interrupting the feeding of the first stack, and using the first feeder paddle to feed the combined stack of documents. | 10-16-2014 |
20150047945 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMBINED OPTICAL AND ULTRA SONIC DETECTION OF BANK NOTES - Methods and systems for automated detection of a transparent gap present between subsequent bank notes undergoing high-speed processing are disclosed. A system for distinguishing between bank notes in a bank note processing machine comprises a conveyance device for transporting a bank note along a transport path and a detector comprising an optical sensor and an ultrasonic sensor disposed at a desired location along the path. The optical sensor identifies a transparent region at the desired location and the ultrasonic sensor determines if the transparent region corresponds to a transparent gap. | 02-19-2015 |
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