A detector and method for detecting a security marker on a recovered item, the detector comprising a light source configured to illuminate the item, a sensor configured to detect returned light from the item at a first wavelength and at a second wavelength that is distinct from the first wavelength, and a data processor configured generate an output signal when the sensor detects both the first and second wavelengths.
G07D 11/225 - Means for sensing or detection for detecting or indicating tampering
G07D 7/14 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using chemical means
A removable portable security device (60, 90, 110, 120) for installation in a machine (10) for dispensing, receiving or recycling cash, wherein the machine (10) includes a cash space for storing cash, the security device (60, 90, 110, 120) comprising: a detection system (66, 100, 114, 124) for detecting unauthorised interference with the machine (10); and a cash protection system (68, 92, 112, 122) configured to activate on detection by the detection system (66, 100, 114, 124) of unauthorised interference with the machine, wherein the security device (60, 90, 110, 120) is configured to occupy part of the cash space of the machine (10).
E05G 1/12 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with fluent-material releasing, generating or distributing means, e.g. fire-retardant or fire extinguishing means
G07D 11/225 - Means for sensing or detection for detecting or indicating tampering
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
A method for detecting staining on a media item, the method comprising: capturing (22) a digital image of the media item, the digital image comprising a plurality of pixels representing colour information of the media item; comparing (30) the captured digital image to a reference image, wherein comparing the captured digital image to the reference image comprises: generating a histogram for each of a plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image, wherein each of the plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image covers an area of the captured digital image, such that the entire captured digital image is covered by the plurality of kernel patches; comparing (40) the histogram for each of the plurality of kernel patches of the captured digital image to a histogram of a corresponding kernel patch of the reference image to generate a distance metric; and based on the generated distance metrics, determining if staining is present on the media item.
A removable portable security device (60, 90, 110, 120) for installation in a machine (10) for dispensing, receiving or recycling cash, wherein the machine (10) includes a cash space for storing cash, the security device (60, 90, 110, 120) comprising: a detection system (66, 100, 114, 124) for detecting unauthorised interference with the machine (10); and a cash protection system (68, 92, 112, 122) configured to activate on detection by the detection system (66, 100, 114, 124) of unauthorised interference with the machine, wherein the security device (60, 90, 110, 120) is configured to occupy part of the cash space of the machine (10).
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
The present application relates to an automated teller machine (ATM) (10) comprising: a storage area (20) for storing bank notes to be dispensed; an outlet (18) through which the bank notes are dispensed; and a wireless communications receiver (28), wherein: the ATM (10) is provided with a sensor system and a wireless communications transmitter for communicating with the wireless communications receiver (28) of the ATM (10); and the wireless communications transmitter (80) is configured to transmit a signal to the wireless communications receiver (28) on detection by the sensor system of unauthorised interference with the ATM (10).
Apparatus (40) for charging a rechargeable storage medium of an electrically powered device, the apparatus (40) comprising: a charging inductance (24) for wirelessly supplying energy to the device containing the storage medium to be charged; a tuning circuit (60, 62) for setting a resonant frequency of the charging inductance (24); and a driver circuit (70) for driving the charging inductance (24), wherein the driver circuit (40) comprises a neutral point clamped converter.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
A security container (10) comprises a base (12), a lid (14) configured to fit onto the base (12), and first and second locking mechanisms (18,28) engageable to secure the lid (14) to the base (12). Means for disengaging the second securing mechanism (28) is accessible only once the first securing mechanism (18) has been disengaged.
The present application relates to an apparatus (10) such as a secure container for transporting or storing valuable items such as bank notes. The apparatus includes an image capture device (42, 44), a processor (54) and a memory (60) for storing images captured by the image capture device (42, 44). To reduce power consumption, the apparatus (10) includes control means (24) operative to cause the processor (54) to commence storing images captured by the image capture device (42, 44) in response to a trigger signal received by the control means (24), to ensure that the processor (54) is not constantly active and consuming power.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 13/14 - Mechanical actuation by lifting or attempted removal of hand-portable articles
An anaerobic adhesive composition comprising component (a), which comprises monomers, and which is stored in reservoir (i); and component (b), which comprises a compound which is capable of generating free radicals, and which is stored in reservoir (ii), which is substantially oxygen-impermeable; wherein upon contact in an anaerobic atmosphere, or in the presence of an activator, components (a) and (b) react to form an adhesive.
C08G 18/38 - Low-molecular-weight compounds having hetero atoms other than oxygen
C08J 9/06 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent
C09J 5/04 - Adhesive processes in general; Adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving separate application of adhesive ingredients to the different surfaces to be joined
C09J 175/16 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in general; Adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
A cassette (10) for storing or transporting valuable media, wherein the cassette (10) is provided with one or more apertures (20), the apertures(20)being positioned so as to permit access to an interior of the cassette (10)by one or more injector needles (46) of a degrading mechanism (36) of a security container (30) when the cassette (10) is installed in the security container (30).
A fluid dispensing apparatus (10) comprising a collapsible bellows (12) for storing the fluid to be dispensed, a housing (14) for receiving the collapsible bellows and means (30) for compressing the collapsible bellows on actuation of the fluid dispensing apparatus (10) so as to eject the fluid through an outlet (22) of the bellows (12), wherein the housing (14) is configured to guide the bellows (12) so as to impede lateral deformation of the bellows (12) during compression thereof.
G08B 15/02 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives with smoke, gas, or coloured or odorous powder or liquid
E05G 1/14 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with means for marking or destroying the valuables, e.g. in case of theft
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
Apparatus for storing or transporting a valuable item, the apparatus comprising an inner cassette (30) for receiving the valuable item and an outer case (10) in which the inner cassette (30) may be received, the inner cassette (30) comprising means (102) for communicating with the outer case (10), means (100) for detecting interference with the inner cassette (30) and a spoiling system (50), the outer case (10) comprising means (82) for communicating with the inner cassette (30) and means (80) for detecting interference with the outer case (10), wherein the spoiling system (50) is configured to be activated in the event that the means (100) for detecting interference with the inner cassette detects interference with the inner cassette (30) or in the event that the means (80) for detecting interference with the outer case detects interference with the outer case (10).
A container(10) for storing or transporting valuable items, the container(10) comprising a radio receiver (22) for receiving radio signals from a radio transmitter (44) external to the container(10), wherein the container (10) is configured to adjust an operating mode if a received radio signal does not correspond to a signal expected by the container (10).
Apparatus (10) for storing or transporting a valuable item (16), the apparatus comprising a security container (12) and a sealable bag (14) having a container (18) containing a degrading agent or a component of a degrading agent, which sealable bag (14) can be received in the security container (12), wherein the apparatus (10)comprises a degrading mechanism (20) which is configured to breach the container (18) of the sealable bag (14) so as to release the degrading agent or component into the sealable bag (14).
Apparatus (10) for storing or transporting a valuable item, the apparatus comprising a compartment(18) for receiving an item to be stored or transported, a detection system (26) which is operative to detect interference with the apparatus (10) and a dispensing system(60) comprising first and second dispensing means (74, 76), the dispensing system(60) being operative, on detection of interference with the apparatus (10), to dispense a first part of a degrading agent through one of the dispensing means (74, 76) onto the item and to dispense a second part of the degrading agent through the other of the dispensing means (76, 74) onto the item such that the first and second parts of the degrading agent mix with each other and render the item unusable.
E05G 1/12 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with fluent-material releasing, generating or distributing means, e.g. fire-retardant or fire extinguishing means
E05G 1/14 - Safes or strong-rooms for valuables with means for marking or destroying the valuables, e.g. in case of theft
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