09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer peripheral devices for accepting and validating wireless cashless wagers from a mobile phone by a casino gaming machine; Computer peripheral devices for transferring electronic casino ticket data from a mobile application to a casino gaming machine; Computer peripheral devices for facilitating wireless data transmission between mobile phones and casino gaming machines; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled bill validators; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled communications hardware for retrofitting bill validators to accept wireless cashless wagers
An automated payment system comprising a housing (201), one or more payment interfaces (206), a bezel (202) disposed on a user-facing side of the housing, and a display screen (204) coupled to the bezel, the display screen including one or more apertures (207) each formed through a portion of the display screen, wherein each of the one or more apertures corresponds to one of the one or more payment interfaces, and wherein the display screen is configured to display a plurality of images. The automated payment system can also include at least one sensor (208) and at least one processor (902). The at least one sensor is configured to capture at least one image of a user, and wherein, based on a predicted payment intent of the user, the processor causes transmission of a signal to illuminate a light source corresponding to one of the one or more payment interfaces.
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
G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
An unattended retail device (300) includes a cabinet (306) for storing items, a door (304) configured to open or close an area inside the cabinet, and a vision system (301) positioned within an interior space of the door. The vision system includes a movement system (308) coupled to the door, a housing (318) moveably mounted to the movement system, the housing including an imaging sensor (320) configured to capture images or video frames, and at least one processor (1002) operably coupled to the imaging sensor and the movement system. The at least one processor is configured to control the movement system to move the housing within the interior space of the door, receive one or more images or video frames captured by the imaging sensor at one or more locations within the interior space of the door, and instruct an action based on the one or more images or video frames.
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
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
A vending machine comprises a chassis, a shelf system including a plurality of product rows, a plurality of product gates each coupled to an associated one of the plurality of product rows, a movable stage, a retrieval platform, and a vending machine controller coupled to at least one memory. The vending machine controller is configured to determine a product code and a storage location of a selected product for vending, retrieve, from the at least one memory, timing parameters associated with at least one of the product code or the storage location of the selected product, and control one or more timings of one of the plurality of product gates associated with the determined storage location of the selected product, based on the retrieved timing parameters, to release the selected product from the shelf system to the retrieval platform.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A system (100, 300, 500) comprises a processor (120), a memory (130), a vending machine (200), at least one imaging sensor (214, 310, 804), and an active feedback system (222, 224, 806, 808, 810). The processor is configured to switch the vending machine to a training mode, detect, using the at least one imaging sensor, an object, capture, using the at least one imaging sensor, one or more images of the object, provide, using the active feedback system, feedback based on the one or more captured images of the object regarding a different view, capture, using the at least one imaging sensor, at least one next image of the object, generate a training set of images (812) from at least a portion of the captured images, and train a machine learning model (318, 816) using the training set of images to update the machine learning model to recognize the object.
A banknote feeder (700) includes a body (706) and a cover (704). The body (706) is configured to attach to a banknote receiver. The cover (704) is removably coupled to the body (706) using a guide assembly (718). The guide assembly (718) is configured to linearly guide the cover (704) in an operational position (701a) away from the body (706) to a pulled position (701b). The guide assembly (718) is also configured to rotatably guide the cover (704) away from the pulled position (701b) to a hinged position (701c).
A system (1900) comprises a vending machine (200). The vending machine includes a product delivery platform (220) operable to retrieve products from a shelf (206) and deposit products into an access port (105) for retrieval. The system also comprises an image capture device (1902) operable to capture at least one image of an interior compartment of the vending machine. The system also comprises a vending machine controller (1202) coupled to at least one memory (1204). The vending machine controller is configured to receive, based on an image analysis of the at least one image, one or more instructions to update the at least one memory.
A bulk banknote feeder comprising: an accept inlet including an adjustable platform; and a processor configured to: control the adjustable platform in a single banknote feeding mode to receive single banknotes, and control the adjustable platform in a bulk banknote feeding mode to receive a banknote bunch of more than one banknote.
B65H 1/08 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for advancing the pile to present the articles to a separating device
B65H 1/04 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated adapted to support articles substantially horizontally, e.g. for separation from top of pile
G06Q 20/00 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
9.
DUAL USE OF A RECYCLING DRUM FOR RECYCLING BANKNOTES IN REGULAR OPERATION AND STORING BANKNOTES DURING FEEDING OPERATION
A dual use of a recycler for recycling banknotes in a regular operation and storing banknotes during feeding operation and apparatus is provided. The banknote recycler (BNR) device (100) includes a bunch note feeder (110), a recognition sensor (106), a plurality of recyclers (124), a transport path (114), and a processor (502). The bunch note feeder receives a banknote bunch. The recognition sensor verifies authenticity for each banknote in the bunch. Each of the plurality of recyclers temporarily stores designated banknotes. The transport path is provided between the bunch note feeder and the recyclers. The processor assigns a recycler as an escrow recycler; determines whether any banknotes of the bunch of banknotes is unacceptable; if a banknote is unacceptable, routes the unacceptable banknote to the escrow recycler; and after the bunch note feeder and transport path are empty, routes the unacceptable banknote from the escrow recycler along the transport path to an outlet (112).
A payment acceptor (500) includes an inlet, a payment media transport path to transport payment media such as a banknote or a coin from the inlet to an interior of the payment acceptor, and an imaging sensor (501) to capture an image of an object inserted in the payment media transport path. The imaging sensor is configured to capture an image of a user (504) attempting to insert an object (505) into the inlet. At least one processor (3902) is configured to receive one or more images of the media captured by the imaging sensor via at least one of the one or more fiber optic sensors (1121, 1122), analyze at least one of the one or more images to determine at least one media characteristic of the media, store the at least one media characteristic in the memory (3904), and cause the payment acceptor to perform an action based on the at least one media characteristic.
A banknote deposit-withdrawal system (300) for assisting in a financial transaction includes an opening (415) to receive banknotes in an orientation where the short edge of the banknotes is the leading-edge. A transportation mechanism (303) transports received banknotes to a separation area in the short edge leading-edge orientation. A separator mechanism (22014) separates banknotes from bulk in the separation area and transports banknotes serially to a sensing unit (1402) in a long edge leading-edge orientation. The sensing unit validates the authenticity of inserted banknotes in the long edge leading-edge orientation. After authentication, if rejected, banknotes are returned to the user in short edge leading-edge orientation. After authentication banknotes deemed genuine are sent to storage units (1406) in the long edge leading-edge orientation. The opening (415) is operated in a single banknote insertion mode, a bulk banknote insertion mode, a rejection of unacceptable banknote mode, and a banknote dispense mode.
This disclosure relates to a cashbag sealing system. The system comprises a banknote transport mechanism operable to transport a banknote to a storing unit. The storing unit includes a banknote storing bag detachably coupled to the storing unit, and an escrow plate operable to escrow the banknote before the banknote transported to the storing unit is stored in the banknote storing bag, wherein the escrow plate is operable to move from a horizontally extending hold position to a downwardly or obliquely downwardly extending release position, and wherein the banknote transported to the storing unit is escrowed on the escrow plate when the escrow plate is located at the hold position. The system further comprises a sensor configured to detect a presence of the banknote on the escrow plate, and measure a level of banknotes in the banknote storing bag.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
B65H 31/02 - Pile receivers with stationary end support against which pile accumulates
B65H 31/34 - Apparatus for squaring-up piled articles
A banknote recycler (100) including an externally accessible banknote transport path comprises a spine module (112) operable to support and couple with one or more other modules, an accepting module (106) operable to couple to the spine module (112) and to receive and transport banknotes through a portion of the banknote recycler (100), a sensing module (104) operable to recognize banknotes received in the banknote recycler (100), a recycling module (108) operable to receive banknotes from, and dispense banknotes to, one or more other modules in the banknote recycler (100), and a cashbox module (110) operable to store banknotes received from one or more other modules in the banknote recycler (100), wherein one or more of the accepting module (106), the sensing module (104), the recycling module (108), and the cashbox module (110) include at least one openable panel (410) providing access to a banknote transport path.
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
G07D 11/13 - Containers for valuable papers with internal means for handling valuable papers
G07D 11/237 - Means for sensing or detection for detecting malfunctions for detecting transport malfunctions, e.g. jams or misfeeds
One or more example embodiments provide a vending machine (105) that detects refrigerant leaks. The vending machine includes a main cabinet (605), a sensor circuit (615), and control equipment (830). The sensor circuit is configured to detect a refrigerant leaked in the main cabinet. The control equipment is configured to operate a component (620) of the refrigerated vending machine based on the detected refrigerant.
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
A47F 3/04 - Showcases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
A47F 10/02 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets
A payment acceptor (500) includes an inlet, a payment media transport path to transport payment media such as a banknote or a coin from the inlet to an interior of the payment acceptor, and an imaging sensor (501) to capture an image of an object inserted in the payment media transport path. The imaging sensor is configured to capture an image of a user (504) attempting to insert an object (505) into the inlet. At least one processor (3902) is configured to receive one or more images of the media captured by the imaging sensor via at least one of the one or more fiber optic sensors (1121, 1122), analyze at least one of the one or more images to determine at least one media characteristic of the media, store the at least one media characteristic in the memory (3904), and cause the payment acceptor to perform an action based on the at least one media characteristic.
G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
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
A coin payout apparatus 100 is provided. The coin payout apparatus 100 includes a coin canister 101. The coin canister 101 includes a tube 102 for storing coins. The coin canister 101 also includes a coin ejector 202 operable to eject a coin from the tube 102. The coin canister 101 further includes a hopping disc 318 operable to rotate and engage the coin ejector 202 to eject the coin from the tube 102 when the tube 102 is moved into position with the hopping disc 318.
A banknote deposit-withdrawal system (300) for assisting in a financial transaction includes an opening (415) to receive banknotes in an orientation where the short edge of the banknotes is the leading-edge. A transportation mechanism (303) transports received banknotes to a separation area in the short edge leading-edge orientation. A separator mechanism (22014) separates banknotes from bulk in the separation area and transports banknotes serially to a sensing unit (1402) in a long edge leading-edge orientation. The sensing unit validates the authenticity of inserted banknotes in the long edge leading-edge orientation. After authentication, if rejected, banknotes are returned to the user in short edge leading-edge orientation. After authentication banknotes deemed genuine are sent to storage units (1406) in the long edge leading-edge orientation. The opening (415) is operated in a single banknote insertion mode, a bulk banknote insertion mode, a rejection of unacceptable banknote mode, and a banknote dispense mode.
The present disclosure relates to a coin resistant gate (114) for a payment interface (102). The coin resistant gate comprises a body (502) moveably connected within the payment interface (102), a front surface (804) connected to the body (502), the front surface (804) operable to prevent objects from entering the payment interface (102), and, two or more protruding members (302) connected to the front surface (804), the two or more protruding members (302) for interacting with a payment card (402), wherein, upon an interaction between the two or more protruding members (302) and the payment card (402), the body (502) moves to allow the payment card (402) to pass the front surface (804) of the body (502) of the coin resistant gate (114).
G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
20.
SECONDARY BUS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES IN AN AUTOMATED TRANSACTION MACHINE
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus for use in an automated transaction system. The apparatus includes a first interface coupled to a primary bus, the first interface configured to permit communication of data. The apparatus also includes a second interface coupled to a secondary bus, the second interface configured to permit communication of the data. A network topology of the primary bus is different from a network topology of the secondary bus. The apparatus also includes at least one processing device coupled to the first interface and second interface. The at least one processor is configured to communicate the data over at least one of the first interface or second interface.
An embodiment of this disclosure provides a sealing system for cash bags. The system includes a banknote validator, a head coupled to the banknote validator, a bag of a roll of bags, the bag configured to mount to the head, a first sealing mechanism coupled to the head and configured to seal a top portion of the bag, a second sealing mechanism configured to seal a bottom portion of the bag, and a vacuum pump configured to connect to the bag and configured to pump air from the bag.
An open banknote system comprises a first banknote path plate and a second banknote path plate coupled to a frame, wherein the first banknote path plate and the second banknote path plate are disposed a distance apart, a banknote path disposed in a space between the first banknote path plate and the second banknote path plate, wherein each of a first side and a second side of the banknote path open to an area wider than a central portion of the banknote path, and a plurality of rollers each coupled to one of the first banknote path plate and the second banknote path plate, wherein each one of the plurality of rollers forms a banknote pinch point with another one of the plurality of rollers.
G07D 11/40 - Device architecture, e.g. modular construction
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
This disclosure relates to an externally accessible banknote transport path. A banknote recycler (100) including an externally accessible banknote transport path comprises a spine module (112) operable to support and couple with one or more other modules, an accepting module (106) operable to couple to the spine module (112) and to receive and transport banknotes through a portion of the banknote recycler (100), a sensing module (104) operable to recognize banknotes received in the banknote recycler (100), a recycling module (108) operable to receive banknotes from, and dispense banknotes to, one or more other modules in the banknote recycler (100), and a cashbox module (110) operable to store banknotes received from one or more other modules in the banknote recycler (100), wherein one or more of the accepting module (106), the sensing module (104), the recycling module (108), and the cashbox module (110) include at least one openable panel (410) providing access to a banknote transport path.
The present disclosure relates to a coin resistant gate (114) for a payment interface (102). The coin resistant gate comprises a body (502) moveably connected within the payment interface (102), a front surface (804) connected to the body (502), the front surface (804) operable to prevent objects from entering the payment interface (102), and, two or more protruding members (302) connected to the front surface (804), the two or more protruding members (302) for interacting with a payment card (402), wherein, upon an interaction between the two or more protruding members (302) and the payment card (402), the body (502) moves to allow the payment card (402) to pass the front surface (804) of the body (502) of the coin resistant gate (114).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Cash handling systems comprised of cash registers, cash dispensers, computer hardware, and downloadable computer software for validating, denominating, accepting, storing, sorting, and dispensing currency; cash authentication systems comprised of cash registers, cash dispensers, computer hardware, and downloadable computer software for validating, denominating, accepting, storing, sorting, and dispensing currency; cash security systems comprised of cash registers, cash dispensers, computer hardware, and downloadable computer software for validating, denominating, accepting, storing, sorting, and dispensing currency; cash counting machines; payment and money processing and handling systems comprised of cash registers, cash dispensers, downloadable computer software for validating, denominating, accepting, storing, sorting, and dispensing currency, and computer hardware and equipment, namely, coin validators in the nature of coin acceptors for separating good coins from counterfeits, electronic automatic coin dispensers, coin acceptors for separating authentic coins and notes from counterfeits; Coin mechanism that validates, denominates, accepts, stores and dispenses coins, for coin operated apparatus; coin sorting machines; coin selector machines as mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; computer hardware and downloadable software for remotely collecting electronic data, namely, data from currency counters, currency sorters, currency validators, vending machines, unattended payment systems, coin operated machines, change-making machines, and coin mechanism that validates, denominates, accepts, stores and dispenses coins
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer hardware for checking the authenticity of banknotes; computer hardware and equipment, namely, banknote validators for checking the authenticity of banknotes, banknote dispensers, and banknote acceptors for separating authentic banknotes and notes from counterfeits; banknote sorting machines; banknote selector machines in the nature of currency recognition machines
30.
Multipurpose cashbag level and banknote presence in escrow detector
This disclosure relates to a cashbag sealing system. The system comprises a banknote transport mechanism operable to transport a banknote to a storing unit. The storing unit includes a banknote storing bag detachably coupled to the storing unit, and an escrow plate operable to escrow the banknote before the banknote transported to the storing unit is stored in the banknote storing bag, wherein the escrow plate is operable to move from a horizontally extending hold position to a downwardly or obliquely downwardly extending release position, and wherein the banknote transported to the storing unit is escrowed on the escrow plate when the escrow plate is located at the hold position. The system further comprises a sensor configured to detect a presence of the banknote on the escrow plate, and measure a level of banknotes in the banknote storing bag.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
This disclosure relates to a cashbag sealing system (100). The system comprises a banknote transport mechanism (203) operable to transport a banknote to a storing unit (206, 208). The storing unit (206, 208) includes a banknote storing bag (202) detachably coupled to the storing unit (206, 208), and an escrow plate (216) operable to escrow the banknote before the banknote transported to the storing unit (206, 208) is stored in the banknote storing bag (202), wherein the escrow plate (216) is operable to move from a horizontally extending hold position to a downwardly or obliquely downwardly extending release position, and wherein the banknote transported to the storing unit (206, 208) is escrowed on the escrow plate (216) when the escrow plate (216) is located at the hold position. The system further comprises a sensor (212) configured to detect a presence of the banknote on the escrow plate (216), and measure a level of banknotes in the banknote storing bag (202).
B65H 29/34 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by dropping from supports slid from under the articles
One or more example embodiments provide a vending machine (105) that detects refrigerant leaks. The vending machine includes a main cabinet (605), a sensor circuit (615), and control equipment (830). The sensor circuit is configured to detect a refrigerant leaked in the main cabinet. The control equipment is configured to operate a component (620) of the refrigerated vending machine based on the detected refrigerant.
The present disclosure relates to a vending machine. The vending machine comprises an access port, a chassis including a plurality of trays and a plurality of columns, a movable stage, and a product catch coupled to the movable stage. The product catch is operable to move in a first direction to accept a product from one of the plurality of trays, and the product catch is operable to move in a second direction to deposit the product in the access port.
G07F 11/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are inclined two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
34.
Single-stage active integrator with multiplication of photodiode current
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an automated payment apparatus. The apparatus includes a photodiode current integrator configured to charge an integration capacitor. The photodiode current integrator includes a first feedback resistor connected along a negative feedback path of an operational amplifier between an output of the operational amplifier and a negative input of the operational amplifier. The photodiode current integrator also includes a second feedback resistor connected along a positive feedback path of the operational amplifier between the output of the operational amplifier and a positive input of the operational amplifier. The photodiode current integrator also includes an integration capacitor connected to the positive input of the operational amplifier and to common circuit ground. The photodiode current integrator also includes a reset switch connected to the positive input of the operational amplifier and to common circuit ground or to additional voltage source. The photodiode current integrator also includes a photodiode connected to the positive input and the negative input of the operational amplifier.
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
G07D 7/121 - Apparatus characterised by sensor details
H03F 1/08 - Modifications of amplifiers to reduce detrimental influences of internal impedances of amplifying elements
H03F 3/08 - Amplifiers with only discharge tubes or only semiconductor devices as amplifying elements with semiconductor devices only controlled by light
H03K 17/785 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of opto-electronic devices, i.e. light-emitting and photoelectric devices electrically- or optically-coupled controlling field-effect transistor switches
An automated payment system is disclosed. The automated payment system comprises a housing, a door coupled to the housing, wherein the door covers a side of the housing when in a closed position, a payment apparatus within an interior of the housing, the payment apparatus fixedly coupled to an extendable base, wherein the extendable base is slidably coupled to the housing and configured to extend out from within the housing and through the side when the door is in an open position, and a handle coupled to the door, the handle operable, when the door is in the open position, to contact the ground to provide additional support for the weight of the payment apparatus.
This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path formed within an interior of the banknote validator to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path through an interior of the banknote validator, a banknote imaging zone defined within a portion of the banknote path, the banknote imaging zone including a reflective region in a first portion of the banknote imaging zone, and a dark region in a second portion of the banknote imaging zone, and an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of at least a portion of the banknote imaging zone.
G07D 7/121 - Apparatus characterised by sensor details
G01V 8/12 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers using one transmitter and one receiver
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
This disclosure relates to a banknote validator (102). The banknote validator (102) comprises a banknote path (208) formed within an interior of the banknote validator (102) to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path (208) through the interior of the banknote validator (102), one or more banknote edge detection surfaces (209) each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path (208), an image sensor (203) configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces (209), a steerable drive wheel (212) at least partially disposed within the banknote path (208), the steerable drive wheel (212) operable to reorient a banknote in the banknote path (208), and wherein the steerable drive wheel (212) is operable to move from a first position to a second position to angle the steerable drive wheel in relation to the banknote path.
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
G07D 7/00 - 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
This disclosure relates to a banknote validator (102). The banknote validator (102) comprises a banknote path (208) disposed within an interior of the banknote validator (102), the banknote path (208) including a banknote imaging zone (506), one or more banknote edge detection surfaces (209) each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path (208), a banknote imaging sensor (201) configured to provide an image of at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone (506), and an image sensor (203) configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces (209), and capture the image of the at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone (506) provided by the banknote imaging sensor (201).
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
G07D 7/00 - 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
This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path formed within an interior of the banknote validator to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path through the interior of the banknote validator, one or more banknote edge detection surfaces each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path, an image sensor configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces, a steerable drive wheel at least partially disposed within the banknote path, the steerable drive wheel operable to reorient a banknote in the banknote path, and the steerable drive wheel operable to move from a first position to a second position to angle the steerable drive wheel in relation to the banknote path.
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
40.
Multi-purpose imaging system for active steering system, recognition and string detection system
This disclosure relates to a banknote validator. The banknote validator comprises a banknote path disposed within an interior of the banknote validator, the banknote path including a banknote imaging zone, one or more banknote edge detection surfaces each configured to provide images of edges of a banknote in the banknote path, a banknote imaging sensor configured to provide an image of at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone, and an image sensor configured to capture the images of the edges of the banknote provided by the one or more banknote edge detection surfaces, and capture the image of the at least one portion of the banknote imaging zone provided by the banknote imaging sensor.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
This disclosure relates to a banknote validator (102). The banknote validator (102) comprises a banknote path (208) formed within an interior of the banknote validator (102) to transport a banknote from an opening of the banknote path (208) through an interior of the banknote validator (102), a banknote imaging zone (506) defined within a portion of the banknote path (208), the banknote imaging zone (506) including a reflective region (302) in a first portion of the banknote imaging zone (506), and a dark region (304) in a second portion of the banknote imaging zone (506), and an image sensor (203) configured to capture one or more images of at least a portion of the banknote imaging zone (506).
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 9/16 - Inclined tape, roller, or like article-forwarding side registers
G07D 7/00 - 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
A banknote handling apparatus (200) includes a driving mechanism (313) configured to transport the banknote through an interior of the banknote handling apparatus (200) and on to a stacking tray (210), and a rigid chain stacker (400) having a first and second chain (403a, 403b), and a pusher plate (417) disposed at an end (409a, 409b) of each of the first chain and the second chain (403a, 403b) and coupled to the end (409a, 409b) of the first chain and the second chain (403a, 403b), the pusher plate (417) pushes banknotes through an aperture (316) of the stacking tray (210) into a note storage area (203) when the first and second chain (403a, 403b) move down the interior of the banknote handling apparatus (200).
B65H 29/38 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by movable piling or advancing arms, frames, plates, or like members with which the articles are maintained in face contact
B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
This disclosure relates to an open banknote path system (200). The system comprises a first banknote path plate (207) and a second banknote path plate (208) coupled to a frame (210), wherein the first banknote path plate (207) and the second banknote path plate (208) are disposed a distance apart, a banknote path (202) disposed in a space between the first banknote path plate (207) and the second banknote path plate (208), wherein each of a first side and a second side of the banknote path open to an area wider than a central portion (204) of the banknote path, and a plurality of rollers (212) each coupled to one of the first banknote path plate (207) and the second banknote path plate (208), wherein each one of the plurality of rollers (212) forms a banknote pinch point with another one of the plurality of rollers (212).
G07D 7/00 - 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
G07D 11/13 - Containers for valuable papers with internal means for handling valuable papers
G07D 11/40 - Device architecture, e.g. modular construction
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
A coin payout apparatus (100) is provided. The coin payout apparatus (100) includes a coin canister (101). The coin canister (101) includes a tube (102) for storing coins. The coin canister (101) also includes a coin ejector (202) operable to eject a coin from the tube (102). The coin canister (101) further includes a hopping disc (318) operable to rotate and engage the coin ejector (202) to eject the coin from the tube (102) when the tube (102) is moved into position with the hopping disc (318).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
Goods & Services
Point of sale software; cash handling systems; cash feeders and stackers; cash authentication systems; cassettes and containers for storing cash (integral but detachable part of a cash handling system); RFIDs (Radio Frequency Identification Devices); cash management software; cash security systems; cash counting apparatus; computer hardware and software for remotely collecting electronic data, namely, telemetric data from currency counters, currency sorters, currency validators, vending machines, unattended payment systems, bill and coin operated machines and change-making machines, credit card and bank card transaction processing services; computer software for remotely collecting electronic data, namely, telemetric data from currency counters, currency sorters, currency validators, vending machines, unattended payment systems, bill and coin operated machines and change-making machines, counterfeit money detectors, currency and note counters, cash collection and management software. Debit card and check verification, cashing and payment processing services; gift card and loyalty payment processing services.
47.
Secondary bus communication between devices in an automated transaction machine
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus for use in an automated transaction system. The apparatus includes a first interface coupled to a primary bus, the first interface configured to permit communication of data. The apparatus also includes a second interface coupled to a secondary bus, the second interface configured to permit communication of the data. A network topology of the primary bus is different from a network topology of the secondary bus. The apparatus also includes at least one processing device coupled to the first interface and second interface. The at least one processor is configured to communicate the data over at least one of the first interface or second interface.
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
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
G07F 9/00 - COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
48.
SINGLE-STAGE ACTIVE INTEGRATOR WITH MULTIPLICATION OF PHOTODIODE CURRENT
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an automated payment apparatus. The apparatus includes a photodiode current integrator configured to charge an integration capacitor. The photodiode current integrator includes a first feedback resistor connected along a negative feedback path of an operational amplifier between an output of the operational amplifier and a negative input of the operational amplifier. The photodiode current integrator also includes a second feedback resistor connected along a positive feedback path of the operational amplifier between the output of the operational amplifier and a positive input of the operational amplifier. The photodiode current integrator also includes an integration capacitor connected to the positive input of the operational amplifier and to common circuit ground. The photodiode current integrator also includes a reset switch connected to the positive input of the operational amplifier and to common circuit ground or to additional voltage source. The photodiode current integrator also includes a photodiode connected to the positive input and the negative input of the operational amplifier.
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
G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
G07F 7/02 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices
One example embodiment in this disclosure provides an apparatus comprising an opening configured to receive a banknote into a banknote path. The apparatus also includes a plurality of inboard transport wheels positioned in the banknote path and configured to transport the banknote in a direction longitudinal to the banknote path. The apparatus also includes at least one initial transport wheel positioned in the banknote path and nearer to the opening than the plurality of inboard transport wheels, the at least one initial transport wheel configured to transport the banknote from the opening to a first of the plurality of inboard transport wheels. The at least one initial transport wheel causes the banknote to pivot around the first inboard transport wheel when a leading edge of the banknote contacts the first inboard transport wheel. Pivoting causes banknote to contact a second of the plurality of inboard transport wheels.
A document handling apparatus for recycling documents includes an authentication unit, a first recycling storage unit, a document cassette, and a controller. The authentication unit is for receiving an input document and classifying the input document as having a class that is one of a plurality of classes. The first recycling storage unit is adapted to store documents belonging to two or more of the plurality of classes. The document cassette is adapted to store received documents. The controller is adapted to direct the input document to one of the document cassette and the first recycling storage unit based on content of the first recycling storage unit and the class of the input document. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
An embodiment of this disclosure provides a sealing system (100) for cash bags. The system includes a banknote validator (122), a head (108) coupled to the banknote validator (122), a bag (110) of a roll of bags (102), the bag (110) configured to mount to the head (108), a first sealing mechanism coupled to the head (108) and configured to seal a top portion of the bag (110), a second sealing mechanism configured to seal a bottom portion of the bag (110), and a vacuum pump (2016) configured to connect to the bag (110) and configured to pump air from the bag (110).
B65B 25/14 - Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
An embodiment of this disclosure provides a money item dispensing apparatus (100) comprising: a money item track (125) operable to receive a money item (150) and transport the money item; a denominator (110) configured to determine a denomination of the money item on the money item track; a rotatable money item canister (105) operable to receive the money item in one of a plurality of tubes (135); and a diverter gate (115) configured to divert the money item to the tube, the tube corresponding to the denomination of the money item.
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus (400) for coin discriminating associated with differences in embossing patterns. The apparatus includes a coin guide (402,404) with a path (422) to receive and guide a coin (403). The apparatus also includes receiving electrodes (406) arranged in a plane that is substantially parallel to a surface of the coin. The apparatus also includes excitation electrodes (401) arranged in the plane. The apparatus also includes a signal generator (206) configured to excite the excitation electrodes. The apparatus also includes a receiving circuit (408) coupled to the receiving electrodes, the receiving circuit configured to detect the change in the capacitances between the receiving electrode and the coin.
G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
G07D 5/08 - Testing the magnetic or electric properties
G07D 5/02 - Testing the dimensions, e.g. thickness, diameter; Testing the deformation
54.
SECONDARY BUS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES IN AN AUTOMATED TRANSACTION MACHINE
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus (212) for use in an automated transaction system (200). The apparatus includes a first interface (625) coupled to a primary bus (210), the first interface configured to permit communication of data. The apparatus also includes a second interface (626) coupled to a secondary bus (214), the second interface configured to permit communication of the data. A network topology of the primary bus is different from a network topology of the secondary bus. The apparatus also includes at least one processing device (610) coupled to the first interface and second interface. The at least one processor is configured to communicate the data over at least one of the first interface or second interface.
One example embodiment in this disclosure provides an apparatus (100) comprising an opening (103) configured to receive a banknote (101) into a banknote path (160, 170). The apparatus also includes a plurality of inboard transport wheels (140, 150) positioned in the banknote path and configured to transport the banknote in a direction longitudinal to the banknote path. The apparatus also includes at least one initial transport wheel (120, 130) positioned in the banknote path and nearer to the opening than the plurality of inboard transport wheels, the at least one initial transport wheel configured to transport the banknote from the opening to a first of the plurality of inboard transport wheels. The at least one initial transport wheel causes the banknote to pivot around the first inboard transport wheel when a leading edge (201) of the banknote contacts the first inboard transport wheel. Pivoting causes banknote to contact a second of the plurality of inboard transport wheels.
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
B65H 9/00 - Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor
B65H 9/14 - Retarding or controlling the forward movement of articles as they approach stops
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic hardware systems comprised of handheld computers, data ports, remote access devices, namely, RF and wireless telemetry, and code scanners, used for the enterprise resource management of businesses who use unattended transaction equipment which support the transportation, retail, gaming and vending markets. Providing vending machine services to operators, namely, remotely monitoring and managing all aspects of vending machines for business purposes; Providing business information to vending machine operators regarding vending machine retail transactions, vending machine business performance, vending machine sales analytics, and analytics on vending machine advertising and promotions; General business information about vending machine configuration, setup, and status reporting; Providing general business information about vending machine operation, namely, vending machine pricing information, vending machine management reports, and vending machine retail sales analysis; Advertising services, namely, providing vending machine advertising. Software as a service (saas) services featuring software for database management, supporting ecommerce transactions; providing an e-commerce and mobile commerce platforms as a service (paas) featuring computer software for facilitating e-commerce and mobile commerce transactions; cloud computing featuring software for use in providing mobile commerce services for storing and managing account information for vending, retail, ecommerce, and mobile commerce consumers; software as a service (saas) services featuring software for providing mobile wallet services and mobile commerce services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
bill acceptors, and validators for sorting, identifying, verifying, validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting bank notes, tickets, coupons, paper money and the like comprised of computer hardware, a transport module, recycling module and cash box
An apparatus includes a bi-modal roller configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the bi-modal roller. The bi-modal roller includes two ends and a rolling outer surface. The rolling outer surface is divided into a convex portion and concave portion. The concave portion includes at least one concave curve extending longitudinally between the two ends. The concave portion is configured to, when a film physically contacts the concave portion, affect translation of the film in response to a stick condition or a slip condition. The convex portion includes at least one convex curve extending longitudinally between the two ends. The convex portion is configured to, when the film physically contacts the convex portion, affect translation of the film in response to a stick condition or a slip condition.
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
B65H 23/038 - Controlling transverse register of web by rollers
B65H 29/00 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles
An embodiment of this disclosure provides an apparatus (400), including a control blade (410) configured to move (412) by rotating or translating. The apparatus also includes a magnet (450) coupled to the control blade. The apparatus also includes an electric coil (460). The magnet is positioned such that movement of the control blade causes the magnet to influence an electromagnetic field of the electric coil.
G07B 15/00 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
G07D 3/00 - Sorting a mixed bulk of coins into denominations
G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
G07D 5/08 - Testing the magnetic or electric properties
G07F 1/06 - Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
An embodiment of this disclosure provides a bezel (220). The bezel includes housing (302), one or more first sensors (402), and processing circuitry (612). The housing is operable to be coupled to a banknote acceptor (210). The housing comprises an interface (320) configured to communicate with the banknote acceptor. The one or more first sensors are within the housing. The one or more first sensors are complimentary to one or more second sensors (404) in the banknote acceptor. The processing circuitry is configured to control the one or more first sensors to scan a banknote (406).
A document bundler for a bill validator includes a document path, a transportation unit, and a clamp mechanism. The transportation unit is adapted to move a plurality of documents in series through the document path. The clamp mechanism includes a pushing member. The clamp mechanism is adapted to clamp a first document of the plurality of documents with the pushing member to inhibit movement of the first document by the transportation unit while a second document of the plurality of documents is transported substantially alongside the first document in the document path. The second document residing substantially alongside the first document forms a document bundle. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
B65H 29/14 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by means of the nip between two, or between two sets of, moving tapes or bands and introducing into a pile
B65H 29/22 - Delivering or advancing articles from machines; Advancing articles to or into piles by contact with rotating friction members, e.g. rollers, brushes, or cylinders and introducing into a pile
A document bundler (100) for a bill validator includes a document path (110), a transportation unit (940), and a clamp mechanism (102). The transportation unit is adapted to move a plurality of documents (105, 305) in series through the document path. The clamp mechanism includes a pushing member (135). The clamp mechanism is adapted to clamp a first document (105) of the plurality of documents with the pushing member to inhibit movement of the first document by the transportation unit while a second document (305) of the plurality of documents is transported substantially alongside the first document in the document path. The second document residing substantially alongside the first document forms a document bundle. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
A document handling apparatus for recycling documents includes an authentication unit, a first recycling storage unit, a document cassette, and a controller. The authentication unit is for receiving an input document and classifying the input document as having a class that is one of a plurality of classes. The first recycling storage unit is adapted to store documents belonging to two or more of the plurality of classes. The document cassette is adapted to store received documents. The controller is adapted to direct the input document to one of the document cassette and the first recycling storage unit based on content of the first recycling storage unit and the class of the input document. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
A document handling apparatus (10) for recycling documents is provided. The document handling apparatus (10) includes an authentication unit (30), a first recycling storage unit (55a), a document cassette (60), and a controller (100). The authentication unit (30) is configured to receive an input document and classify the input document as having a class that is one of a plurality of classes. The first recycling storage unit (55a) is configured to store documents belonging to two or more of the plurality of classes. The document cassette (60) is configured to store received documents. The controller (100) is configured to direct the input document to one of the document cassette (60) and the first recycling storage (55a) unit based on content of the first recycling storage unit (55a) and the class of the input document.
A document acceptor (100) for authenticating and storing documents includes a document validator (105), a document cassette (110) and a displacement actuator (115). The document validator is for authenticating received documents. The document cassette is for storing the documents received by the document validator. The displacement actuator is adapted to change a position of the document cassette from a first position to a second position to mate the document cassette with the document validator. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
A sensing system to process at least one valuable document is described herein. The system includes a light source to generate a light beam. The system also includes at least one light pipe having one or more diverting surfaces to direct the light beam at a predetermined angle of incidence onto the valuable document. At least one reflective surface, to receive a first portion of the light beam transmitted through the valuable document and to reflect off the first portion of the light beam towards the valuable document, is included. A light detector is configured to receive at least a second portion of the light beam re-transmitted through the valuable document.
An actuated castellation plate can be arranged across a length of a currency passageway of a currency acceptor assembly and configured in an open state. Pressure from an attempted string fraud, such as pulling in reverse a bill across the castellation plate, can actuate the castellation plate to a closed state, obstructing the currency passageway so that the bait bill cannot be retrieved. Embodiments can include a currency acceptor including a currency passageway, mounting assembly, currency storage assembly having an entrance, the currency passageway being arranged to guide a currency denomination to the entrance of the currency storage assembly, and an actuated castellation plate including an array of teeth coupled to a baseplate including a receptacle and two opposing mounting ends, the castellation plate being configured at the entrance of the cashbox assembly to transfer between an open and closed state. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
A gate assembly can include a housing, a main body, at least one member, and an activation rib. The housing can define at least a portion of a card path of a payment interface. The main body can be coupled to the housing and can be movable between a closed position and an open position. The at least one member can extend from the main body such that, when the main body is in the closed position, the at least one member extends into the card path and can be oriented to inhibit an item from traveling through the card path. The activation rib can extend from the main body and can be located such that, when the main body is in the closed position, the activation rib extends into the card path. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
A handling apparatus comprising an offset sampling module and a digital processing module is described herein. The offset sampling module is configured to provide a sampled signal by sampling at least one signal at a sampling frequency that is offset from a fundamental frequency of the signal by an offset factor; and the digital processing module configured to convert the sampled signal into a frequency domain signal. The handling apparatus further includes an authentication module to determine at least one characteristic property based at least on the frequency domain signal; and to classify the inserted item of value based on the determination.
G07D 7/00 - 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
G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
G07D 5/08 - Testing the magnetic or electric properties
An ADA compliant vending machine ensures provides a user control for entering an ADA mode, and displays all user-actuated vend transaction controls below a first specified height when operating in the ADA mode. A delivery bucket surface on which vended products are supported moves between a lowered position below a second specified height and a raised position above the second specified height in coordinate operation with opening of the delivery bin door. Products are dropped below the second specified height during delivery but are raised above that height for customer retrieval. Mechanical force required to open the delivery bin door is less than five pounds, even with closing of anti-pilfer flaps also being coordinated with opening of the delivery bin door.
A document validator includes a sensor, a transportation unit, an actuator, and a controller. The transportation unit is adjacent the sensor and has a document path, at least a portion of which has an adjustable path height. The transportation unit is configured to transport a document from a first location past the sensor to a second location. The actuator is operable to transition the adjustable path height between a first path height and a second path height different from the first path height. The controller is configured to automatically cause the actuator to transition the adjustable path height between the first path height and the second path height. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by belts or chains
B65H 7/06 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to presence of faulty articles or incorrect separation or feed
B65H 7/14 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors by photoelectric feelers or detectors
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from piles; Feeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 5/26 - Duplicate, alternate, selective, or coacting feeds
A coin comprises a core made of a first metal, an outer ring surrounding the core concentrically and made of a further metal, and a central ring between the core and outer ring fixedly connected thereto. The central ring consists of an electrically insulating material. Further, the central ring is transparent to electromagnetic waves of a first wavelength range and is less transparent or not transparent to a second wavelength range. Methods for testing the coin are also described.
A44C 21/00 - Coins; Emergency money; Beer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
G07D 5/02 - Testing the dimensions, e.g. thickness, diameter; Testing the deformation
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Technical support, namely, monitoring technological functions of computerized vending machine performance; Technical support, namely, providing information about the technological functions of vending machine configuration, setup, and status reporting; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and mobile applications for use by operators of vending machines, namely, non-downloadable software and applications for remotely monitoring and managing vending machines and for processing data collected or generated by the vending machines regarding transactions, machine performance, sales analytics, advertising analytics, promotion analytics, general information about configuration, setup, and status reporting, pricing, management reports, sales analysis, and providing and updating vending machine advertising
A stacking mechanism for a cassette to store documents, a document cassette assembly comprising a stacking mechanism, and a method of stacking a document into a document cassette are described. The stacking mechanism can include a pusher plate that is adapted to push documents into the cassette. At least two shutter members of the stacking mechanism can be arranged to define a gap between each other. The shutter members can be movable. During a stacking operation, the shutter members can be moved so that the gap between the shutter members is enlarged. The documents can be pushed into the cassette through the enlarged gap by the pusher plate. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
A sensing system to process at least one valuable document is described herein. The system includes a light source to generate a light beam. The system also includes at least one light pipe having one or more diverting surfaces to direct the light beam at a predetermined angle of incidence onto the valuable document. At least one reflective surface, to receive a first portion of the light beam transmitted through the valuable document and to reflect off the first portion of the light beam towards the valuable document, is included. A light detector is configured to receive at least a second portion of the light beam re-transmitted through the valuable document.
A sensing system is described herein. The sensing system includes a sampling module configured to define a sampling interval. The sensing system also includes a plurality of sensors to sample an inserted item based at least on the sampling interval. The sensing system includes a tracking module configured to obtain start sensor data from the sensors, determine if start sensor data is absent, increment an absence count based at least on the determination, compare the absence count with a threshold absence count, and reject the inserted item based at least on the comparison.
G07D 7/00 - 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
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G07F 7/04 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by paper currency
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and mobile applications for use by operators of vending machines, namely, non-downloadable software and applications for remotely monitoring and managing all aspects of vending machines and for processing data collected or generated by the vending machines regarding transactions, machine performance, sales analytics, advertising analytics, promotion analytics, general information about configuration, setup, and status reporting, pricing, management reports, sales analysis, and vending machine advertising; remote monitoring of the functioning and use of vending machines
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Bill acceptors for sorting, identifying, verifying,
validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting
paper currency, namely, bank notes, tickets, coupons, paper
money and the like; coin changers for recognizing money in
coin, token and paper-currency form, making change in coin,
token and paper-currency form; and paper currency and coin
validation equipment, namely, devices for the purpose of
determining whether paper currency, tokens or coin currency
is authentic or counterfeit. Industrial and electric system design services; engineering
services; design and development of software, computer
hardware, electronic and electrical products, components,
systems and accessories, signage and displays, electrical
and electronic assemblies, lighting controls, lighting
apparatus and equipment, illumination systems and devices
and mechanisms in relation to bill acceptors, coin changers,
and validation equipment; and advice and consultancy in
relation to all the aforementioned services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Bill acceptors for sorting, identifying, verifying,
validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting
paper currency, namely, bank notes, tickets, coupons, paper
money and the like; coin changers for recognizing money in
coin, token and paper-currency form, making change in coin,
token and paper-currency form; and paper currency and coin
validation equipment, namely, devices for the purpose of
determining whether paper currency, tokens or coin currency
is authentic or counterfeit. Industrial and electric system design services; engineering
services; design and development of software, computer
hardware, electronic and electrical products, components,
systems and accessories, signage and displays, electrical
and electronic assemblies, lighting controls, lighting
apparatus and equipment, illumination systems and devices
and mechanisms in relation to bill acceptors, coin changers,
and validation equipment; and advice and consultancy in
relation to all the aforementioned services.
80.
Cash validator and method for detecting tape on a document
A device and a system for detecting a tape or a piece of glue on a document and methods for detecting a tape or a piece of glue on a document are described. The device comprises at least one light source, at least one light receiver and at least one light barrier. The at least one light source is arranged on a first side of the at least one light barrier and the at least one light receiver is arranged on a second side of the at least one light barrier opposite to the first side. The light barrier is configured to come into contact with a document to prevent or reduce light emitted from the light source on the first side of the light barrier to be transmitted to the light receiver on the second side of the light barrier.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Bill acceptors for sorting, identifying, verifying, validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting paper currency namely, bank notes, tickets, coupons, and paper money; coin changers for recognizing money in coin, token and paper-currency form, making change in coin, token and paper-currency form; and paper currency and coin validation equipment, namely, validators for the purpose of determining whether paper currency, tokens or coin currency is authentic or counterfeit. (1) Industrial and electric system design services of bill acceptors and changers, coin acceptors and changers and validation equipment; engineering services for bill acceptors and changers, coin acceptors and changers and validation equipment; design and development of software, computer hardware, electronic and electrical products, components, systems and accessories signage and displays, lighting controls, lighting apparatus, illumination systems and mechanisms in relation to bill acceptors, coin changers, and validation equipment; and advice and consultancy in relation to industrial and electrical system design services of bill acceptors and changers, coin acceptors and changers and validation equipment, engineering services for bill acceptors and changers, coin acceptors and changers and validation equipment, design and development of software, computer hardware, electronic and electrical products, components, systems and accessories signage and displays, lighting controls, lighting apparatus, illumination systems and mechanisms in relation to bill acceptors, coin changers, and validation equipment.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Bill acceptors for sorting, identifying, verifying, validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting paper currency, namely, bank notes, tickets, coupons, and paper money; coin changers for recognizing money in coin, token and paper-currency form, making change in coin, token and paper-currency form; and paper currency and coin validation equipment, namely, validators for the purpose of determining whether paper currency, tokens or coin currency is authentic or counterfeit (1) Industrial and electric system design services of bill acceptors and changers, coin acceptors and changers and validation equipment; engineering services for bill acceptors and changers, coin acceptors and changers and validation equipment; design and development of software, computer hardware, electronic and electrical products, components, systems and accessories signage and displays, lighting controls, lighting apparatus, illumination systems and mechanisms in the field of bill acceptors, coin changers, and validation equipment; and advice and consultancy in the field of all services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Bill acceptors for sorting, identifying, verifying, validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting paper currency, namely, bank notes, tickets, coupons, paper money and the like; coin changers for recognizing money in coin, token and paper-currency form, making change in coin, token and paper-currency form; and paper currency and coin validation equipment, namely, devices for the purpose of determining whether paper currency, tokens or coin currency is authentic or counterfeit
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Bill acceptors for sorting, identifying, verifying, validating, quantifying, testing, dispensing, and rejecting paper currency, namely, bank notes, tickets, coupons, paper money and the like; coin changers for recognizing money in coin, token and paper-currency form, making change in coin, token and paper-currency form; and paper currency and coin validation equipment, namely, devices for the purpose of determining whether paper currency, tokens or coin currency is authentic or counterfeit
The present subject matter relates to a capacity detector, a waveguide and a manifold for use with a coin sensor as well as methods for sensing a capacity of a coin receptacle. In one aspect, the waveguide for use with a coin sensor comprises an excitation end for receiving an acoustic signal, a horn end for disposition adjacent to a coin receptacle, and a conduit interconnecting the horn end and the excitation end. In embodiments, the horn end of the waveguide may define a horn selected from a tapered horn, an exponential horn, a tractrix horn, or a modified tractrix horn.
A payment interface apparatus, system and method is disclosed. In particular, a payment interface apparatus for use in vending machines, gaming machines, or other, typically unattended machines that accept payments via a variety of payment methods is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system and method for determining and processing a transaction as a particular transaction type based upon the type of media used on a standardized financial transaction card. The interface apparatus includes a plurality of sensors to read one or a plurality of media on a single standardized financial transaction card in a single presentation of the card.
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
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
G06K 13/07 - Transporting of cards between stations
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
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Generating a single audit file from multiple sources
A vending machine audit system includes a vending machine including a vending machine controller configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the vending machine. At least one peripheral device is operatively coupled to the vending machine and is configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the peripheral device. An audit module includes a data storage component and is operatively coupled to the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device. The audit module is configured to receive device data from each of the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device and to perform a merging operation to generate a single merged audit data record representative of the operations of the vending machine and the at least one peripheral device.
Apparatus for preventing unauthorized removal of currency items from a currency handling apparatus is provided. A removable security gate mechanism (500) is provided that comprises a housing (501), a rotatable gate (510), a drive wheel and a positioning member. The positioning member is selectively engageable with the drive wheel for positioning the rotatable gate (510).
Apparatus and methods for handling items of currency using a triple gate diverter are provided. An apparatus is provided that comprises first, second and third diverter members (100, 200, 300) that are adapted for rotational/pivotal movement with respect to another. Each of the diverter members (100, 200, 300) is coupled to a longitudinal shaft (400), itself defining a central longitudinal axis of the triple gate diverter.
Automatic planogram programming for a glass front snack or cold drink vending machine is accomplished using tray, product and price barcodes, each preferably a different type of barcode. Trays within the vending machine are labeled with unique barcodes, and a set of price barcodes for predetermined prices is provided together with a USB-connected scanner. The barcode label affixed to any tray is scanned by the route driver. The UPC/EAN barcodes on products are then scanned for each selection progressing across the tray, together with a price barcode for the first selection and each subsequent selection having a different price from the prior selection on the tray. Planogram data for the tray may be reviewed and corrected on a customer interface display for the vending machine before moving on to another tray, with the trays programmed in any order. The planogram for the entire vending machine is quickly and accurately programmed.
Automatic planogram programming for a glass front snack or cold drink vending machine (100) is accomplished using tray, product and price barcodes, each preferably a different type of barcode. Trays 106a-106n within the vending machine are labeled with unique barcodes 109a-109n, and a set (111) of price barcodes for predetermined prices is provided together with a USB-connected scanner (110). The barcode label affixed to any tray is scanned by the route driver. The UPC/EAN barcodes (108) on products are then scanned for each selection progressing across the tray, together with a price barcode for the first selection and each subsequent selection having a different price from the prior selection on the tray. Planogram data for the tray may be reviewed and corrected on a customer interface display for the vending machine before moving on to another tray, with the trays programmed in any order.
Synchronization of activities requiring coordinated timing across a bank of vending machines, such as harmonious actuation of illumination elements, is performed by specifying, in an application layer (e.g., Zigbee) of a network protocol, actions to be synchronized to a distributed timing event and distributing notice of the specified timing event using physical and media access control layers of the network protocol.
A multi media payment device includes a banknote acceptor and a RF card reader, and also may include a magnetic card reader. A bezel assembly for connection to the bill acceptor preferably includes a reader unit to read magnetic swipe cards and contactless chip cards.
G06F 7/08 - Sorting, i.e. grouping record carriers in numerical or other ordered sequence according to the classification of at least some of the information they carry
A document storage assembly for storing documents such as banknotes in a stacked configuration includes a support plate assembly for biasing the stack of documents toward an opening in the housing of the document storage assembly. The housing can include an assist mechanism to facilitate displacement of the stack of documents during the stacking of a newly received document.
A system and method for directing a consumer through a vending machine transaction. The system and method include a UI guide comprising visual cues to direct a consumer to insert a minimum amount of money, make a production selection and confirm the product selection. The system and method provide for the consumer to cancel the transaction and request that return of inserted coins.
A system and method for providing a satellite vend operation. A first (parent) vending machine is operable to dispense a product from a product storage display area located in a second (child) vending machine. The first (parent) vending machine can control or interact with the functions of the second (child) vending machine. A programming menu on the first (parent) vending machine is automatically configured for a satellite vend operation when the first (parent) vending machine pairs with the second (child) vending machine. An operator is provided, in the programming menu located on the parent vending machine, relevant information associated with the child vending machine and relevant information associated with the parent vending machine.