cc(t), one sensor group (9), configured to sense any flexible document B(m) transported on the conveyor belt (23) and provide corresponding sensing information, and a central processing unit (19), operatively connected to the sensor group (9) and the at least one storing and issuing module (10); wherein in the at least one the storing and issuing module (10) one opening (20) is formed, the storing and issuing module (10) having at least a storage roller (50) actuated by a motor (60); one transport tape (52) configured to be dragged in rotation by the storage roller (50) around the same; holding means (53, 54) configured for engaging each flexible document B(m) with the transport tape (52) along a linear path of transport tape (52) where transport tape (52) can be moved at linear speed before being rolled on storage roller (50); one processor (80), operatively connected to at least the sensor group (9), the storage roller (50), motor (60), and holding means (53, 54); the method (1) comprising, for an mthpcjtttVtmpjdjttVt(m-1)jtmtmm)(t).
B65H 29/00 - Délivrance ou progression des articles à la sortie des machines; Progression des articles vers ou dans les piles
B65H 43/00 - Utilisation de dispositifs de commande de vérification ou de sécurité, p.ex. dispositifs automatiques comportant un élément pour détecter une variable
Method (1) for storing a series of flexible documents in a system, the system comprising one storing and issuing module, one conveyor belt, configured for supporting and transporting the flexible documents toward the at least one storing and issuing module at known conveying speed vc(t), one sensor group, configured to sense any flexible document B(m) transported on the conveyor belt and provide corresponding sensing information, and a central processing unit, operatively connected to the sensor group and the at least one storing and issuing module. The method (1) includes, for an mth flexible document B(m) of the series, the steps of: (1.1) sensing, through sensor group, sensing information regarding flexible document B(m), (1.2) providing within a known prediction time instant tp(m) from sensing, the sensing information to processor; (1.3) determining, through the processor: based on the received sensing information and conveying speed vc(t) of conveyor belt, a subsequent joint time instant tj(m), wherein the rear end of the flexible document B(m) will have entered the storing and issuing module and will be engaged by the holding means with the transport tape, based on a diameter of an assembly formed by storage roller and transport tape rolled together with any previously engaged flexible document around the storage roller, an acceleration value (at), and based on the acceleration value (at), a deceleration value (dect); (1.4) calculating a pattern of linear speed vt(m)(t) at which transport tape must be moved by storage roller, and (1.5) controlling actuation of the holding means at tj(m) and, based on the pattern of linear speed vt(m)(t), one or more respective control signal to the motor, causing control of the storage roller rotation, and a movement of the transport tape according to the calculated speed pattern vt(m)(t).
A storing and issuing module (10) including a storage roller (50), a motor (60) associated with the storage roller (50), at least one transport tape (52) configured to wrap onto the storage roller (50) together with flexible documents, such as banknotes, conveyed in a conveying section provided with holding means (53, 54) actuatable for engaging flexible documents to be stored or issued with the transport tape (52), wherein the storing and issuing module (50) is capable of handling large storage capacity thanks to a mechanical layout that minimizes variations in the conveying section despite the great variations of the outer diameter of the storage roller due to the large capacity thereof.
A storing and issuing module (10) including a storage roller (50), a motor (60) associated with the storage roller (50), at least one transport tape (52) configured to wrap onto the storage roller (50) together with flexible documents, such as banknotes, conveyed in a conveying section provided with holding means (53, 54) actuatable for engaging flexible documents to be stored or issued with the transport tape (52), wherein the storing and issuing module (50) is capable of handling large storage capacity thanks to a mechanical layout that minimizes variations in the conveying section despite the great variations of the outer diameter of the storage roller due to the large capacity thereof.
A storing and issuing module (10) including a storage roller (50), a motor (60) associated with the storage roller (50), at least one transport tape (52) configured to wrap onto the storage roller (50) together with flexible documents, such as banknotes, conveyed in a conveying section provided with holding means (53, 54) actuatable for engaging flexible documents to be stored or issued with the transport tape (52), wherein the storing and issuing module (50) is capable of handling large storage capacity thanks to a mechanical layout that minimizes variations in the conveying section despite the great variations of the outer diameter of the storage roller due to the large capacity thereof.
A double storing and issuing device (11) for two banknotes denomination (12) and/or other flexible documents, for use in an equipment for the automatic processing of banknotes, where each storing and issuing device includes a storage roller (50a, 50b), relative motor (60a, 60b), at least a transport tape (52a, 52b) provided for wrapping on the storage roller together with the banknotes (12). The two storage rollers (50a, 50b) can share the space between them because the transport tape (52a), tensioned by storage roller motor (60a) and feeding-roller (51a), pushing against accompanying rollers (74a) strictly follows storage roller (50a) diameter. The double storing and issuing device (11) comprises an electronic unit (65) for the storage roller motors (60a, 60b) and relative transport tapes (52a, 52b) revolution sensors (67a, 67b), that provides a device full status as any possible combination of storage roller (50a, 50b) diameter plus a minimum gap to avoid mechanical reciprocal interferences.
A double storing and issuing device (11) for two banknotes denomination (12) and/or other flexible documents, for use in an equipment for the automatic processing of banknotes, where each storing and issuing device includes a storage roller (50a, 50b), relative motor (60a, 60b), at least a transport tape (52a, 52b) provided for wrapping on the storage roller together with the banknotes (12). The two storage rollers (50a, 50b) can share the space between them because the transport tape (52a), tensioned by storage roller motor (60a) and feeding-roller (51a), pushing against accompanying rollers (74a) strictly follows storage roller (50a) diameter. The double storing and issuing device (11) comprises an electronic unit (65) for the storage roller motors (60a, 60b) and relative transport tapes (52a, 52b) revolution sensors (67a, 67b), that provides a device full status as any possible combination of storage roller (50a, 50b) diameter plus a minimum gap to avoid mechanical reciprocal interferences.
A binarization device for payment or accounting documents including sensitive data located in respective data window provides a primary binarized document file of the document; a memory stores identification files including identifying images and location information associated to given types of documents; the data window can be identified and localized as comparison with the identification files of the memory; the contribution of the background is subtracted from the window file, the window file is binarized and filtered for spurious pixels obtaining a binarized window file; the binarized document file and the binarized window file are merged to provide the binarized window file in the data window; the evidence of the significant pixel is obtained by sequential analysis on groups of pixels, applying morphological expansion operators on each group of pixels and following erosion of said group of pixels.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06K 9/38 - Quantification du signal image analogique
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EQUIPMENT FOR THE STORING OF VALUES IN SACK AND RESPECTIVE METHOD FOR THE ACCOUNT AND TRANSPORT OF THE STORED VALUES
An equipment (21) for the storing of values (23) as banknotes, checks and other documents in sack, comprising one or two filling and sealing units (26a, 26b) for a value sack or value sacks (24a, 24b) to be closed irreversibly, and which is coupled to an interface unit (31) of a deposit and withdrawal machine (22). A transfer safe (27) lodges the filling and sealing unit or units and the value sacks and an introduction unit (42) is connected with the interface unit (31) for transferring the values. The introduction unit (42) includes a stacking device (43) for the values (23) to be stored in sack, a bundling device (44) for bundling the formed stacks and a moving and transferring mechanism (46) for shifting the stacks between the stacking device, the bundling device and the filling and sealing unit or units. A method for making easier and accelerating the operations of account and transport of the stored values is also described.
An equipment (43) for storing in an orderly way banknotes (52) and/or papers and the like, for instance banknotes (52) for an automatic machine (39), provided for the formation of a stack (53). The equipment (43) comprises two spiral elements (81; 82) defining coils with respective axes (83; 84) directed in the sense of the stacking and terminal sections (86) adjacent to a stacking surface (77) at an end of the stack. The spiral elements (81; 82) are rotatable around the axes (83; 84) and are arranged for laterally receiving between the coils a leading portion of the entering banknote (52), moving the banknote (52), through the coils and in consequence of the rotation, on the stacking surface (77), and disengaging the banknote from the coils adjacent to the terminal section (86).
Receipting and dispensing module (32-1) for equipments of automatic deposit and withdrawal of banknotes, including a banknote seat (234) for storing banknotes (32) with arrangement in superimposition and subdivision in two banknote stacks (238f and 238r) and a couple of insertion and extraction devices (241f and 241r) for the insertion and the extraction of the banknotes. The banknote seat (234) is usable by each banknote stack and the insertion and extraction devices are arranged at the ends of the banknote seat. The module (32-i) comprises an input-output passage (82) and a diverting member (246) controllable for causing the banknotes to transit between the input-output passage (82) and one or the other insertion and extraction device. Guiding and moving elements (247) are provided for guiding and moving the banknotes between the diverting member (246) and one (241r) of the insertion and extraction devices (241f and 241r).
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STORING AND ISSUING DEVICE FOR BANKNOTES OR OTHER FLEXIBLE DOCUMENTS
A storing and issuing device (11) for banknotes (12) and/or other flexible documents, for use in an equipment for the automatic processing of banknotes, in which the storing and issuing device includes a taking-up roller (50), a motor (60) for the taking-up roller, at least one transport belt (52) provided for wrapping on the taking-up roller (50) together with the banknotes (12) and holding means (53, 54, 79) actuatable for causing an entering banknote Bn(n) to be engaged with the transport belt (52). The storing and issuing device (11) comprises an electronic unit (65) for the holding means (53, 54, 79) and the motor (60) for the taking-up roller, for causing the entering banknote to be stored on the taking- up roller, with void space queuing providing substantial contact between the input edge of the entered banknote Bn(n) and the output edge of a last stored banknote Bn(n-1).
Automatic machine (26) for the deposit and withdrawal of cash, assisted by operator, comprising an input port (33) for a bundle of banknotes (36), a separating device (37) for the bundle of banknotes, a validation device (38) for banknotes separated from the bundle, an output port (39) and an input/output opening (41 ) for a recycling store (52). The machine (26) has a structure of compact dimensions for use in a banking workstation and comprises a third transaction port (43), for instance a reject/un-fit port, and a moving mechanism actuatable for transporting the banknotes from the input port (33), and through the validation device (38), to the output port (39), or to the reject/un-fit port (43), and/or to the input/output opening as function of dispensing of the banknotes.
G07F 19/00 - Systèmes bancaires complets; Dispositions à déclenchement par carte codée adaptées pour délivrer ou recevoir des espèces ou analogues et adresser de telles transactions à des comptes existants, p.ex. guichets automatiques
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EQUIPMENT FOR STORING IN AN ORDERLY WAY BANKNOTES AND/OR PAPERS AND THE LIKE
An equipment (43) for storing in an orderly way banknotes (52) and/or papers and the like, for instance banknotes (52) for an automatic machine (39), provided for the formation of a stack (53). The equipment (43) comprises two spiral elements (81; 82) defining coils with respective axes (83; 84) directed in the sense of the stacking and terminal sections (86) adjacent to a stacking surface (77) at an end of the stack. The spiral elements (81; 82) are rotatable around the axes (83; 84) and are arranged for laterally receiving between the coils a leading portion of the entering banknote (52), moving the banknote (52), through the coils and in consequence of the rotation, on the stacking surface (77), and disengaging the banknote from the coils adjacent to the terminal section (86).
An equipment (22) for the automatic deposit of banknotes (23) comprising a transaction port (33) for receiving a stack (24) of banknotes, a separating device (36) for separating the constituting sheets of the stack (24), a validation device (37) for discriminating the constituting sheets as recognized banknotes and constituting sheets not recognized, a transport mechanism (38, 39) servo-dependent on the validation device to drag said constituting sheets along differentiated paths (72, 73) for the recognized banknotes and the constituting sheets not recognized, and a box assembly (51) adjacent to the transaction port. The box assembly (51) includes two storage boxes (53, 54) and is shiftable among at least three different positions. The three positions are associated with predetermined conditions of communication of the storage boxes (53, 54) with the transaction port (33), the separating device (36) and the transport mechanism (38, 39) to receive the stack, transfer the stack to the separating device, temporarily store as banknote sub-stack and as discard sub-stack the recognized banknotes and, respectively, the constituting sheets not recognized and to return, by request, the discard sub-stack and the banknote sub-stack.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p.ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularité; Tri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p.ex. d'aiguillages
G07F 7/04 - Mécanismes actionnés par des objets autres que des pièces de monnaie pour déclencher ou actionner des appareils de vente, de location, de distribution de pièces de monnaie ou de papier-monnaie, ou de remboursement par du papier-monnaie
B65H 39/10 - Assemblage d'articles provenant d'une seule source, p.ex. pour constituer un bloc-notes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electronic apparatus and instruments; integrated circuits;
printed circuits; electronic computers; computers; control
and processing units; units for scanning, distributing and
reading documents; printers; apparatus and instruments for
printing.
