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US 2024/0144766 A1Published application
Systems, methods and devices for processing batches of coins utilizing coin imaging sensor assemblies
OwnerChristopher J. Rourkinventor
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Abstract
A method for identifying counterfeit coins, comprising receiving surface image data and edge image data of the coin at a processor. Identifying a plurality of defects using the processor. Comparing each of the plurality of defects to a database of known authentic coin image data defects to determine whether the coin is authentic.
Claims21
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A currency processing system comprising:
- a chamber configured to receive a batch of coins;
- one or more coin holding devices operatively coupled to the chamber;
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- a coin processing unit operatively coupled to the chamber and the one or more coin holding devices and configured to transfer coins therebetween, the coin processing unit including:
- a transport mechanism configured to impart motion to the coins;
- a system adjacent the transport mechanism configured to guide the coins, responsive to motion imparted by the transport mechanism, to the one or more coin holding devices;
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- an array of sensors disposed adjacent to the transport mechanism, the array of sensors configured to sense each of the coins and output signals indicative of coin information for processing the coins,
- wherein the signals indicative of coin information include signals correlated to coin authenticity as a function of location and the coin processing unit transfers the coins as a function of the signals indicative of con information that correlate to coin authenticity as a function of location.
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