US3590992A
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Method and apparatus for examining and identifying banknotes and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-30
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-01-30
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure involves a method for checking banknotes or the like in a checking station which includes the step of gauging mechanical dimensions at at least one distinguishing area of the banknote. The gauged values obtained are compared with standard signals and a comparison signal produced which is then utilized to distinguish between genuine banknotes and forged or damaged banknotes. The disclosure also involves an apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine notes to an item dispensing device. The apparatus includes a gauging means for gauging mechanical dimensions at least one distinguishing area of the banknote. A comparator means is used for comparing the gauged values with standard values so as to produce a comparison signal. Utilizing means are provided which are responsive to said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes. Means are provided for passing the genuine notes to a collection station and for returning notes which are forged or damaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Gunnar Rune Soderstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:17
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/04; G07D; G07D7/00; G07D7/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A method for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine notes to an apparatus for dispensing items, such as gasoline, change, etc., said method comprising the steps of placing a banknote or the like in a checking station placing said banknote in a mutually stationary position with gauge means having a limited measuring area In relation to the banknote area, positioning said gauge means at a characteristic portion of said banknote, gauging mechanical dimensions at one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in said checking station, comparing the values obtained from the gauging operation with standard values, producing a comparison signal, and utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a place of collection and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A method for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine notes to an apparatus for dispensing items, such as gasoline, change, etc., said method comprising the steps of placing a banknote or the like in a checking station placing said banknote in a mutually stationary position with gauge means having a limited measuring area In relation to the banknote area, positioning said gauge means at a characteristic portion of said banknote, gauging mechanical dimensions at one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in said checking station, comparing the values obtained from the gauging operation with standard values, producing a comparison signal, and utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a place of collection and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
157 words
An apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a device for dispensing items such as gasoline, change, etc. said apparatus comprising a checking station, means for gauging mechanical dimensions at one distinguishing area of said banknote or the like in said checking station, said means comprising measuring members having a limited measuring area in relation to the area of said banknote, said gauging means being operative when said gauging means and said banknote are in mutually stationary positions corresponding to a characteristic portion of said banknote, comparator means for comparing the values obtained from the gauging operation with standard values, signal producing means for producing a comparison signal, and means utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like, and means for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a collection station and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
157 words
An apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a device for dispensing items such as gasoline, change, etc. said apparatus comprising a checking station, means for gauging mechanical dimensions at one distinguishing area of said banknote or the like in said checking station, said means comprising measuring members having a limited measuring area in relation to the area of said banknote, said gauging means being operative when said gauging means and said banknote are in mutually stationary positions corresponding to a characteristic portion of said banknote, comparator means for comparing the values obtained from the gauging operation with standard values, signal producing means for producing a comparison signal, and means utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like, and means for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a collection station and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine notes to a device for dispensing items, such as gasoline, change, etc., said apparatus comprising conveyor means to transfer a banknote or the like to a measuring table, gauging means for gauging mechanical dimensions at one distinguishing area of said banknote or the like at said measuring table, means for comparing the values obtained from the gauging operation with standard values, means for producing a comparison signal, and means for utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and for controlling said conveyor means to convey genuine notes or the like to a collection means and to return forged or damaged banknotes or the like to the customer.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine notes to a device for dispensing items, such as gasoline, change, etc., said apparatus comprising conveyor means to transfer a banknote or the like to a measuring table, gauging means for gauging mechanical dimensions at one distinguishing area of said banknote or the like at said measuring table, means for comparing the values obtained from the gauging operation with standard values, means for producing a comparison signal, and means for utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and for controlling said conveyor means to convey genuine notes or the like to a collection means and to return forged or damaged banknotes or the like to the customer.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to an apparatus for delivering items, such as gasoline, change, etc., said method comprising the steps of placing a banknote or the like in a checking station, gauging mechanical dimensions at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in said checking station, gauging optic characteristics at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in the same checking station, comparing the values from the gauging operation with standard values producing a first comparison signal, comparing the values from the optic measuring with standard values producing a second comparison signal and utilizing said comparison signals to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a place of collection and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for checking banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to an apparatus for delivering items, such as gasoline, change, etc., said method comprising the steps of placing a banknote or the like in a checking station, gauging mechanical dimensions at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in said checking station, gauging optic characteristics at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in the same checking station, comparing the values from the gauging operation with standard values producing a first comparison signal, comparing the values from the optic measuring with standard values producing a second comparison signal and utilizing said comparison signals to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a place of collection and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
133 words
A method for checking banknotes or the like as defined in claim 1 comprising the further steps of gauging optic characteristics at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in the same checking station, at least one optic characteristic being measured from light reflected against the note and at least one characteristic from light passed through the same note in the same checking station, and utilizing said comparison signal to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like, and for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a place of collection and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like, and determining whether or not The magnitudes or said signals from the optic measurings lie within a pertinent predetermining range of values for the same purpose.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for delivering genuine banknotes or the like to a device for dispensing goods, such as gasoline, change, etc., said apparatus comprising a checking station, means for gauging mechanical dimensions at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in said checking station, comparator means for comparing the value obtained from the gauging operation with at least one standard value, signal producing means for providing a comparison signal, optical measuring means for measuring optic characteristics of the same banknote or the like in said checking station at distinguishing portions of said banknote or the like, means for producing measuring signals representing said measured optic characteristics, and means utilizing said comparison and measuring signals to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and means for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a collecting station and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus for checking banknotes or the like and for delivering genuine banknotes or the like to a device for dispensing goods, such as gasoline, change, etc., said apparatus comprising a checking station, means for gauging mechanical dimensions at at least one distinguishing portion of said banknote or the like in said checking station, comparator means for comparing the value obtained from the gauging operation with at least one standard value, signal producing means for providing a comparison signal, optical measuring means for measuring optic characteristics of the same banknote or the like in said checking station at distinguishing portions of said banknote or the like, means for producing measuring signals representing said measured optic characteristics, and means utilizing said comparison and measuring signals to differentiate between genuine and forged or damaged banknotes or the like and means for passing genuine banknotes or the like to a collecting station and returning forged or damaged banknotes or the like.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |