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Method and apparatus for discriminting and counting documents
Assignee: Cummins Allison Corp
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Filing: 1994-12-22
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Granted: 1999-02-09
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Expires: 2014-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A method and device for discriminating documents by comparing a scanned pattern retrieved from a first side of a test document with one or more stored master patterns retrieved from a first side of one or more genuine documents and comparing a scanned pattern retrieved from a second side of a test document with one or more stored master patterns retrieved from a second side of one or more genuine documents.
Inventors
- 👤 Bradford T. Graves
- 👤 Douglas U. Mennie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:23
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D7/00; G07D7/06; G07D7/12; G07D7/128; B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/02; B65H3/06; B65H3/063; B65H3/0638; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/08; G06Q20/18; G07D11/00; G07D11/50; G07D7/04; G07D7/1205; G07D7/16; G07D7/162; G07D7/20; G07F; G07F19/00; G07F19/20; G07F7/00; G07F7/04; B65H2301/00; B65H2301/50; B65H2301/54; B65H2301/541; B65H2511/00; B65H2511/20; B65H2511/21; B65H2511/212; B65H2553/00; B65H2553/51; B65H2557/00; B65H2557/50; B65H2557/514; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/19; B65H2701/1912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 68
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
235 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 3 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said one or more stored first-side master patterns comprise a master pattern associated with a forward scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated and a master pattern associated with a reverse scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated; and wherein said second-side scanned pattern is compared only with second-side master patterns associated with the genuine document and scan direction associated with the highest first-side correlation number.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency and wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 6 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
270 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type identity of said test document, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
270 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type identity of said test document, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 10 wherein said second side comparison is only performed if said first side comparison results in a preliminary indication that said test document is a $20, $50, and $100 bill.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 10 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 8 wherein said one or more stored first-side master patterns comprise a master pattern associated with a forward scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated and a master pattern associated with a reverse scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated; wherein said step of performing a second side comparison is only performed if said step of performing a first side comparison does not result in calling the document-type identity of said test document; and wherein said second-side scanned pattern is compared only with second-side master patterns associated with the genuine document and scan direction associated with the highest first-side correlation number.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 13 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency and wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 14 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
289 words
An apparatus for discriminating documents comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test document and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test document; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test document and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test document; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern, calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document, comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step, and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
289 words
An apparatus for discriminating documents comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test document and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test document; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test document and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test document; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern, calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document, comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step, and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
272 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
272 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
86 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said one or more stored first-side master patterns comprise a master pattern associated with a forward scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated and a master pattern associated with a reverse scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated; and wherein said second-side scanned pattern is compared only with second-side master patterns associated with the genuine document and scan direction associated with the highest first-side correlation number.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency and wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 19 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
276 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: scanning a second side of a test document; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
276 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: scanning a second side of a test document; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
86 words
The method of claim 21 wherein said one or more stored first-side master patterns comprise a master pattern associated with a forward scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated and a master pattern associated with a reverse scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated; and wherein said second-side scanned pattern is compared only with second-side master patterns associated with the genuine document and scan direction associated with the highest first-side correlation number.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 21 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency and wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 23 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
272 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
272 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
86 words
The method of claim 25 wherein said one or more stored first-side master patterns comprise a master pattern associated with a forward scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated and a master pattern associated with a reverse scan of each of a plurality of genuine documents that are to be discriminated; and wherein said second-side scanned pattern is compared only with second-side master patterns associated with the genuine document and scan direction associated with the highest first-side correlation number.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 25 wherein said first-side and second-side master patterns are associated with genuine currency and wherein said first-side master patterns are associated with a green side of genuine U.S. currency and wherein said second-side master patterns are associated with a black side of genuine U.S. currency.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 27 wherein each of said first-side and second-side scanned patterns is associated with an optical scan of a test document and each of said master patterns is derived by optically scanning a plurality of genuine documents.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
193 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
193 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
241 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
241 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
186 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of said second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
186 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more of a plurality of stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types; each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; otherwise: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types; each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of said second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
218 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type of said test document, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
218 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type of said test document, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
190 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type of said test document, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
190 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type of said test document, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
275 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
275 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said plurality of stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
225 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of said second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
225 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with a first side of a test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of said second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
198 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of said second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
198 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: (a) performing a first-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; and (b) performing a second-side comparison if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side comparison comprising the steps of: comparing a second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of said second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
295 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test bill and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test bill; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test bill and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test bill; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill, comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
295 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test bill and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test bill; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test bill and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test bill; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill, comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
253 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test bill and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test bill; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test bill and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test bill; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill, comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step a second set of criteria.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
253 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test bill and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test bill; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test bill and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test bill; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with a second side of said test bill, comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step a second set of criteria.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
239 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test bill and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test bill; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test bill and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test bill; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step a second set of criteria.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
239 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead for scanning a first side of a test bill and generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with said first side of said test bill; a second-side scanhead for scanning a second side of said test bill and generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with said second side of said test bill; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing said first-side scanned pattern with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step a second set of criteria.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead; a second-side scanhead; a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing a first-side scanned pattern generated using said first-side scanhead to scan a first side of a test bill with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) comparing a second-side scanned pattern generated using said second-side scanhead to scan a second side of said test bill with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step a second set of criteria.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
218 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead; a second-side scanhead; a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing a first-side scanned pattern generated using said first-side scanhead to scan a first side of a test bill with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) comparing a second-side scanned pattern generated using said second-side scanhead to scan a second side of said test bill with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step a second set of criteria.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
261 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead; a second-side scanhead; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing a first-side scanned pattern generated using said first-side scanhead to scan a first side of a test bill with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) comparing a second-side scanned pattern generated using said second-side scanhead to scan a second side of said test bill with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
261 words
An apparatus for discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising: a first-side scanhead; a second-side scanhead; and a memory for storing one or more first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations and one or more second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second-side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and a signal processor for (a) comparing a first-side scanned pattern generated using said first-side scanhead to scan a first side of a test bill with said one or more stored first-side master patterns, generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern, calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria, otherwise: (b) comparing a second-side scanned pattern generated using said second-side scanhead to scan a second side of said test bill with one or more of said stored second-side master patterns, generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step, and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 61
Independent Claim
228 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type of said test document, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: scanning a second side of a test document; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 62
Independent Claim
228 words
A method of discriminating documents comprising the steps of: scanning a first side of a test document; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test document; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable document-types, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test document if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the document-type of said test document, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: scanning a second side of a test document; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test document; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable document-types, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine document of one of said recognizable document-types; and calling the document-type of said test document based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 63
Independent Claim
233 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: scanning a first side of a test bill; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test bill if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: scanning a second side of a test bill; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 64
Independent Claim
233 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: scanning a first side of a test bill; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said first-side comparing step if the results of said first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test bill if the first-side comparison does not result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: scanning a second side of a test bill; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test bill; comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side comparing step if the results of the second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
278 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test bill; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test bill; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test bill if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
278 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test bill; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test bill; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a first-side correlation number associated with each of said stored first-side master patterns that are compared to said first-side scanned pattern in said first comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the highest first-side correlation number generated if the generated first-side correlation numbers meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test bill if the generated first-side correlation numbers do not meet said first set of criteria, said second-side evaluation comprising the steps of: comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; generating a second-side correlation number associated with each of said stored second-side master patterns that are compared to said second-side scanned pattern in said second comparing step; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on said second-side correlation numbers if the generated second-side correlation numbers meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
234 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test bill; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test bill; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test bill if the results of the first-side comparing step does result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side evaluation comparing the steps of: comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
234 words
A method of discriminating the denomination of currency bills comprising the steps of: scanning a first side and a second side of a test bill; generating a first-side scanned pattern associated with the first side of the test bill; generating a second-side scanned pattern associated with the second side of the test bill; comparing said first-side scanned pattern with one or more stored first-side master patterns associated with one or more recognizable denominations, each of said first-side master patterns being associated with a first side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; and calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of the first-side comparing step if the results of the first-side comparing step meet a first set of criteria; performing a second-side evaluation of said test bill if the results of the first-side comparing step does result in calling the denomination of said test bill, said second-side evaluation comparing the steps of: comparing said second-side scanned pattern with one or more stored second-side master patterns associated with one or more of said recognizable denominations, each of said second-side master patterns being associated with a second side of a genuine currency bill of one of said recognizable denominations; calling the denomination of said test bill based on the results of said second-side comparing step if the results of second-side comparing step meet a second set of criteria.
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