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Automatic currency processing system having ticket redemption module
Assignee: Cummins Allison Corp
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Filing: 2002-02-28
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Granted: 2004-08-17
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Expires: 2022-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for currency discrimination comprises first and second stationary scanheads, disposed on opposite sides of a bill transport path, for scanning respective first and second opposing surfaces of a bill traveling along the bill transport path and for producing respective output signals. The bill travels along the transport path in the direction of a predetermined dimension of the bill. A memory stores master characteristic patterns corresponding to associated predetermined surfaces of a plurality of denominations of genuine bills. Sampling circuitry samples the output signals associated with the respective first and second opposing surfaces of the scanned bill. A signal processor is programmed to determine which one of the first and second opposing surfaces corresponds to the associated predetermined surfaces of the plurality of denominations of genuine bills. The processor then correlates the output signal associated with the one of the first and second opposing surfaces corresponding to the associated predetermined surfaces with the master characteristic patterns to identify the denomination of the scanned bill.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Jones
- 👤 Douglas U. Mennie
- 👤 Mark C. Munro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:21
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D7/00; G07D7/06; G07D7/12; G07D7/128; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/08; G06Q20/10; G06Q20/108; G06Q20/1085; G06Q20/18; G06Q40/00; G07D11/00; G07D11/10; G07D11/50; G07D7/1205; G07D7/16; G07D7/162; G07D7/20; G07F; G07F19/00; G07F19/20; G07F19/202; G07F7/00; G07F7/04; G07D7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A machine for redeeming items of value from a customer, comprising: a bill module for receiving bills inputted by said customer, said bill module discriminating between valid and invalid bills; a ticket verifier for receiving a ticket containing a bar code indicative of a monetary ticket value; a bill dispenser for dispensing bills to said customer; a coin dispenser for dispensing coins to said customer; and a controller coupled to said bill module, said ticket verifier, and said coin and bill dispensers, said controller determining a total inputted value that is the summation of values of said valid bills and said monetary ticket value of said ticket verifier, said controller instructing said coin and bill dispensers to dispense coins and bills having a redeemed value that is related to said total inputted value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A machine for redeeming items of value from a customer, comprising: a bill module for receiving bills inputted by said customer, said bill module discriminating between valid and invalid bills; a ticket verifier for receiving a ticket containing a bar code indicative of a monetary ticket value; a bill dispenser for dispensing bills to said customer; a coin dispenser for dispensing coins to said customer; and a controller coupled to said bill module, said ticket verifier, and said coin and bill dispensers, said controller determining a total inputted value that is the summation of values of said valid bills and said monetary ticket value of said ticket verifier, said controller instructing said coin and bill dispensers to dispense coins and bills having a redeemed value that is related to said total inputted value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The redemption machine of claim 1 , wherein said redeemed value is equivalent to said total inputted value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The redemption machine of claim 1 , further including a coin module for receiving bulk mixed coins inputted by said customer, said coin module discriminating between valid and invalid coins of said bulk mixed coins and counting said valid coins, said total inputted value determined from said controller including a value of said valid coins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The redemption machine of claim 3 , wherein said coin module is receiving tokens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The redemption machine of claim 1 , wherein said bill module, said ticket verifier, said coin dispenser, said bill dispenser, and said controller are all integrated into a single housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The redemption machine of claim 1 , wherein said bill module receives a stack of bills of mixed denominations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The redemption machine of claim 1 , further including a slot for receiving a card having data stored thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The redemption machine of claim 7 , wherein said data includes the identification of said customer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The redemption machine of claim 8 , wherein said machine is connected to a central accounting system for recording the transaction of said customer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The redemption machine of claim 1 , wherein said machine is connected to a central accounting system for recording the transaction of said customer.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for redeeming items of value from a customer, comprising: receiving, at a self-service redemption machine, bills inputted by said customer; discriminating between valid and invalid bills within said machine; receiving, at said machine, a ticket containing a bar code indicative of a monetary ticket value; determining a total inputted value that is the summation of a value of said valid bills and said monetary ticket value of said ticket verifier; and instructing coin and bill dispensers within said machine to dispense coins and bills having a total redeemed value that is related to said total inputted value.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
99 words
A method for redeeming items of value from a customer, comprising: receiving, at a self-service redemption machine, bills inputted by said customer; discriminating between valid and invalid bills within said machine; receiving, at said machine, a ticket containing a bar code indicative of a monetary ticket value; determining a total inputted value that is the summation of a value of said valid bills and said monetary ticket value of said ticket verifier; and instructing coin and bill dispensers within said machine to dispense coins and bills having a total redeemed value that is related to said total inputted value.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein said receiving said bills includes receiving a stack of bills of mixed denominations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein said total redeemed value is equal to said total inputted value.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 11 , further including receiving from said customer a card having data stored thereon and reading said data from said card.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein said data includes the identification of said customer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 15 , further including recording the transaction by said customer in a central accounting system.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 11 , further including recording the transaction by said customer in a central accounting system.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
199 words
A machine for redeeming currency from a customer, comprising: a coin module for receiving bulk mixed coins inputted by said customer, said coin module discriminating between valid and invalid coins of said bulk mixed coins; a bill module for receiving bills inputted by said customer, said bill module discriminating between valid and invalid bills; a ticket verifier for receiving a ticket inputted by said customer, said ticket containing a bar code indicative of a monetary ticket value; a bill dispenser for dispensing bills to said customer; a coin dispenser for dispensing coins to said customer; a slot for receiving a card having data stored thereon; a connector coupling said machine to an accounting system; and a controller coupled to said coin module, said bill module, said ticket verifier, said bill dispenser, said coin dispenser and said slot for reading said data from said card, said controller determining a total inputted value from said customer, said controller communicating with said accounting system via said connector to send information from the transaction to said accounting system, said controller instructing said coin and bill dispensers to dispense coins and bills having a redeemed value that is related to said total inputted value.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
199 words
A machine for redeeming currency from a customer, comprising: a coin module for receiving bulk mixed coins inputted by said customer, said coin module discriminating between valid and invalid coins of said bulk mixed coins; a bill module for receiving bills inputted by said customer, said bill module discriminating between valid and invalid bills; a ticket verifier for receiving a ticket inputted by said customer, said ticket containing a bar code indicative of a monetary ticket value; a bill dispenser for dispensing bills to said customer; a coin dispenser for dispensing coins to said customer; a slot for receiving a card having data stored thereon; a connector coupling said machine to an accounting system; and a controller coupled to said coin module, said bill module, said ticket verifier, said bill dispenser, said coin dispenser and said slot for reading said data from said card, said controller determining a total inputted value from said customer, said controller communicating with said accounting system via said connector to send information from the transaction to said accounting system, said controller instructing said coin and bill dispensers to dispense coins and bills having a redeemed value that is related to said total inputted value.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The redemption machine of claim 18 , wherein said redeemed value is equivalent to said total inputted value.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
133 words
An automated teller machine for performing transactions with a customer, said machine being connected to an accounting system, comprising: a dispenser for dispensing money to said customer; a coin input module for receiving bulk mixed coins inputted by said customer, said coin module discriminating between valid and invalid coins of said bulk mixed coins; means for determining an inputted value of said valid coins of said bulk mixed coins; a slot for receiving a card having customer identification data stored thereon; a connector connecting said machine to said accounting system; and a controller coupled to said dispenser, said coin input module, and said slot for reading said card, said controller sending instructions via said connector to said accounting system for crediting a personal customer account by an amount related to said inputted value.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
133 words
An automated teller machine for performing transactions with a customer, said machine being connected to an accounting system, comprising: a dispenser for dispensing money to said customer; a coin input module for receiving bulk mixed coins inputted by said customer, said coin module discriminating between valid and invalid coins of said bulk mixed coins; means for determining an inputted value of said valid coins of said bulk mixed coins; a slot for receiving a card having customer identification data stored thereon; a connector connecting said machine to said accounting system; and a controller coupled to said dispenser, said coin input module, and said slot for reading said card, said controller sending instructions via said connector to said accounting system for crediting a personal customer account by an amount related to said inputted value.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2007-08-17 | 2008-02-16 | 2008-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2011-08-17 | 2012-02-16 | 2012-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2015-08-17 | 2016-02-16 | 2016-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |