Multipurpose detection unit
US10671819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G1/009
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device (1, 33) for readout of and/or communication with a consumer carried token is proposed comprising a first area (5) for wireless radiofrequency detection and/or communication; and a second area (6) spatially separated from said first area for a wireless optical detection and/or communication; wherein said first area (5) is located above said second area (6). Said second area (6) comprises a cavity with at least a front opening (53) for inserting said token by a user, bordered by at least a bottom surface (7), a backside wall (41), and a top illumination unit (54), wherein said top illumination unit (54) comprises at least one essentially vertical translucent skirt (8) with its free edge (55) pointing towards the second area (6); as well as an opening (9). Behind and/or below said first area (5) a scanning light source as well as scanning camera is located, both aiming in an upward direction, and above said scanning light source as well as scanning camera a mirror (20) is mounted, for at the same time deflecting the scanning light beam (21) and directing it (22) into said second area (6) onto said bottom surface (7) through said opening (9) in an essentially vertical directio…
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