Trading card sorter and methods
US12200174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/00602
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sorter processes trading cards in an affordable, accurate, and easy-to-use manner. The sorter includes an input and output bin. A transport path moves cards between the bins and has two scan bars, one above and one below the path. The scan bars capture an image of a top and bottom surface of ones of the cards. A controller coordinates movement of the cards along the path and receives the image for processing. Users interact with the controller by way of an interface to influence the processing. The sorter also includes a coil to detect metal foil on the cards. Other embodiments are envisioned.
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