Modular bill acceptor
US6142284A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07D11/40
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An acceptor for evaluating banknotes, or other paper forms of payment, that includes a replaceable sensor module which communicates in a standardized manner with a central processing unit. The sensor module includes a series of sensors and the signals of the sensors under go primary processing by the sensor module to correct for at least individual characteristics of the sensor module. The central processing unit can be updated if required for different applications. This arrangement adds considerable flexibility in maintenance of the acceptor as well as changing the application of the acceptor.
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