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Banknote validator

US6392863B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 1999
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S271/902
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The optical sensor (305,306) comprises a trapezoidal light guide (34, 104), a broadband light source (350) fo illuminating a banknote via the light guide (34, 104) and sensors (351, 352, 353) for detecting light reflected from the banknote via the light guide (34, 104). Filters (354, 355, 356) are arranged in front of the sensors (351, 352, 353). The light guide (34,104) is inclined relative to the banknote path (6).

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