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System and method for processing currency and identification cards in a document processing device

US7505831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2006
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D11/50
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A document processing device having an evaluation region disposed along a transport path between an input and output receptacle capable of processing both currency bills and identification cards. An evaluation unit enables entry of source identification information before or after processing currency bills. Memory is adapted to store source identification information for multiple batches of currency. Multiple batches are placed in the processing device for multiple batch processing. The evaluation region includes detectors for detecting predetermined characteristics of currency bills and distinguishing identification cards from currency. During processing, the identification card, or other separator card, is sent to a predetermined output receptacle designated as a reject receptacle. Currency that is rejected is sent to the reject receptacle. Rejected currency is separated into batches by the identification cards sent to the reject receptacle during processing.

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