Multiple pocket currency bill processing device and method
US7735621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2405/332
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices for dynamically assigning document parameters to output receptacles of multiple output receptacle document evaluating devices. Documents are directed into individual output receptacles based upon their document parameter or parameters. For example, according to one embodiment a currency evaluating device comprises an input receptacle adapted to receive a stack of currency bills, a plurality of output receptacles, a transport mechanism, and a processor adapted to control the operation of the device. The processor is programmed to determine the denomination of a bill and determine if an output receptacle is associated with the denomination of the bill. If an output receptacle is not associated with the denomination of the bill, the processor is programmed to associate an output receptacle with the denomination of the bill and cause the bill to be transported to an output receptacle associated with the denomination of the bill.
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