Method for optically collecting numismatic data and associated algorithms for unique identification of coins
US8023121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/95
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to generate an optical signature of a coin is disclosed. A plurality of parameters are generated and recorded related to rotational positions around the circumference of a coin. The data from these parameters are combined to produce a searchable value.
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