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Banknote validator

US8300916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2010
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/1205
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for checking the validity of a banknote wherein a light source illuminates a banknote through a slit as it is transported along a note path, the emitted light being detected at different wavelengths to generate a plurality of images such that a three dimensional matrix can be created, for comparison against matrices of authentic banknotes.

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