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Sensor for reading banknotes, security papers and the like, containing at least one security element

US8960544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2008
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D7/04
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reading sensor adapted to read a security element having magnetic areas with different coercivity, comprising at least one first reading head and at least one second reading head, which are arranged parallel to each other and are capable of detecting two distinct signal sequences, and a permanent magnet which is arranged between the reading heads.

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