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Auto-calibration systems for coin counting devices

US9003861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2011
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07D2205/0012
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for calibrating a coin sensor are disclosed herein. An auto-calibrating coin sensor configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a movable carrier holding at least one test coin or other test object. The carrier can move the test object past or through the coin sensor to calibrate the coin sensor. Embodiments of the present technology can include rotatable and linearly moveable carriers that are configured to move an attached test object through a coin sensor. Additionally, auto-calibrating coin sensors in accordance with the present technology can be configured to initiate an auto-calibration based on the commencement of a coin counting session, a set schedule, a temperature change, and/or other events.

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