Class 382/136 - Reading coins

Subclass of Class 382 - Image analysis
Definition: Subject matter wherein a means or process is provided for
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 04/10/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8155424	Coin detecting apparatus A coin detecting apparatus has: a light source for emitting a light beam onto either of two surfaces of a coin; a half mirror for splitting the light beam reflected on the surface of the coin into a transmitted light beam and a reflected light beam; a full area sens...	04/10/2012
8150139	Method and device for recognizing a coin by using the embossed pattern thereof The invention relates to a method and device for recognizing a coin by using the embossed pattern characteristics thereof. For this purpose, the inventive method comprises in spreading the characteristics of the picture, in reducing said characteristics by reducing ...	04/03/2012
7856137	Apparatus and method for verifying image by comparison with template image A correlation value image is generated from an input image and a template image, and separated into a positive correlation value image and a negative correlation value image. The template image is separated into a positive template image and a negative template imag...	12/21/2010
7248736	Enhancing images superimposed on uneven or partially obscured background This invention provides a method of leveling an image of a non-uniform background. The method uses all or a portion of the image data from the original image and mathematical algorithms to construct a model image that reflects the non-uniform background of the origi...	07/24/2007
7232024	Currency processing device A currency evaluation device for receiving a stack of currency bills and rapidly evaluating all the bills in the stack. The device comprises an input receptacle for receiving a stack of bills to be evaluated and a plurality of output receptacles for receiving the bi...	06/19/2007
7227988	Prioritized PDL segmentation producing two bit selector A method of generating a binary Sel plane for image compression is disclosed. The method first generates a 2 bit gray selector (GraySel). This 2 bit selector is then processed in a second stage to produce a binary Sel decision which minimizes the compression noise e...	06/05/2007
7209582	Coin discriminating method and apparatus A coin discriminating method includes steps of irradiating a surface of a coin with light, photoelectrically detecting light reflected by the surface of the coin, producing detected pattern data of the surface of the coin, binarizing corresponding reference pattern ...	04/24/2007
7201320	System and method for processing currency bills and documents bearing barcodes in a document processing device A document processing device having an evaluation region disposed along a transport path between an input and output receptacle capable of processing both currency bills and substitute currency media having at least one indicia. The evaluation region includes at lea...	04/10/2007
7197173	Automated check processing system with check imaging and accounting A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past an image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives the...	03/27/2007
7191657	Currency processing system with fitness detection A currency handling system has a limpness detector. The limpness detector has a single driven crackle roller with an elongated central bulge and two outer bulges, wherein the central bulge is in conforming relation to a flexible belt. Sheet metal guides further faci...	03/20/2007
7185750	Coin distinguishing method and device A coin distinguishing method capable of concurrently picking up the images of the surface and the side of a coin by using two light sources, downsizing a device, and providing high-accuracy coin distinguishing. The side of a coin (C) falling through a coin passage (...	03/06/2007
7146245	System and method for processing currency and identification cards in a document processing device A document processing device having an evaluation region disposed along a transport path between an input and output receptacle capable of processing both currency bills and identification cards. An evaluation unit enables entry of source identification information ...	12/05/2006
7110600	Document identifying device and method The invention relates to a document discriminating apparatus and a discriminating method for use in processing documents at financial institutions. A characteristic portion inherent in an optional format is cut out from image data read from a document in the optiona...	09/19/2006
7103438	System and method for searching and verifying documents in a document processing device A method of processing barcoded tickets in a document processing device including receiving a stack of barcoded tickets in an input receptacle of a document processing device. Each barcoded ticket includes a document-identifier or ticket number that identifies the b...	09/05/2006
7050159	Coin-type determining device The coin-type determining device, for determining the presence or absence of inclined notches formed on the circumferential surface of the coin transferred through a coin transfer path, comprises: a plurality of notch detecting devices provided separately from each ...	05/23/2006
7010154	Money identifying method and device A money identifying method and a device which can identify money with high precision and quickly by optimally binarizing a surface image of the money. The center coordinates and radius of subject coin C are extracted by a coin shape extraction section from the surfa...	03/07/2006
6996263	Network interconnected financial document processing devices A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past a full image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives...	02/07/2006
6995370	Scanning electron microscope In a scanning electron microscope, slimming is reduced by reducing a frame count. As the frame count is reduced, the amount of detected secondary electrons decreases, so that a probe current amount is increased to emit an increased amount of detected secondary elect...	02/07/2006
6962247	Currency processing system with fitness detection A currency handling system comprising a fitness detector. The fitness detector comprising a thickness detector, a limpness detector, a soil detector or a combination thereof. The thickness detector comprising an upper roller displaceable in a predetermined arc by a ...	11/08/2005
6920435	Tokenless biometric electronic transactions using an audio signature to identify the transaction processor The invention discloses a tokenless biometric identification computer system, comprising at least a database containing registered biometric samples of users. A comparator compares a bid biometric sample of a user to at least one registered biometric sample, the bid...	07/19/2005
6899215	Currency validator A method of deriving a classifying function for classifying items of currency includes deriving a plurality of measurements from at least one currency sensor and a plurality of currency items, and forming a set of data from the measurements, the elements of the data...	05/31/2005
6819410	Process for identifying an embossed image of a coin in an automatic coin tester A process for identifying an embossed image of a coin in an automatic coin tester, in which a coin is moved to an image receiver and a light source, the image receiver picks up at least one image of the embossed image of the coin, and a validation device compares th...	11/16/2004
6785412	Coin-type determining device The coin-type determining device, for determining the presence or absence of inclined notches formed on the circumferential surface of the coin transferred through a coin transfer path, comprises: a plurality of notch detecting devices provided separately from each ...	08/31/2004
6778693	Automatic currency processing system having ticket redemption module An apparatus for currency discrimination comprises first and second stationary scanheads, disposed on opposite sides of a bill transport path, for scanning respective first and second opposing surfaces of a bill traveling along the bill transport path and for produc...	08/17/2004
6761257	Coin discriminating device, coin handling apparatus including such a device, and coin discriminating method A coin discriminating device has a first camera for producing a first image of a first surface of a coin, a second camera for producing a second image of a second surface of the coin, and a processor, e.g. a computer, which is operatively connected to the first and ...	07/13/2004
6725995	Discrimination object deflecting apparatus A discrimination object deflecting apparatus can discriminate and sort medals quickly in an amusement facility or the like. The apparatus is composed of a discrimination section for continuously discriminating continuously moving medals, a passage for continuously m...	04/27/2004
6688449	Image pickup device and pattern identification apparatus A pattern identification apparatus is used to speedily identify tokens at a game arcade. The apparatus is inexpensive and has an image pickup device (15). The image pickup device has an area sensor (17) consisting of a two-dimensional matrix of photoelect...	02/10/2004
6634482	Bill and coin checker Improved currency scanners for coins and bills which are connected to computers having memories which contain information concerning coinage or printing errors and scarce coins or bills and which compare each coin or bill as it is scanned to identify and ...	10/21/2003
6588571	Classification method and apparatus A method of deriving a classification for classifying items of currency into two or more classes comprises measuring known samples for each class, selecting a function corresponding to a non-linear mapping of the feature vector space to a second higher-di...	07/08/2003
6560547	Real time sampling system and method for measuring an interrupted surface A method and system for diagnosing surface imperfections of an article is provided. A data collection system collects data relating to the surface of the article, and a processor operatively coupled to the data collection system analyzes the surface data ...	05/06/2003
6499581	Coin discriminating apparatus A coin discriminating apparatus includes a magnetic sensor for detecting magnetic properties of a coin being transported and producing magnetic data of the coin, an optical sensor for producing optical data of the coin, a reference optical data memory for...	12/31/2002
6484865	Coin discriminating apparatus A coin discriminating apparatus includes a coin passage member, a first transporting belt disposed above the coin passage member, thereby transporting it, a first light source, a first light detector, a second transporting belt for supporting the lower su...	11/26/2002
5982918	Automatic funds processing system A funds processing system receives, dispenses, and sorts currency and substantially immediately furnishes an associated accounting system with data, including the value of the currency processed, in a single transaction. The system determines the denomina...	11/09/1999
5729623	Pattern recognition apparatus and method of optimizing mask for pattern recognition according to genetic algorithm A bill-recognition apparatus includes a neural network having a learning capability and performs high-efficiency pattern recognition of seven kinds of U.S. dollar bills. Pattern image data optically inputted through a sensor is compressed using plurality ...	03/17/1998
5316124	Method and apparatus for a low-power, battery-powered vending and dispensing apparatus The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for a money-operated, low-powered, vending and dispensing apparatus which is solely battery-powered and which can be utilized in the vending or dispensing of products or services. The present inventi...	05/31/1994
5224176	Automated coin grading system A method and system for automated grading of coins involves alignment of a target image of the coin with a reference image by mechanically moving the coin until the target and reference images are aligned, capture of multiple images of the coin under a va...	06/29/1993
5220614	Automated coin grading system A method and system for automated grading of coins involves alignment of a target image of the coin with a reference image by mechanically moving the coin until the target and reference images are aligned, capture of multiple images of the coin under a va...	06/15/1993
5133019	Systems and methods for illuminating and evaluating surfaces Systems and methods for illuminating an object surface with light at varying angles of incidence and for optically evaluating the object surface for features and defects, etc. are disclosed. In a specific implementation the systems and methods, the target...	07/21/1992
4899392	Method and system for objectively grading and identifying coins A method and system for accurately and objectively evaluating the numismatic quality of a test coin and/or for fingerprinting the test coin for purposes of identification is disclosed. Central to both the grading and fingerprinting aspects of the inventio...	02/06/1990

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Class 382/136 - Reading coins