Apparatus and method for characterizing items of currency

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8720664
APP PUB NO 20130199889A1
SERIAL NO

13756628

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In one aspect, a validation apparatus comprises a light source capable of emitting a broadband spectrum of light for illuminating an item of currency. The validation apparatus also includes a receiver configured to receive light emitted from the light source. In another aspect, the validation apparatus also includes a transportation unit configured to transport the item of currency within the validation apparatus. In a further aspect, the validation apparatus also includes a processor configured to reconstruct a spectral response of the item of current. In this design, the light received by the receiver comprises at least a portion of light reflected by or transmitted through the item of currency.

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  • CRANE PAYMENT INNOVATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anouar, Fatiha Glenmoore, US 11 30
Baudat, Gaston Glenmoore, US 21 152

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