Characterizing items of currency

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8739954
APP PUB NO 20120118698A1
SERIAL NO

13263463

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Characterizing an item of currency employs a validation apparatus that includes at least three specified light sources for illuminating the item of currency. Each of the specified light sources has an emission spectrum similar to an approximating function for reconstructing a predetermined set of spectrum. At least one receiver receives light emitting from the at least three specified light sources. A transportation unit transports the item of currency within the validation apparatus. The light received by the receiver is at least one of light reflected by or light transmitted through the item of currency.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • 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
Jard, Philippe S Downingtown, US 3 19

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