Optical detector arrangement for document acceptor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8836926
APP PUB NO 20100259749A1
SERIAL NO

12377885

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A sensor arrangement for a banknote validator or other document acceptor using optical transmissive measurements includes at least one light source located on a first side of a document path and arranged to transmit light around the document path to a second side of the document path, the second side being opposite the first side. Optical detectors are located on the first side of the document path and arranged to receive light sent from the light source and passing through the document transport path.

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  • CRANE PAYMENT INNOVATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Snider, John D West Chester, US 12 93
Zoladz,, Jr Edward M West Chester, US 3 6

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