150results about "Coin testing" patented technology

A system for currency verification includes a currency apparatus configured for receiving alleged currency to be verified; at least one processor; a non-transitory computer-readable medium configured for storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, perform a method comprising: accessing a material database associating each of a set of materials found in authentic currency with one or more corresponding resonance frequencies; for each material of the set of materials: transmitting into the alleged currency an RF signal at a first resonance frequency for each material; receiving a response signal from the alleged currency; and analyzing the response signal for resonance characteristics that indicate a presence of each material; and a display device configured for outputting that the alleged currency is authentic if the presence of at least a subset of the set of materials found in the authentic currency is indicated.

To provide a coin identification device and a coin identification method that can accurately identify bimetallic coins with a simpler configuration.SOLUTION: A coin identification device includes: a magnetic sensor that includes a resonant coil and detects magnetic characteristics of a coin being conveyed; a first waveform generator that generates, from the output of the magnetic sensor, first waveform data representing a material feature, which is a feature that varies depending on the material of the coin; a first material detection unit that detects, from the first waveform data, a first material feature corresponding to the outer edge of the coin; a second material detection unit that detects, from the first waveform data, a second material feature corresponding to the center of the coin; and an identification processing unit that identifies coins based on the first material feature and the second material feature.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Embodiments relate to a non-fungible physical (NFP) item. The non-fungible physical (NW) item comprises an identifier. The identifier is embedded and layered within the non-fungible physical item in an unplanned pattern. The identifier in the unplanned pattern is configured to provide high security against counterfeiting of the non-fungible physical (NFP) item. The identifier comprises at least one of a random marker and a unique marker. The unplanned pattern comprises at least one of a random pattern and a unique pattern. Further the non-fungible physical (NFP) item is registered as a non-fungible token on a blockchain. The NFP item is then paired with the non-fungible token for enabling two-way mutual authentication and enhanced authenticity. The pairing of the NFP item with the non-fungible token enables tracking condition, provenance, and grading of the NFP item.

Disclosed are various embodiments for automatically grading and assessing coins. In one embodiment, a machine learning model is trained based at least in part on first images respectively depicting coins of a particular type. The coins are manually assigned a respective coin classification. A second image is received depicting a different coin of the particular type. An analysis of the second image is performed based at least in part on the machine learning model. A particular coin classification is assigned to the different coin based at least in part on the analysis of the second image.

An inspection system for inspecting a game token, includes: a game token assigned with code information such that an ID mark region covered with a UV ink is partially irradiated with laser light to denature or remove the irradiated part; an ultraviolet irradiation lamp for irradiating the game token with ultraviolet light for visualizing the UV ink; a UV camera configured to shoot the game token irradiated with ultraviolet light; and an inspection device configured to recognize the code information that has been visualized by the irradiation with ultraviolet light based on an image shot by the UV camera and determine authenticity of the game token.

[Problem] To provide an article supply device that has improved convenience and can easily handle changes in product pricing. [Solution] An article supply device 1 comprises: an insertion part 5 into which coins C can be inserted; a first retention part 25a and a second retention part 25b which are capable of retaining the inserted coins C; and a distribution part 26 which is provided between the insertion part 5 and the first retention part 25a / second retention part 25b and is capable of distributing the transfer destination for the coins. The first retention part 25a and the second retention part 25b include a setting part 28 capable of setting the number of coins that can be retained in each of the retention parts. The distribution part 26 is configured so as to, using the fact that a set number of coins are being retained in the first retention part 25a, perform distribution such that the coins inserted thereafter are retained in the second retention part 25b.

To provide a coin processing device that can improve a coin identification accuracy.SOLUTION: A coin identification device includes: a material determination unit 111 that outputs a first denomination candidate signal based on detection signals from material sensors 81, 82; a diameter determination unit 112 that outputs a second denomination candidate signal based on a detection signal from a line sensor 83; a bi-color determination unit 113 that when a specific denomination signal indicating that a detected coin is a coin of a specific denomination is input, determines whether the detected coin is a bi-color coin based on the detection signals from the material sensors 81, 82 at timing based on the detection signal from the line sensor 83 and previously stored determination reference data; and an overall determination unit 121 that outputs a fixed denomination signal based on the first denomination candidate signal from the material determination unit 111, the second denomination candidate signal from the diameter determination unit 112, and a determination signal from the bi-color determination unit 113.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

To provide an inspection system for inspecting an article such as a valuable using an RFID, which can detect the presence of an article whose RFID tag cannot be read.SOLUTION: An inspection system for an article 9 whose category can be identified based on a weight difference as an inspection target, inspects an article equipped with an RFID tag 8 recording information on the article. The inspection system has: an RF reading device 1 that reads the information on the article from the RF tag of the article put on a loading table; a weight measurement device 2 that measures and records a weight of the article; and a management control device 3 that grasps a total weight of the articles put on the loading table, using a measurement result of the weight measurement device. The management control device is configured to: grasp the weight of the article put on the loading table on the basis of a specification-purpose weight of the article from the information obtained from the RF reading device; measure a total weight of articles put on the loading table using the measurement result of the weight measurement device; compare a calculation-purpose weight of the article obtained from the RF reading device with a total weight of the articles obtained from the measurement result of the weight measurement device; and estimate whether a total number of articles match each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The invention relates to an article supply device. Provided is an article supply device which can easily cope with changes in commodity prices and improve convenience. An article supply device (1) is provided with: an insertion unit (5) into which coins (C) can be inserted; a first holding part (25a) and a second holding part (25b) capable of holding the inserted coin (C); and a distribution unit (26) that is provided between the insertion unit (5) and the first holding unit (25a) and the second holding unit (25b) and that is capable of distributing the moving destination of the coins, the first holding unit (25a) and the second holding unit (25b) including a setting unit (28) that is capable of setting the number of coins that can be held by the first holding unit and the second holding unit, respectively, and the distribution unit (26) being configured so that the number of coins that can be held by the first holding unit and the number of coins that can be held by the second holding unit can be set by the setting unit (28). On the condition that a set number of coins are held in the first holding part (25a), the coins which are subsequently inserted can be distributed so as to be held in the second holding part (25b).

A coin checking and sorting device is provided. The device comprises a hopper mechanism capable of handling various coin sizes in bulk, equipped with adjustable guides, sensors, and a diverting mechanism to ensure proper alignment and eject irregular coins. A dual-sided imaging scanner employs OCR and machine learning algorithms to detect coin details, anomalies, and errors, supported by advanced lighting for optimal image quality. A servo-driven sorting mechanism directs coins into separate baskets based on standard or flagged characteristics, with optional rolling capabilities for bank-ready storage. A cloud-connected database provides real-time updates and comprehensive metadata logging, including condition, rarity, and value, with anomalies cross-verified against known standards. Additional features include a weight verification system, customizable alerts, and high-resolution display options for detailed review, enabling efficient, accurate, and user-focused coin processing.

To suppress the wear of a guide surface while maintaining the detection accuracy of the features of coins.SOLUTION: The coin depositing and dispensing section 12 includes the transport guide section 31 having the guide surface 41S that forms the transport path along which the coin CN is transported in the transport direction and guides the coin CN, and the reference surface 41S that restricts the movement range of the coin CN in the widthwise direction on the guide surface 42S, the optical information acquiring section 54 and the magnetic information acquiring section 55 that detect the information of the coin CN, and the blade biasing section 57 that biases the coin CN toward the reference surface 42S in the widthwise direction. In the conveyance guide part 31, at least a part of a part abutting on the coin CN energized by the blade energizing part 57 in the guide surface 41S is formed of a member having abrasion resistance higher than that of the other part in the guide surface 41S.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

The present invention provides a coin processing device (100) comprising: a separation unit (110) for receiving coins or game coins and sending out the coins or game coins one by one at intervals; and a sorting unit (120) which, while receiving the coins or the game coins one by one from the separating unit and moving the coins or the game coins along an arc, determines the type of the coins or the game coins, and guides the coins or the game coins to the path for each type.

To provide a coin processing device capable of more accurately determining the type of coin. [Solution] A coin processing device 100 is provided, which includes a handling unit 110 for receiving a plurality of coins and sending them out one by one at intervals, and a sorting unit 120 for receiving coins one by one from the handling unit, identifying the type of coin, and guiding the coin to a path for each type. The sorting unit includes a first displacement sensor 132 for measuring the vertical displacement of the upper surface of the coin, and a second displacement sensor 133 for measuring the vertical displacement of the lower surface of the coin. The coin processing device identifies the type of coin based on the transition of the vertical displacement of the upper surface of the coin and the transition of the vertical displacement of the lower surface of the coin.

To provide an article supply device with which a change in article prices can be easily responded and the convenience is improved.SOLUTION: Provided is an article supply device 1 comprising: an insertion unit 5 into which a coin C can be inserted; a first holding unit 25a and a second holding unit 25b capable of holding the inserted coin C; and an allocation unit 26 provided between the load unit 5 and the first and second holding units 25a, 25b and capable of allocating coin movement destinations. The first and second holding units 25a, 25b each include a setting unit 28 capable of setting the number of coins that can be held. The allocation unit 26 is configured to be capable of allocating, on condition that the set number of coins are held in the first holding unit 25a, the coins inserted thereafter to be held in the second holding unit 25b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

The invention relates to a coin which comprises an imprint of the nominal value in the respective currency unit and the area of validity and optionally additional imprints and which is characterized in that the coin has a circular shape; the coin has regularly spaced imprints of graduation lines on both sides, the graduation lines together forming a scale for measuring angles and pointing from the edge in the direction of the origin of the angle scale; at least some of the graduation lines extend over at least the majority of the distance between the edge and the origin of the angle scale; and a corresponding scale designation is imprinted at least next to some of the graduation lines, the unit corresponding to the respective scale optionally also being specified. The invention also relates to the use of said coin for measuring angles and optionally also section lengths.

The invention provides a novel substitute currency tray system for gaming. The novel substitute currency tray system for gaming comprises a substitute currency tray for gaming, wherein the substitute currency tray is used for accommodating substitute currency for gaming and is of a double-layer tray structure. A substitute currency tray system for gaming is provided with: a double-layer tray comprising a lower-layer tray (172) and an upper-layer tray (171) superimposed on the lower-layer tray, the double-layer tray housing a substitute currency (120) for gaming provided with an RF tag (125), the RF tag (125) storing tag information; a camera (2) that captures an image of the substitute money (120) for gaming housed in the upper tray (171) and acquires tray image data; an RFID reader (170) that reads tag information from the RF tag (125) of the substitute currency (120) for gaming housed in the lower tray (172); and a game recording device (11) for recording the tray image data and / or the image analysis result of the tray image data for the substitute money (120) for gaming accommodated in the upper tray (171), and recording the tag information read by the RFID reading device (170) for the substitute money (120) for gaming accommodated in the lower tray (171).

A coin processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with: a conveyance unit that conveys coins along a conveyance path; a delivery unit that delivers the coins to the conveyance path; a return passage that is a part of the conveyance path, and that returns the conveyed coins to the delivery unit; and an openable / closable shutter that is provided in the return passage. The return passage and the shutter in the closed state constitute a storage part for storing the coins.

The application provides a coin anti-counterfeiting verification method and a computer. The coin is locally verified locally, and coin information is sent to a cloud server to perform cloud verification on the coin, so that the coin can be prevented from being cracked, counterfeited or forged, and the coin can also be prevented from circulating between different merchants to affect economic benefits. Meanwhile, the cloud server returns verification results and coin value information corresponding to the coin, so that one coin can correspond to different countermeasures, and the use range of the coin is improved.

To provide improvements to donation receiving devices or to at least provide an alternative.SOLUTION: A donation receiving device 100 has a denomination discriminator connected to a storage area. The denomination discriminator has at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of currency passing therethrough. A device controller interfaces a mobile communication device interface and the denomination discriminator. In use, the device controller establishes communication with the mobile communication device, detects a denomination using the at least one physical characteristic, and transmits the denomination to the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may execute an application controller which displays a graphical user interface on a digital display thereof which can display the denomination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

To detect that a game coin is a fraudulent game coin when a fraudulent game coin is handed from a player to a dealer.SOLUTION: An inspection system 600 for inspecting game coins C in which an RF tag is incorporated includes: a game coin tray 617 for storing game coins C for a dealer in a casino game; an RF reader 6100 for reading an RF tag of a plurality of game coins C stored in the game coin tray 617; a plurality of photo sensors 6173 for detecting at least the number of the plurality of game coins C stored in the game coin tray 617 by a method other than the RFID at a fixed time interval, or at all times; and an inspection / alarm unit 6200 for generating an alarm when the number of game coins C whose RF tag is read by the RF reader 6100 does not match the number of game coins C detected by the plurality of photo sensors 6173.SELECTED DRAWING: None

The invention relates to an ancient metal coin authenticity identification method and system, a terminal and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of cultural relic identification, and the method comprises the steps: recognizing a corrosion region on a to-be-detected metal coin; the scanning electron microscope (SEM) morphology of the corrosion area is collected; determining energy spectrum analysis EDS element composition and distribution of the rusted area; according to EDS element composition and distribution, rust layer element characteristics of the metal cast coin to be detected are obtained; performing segmentation processing and classification processing on the SEM morphology to obtain rust layer location characteristics and rust layer crystal growth morphology characteristics of the metal cast coin to be detected; and according to the rust layer element characteristics, the rust layer location characteristics and the rust layer crystal growth morphology characteristics, generating the authenticity identification probability of the metal cast coin to be detected. The method and the device have the effect of improving the authenticity identification accuracy of the ancient metal cast coins and provide reverifiable objective data support for the authenticity identification conclusion.

[Problem] To provide an article supply device that is protected against the use of counterfeit coins. [Solution] An article supply device 1 comprises a feed section 5 into which both legitimate and counterfeit coins can be fed; a passage section 20a along which coins fed from the feed section 5 can move; and an attraction section 23 within the passage section 20a that is incapable of attracting legitimate coins and capable of attracting counterfeit coins, wherein the attraction section 23 is provided as a component of the passage section 20a. The attraction section 23, which is capable of attracting only counterfeit coins within the passage section 20a along which inserted coins pass, is provided on a flat surface with no unevenness or the like in a sidewall section as a component of the passage section 20a and part of the sidewall section of the passage 20a. With this arrangement, a coin-feeding mechanism that functions consistently without interfering with legitimate coin currency can be provided.

In order to provide a money handling system to divert money among plural apparatuses, the money handling system is provided with: a money handling apparatus configured to perform a dispensing process of discharging money stored in a storage unit to outside the apparatus; a depositing apparatus configured to receive deposited money, store money of predetermined denominations for which a quantity of money of each denomination is set in advance for replenishing the money handling apparatus in a replenishment container, and store money other than the predetermined money for replenishing the money handling apparatus in a normal container; and a management apparatus configured to notify information on replenishment work for replenishing the money handling apparatus with money in the replenishment container.

The present invention provides a coin-processing device (100) comprising a sorting unit (110) for receiving coins or medals and sending them out at intervals one at a time. The sorting unit includes: a rotating member (113) in which a plurality of hole units (113X, 113X) having at least one coin or medal positioned therein are formed at intervals; projections (114) for guiding the coin or the medal to the outlet (112X) of the sorting unit, said projections (114) being disposed below the rotating member; and shutters (215, 115) that are biased in the outlet-closing direction, and are pushed away by coins or medals guided by the projections.

Provided is a coin processing device (100) that comprises: a handling unit (110) for receiving a plurality of coins and discharging the coins one by one at an interval; and a selection unit (120) for receiving the coins one by one from the handling unit, identifying the types of the coins, and guiding the coins down paths by type. The selection unit includes: a first displacement sensor (132) for measuring displacement in the vertical direction for an upper surface of the coins; and a second displacement sensor (133) for measuring displacement in the vertical direction for a lower surface of the coins. The coin processing device identifies the types of the coins on the basis of the trend in the displacement in the vertical direction for the upper surface of the coins and the trend in the displacement in the vertical direction for the lower surface of the coins.

Donation receiving apparatus has a denomination discriminator interfacing a storage area. The denomination discriminator has at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of currency passing therethrough. A device controller interfaces a mobile communication device interface and the denomination discriminator. In use, the device controller establishes communication with the mobile communication device, detects a denomination using the at least one physical characteristic and transmits the denomination to the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may execute an application controller which displays a graphical user interface on a digital display thereof which may display the denomination.

A coin processing device includes: a feed belt that normally rotates in contact with the upper side of a coin to convey the coin to a conveyance passage extending from an inlet-side passage portion to an outlet-side passage portion; a conveyance motor that normally rotates the feed belt during the normal rotation; a detection unit that detects the coin passing through a position determined in advance in the conveyance passage; and a control unit that switches the conveyance motor from a first rotation state where the conveyance motor normally rotates at a first rotation speed to a second rotation state where the conveyance motor normally rotates at a second rotation speed slower than the first rotation speed, in response to detection of the coin by the detection unit, and then rotates the conveyance motor.

To provide an inspection system capable of detecting presence of an article in which an RF tag cannot be read in the inspection system for inspecting an article, such as valuables, by using an RFID.SOLUTION: An inspection system that inspects commodities 9 in which a type can be specified according to a weight difference and inspects the commodities 9 having an RF tag 8 recording information on the commodities 9 has an RF reader 1 for reading information on the commodities 9 from the RF tag 8 of the commodities 9 on a mount table, and a management control device 3 for grasping a total weight of the commodities 9 on the mount table by using a measurement result of a weight measuring device 2 for measuring and recording the weight of the commodities 9. The management control device 3 has a function of grasping the weight of the commodities 9 on the mount table on the basis of a specification-purpose weight of the commodities 9 from information obtained from the RF reader 1, and measuring the total weight of the commodities 9 on the mount table by using a measurement result of the weight measuring device 2, comparing a calculation-purpose weight of the commodities 9 with the total weight of the commodities 9 obtained from a measurement result, and estimating whether the total number of the commodities 9 matches.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

A coin changer includes a coin-dispensing unit with coin outlets located below coin storage tubes of a coin distribution unit, and sensors and a rotating disk of a dial device set in each coin outlet, and a driving device for driving each rotating disk, so that the swing rod on each rotating disk drives shifting members to rotate. Each shifting member has an arm with a push block for the swing rod to push, and a coin shifting rod. A positioning portion on one side of an elastic coin baffle is fixed in each coin outlet, and has limit rods, two sliding spring arms facing the coin outlet, and a slot for the coin shifting rod to slide in and out, so that each coin shifting rod can push the sliding spring arms to swing, thereby controlling the coin dispensing of each coin storage tube.