Money receiving, accepting, capturing, validating and rejecting apparatus connected to a mobile communication device

Abstract

A currency receiving, accepting, capturing, validating and rejecting device, and more particularly, a currency device connected to a mobile communication device, includes a currency storage area and a denomination discriminator interfaced with the currency storage area, the denomination discriminator including at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of currency passing therethrough for discriminating a currency denomination of the currency. A device controller interfaces with the mobile communication device and the denomination discriminator. In use, the device controller is configured to establish communication with the mobile communication device, detect the denomination using the at least one physical characteristic and transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application. The original application was filed on November 25, 2019; the application number is 201980090014.8; and the invention title is: Donation Receiving Device Connected to Handheld Mobile Communication Device. Technical Field

[0002] This invention generally relates to devices for receiving, accepting, capturing, verifying, and rejecting currency, and more specifically, to currency devices connected to mobile communication devices, comprising a currency storage area and a denomination detector interfaced with the currency storage area, including at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of the currency passing through it to distinguish the denomination of the currency. A device controller is connected to the mobile communication device interface and the denomination detector. In use, the device controller is configured to establish communication with the mobile communication device, detect the denomination using at least one physical characteristic of the currency, and transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device. Background Technology

[0003] On April 9, 1996, US 5506393 A (Ziarno) disclosed a donation pot that accepts donations from credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

[0004] The kettle includes a display, a keyboard, and a surface for collecting donations, and is configured to associate donations with donors' accounts.

[0005] The present invention seeks to provide improvements to currency receiving, accepting, capturing, verifying and rejecting devices that will overcome or substantially improve at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or the present invention seeks to at least provide an alternative.

[0006] It should be understood that if this document references any prior art information, such reference does not imply an acceptance in Australia or any other country that such information constitutes part of the general common knowledge in the field. Summary of the Invention

[0007] This document provides a currency receiving, accepting, capturing, verifying, and rejecting device; more specifically, a currency device connected to a mobile communication device, including a storage area therein. Coins and banknotes can be inserted into the storage area via a denomination detector, the storage area sensing at least one of their physical characteristics.

[0008] The device further includes a mobile communication device interface for communicating with a mobile communication device, and a device controller for interfacing with the mobile communication device and the denomination detector.

[0009] The device may include an electronically controlled lock that disables the device prior to authentication with a mobile communication device, and the device may include a lockable cover that conceals a denomination authenticator beneath it.

[0010] The device may include a stand for holding a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device displaying a graphical user interface for operating the device.

[0011] In addition, the denomination detector may include a roller below the slotted inlet that accepts both coins and banknotes. A rotary transducer can detect the length of the coin inserted through it, and a displacement transducer can measure the thickness of the coin.

[0012] Therefore, when in use, users can authenticate via mobile communication devices to unlock the device, thereby receiving, accepting, capturing, verifying, and rejecting currency from donors.

[0013] The device controller can be configured with acceptable denomination size parameters to classify denominations and reject currencies that do not meet the acceptable denomination size parameters.

[0014] The device can further utilize image processing to verify the denomination. In one embodiment, an observation port for a rear-facing camera of a mobile communication device is provided to capture image data of the currency inserted therethrough. The mobile communication device may include an application controller that includes an image processor that identifies at least one of shape, size, and color, and in one embodiment, identifies the alphanumeric value of the currency.

[0015] Therefore, mobile communication devices can be used to verify currency so that the device controller can accept or reject the currency.

[0016] According to one aspect, a donation receiving device is provided, the currency receiving device comprising: a storage area therein; a denomination detector interfaced with the storage area, the denomination detector including at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical feature of currency passing therethrough; a mobile communication device interface for communicating with a mobile communication device; and a device controller interfaced with the mobile communication device interface and the denomination detector, wherein, in use, the device controller is configured to establish communication with the mobile communication device, detect the denomination using the at least one physical feature, and transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device.

[0017] The mobile communication device can execute an application controller, wherein the application controller can be configured to display a graphical user interface on its digital display, and wherein the graphical user interface can be controlled by the application controller to display denominations.

[0018] A denomination detector may include an inlet slot for receiving coins and banknotes.

[0019] The sensor may include an interrupt sensor along the inlet slot, and the controller may be configured to detect denominations based on which of the interrupt sensors are interrupted.

[0020] The interrupt sensor may include a center interrupt sensor and a lateral interrupt sensor, and the device controller may be configured to detect the insertion of a coin when the center interrupt sensor is interrupted but the lateral interrupt sensor is not interrupted.

[0021] The device controller can be configured to detect the insertion of banknotes when the lateral interruption sensor is interrupted.

[0022] The device controller can be configured to detect whether the lateral interruption sensor is interrupted substantially simultaneously.

[0023] The denomination detector may include a roller and a rotary converter operatively coupled thereto, wherein a controller may be configured to use the rotary converter to determine the length of the coin inserted through the slot and to determine the denomination based on the length.

[0024] The rotary converter may include an optical sensor that detects markings on a rotating disk coupled to a roller.

[0025] The device may further include a displacement transducer operably coupled to the roller to measure displacement therebetween, and wherein the device controller may be configured to determine the thickness of the coin inserted through the slot based on the displacement and to determine the denomination based on the thickness.

[0026] The device may include a fixed frame for a first roller in the retaining rollers and a movable frame for a second roller in the retaining rollers, wherein a displacement transducer measures the displacement of the movable frame.

[0027] The movable frame may include a moving part that interferes with the optical sensor.

[0028] The controller can be configured with acceptable denomination size parameters, and the device controller can be configured to detect whether at least one of the measured thickness and length of the currency meets the acceptable denomination size parameters.

[0029] The device may further include a driver for rotating the roller, and wherein the controller may be configured to rotate the roller to reject currency from the slot when it is detected that the currency does not meet acceptable nomination characteristics.

[0030] The device can be configured to verify denominations using currency image data captured through image processing.

[0031] The device may include a bracket for holding the mobile communication device adjacent to the viewing port to capture currency image data using its rear-facing image sensor.

[0032] The mobile communication device can execute an application controller, which includes an image processing controller that processes currency image data.

[0033] The device controller can be configured to transmit denominations to a mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device can be configured to verify the denominations using an image processing controller, and if the image processing controller detects that the currency image data does not meet acceptable image features, the application controller can be configured to cause the device controller to reject the currency.

[0034] Image processing can be configured to detect the shape of the denomination.

[0035] Image processing can be configured to detect the size of the denomination.

[0036] Image processing can be configured to detect the color of the denomination.

[0037] The image processing controller can be configured to identify the α value of the denomination.

[0038] The device may include a lockable cover above the denomination detector, wherein a controller may be configured to allow the cover to be unlocked when communicating with a mobile communication device.

[0039] The device may include a lockable cover above the denomination detector, wherein the cover may include a cover supported at the distal end of a rod that is slidably engaged within the body of the device.

[0040] The device may include a bracket, the bracket including upper and lower offset adjustable brackets for holding the upper and lower edges of the mobile communication device therebetween.

[0041] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Regardless of any other forms that may fall within the scope of this invention, preferred embodiments of this disclosure will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0043] Figure 1 A top perspective view of a currency receiving device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0044] Figure 2 Showing a bottom perspective view of the device;

[0045] Figure 3 A top perspective view of the device is shown, showing the top part of the device open.

[0046] Figure 4 A top perspective view of the device with its lid closed is shown;

[0047] Figure 5 An exploded view illustrating the denomination detector of the device;

[0048] Figure 6 Showing an exploded bottom perspective view of the device;

[0049] Figure 7 Explanation of the banknote denomination detector;

[0050] Figure 8 This indicates that the coin denomination detector will refuse to accept the coin.

[0051] Figure 9A An exploded perspective view illustrating the top components and the built-in controller or mobile communication device, exposing the digital or LCD display.

[0052] Figure 9B An exploded perspective view illustrating an alternative embodiment of the top component of the assembled device, wherein the device includes a built-in controller or a built-in mobile communication device or a mobile communication device, for exposing a digital or LCD display;

[0053] Figure 10 Alternative embodiments are described, in which the denomination detector accepts banknotes and coins separately; and

[0054] Figure 11 A functional diagram of the controller for the device and mobile communication device is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0055] Figure 1 A currency receiving device 100 is shown, which may include a container 101, a base 102, and a top component 103.

[0056] The container 101 may define a currency storage area 109 therein, and the top component 103 may include a denomination detector 104 configured to identify the denomination of currency passed through it to the storage area 109.

[0057] Device 100 may further include a cover 106 for securely covering denomination detector 104, such as Figure 4 As shown in the diagram. The cover 106 may include a shroud 107 engaged by a rod 108, which is slidably held by a top member 103. The rod 108 may... Figure 1 The method shown is raised to expose the denomination detector 104 and in order to Figure 4The manner shown is lowered to securely surround the denomination detector 104. The cover 107 may be substantially dome-shaped and may correspond in cross-section to the edge of the top component 103 to securely surround the denomination detector 104 and prevent tampering.

[0058] The top component 103 may define a surface for soft counting and may include a notch for temporary storage of banknotes and coins.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the top component 103 can be removed from the container 101 to access the storage area 109 therein. Figure 3 As shown, the top component 103 can pivot about the rod 108. The locking latch 110 can lock the top component 103.

[0060] The device may include a bracket 111 for engaging the mobile communication device 112.

[0061] The bracket 111 may include a top bracket 113 and a bottom bracket 114 therebetween for engaging the mobile communication device 112. In an embodiment, the base 102 may press against the lower edge of the bracket 114, thereby preventing the removal of the mobile communication device 112.

[0062] As in Figure 3 As shown, the bottom bracket 114 can slide upward along the channel 115, thereby engaging mobile communication devices 112 of different lengths.

[0063] The bracket 111 may include a credit card notch 116, allowing a contactless payment card to slide behind the rear surface of the mobile communication device 112 for contactless payment.

[0064] The container 101 may include a rearward groove for holding the device 100 and a handle 105.

[0065] The base 102 may include fasteners for securing the device 100 to a surface. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the lower surface of the base 102 includes a plurality of suction cup feet 117 for suction and adsorption onto a smooth surface. In an alternative embodiment, the base 102 may include a physical mechanical interlock for physically locking the base 102 to the surface. In this embodiment, a fastener may extend to the right onto the top part 103, thereby also preventing its removal.

[0066] Figure 11The description includes a device 100 comprising a processor 118 for processing digital data. The processor 118 is operatively communicated with a memory device 119 via a system bus 120. The memory device 119 is configured to store digital data containing computer program code instructions. In use, the processor 118 retrieves these computer program code instructions and associated data from the memory device 119 to implement the functionality of the device 100.

[0067] The memory device 119 may include a device controller 148 stored therein.

[0068] The processor 118 can further communicate operatively with the denomination detector 104 via the system bus 120.

[0069] Device 100 may include a mobile communication device interface for communicating with mobile communication device 112. In this regard, the device may include a data interface 122 for communicating with a corresponding data interface 122 of mobile communication device 112.

[0070] The mobile communication device interface can be a wired or wireless interface. Widely varied variations of the mobile communication device interface may include a data port held within a lower bracket 114, which is inserted into a corresponding communication port of the mobile communication device 112. Alternatively, wireless variations may include short-range Bluetooth. TM The wireless interface enables the mobile communication device 112 to communicate wirelessly with the device 100 when it is in proximity to the device.

[0071] The mobile communication device 112 may similarly include a processor 118 operably in communication with a memory device 119 via a system bus 120, and the mobile communication device may similarly include an application controller 121 to configure the functionality of the mobile communication device 112.

[0072] The mobile communication device 112 may include a digital display 123, which may be controlled by an application controller 121 to implement a user interface 124 thereon.

[0073] The mobile communication device 112 may further include a GPS receiver 125 for determining the location of the mobile communication device 112 and the device 100. The GPS receiver 125 may be used to limit the operable location of the device 100.

[0074] Furthermore, the mobile communication device 112 may further include a wide area network (WAN) data interface 126 for sending and receiving data over a WAN. The data interface 126 may be a Wi-Fi, GSM, or similar interface.

[0075] refer to Figure 5The denomination detector 104 may include a slotted inlet 159, which is retained within the top plate 168 to receive banknotes and coins.

[0076] The discriminator 104 may include a roller 153 below the slotted inlet 159.

[0077] One of the rollers 153 can be fixed while the other can be moved.

[0078] The fixed roller 153 can be statically held within the fixed frame 162 and the movable roller 153 can be held within the movable frame 163.

[0079] The discriminator 104 may include a displacement transducer 179 operatively coupled to a movable frame 163 to measure the thickness of a coin inserted through a slotted inlet 159. The displacement transducer 179 may include a moving part 173 that interferes with a precision optical sensor 174. In an alternative embodiment, the displacement transducer 179 may include a magnet that moves relative to a magnetic flux sensor.

[0080] The discriminator 104 may further include a rotary transducer 175 for counting the number of revolutions of the roller 153 to determine the length of the coin inserted through the slotted inlet 159. The rotary transducer 175 may include a magnetic sensor 176 for sensing adjacent disks 151. Alternatively, the rotary transducer 175 may include an optical sensor 150 for counting adjacent marked disks 151.

[0081] Support roller 170 can support roller 153. Stabilizer roller 158 can be interposed above roller 153 to stabilize currency entering between rollers 153. Herringbone drive belt 161 can be interposed between rollers 153 to allow rollers 153 to rotate relative to each other.

[0082] The built-in image sensor 155 can be oriented toward the slotted inlet 159 to capture image data of the currency inserted through it.

[0083] Tamper sensor 160 and reflector 167 can detect tampering within top part 103. Additional tamper sensors may be located within container 101 or base 102.

[0084] The discriminator 104 may include interruption sensors arranged along the slotted inlet 159. These may include a central flap 169 extending across the slotted inlet, the central flap having a displacement arm 165. The interruption sensors may include a lateral interruption sensor 164. The discriminator 104 may be configured to detect coin insertion in the event of displacement of the displacement arm 165 of the central flap 169, and to detect banknote insertion in the event of interruption of the lateral interruption sensor 164. In an embodiment, the interruption sensor may include a beam interruption sensor. In an embodiment, interruption of the interruption sensor may cause the central flap 169 to open.

[0085] The discriminator 104 may include a rejection solenoid 177 that can push an upward displacement arm 165 to open a center flap 124, thereby rejecting coins from the slotted inlet 159.

[0086] In an embodiment, the discriminator 104 may include a secondary center flap 156, which may similarly include a secondary rejection solenoid 178 for opening the secondary center flap 156.

[0087] The slotted inlet 159 can interface with the pipe 171 that leads into the storage area 109.

[0088] Device 100 may include a translucent window 181 through an observation port 127 of top part 103, thereby allowing the rear image sensor of mobile communication device 112 to capture image data of currency through detector 104.

[0089] Rod 108 can be locked in place by interfering with the locking solenoid 128 of its peripheral recess 172. Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, rod 108 includes an upper part integrally formed with cover 107 and a lower shaft engaging with the upper part, thereby allowing removal of the upper part and cover. In this embodiment, the lower shaft includes a peripheral recess 172. In an alternative embodiment, locking solenoid 128 may be used to lock the top part 103 to container 101.

[0090] Figure 9A and 9B An embodiment is shown in which device 100 includes a built-in controller 130 or a built-in mobile communication device 112, instead of a bracket 112 for the mobile communication device 112. The built-in controller 130 or the built-in mobile communication device 112 may expose a digital or LCD display. According to this embodiment, the built-in controller 130 may implement the functionality of the application controller 121 of the mobile communication device 112. Alternatively, according to this embodiment, device 100 may still communicate with the built-in mobile communication device 112.

[0091] The cover 105 may be semi-transparent to visibly hold the advertising material beneath it. The device 100 may include a light sensor 131 that can activate a plurality of LEDs 132 to illuminate the slotted inlet 159. The LEDs can illuminate from within the slotted inlet 159. The top part 103 may include a drain hole 180 therethrough for draining any water collected on the top plate.

[0092] refer to Figure 6 The device 100 may include a top part locking solenoid 182, which can displace a fixed latch 110 to open the top part 103.

[0093] The side of container 101 may include a translucent window 133, which in an embodiment can hold advertising materials behind it.

[0094] The base 102 may be removable to expose the rechargeable battery 134 or a release mechanism to release the top part 103 from the container 101.

[0095] Locking cylinder 135 can lock the distal end of rod 108 in the proper position.

[0096] Figure 10 An alternative embodiment is shown, wherein the denomination detector 104 includes a separate slot inlet 136 for receiving banknotes and a plurality of coin slots 137 for receiving coins of various denominations. According to this embodiment, the denomination detector 104 may include a plurality of interrupt sensors 138 below each coin slot 137 to detect individual coins passing through the interrupt sensors.

[0097] The device 100 according to this embodiment may include a safety plate 139, which includes a plurality of slots 140 corresponding to the coin slot 137 below it. However, in order to lock the device, the safety plate 139 may be rotated about its pivot point 141 by a lever 142, such that the slots 140 are not aligned with the coin slot 137 below them.

[0098] A cover 143 that restricts the type of coin denomination can be placed over the coin slot 137.

[0099] Figure 7 The banknote 144 enters the denomination detector 104. The banknote 144 is interrupted by a lateral interruption sensor 164. A displacement transducer 179 measures the thickness of the banknote 144. A rotation transducer 175 measures the length of the banknote 144.

[0100] When banknote 144 or coin 147 is detected, motor 146 can rotate gear 145 to drive roller 153. The built-in image sensor 155 or rear image sensor of mobile communication device 112 can capture image data from banknote 144.

[0101] Figure 8 The coin 147 enters the detector 104. Coin 147 can be shifted via the center flap 169 and the displacement arm 165. The width of coin 147 may not be sufficient to interrupt the lateral interruption sensor 164. Displacement transducer 179 can measure the thickness of coin 147 and rotation transducer 175 can measure the length of coin 147.

[0102] As in Figure 8 The diagram further illustrates that the rejection solenoid 177 can move the displacement arm 165 upward to open the center flap 169. The secondary rejection solenoid 178 can also open the secondary center flap 156. Rejection solenoids 177 and 178 can be activated when both coins 147 and banknotes 144 are rejected.

[0103] An exemplary application of the device 100 will now be described with reference to exemplary embodiments.

[0104] The mobile communication device 112 may be configured with an application controller 121, which can be authenticated using a user account.

[0105] Once authenticated, the lever locking solenoid 128 can be released to allow the cover 107 to be raised to expose the denomination detector 104.

[0106] Donors can use the user interface 124 to enter contact details, such as email or phone contact details.

[0107] Donors can insert coin 147 into detector 104.

[0108] The device controller 148 can detect the displacement of the displacement arm 165, rather than the interruption of the lateral interruption sensor 164, thereby detecting the insertion of a coin in contrast to the detection of a banknote.

[0109] In addition, the device controller 148 can detect the displacement of the movable frame 163 to further confirm the insertion of the coin.

[0110] The controller 148 can activate the motor 146 to rotate the roller 153 to suck up the coin 144. Depending on at least one interrupt sensor, the controller 148 can rotate the roller 153.

[0111] The controller 148 can use the rotation transformer 175 to determine the length of the coin 147 and the displacement transformer 179 to measure the thickness of the coin 147.

[0112] The memory device 119 of the device 100 may be configured with an acceptable coin size parameter that may include at least one of length and thickness to determine whether the measured length or thickness meets the acceptable size parameter of the coin 147.

[0113] If the measured value does not meet the acceptable coin size parameters, the controller 148 can reverse the drive motor 146 to reverse the roller 153, thereby rejecting the coin 147.

[0114] The accept LED 154 may illuminate depending on whether a coin is accepted or rejected, for example, green or red respectively. Alternatively, if the measured value meets the acceptable size parameters, the device controller 148 may continue to operate the roller 146 to suck the coin 147 into the storage area 109.

[0115] The controller 148 can use the measured values ​​to classify the denominations of the coins 147.

[0116] The controller 148 can store the detected denomination in the memory 119 and transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device 112 via the mobile communication interface. The mobile communication device 112 can transmit the denomination to the server via the wide area network using the data interface 126.

[0117] The denomination can be recorded relative to the donor profile, and the received data can be sent to the donor via the user interface 124 using the contact information provided by the donor.

[0118] Device 100 can use the built-in image sensor 155 of a mobile communication device or a rear-view image sensor to capture image data of coin 147.

[0119] Application controller 121 may include an image processing controller to identify visual features of coin 147.

[0120] The image processing controller can be configured to detect at least one of the shape, size, and / or color of the denomination. In an embodiment, the image processing controller includes an image recognition controller configured to recognize the alphanumeric value of the denomination.

[0121] Therefore, the application controller 121 can verify the classification of denominations. Specifically, the device controller 148 can transmit the detected denominations to the application controller 121, which then uses image processing to verify the detected denominations based on at least one of shape, size, color, and value.

[0122] If at least one of the shape, size, color, or value deviates from an acceptable parameter, the application controller 121 can cause the device controller 148 to reject the coin 147 by reversing the drive of the roller 153.

[0123] The application controller 121 can further store the image data associated with each donation for subsequent verification.

[0124] A donor can insert banknote 144, which, upon insertion through the detector 104, does not deflect the center flap 169 (or substantially does not deflect the center flap 169), but interrupts the lateral interruption sensor 164, thereby indicating the banknote insertion to the device controller 148. In an embodiment, the controller 148 is configured to detect and trigger the lateral interruption sensor 164 substantially simultaneously.

[0125] Similarly, the device controller 148 can use the deflection converter 179 and the rotation converter 175 to measure the thickness and length of the banknote 144, and reject the banknote 144 if the length or thickness does not match the acceptable banknote parameters.

[0126] If a banknote is accepted, the device controller 148 can transmit the detected denomination of the banknote 144 to the application controller 121, which can use image data obtained from the image sensor 155 of the mobile communication device 112 to verify the banknote denomination based on at least one of the following: shape, size, color, and / or alphanumeric characters.

[0127] In one embodiment, application controller 121 is configured to read the serial number of banknote 144. In another embodiment, application controller 121 or a remote server is configured to verify serial number 144 to detect counterfeit banknotes.

[0128] For purposes of explanation, the foregoing description uses specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the invention. Therefore, the foregoing description of specific embodiments of the invention is presented for purposes of illustration and description. The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, as it is obvious that many modifications and variations may be made in light of the foregoing teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and its various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the particular intended use. The appended claims and their equivalents are intended to define the scope of the invention.

[0129] Unless otherwise stated, the term “approximately” or similar terms used herein shall be interpreted as within 10% of the stated value.

Claims

1. A currency receiving, accepting, capturing, verifying, and rejecting device, characterized in that, include: The containerized currency storage area; A denomination detector, which interfaces with the container's currency storage area, the denomination detector including at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical feature of the currency passing through it; and a mobile communication device interface for communicating with a mobile communication device. and a device controller, which interfaces with the mobile communication device and the denomination detector, wherein, in use, the device controller is configured to establish communication with the mobile communication device, detect the denomination using the at least one physical feature, and transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device, wherein The denomination detector includes: Inlet slots for receiving coins and banknotes; An interrupt sensor is positioned along the inlet slot; Rollers, positioned opposite the inlet slot to collect coins and banknotes between the rollers; A rotary converter operably coupled to the roller; A displacement transducer is operatively coupled to the roller to measure the displacement therebetween, wherein, using the roller, the controller is configured to use the rotation transducer to determine the length of the coin inserted through the inlet slot and the displacement transducer to determine the thickness of the coin inserted through the inlet slot, and to determine the denomination based on the length and the thickness; A built-in image sensor is positioned towards the inlet slot and captures image data of the currency; and The rear image sensor of the mobile communication device faces the inlet slot and captures image data of the currency therebetween; wherein The device is configured to be used for: The captured currency image data is processed by employing stored image processing, and the denomination is determined based on at least one of length and thickness to determine whether the measured length and thickness meet the acceptable size parameters of the detected denomination. The captured currency image data is then processed, the denomination is verified, and the denomination is transmitted. If the device detects that the currency image data does not meet the acceptable image characteristics of the denomination, the device is configured to cause the application controller and / or the device controller and / or the mobile communication device to reject the currency by reversing the drive of the roller.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile communication device executes an application controller, wherein the application controller is configured to display a graphical user interface on its digital display, and wherein the graphical user interface is controlled by the application controller to display the denomination.

3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor includes a built-in controller or a built-in mobile communication device, rather than a bracket for the mobile communication device to expose a digital or LCD display, and the built-in controller implements the functionality of the application controller of the mobile communication device, or the device communicates with the built-in mobile communication device.

4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interruption sensor includes a bracket for holding the mobile communication device adjacent to the observation port to capture the currency image data using its rear-view image sensor.

5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile communication device executes the application controller, which includes an image processing controller that processes the currency image data.

6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The device controller is configured to transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device, wherein the mobile communication device is configured to verify the denomination using the image processing controller, and if the image processing controller detects that the currency image data does not meet acceptable image features.

7. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mobile communication device or the built-in controller verifies the currency and causes the device controller to accept the currency or reverse the drive of the roller to reject the currency.

8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image processing is configured to detect the shape, size, color, and α value of the denomination.

9. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile communication device verifies the denomination by capturing currency image data through image processing and stores the captured currency image data for subsequent verification.

10. The device according to claim 9, characterized in that, If at least one of the shape, size, color, or value deviates from an acceptable parameter, the application controller causes the device controller to reject the currency by reversing the drive of the roller.

11. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The image processing controller is configured to verify the visual characteristics of the denomination, including at least one of the shape, size, color, and alphanumeric value of the denomination.

12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The application controller verifies the classification of the denomination, the observation port of the rear-facing camera of the mobile communication device captures image data of the currency, the device controller transmits the detected denomination to the application controller, and the application controller uses image processing to verify, detect, identify and classify the detected denomination based on at least one of its shape, size, color and alphanumeric values.

13. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller stores the detected denomination currency image data in a memory configured with acceptable denomination size parameters, including at least one of length and thickness, to determine whether the measured length or thickness meets the acceptable size parameters of the detected denomination.

14. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device controller is configured with acceptable denomination size parameters to detect whether at least one of the measured thickness and length of the currency meets the acceptable denomination size parameters.

15. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The denomination detector includes a displacement transducer operatively coupled to the roller, wherein the controller is configured to measure the displacement therebetween, determine the thickness of the currency based on the displacement, and determine the denomination based on the thickness.

16. The device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The device includes a fixed frame that holds a first roller among the rollers and a movable frame that holds a second roller among the rollers, wherein the displacement transducer measures the displacement of the movable frame.

17. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The denomination detector includes a rotary converter operatively coupled to the roller, and wherein the controller is configured to use the rotary converter to determine the length of the currency and, based on the length, determine the denomination.

18. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller is configured to detect the denomination based on which of the interruption sensors are interrupted.

19. The device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The interruption sensor includes a center interruption sensor and a lateral interruption sensor, wherein the device controller is configured to detect the insertion of a coin into the denomination detector when the center interruption sensor is interrupted but the lateral interruption sensor is not interrupted, and to detect the insertion of a coin into the denomination detector relative to the width of the banknote, and the device controller detects the displacement of the movable frame to further confirm the insertion of the coin.

20. The device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The device controller is configured to detect the insertion of a banknote into the denomination detector when the lateral interruption sensor is interrupted, and to detect the width of the banknote insertion into the denomination detector relative to the width of the coin insertion, and the device controller detects the displacement of the movable frame to further confirm the banknote insertion.

21. The device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The device controller is configured to detect whether the lateral interruption sensor is interrupted substantially simultaneously.

22. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device controller uses a displacement transducer and a rotation transducer to measure the thickness and length of the banknote, and rejects the banknote if the length or thickness does not match acceptable banknote parameters.

23. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, If a banknote is accepted, the device controller transmits the detected denomination of the banknote to the application controller, which uses image data obtained from the image sensor of the mobile communication device to verify the banknote denomination based on at least one of its shape, size, color, and / or alphanumeric characters.

24. The device according to claim 23, characterized in that, The application controller is configured to read the serial number of banknotes, and the application controller or remote server is configured to verify and transmit the serial number to detect counterfeit banknotes.

25. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The application controller includes an image processing controller to identify the visual features of the coin.

26. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a fixed frame coupled to the roller and a movable frame, wherein the displacement transducer measures the displacement of the movable frame to measure the thickness of the coin and measures the displacement of the rotation transducer to measure the length of the coin.

27. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary converter includes an optical sensor for detecting marks on a rotating disk coupled to the roller to count the number of rotations of the roller to determine the length of the coin, and wherein the movable frame includes a moving part that interferes with the optical sensor.

28. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary converter includes a magnetic sensor for sensing adjacent disks to count the number of rotations of the rollers to determine the length of the currency.

29. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a lockable cover above the denomination detector, and the controller is configured to allow the cover to be unlocked when communicating with the mobile communication device.

30. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a lockable cover above the denomination detector, and the cover includes a cover supported at the distal end of a rod that is slidably engaged within the body of the device.

31. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a bracket, which includes upper and lower offset adjustable brackets for holding the upper and lower edges of the mobile communication device therebetween.

32. The device according to claim 31, characterized in that, The bracket includes a notch for credit card payments, the notch comprising a slide located behind the rear surface of the mobile communication device for contactless payments.

33. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a tamper sensor and a reflector for monitoring whether the main body of the device has been tampered with. The tamper sensor is located inside the container, base, and lid and is securely attached to the denomination detector to prevent tampering.

34. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container includes a fixed displacement solenoid latch for opening and locking the device, wherein engaging the rod with the upper part and lower shaft of the container further opens and locks the top part and the solenoid latch, thereby allowing the removal of the upper part and cover of the container.

35. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The denomination detector includes a solenoid that pushes an upward displacement arm to open a central flap and a secondary central flap, thereby rejecting coins and banknotes from the slotted inlet.

36. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Donors enter contact details through a user interface; during use, users authenticate themselves via mobile communication devices to unlock the device and thus accept the donor's currency.

37. The device according to claim 36, characterized in that, Contact details include email or phone number details.

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