Banknote Processing Measurement Data Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing banknote processing devices face challenges in efficiently adapting classification parameters for different types of banknotes, including varying currency, value, quality, authenticity, and orientation, which affects accurate sorting and processing.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for providing measurement data from banknote processing devices that includes a sensor system to detect physical properties, an evaluation device for determining classification parameters, and a display system to guide the user in feeding the correct banknotes, allowing for precise recording and storage of measurement data for each processing type.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If measurement data for multiple different processing types are recorded and stored separately, then the adaptability of classification parameters is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple data structures and storage requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability of classification parametersVSAvoidcomplexity of data storage and management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides measurement data into separate data structures for different processing types (genuine banknotes, counterfeit banknotes, blank sheets). Each data structure contains only the measurement data relevant to that specific processing type, which simplifies the overall management by organizing complex data into manageable segments rather than handling all data uniformly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary classification of measurement data by processing type before storage. The control device determines which processing type each measurement data set belongs to and stores them in corresponding pre-defined data structures. This preliminary organization eliminates the need for complex querying and filtering operations later, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If classification parameters are adapted for different processing types, then the measurement precision is improved, but the time required for parameter adjustment increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of classificationVSAvoidtime for parameter adaptation
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent stores measurement data for different processing types in advance, organized by processing type in separate data structures. When adaptation is needed, the system can quickly retrieve pre-organized data for the specific processing type rather than collecting and organizing data in real-time, significantly reducing the time required for parameter adaptation while maintaining high measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses stored measurement data from previous processing sessions to refine and adapt classification parameters for future processing. By continuously feeding back measurement results and adjusting parameters based on accumulated data for each processing type, the system improves precision over time while the pre-organized data structures enable efficient parameter updates without time-consuming data collection processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If all measurement data are stored together without differentiation, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability of parameter adaptation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of data storageVSAvoidreliability of classification parameter adaptation
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements segmentation of measurement data by processing type into separate data structures. This ensures that measurement data for genuine banknotes, counterfeit banknotes, and blank sheets are stored separately, preventing contamination between different data types. The segmentation maintains simplicity within each data structure while ensuring high reliability through proper data isolation, allowing accurate parameter adaptation for each processing type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach enables systematic and reliable provision of measurement data for adapting classification parameters, improving the accuracy of banknote sorting and processing by ensuring correct identification and handling of different banknote types.

Implementation Method 1

sensors based on various physical properties of the individual, i. H. respectively to be processed or processed, bank note measurement data is generated

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical detection: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

Examples of such physical properties are optical properties, in particular color properties, magnetic properties or ultrasonic properties

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic detection: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 3

Examples of such physical properties are optical properties, in particular color properties, magnetic properties or ultrasonic properties

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic detection: Ultrasound

Data Source

PatentEP3014589B1Method to provide measurement data of an apparatus for processing value documents and apparatus for processing value documents
Publication Date: 2020.03.18 GIESECKE & DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for providing measurement data to a valuable document processing apparatus for processing valuable documents of different predefined processing types, which apparatus has a sensor device, a control device and a display device. According to said method: data sets are read, which each contain processing type data for at least two of the processing types, by means of which processing type data the processing types can be distinguished, and the number of the valuable documents of the respective processing type to be supplied to the valuable document processing apparatus; from the data sets, display data for activating the display device are determined in such a manner that the display device displays, on activation by the display data, the processing types and the number of the valuable documents of the respective processing type to be supplied; the display device is activated by the display data; measurement data are detected by means of the sensor device in accordance with the displayed processing types for a number, which corresponds to the respective number, of valuable documents supplied to the valuable document processing apparatus; and the measurement data are stored.