Check Handling Device Temporary Storage Merging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional check handling devices have long handling times due to the separation of rejected checks each time they are recognized, and their complex module arrangements and transport paths.

Innovation Solution

A check handling device with a temporary storage unit that stores both rejected and non-rejected checks after detection, reducing the need for frequent separation and simplifying the transport path structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If rejected checks are separated each time they are recognized, then check processing accuracy is improved, but handling time increases and device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecheck processing accuracyVSAvoidhandling time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the storage of rejected checks and non-rejected checks into a single temporary storage unit, eliminating the need for separate storage paths and reducing the complexity of the transport system while maintaining processing accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If rejected checks are separated each time they are recognized, then check processing accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecheck processing accuracyVSAvoidmodule arrangement complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple storage functions into a single temporary storage unit that can hold both rejected and non-rejected checks, significantly simplifying the module arrangement and reducing the number of transport paths required

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The temporary storage unit serves multiple functions: storing rejected checks, storing non-rejected checks, and providing a buffer for batch processing, thereby reducing the need for specialized separate storage modules

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Measurement precision

If checks are processed and separated frequently, then processing accuracy is improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidcheck handling throughput

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary recognition of checks and stores them in a temporary buffer before final sorting, allowing for batch processing and reducing the frequency of separation operations, thereby improving throughput while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The temporary storage unit enables continuous transport and processing of checks without interruption for separation operations, maintaining steady workflow and improving overall productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12243368B2Check handling device

Publication Date: 2025.03.04 GLORY LTD

AI summary

A check handling device includes a receiver having an inlet that receives a check; a transport having a first transport path connected to the receiver and that transports the check received by the receiver; a recognition circuit located in the first transport path, the recognition circuit configured to detect whether each check transported by the transport is a rejected check or a non-rejected check; and a temporary storage connected to the first transport path and that stores check after detection by the recognition circuit.