Apparatus and method for identifying metallic tokens and coins

Check-actuated control mechanisms – Including means to test validity of check – By testing material composition

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ABSTRACT:
A method for identifying metallic coins and tokens, comprising: applying an input signal to an ac-bridge; bringing a coin/token in the vicinity of one arm of the ac-bridge; sensing an output signal of the ac-bridge; and associating the output signal with presence of the coin/token in the vicinity of the arm of the ac-bridge.

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