Coin return process

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2006-10-11

2008-09-23

Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3653)

Check-actuated control mechanisms

Including means to test validity of check

Having means to test weight

Reexamination Certificate

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07426988

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a coin return process applicable in coin returns in which at least two types i of coins of different values coexist in a single storage area. The process has the steps of:obtaining a total value to be returned;assigning different initial weights Weighti0to each of the at least two types of coin, i<=2;identifying the coin to be extracted or recovered by the return prior to its extraction or recovery; Weightsi′ is equal to a pre-established value, in which case the coin is extracted. Then,modifying, after the identification of, Weighti′ the coin to be extracted or recovered by the return, the weight assigned to the identified coin, where the Weighti′ being the modified weight; and,checking if the modified weight, Weighti′ is equal to a pre-established value, in which case the coin is extracted.

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European Search Report dated Feb. 19, 2007 based on the European Patent No. EP06380265.

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