Image analysis – Applications – Reading paper currency
Patent
1995-11-15
1997-11-25
Johns, Andrew
Image analysis
Applications
Reading paper currency
382313, 434116, G06K 900
Patent
active
056920687
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus of reading bank notes is provided comprising storing signals in a memory. The imaging apparatus for scanning a stationary banknote includes a stationary light source, mirror, charge coupled device (CCD), and lens. The method corresponding to at least a portion of an array of pixels defined by a printed pattern on the face of a bank note, raster scanning the face of the bank note with a charge coupled device (CCD) to obtain a serial signal representing the pattern, searching the memory for the serial signal, comparing the serial signal with the stored signals, and indicating the correct presence of the bank note in the event the comparison correlates to a predetermined degree.
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Brule David A.
Bryenton Alan L.
Bryenton E. L.
Bryenton E. L.
Johns Andrew
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