Check-actuated control mechanisms – Control mechanism actuated by check – other than coin – which... – Having means to test physical characteristic of check
Patent
1998-03-12
2000-02-08
Olszewski, Robert P.
Check-actuated control mechanisms
Control mechanism actuated by check, other than coin , which...
Having means to test physical characteristic of check
194214, 40 275, G07F 700, G05G 100, G09F 302
Patent
active
060218827
ABSTRACT:
A token for use with a token operated device includes a plurality of predetermined optical characteristics. The plurality of predetermined optical characteristics are disposed in a substantially radially symmetrical manner with respect to the token, and each of the optical characteristics have the property of a facet wherein an effective surface normal of said facet is a line along a predetermined vector angle with an elevational angle ranging preferably between 30.degree. and 60.degree.. An azimuthal angle of the facet surface is other than substantially along a radial line of the token or substantially along a line tangent to an annular ring centered on the token such that a token operated device can validate the predetermined optical characteristics substantially independent of token orientation. A token testing apparatus includes a chute defined by a field adjustable pair of spaced token edge guides spaced a predetermined distance from each other such that each token passing through the chute is sensed along its center.
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Dauterman Dave
Juds Scott
IDX, Inc.
Jaketic Bryan
Olszewski Robert P.
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