公开(公告)号：WO1995009407A1

公开(公告)日：1995-04-06

申请号：PCT/IB1994000305

申请日：1994-09-29

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  POLIDORO, Roberto ,  GERLIER, André

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07D07/00

CPC classification number: G07D7/06 ,  G07F7/04

Abstract: A banknote (9) inserted by a user in an entrance channel (1) of a banknote validator moves along a transport path defined by upper and lower belts (10 and 11) past two sensors (2). Each belt is supported on a respective support member (6, 7). The belts are driven on respective rollers (12, 13) which are rotatable on respective axles (14, 15). Projections (21, 20) or the support members bear on the axles (15, 14) against the action of springs (19, 18) such that the lower belt (11), in the region of the first sensor (2), is located at a predetermined distance from the first sensor and that the upper belt (10), in the region of the second sensor (2), is located at a predetermined spacing from the second sensor (2), thus causing the inserted banknote (9) to pass the sensors (2) at a predetermined spacing therefrom. Reference surfaces are similarly mounted. A support for the axles is described in which one end of the axle is axially movable relative to the support. An electrical contact is also described for making an electrical connection between elements on the supports when the supports are in the operative position.

Abstract translation: 用户在纸币验证器的入口通道（1）中插入的纸币（9）沿着由上下传送带（10和11）限定的传送路径移动经过两个传感器（2）。 每个带子支撑在相应的支撑构件（6,7）上。 皮带在相应的滚子（12,13）上被驱动，它们可在相应的轴（14,15）上旋转。 突起（21,20）或支撑构件抵抗弹簧（19,18）的作用承载在轴（15,14）上，使得在第一传感器（2）的区域中的下带（11）是 位于距离第一传感器预定距离处，并且在第二传感器（2）的区域中的上带（10）位于与第二传感器（2）预定的间隔处，从而使插入的纸币（9） ）以预定间隔从传感器（2）传播。 参考表面类似地安装。 描述了对轴的支撑，其中轴的一端相对于支撑件可轴向移动。 还描述了一种电触点，用于当支撑件处于操作位置时在支撑件上的元件之间进行电连接。

公开(公告)号：WO1994014141A1

公开(公告)日：1994-06-23

申请号：PCT/EP1993003577

申请日：1993-12-16

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  GARCIA TINOCO, Guillermo, Jaime

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F07/04

CPC classification number: G07D11/0018 ,  B65H2404/63 ,  B65H2404/693 ,  G06K13/08 ,  G06K13/0875 ,  G07F1/043 ,  G07F1/044 ,  G07F7/005 ,  G07F7/04

Abstract: A banknote selector comprises an aperture (16) obstructed by a balanced rotary shutter (5), the angular position of which is insensitive to the vibrations of the selector.

Abstract translation: 纸币选择器包括由平衡的旋转快门（5）阻挡的孔（16），其角度位置对选择器的振动不敏感。

公开(公告)号：WO1994012951A1

公开(公告)日：1994-06-09

申请号：PCT/GB1993002468

申请日：1993-11-30

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  GASTON, Baudat

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07D07/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/6267 ,  G06K9/66 ,  G07D7/04 ,  G07D7/12 ,  G07D7/20

Abstract: In a process for the classification of an article such as a banknote described by of a k-dimensional feature vector (AGF) which is prepared by a preliminary processing system (7), a test specimen is either assigned to one of n target classes or classified as a counterfeit. For the n target classes n recognition units (15.1 to 15.n) are used, exactly one of the n target classes being recognisable by one recognition unit (15.j) using a respective feature vector (AGFj) prepared for that class. A recognised target class is transmitted by an output unit (14) to a service system (11). There are assigned to a target class in a learning phase several k-dimensional target vectors which are compared with the feature vector during the classification. The recognition unit (15.j) is advantageously a neural network, one neuron comparing the feature vector (AGFj) with one of the target vectors.

Abstract translation: 在通过由初步处理系统（7）制备的k维特征向量（AGF）描述的诸如纸币等物品的分类的处理中，试样被分配到n个目标等级之一或 分类为假冒 对于n个目标类，使用n个识别单元（15.1至15.n），使用为该类准备的相应特征向量（AGFj），可以由一个识别单元（15.j）识别n个目标类别中的一个。 识别的目标等级由输出单元（14）发送到服务系统（11）。 在学习阶段将目标类分配给与分类中的特征向量进行比较的几个k维目标矢量。 识别单元（15.j）有利地是神经网络，一个神经元将特征向量（AGFj）与目标向量之一进行比较。

公开(公告)号：WO1993016520A1

公开(公告)日：1993-08-19

申请号：PCT/GB1993000304

申请日：1993-02-12

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  REES, Charles, Edward

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: H02P08/00

CPC classification number: H02P8/12 ,  H02P8/10

Abstract: A drive circuit for a stepper motor intended to drive a load, which circuit is adapted to operate in a chopper drive mode during a motor acceleration phase, and in an L/R drive mode during a subsequent cruise phase.

公开(公告)号：WO1993009518A1

公开(公告)日：1993-05-13

申请号：PCT/US1992009477

申请日：1992-11-04

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  SHUREN, Thomas ,  ZOUZOULAS, John

IPC: G07F07/04

CPC classification number: G07F9/06 ,  G07F7/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus to prevent fraud in a bill acceptor system utilizing a lockable, removable cassette (100) is disclosed. A security arrangement including a security sensor (10) and a microprocessor (220) monitors the attachment of the cassette (100) for proper installation, and monitors the bill pusher cycle when an accepted bill is loaded into the cassette (100). If the cassette (100) is not properly installed or if a bill pusher cycle fails to complete, indicating a possible fraud attempt, then the bill validator is disabled.

公开(公告)号：WO1993007593A1

公开(公告)日：1993-04-15

申请号：PCT/GB1992001727

申请日：1992-09-18

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  COMFORT, John, Jervis ,  NEWTON, Michael, Edgar

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F05/24

CPC classification number: G07F5/24 ,  G07F1/047

Abstract: A coin store comprising a helical structure for receiving coins and storing them between turns so that they can be moved in either of two directions by rotation of the structure, and drive means for rotating the structure in either of two corresponding directions, characterised by means which is operable to selectively enable a cash access point of the store in response to operation of said drive means.

公开(公告)号：WO1993002432A1

公开(公告)日：1993-02-04

申请号：PCT/GB1992001331

申请日：1992-07-20

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  KOTLER, Martin ,  NUNN, Michael, David

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F01/04

CPC classification number: G07D5/00 ,  G07F1/04

Abstract: A coin testing device comprising two parts (2, 4) carrying coin sensor elements (14, 16), the two parts being capable of relative movement apart from each other for access to the space between them. When the parts are closed, their relative positioning is defined by features at four positions. At three of those positions (100, 102, 104) the features are such as to determine the spacing between the two parts and at two of those positions (100, 106) the features are such as to prevent relative translational and rotational movement of the two parts in their own plane. A loose hinging arrangement is provided so that only the features of those four positions, and not features of the lid, determine the relative position of the two closed parts.

Abstract translation: 一种硬币测试装置，包括携带硬币传感器元件（14,16）的两个部分（2,4），所述两个部件能够相对移动，以便彼此分离以便进入它们之间的空间。 当零件关闭时，它们的相对定位由四个位置的特征定义。 在这些位置中的三个位置（100,102,104），特征是确定两个部分之间的间隔，并且在这些位置（100,106）中的两个位置处，特征是防止相对平移和旋转运动 两部分在自己的飞机上。 提供松动的铰接装置，使得只有这四个位置的特征，而不是盖的特征确定两个封闭部分的相对位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1992010815A1

公开(公告)日：1992-06-25

申请号：PCT/GB1991002150

申请日：1991-12-04

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  KOTLER, Martin

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F01/04

CPC classification number: G07F1/044 ,  G07F1/048

Abstract: A coin guiding device (10) comprises a surface (16) disposed normally in use in the path of a coin, and inclined downwardly toward one side of the path to cause coins which have engaged the surface to tend to move toward that side. The surface is moveable under the weight of the coin in a direction out of the plane of the coin to permit the coin to pass, and is so arranged that the effective leverage caused by the coin increases as the coin moves toward the side of the path.

公开(公告)号：WO1992008226A1

公开(公告)日：1992-05-14

申请号：PCT/US1991007822

申请日：1991-10-22

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  JONES, Robert, Edward, Jr. ,  KRYDER, Mark, Howard ,  MOUNTFIELD, Keith, Robert ,  GUZMAN, Javier, Ignacio

IPC: G11B05/127

CPC classification number: G11B5/3958 ,  G07D7/04 ,  G07D7/20 ,  G11B5/09

Abstract: An unshielded horizontal magnetoresistive head (1) for magnetic sensing and reading devices. The horizontal unshielded magnetoristive head (1) is comprised of two magnetoresistive elements (2) separated by a gap (10), and a conductive cross member (3) which electrically connects the magnetoresistive elements (2) together and to a common electrical point such as system ground (4). A differential voltage sensing circuit (35) is connected across the magnetoristive elements (2) for sensing voltage variations when magnetic data is sensed by the head (1). The present invention further facilitates a more simplified fabrication process which results in cost savings and more efficient fabrication methods and procedures.

公开(公告)号：WO1992005514A1

公开(公告)日：1992-04-02

申请号：PCT/US1991006573

申请日：1991-09-11

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  REGER, Philip, R. ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

IPC: G06K07/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K2207/1011 ,  G06K2207/1013 ,  G06K2207/1017

Abstract: The portable data scanner apparatus (1) is a self-contained unit with no external cabling and operates to scan barcodes under adverse scanning conditions, such as bright sunlight, in the presence of glare and reflections and is capable of scanning a barcode through glass, plastic, and other clear materials. The scanner (1) incorporates a keyboard (33) and a display (35) which permit the operator to control the aiming period and the decoding process. A laser light source beam is focused to provide a spot size substantially the same size as the smallest barcode feature to reduce received signal noise. A scanning algorithm which searches for start and stop characters is employed to decode barcode data.