DE102009009773A1 - Keyboard with means for displaying security features of banknotes - Google Patents

Abstract

The installation of a transmitted light module / UV light module (5, 16) is also proposed to be provided in combination in a numerical and / or alphanumeric keyboard (10) for displaying security features of banknotes (6). The security features may be the watermark, the security thread and / or the see-through register. The modules (5) are characterized in that they can also be subsequently applied to the keys (7, 8) of the keyboard (10), wherein the keys (7, 8) switch or contact the modules (5) with a preferably internal key electronics take over. For this purpose, the modules (5) are designed so that they can be placed on each one or more Wechselführungsrahmen the keys (7, 8) and latched to them.

Description

The The invention relates to a keyboard with retrofittable means for particular manual security check or examination of banknotes.

Known keyboards are usually connected to POS databases, computers or control panels, etc., such as a POS keyboard according to the DE 10 2007 025 637 A1 , Other keyboards of this type are among others in the DE 195 06 509 C2 . DE 198 11 230 C1 such as DE 10 2007 025 637 A1 described. Such keyboards are characterized by the fact that they also have at least one card reader in addition to input fields or keypads.

The keypads, especially for cash registers, for example, in the DE 102 61 977 B4 or the DE 195 06 509 C2 disclosed. With a push-button device deals with the DE 195 36 071 C1 , These buttons, known as 4-way buttons, are equipped with a so-called scissors technique as a parallel guide. Large push buttons for a keyboard covering several small keypads are provided in the DE 198 11 230 C1 proposed. For this purpose, so-called 2-fold buttons are used with a bowing technique as a parallel guide.

However, especially in times of counterfeit money circulation, it is advisable to be able to check these locally when shopping. Conventionally, separate test devices are usually used. Thus, such separate authenticity checkers are offered, inter alia, on the website of the company Herbert Kölsch (see. http://www.herbertkoelsch.com/katalog/pruefgeraete.html ).

From the DE 203 03 191 U1 For example, a bill validator combination is known in which the bills lie on a transparent disc or plate and are irradiated through the disc or plate with UV light. One, having a mirror bill validator calls the DE 203 00 081 U1 ,

A mobile information device with an additional device and a method for checking, for example, different banknotes, such as the British pound or a euro banknote, describes the DE 101 05 018 A1 ,

With the DE 20 2005 003 597 U1 a POS system is presented which is integrated into the counterpart of the banknote and / or coin storage means.

With the DE 10 2006 018 876 A1 a card payment terminal is published with a bill validator. Here is in the housing of the terminal, inaccessible to the customers, provided a bill validator. The banknotes are fed via a slot and a transport device of the testing device.

A sensor device for detecting and testing fluorescent or phosphorescent ink printing in a security paper-fed sheet-fed printing machine is disclosed in U.S.P. DE 60 2004 005 678 T2 ( EP 1 597 079 B1 ).

Another test device for the authenticity of documents, such as ID cards, passports, banknotes, etc. is the DE 199 23 885 A1 removable. In the tester several light sources are arranged in several pluggable single modules. The visual inspection takes place by means of a visible white light source, by means of UV light from at least two UV light sources, wherein at least one of the UV light sources is arranged under the slide.

A separate, hand-operated device for checking the authenticity of stamps reflects the DE 32 33 005 , This has a built-in voltage source for feeding the light sources and a pressing device, which in turn has a Anpressteil with a central recess.

Here The invention provides the task another way on-site authentication, especially on a POS keyboard, show.

Solved The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous Embodiments are listed in the subclaims.

Of the Invention is based on the idea of an integration in the keyboard to provide such a tester, in particular the installation of a transmitted light module / UV light module also in combination in a numeric and / or alphanumeric keyboard for Anzei gene of security features of banknotes. The security features can be the watermark, the security thread (and /) or be the see-through register.

These Modules are characterized by being on keyboard keys can also be applied subsequently, the keys then switching or contacting the modules with a preferably internal (Keyboard) electronics take over. These are the modules designed so that these on each one or more Wechselführungsrahmen the buttons can be placed and latched to them. The voltage / power supply the module or modules preferably takes place via the internal Button electronics, so no external connection or no additional Supply would be required.

The Modules consist of a simple design with a housing covered circuit board on which the LEDs for the transmitted light or LEDs for the UV light are applied and an appropriate interconnection for has its function. The strength of the corresponding luminosity is preferably preset but can be inside the electronics be readjusted.

The local Integration of the modules is in principle freely selectable. It has been shown to leave a free space at the top of the keyboard can be used.

With The proposed solution becomes an easy to handle Test system provided at any time also retrofittable and therefore locally on older Cash register is usable. It blends well with the surface keyboard and is at any location / space within the keyboard includable.

Based an embodiment with drawing, the invention be explained in more detail.

It shows:

1 a keypad with a transmitted light module,

2 a section of the keypad 1 with transmitted light module,

3 a first possible embodiment for placement on an existing key guide,

4 a second possible embodiment for mounting the module,

5 a protection device for the modules,

6 an example of recognizing the security features of a banknote.

1 shows as key features a keypad 1 , here is a POS keyboard 10 , with several buttons 2 as actuators and a card reader 3 in a keyboard housing 4 , The card reader 3 can also be in another place in / on the keyboard housing 4 be integrated and be retractable in this. New is the presence of at least one module 5 . 16 ( 5 ) for checking banknotes 6 ( 5 ). This module 5 . 16 may be as a transmitted light module, as a UV light module, or a combination of both.

In the case of the execution as a UV light module also not shown in more detail dargstellte LED are integrated or electrically interconnected on a non-dargstellte printed circuit board for generating the UV light. The same applies to the generation of the light for the transmitted light module. The combination of transmitted light LED and UV light LED is also possible. The module 5 is through a translucent housing 9 especially protected against environmental influences and preferably has one of the keys 7 . 8th adapted outer shape for a good operation.

The respective module 5 . 16 prefers to existing keys 7 . 8th be put on. In addition it possesses extensive detents, with which these behind the keys 7 . 8th but can be removed from these again.

Known buttons 7 . 8th , such as those of the applicant, are so-called 2-fold buttons with a bowing technique as a parallel guide ( 3 ) or 4-fold keys with a so-called scissors technique as a parallel guide ( 4 ). Alternative, likewise known key guides are also conceivable.

The module 5 . 16 In turn, in addition to the already mentioned circuit board and the LED also includes a connection 11 for the voltage supply of the electronic modules. By pressing the modules 5 . 16 by pressing on it, the keys underneath become 7 . 8th with pressed and along their guides against one below the buttons 7 . 8th pressed contact in a known manner. This closes the contact (s) for the module 5 . 16 , whose assemblies now over the connection 11 be powered. 2 shows an actuated module 5 , A release or another press releases the key (s) 7 . 8th and thus the contact (s) to the keyboard electronics.

In 5 indicated is a protective device 17 for the module 16 , ie, provided as protection against incident light to UV light. This is preferably with the module 16 kon structurally connected and preferably forms a total module, but can also be designed as a removable bracket.

An additional mechanical protection device in the form of a bracket etc. can the transmitted light module 5 be provided to avoid destroying or scratching the module housing, especially when not using the module 5 , For the use of the module 5 It can be transferred from a standing position to a lying position or alternatively removed.

In 6 is a simple illustrated example of recognizing the security features of the bill 6 shown with transmitted light. Even an inexperienced view can be the composite value number 13 , the watermark 14 as well as the brightly lit value number 15 clearly recognize.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 102007025637 A1 [0002, 0002]
• - DE 19506509 C2 [0002, 0003]
• - DE 19811230 C1 [0002, 0003]
• - DE 10261977 B4 [0003]
• - DE 19536071 C1 [0003]
• - DE 20303191 U1 [0005]
• - DE 20300081 U1 [0005]
• - DE 10105018 A1 [0006]
• - DE 202005003597 U1 [0007]
• DE 102006018876 A1 [0008]
• - DE 602004005678 T2 [0009]
• - EP 1597079 B1 [0009]
• - DE 19923885 A1 [0010]
• - DE 3233005 [0011]

Cited non-patent literature

• - http://www.herbertkoelsch.com/katalog/pruefgeraete.html [0004]

Claims (9)

Keyboard ( 10 ) with a keypad ( 1 ) as well as buttons ( 2 . 7 . 8th ) in a keyboard housing ( 4 ), comprising a keyboard electronics, characterized in that a module ( 5 . 16 ) for, in particular, manual checking of banknotes ( 6 ) is involved. Keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that the module ( 5 . 16 ) on already existing keys ( 7 . 8th ) is placed. Keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that by means of the keys ( 7 . 8th ) contacting the module ( 5 . 16 ) with the internal keyboard electronics but also an external power supply. Keyboard according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the module ( 5 . 16 ) has extensive detents with which this behind the keys ( 7 . 8th ) but grab the keys ( 7 . 8th ) can also be removed again. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the module ( 5 . 16 ) is designed as a transmitted light module, as a UV light module or in combination of both. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the module ( 5 . 16 ) through a translucent housing ( 9 ) is particularly protected against environmental influences and preferably one of the keys ( 7 . 8th ) has adapted outer shape for good operation. Keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that a protective device at least for the UV light module ( 16 ) or the combined module is provided, which can form a structural unit with this. Keyboard according to claim 7, characterized in that a protective device for the transmitted light module ( 5 ) is provided, which comprises a pivotable or removable strap, whereby the transmitted light module ( 5 ) is protected when not in use, but in function the bearing surface for the banknote ( 6 ) and thus also for the hand of the operator of the keyboard ( 10 ) is increased. Keyboard according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that with the module ( 5 . 16 ) the security features of the banknote ( 6 ) a composite value ( 13 ), a watermark ( 14 ) and a brightly illuminated value ( 15 ), a security thread or the see-through register can be checked.