EP1146489A2 - Dispositif palpeur et méthode de balayage sans contact de la surface d'un objet - Google Patents

Dispositif palpeur et méthode de balayage sans contact de la surface d'un objet Download PDF

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EP1146489A2
EP1146489A2 EP01108145A EP01108145A EP1146489A2 EP 1146489 A2 EP1146489 A2 EP 1146489A2 EP 01108145 A EP01108145 A EP 01108145A EP 01108145 A EP01108145 A EP 01108145A EP 1146489 A2 EP1146489 A2 EP 1146489A2
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Udo Laube
Jürgen Radzewitz
Gerd Weisse
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D5/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
    • G07D5/005—Testing the surface pattern, e.g. relief

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  • the invention is in the field of contactless scanning of surfaces of objects especially of coins, coin-like tokens or similar items.
  • Methods for contactless checking of coins are made more inductive, for example and / or opto-electronic means performed.
  • a method is known from the document EP 0508560 and a device for contactless checking of coins is known.
  • the authenticity of the coin is checked using sampled physical signals. During the test, the coin is rotated by at least 360 ° within a test cycle, the coin initially with the aid of radially adjustable clamping elements compared to a sensor centered and then rotated.
  • coin verification is that accurate and exact detection and centering of the coin to be checked takes place since even the smallest inaccuracies and deviations during centering and subsequent scanning for misinterpretations and operational disturbances being able to lead. This is a relatively large mechanical in the known method Effort necessary.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of a sensor device and a method for contactless scanning of a surface of objects, in particular a coin, one to create coin-like token or similar items that allow the mechanical effort to achieve sufficient accuracy in coin validation reduce, the sensor device and the method should be designed so that surfaces various objects can be scanned.
  • a sensor device solved in that the sensor has several sensor elements with a respective individual Has sensor surface, the individual sensor surfaces of the plurality of sensor elements a sensor matrix is formed, and the plurality of sensor elements for non-contact Scanning can be addressed individually in such a way that a number is formed from the plurality of sensor elements selected sensor elements can be electronically selected and addressed.
  • the main advantage which the invention achieves over the prior art is is that a way is created, a coin or some other object that is arranged opposite the sensor device in different surface areas to scan by selecting sensor elements individually. This allows for any trained coins or objects are scanned signals in different surface areas are processed and used to identify the coin or item.
  • the Sensor device is fundamentally for every kind of coins, coin-like tokens or objects suitable without having to make any design changes to the Adapt sensor device for scanning certain objects. The adjustment to Different coins or objects are scanned in particular by certain ones Sensor elements for scanning can be individually addressed. This is one for the most varied Applications suitable sensor device created.
  • the test accuracy of the scanning process can be optimized in that the one to be tested Coin and the scanning device (sensor device) during the scanning process relative to one another are in a rest position. However, it can also be provided that the coin to be checked or the object to be tested moves relative to the scanning device during the scanning process when the test accuracy achieved in such a scanning process for the particular Use case is sufficient.
  • An expedient development of the invention provides that the multiple sensor elements are so are arranged so that the number of selected sensor elements can be selected so that the essentially along the respective individual sensor surfaces of the selected sensor elements a circular path are arranged. As a result, the selected sensor elements are along a simple, closed, geometric curve arranged.
  • the distances between adjacent ones of the several sensor elements are expediently small Dimensions of the respective individual sensor surface of the neighboring sensor elements, which enables a fine scanning grid for coin validation.
  • part of the plurality Sensor elements is arranged along at least two lines. With the help of along the Signals detected on both lines can advantageously have dimensions of the object to be tested determined or used for further calculations.
  • Calculations on the relative location of the surface of the object to be scanned with respect to the Sensor devices can advantageously be implemented when using the at least two Lines an axis cross is formed.
  • a development of the invention provides that sensor elements that run along the at least two lines are arranged, each designed as a lens sensor element.
  • the time for scanning along a curve running on the coin to be tested can be minimized be, if it is provided according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention that the Several sensor elements Sensor elements with an individual, at least partially revolving Include sensor surface, the at least partially circumferential, individual sensor surface each at least partially surrounds an inner opening.
  • the comparison of the sampled signals with existing standard signals can then be carried out if the at least partially circumferential, individual sensor surface essentially is formed along a circular path, the radii of the respective circular paths differentiate.
  • the at least partially encircling, individual sensor surface of one of the sensor elements, the at least partially encircling, individual sensor surface of another of the sensor elements at least partially includes.
  • An unaffected by electromagnetic interference and the scanning of surface features the coin to be checked or the item to be checked is then a comprehensive check expediently executable if the plurality of sensor elements comprise optical sensor elements.
  • a light source for illuminating the surface of the object is arranged.
  • a further development of the invention provides that the multiple sensor elements are inductive and / or include magneto-optical sensor elements, which additionally material properties of the checking coin can be detected.
  • an electrical coil can expediently be located in the area of the sensor matrix be arranged.
  • One with regard to optimizing the density of individual sensor areas per partial area of the Sensor matrix and a convenient electronic circuit of the sensor device provides that one or all of the multiple sensor elements are integrated on one Electronic component are formed, which is included in the sensor.
  • a preferred development of the invention provides that one or all of the plurality of sensor elements are formed as bonded components, which makes it simple, with little effort Realizable construction of the sensor device is made possible.
  • a coin 1 for checking a sensor device 2 is arranged opposite one another.
  • the coin 1 is scanned with the aid of several sensor elements of the sensor device 2. This is shown schematically in FIG. 1 with the aid of arrows A.
  • To scan the coin 1 includes the sensor device 2 a plurality of sensor elements (not shown in FIG. 1), each one have individual sensor surface. The individual sensor areas form a sensor matrix 3, facing the coin 1.
  • the multiple sensor elements are used to scan the coin 1 the sensor device 2 with the aid of a control device 4, which is electrical with the sensor device is individually addressed so that for selected sensor elements of the plurality Sensor elements of the sensor device 2 each trigger a scanning process and the scanning signals detected here by means of the control device 4 from the selected sensor elements can be read out.
  • the multiple sensor elements individually or in Groups can be addressed simultaneously or in succession.
  • the read scanning signals or characteristic values derived from this are then compared with previously stored standard signals, to decide whether the coin 1 is of a certain coin type.
  • the standard signals are stored in memory means of the control device 4.
  • the control facility 4 it can be any electronic device that is suitable for the plurality To address and control sensor elements of sensor device 2 individually and separately and / or read out. It can be provided that the control device 4 also the voltage supply controls the sensor device 2.
  • control device can perform 4 further control functions in a coin checking device (not shown) in which the sensor device 2 and the control device 4 are arranged are take over.
  • a coin checking device (not shown) in which the sensor device 2 and the control device 4 are arranged are take over.
  • the control device 4 depending on Result of the coin check a process for sorting coins that are controlled as falsely recognized.
  • the control device 4 can be fully or partially integrated into the sensor device 2.
  • the object to be checked with the aid of the sensor device 2 was used in connection with FIG. 1 referred to as a coin 1.
  • the item to be checked can also be coin-like tokens, tokens or any, especially flat objects, for example Act buttons, their dimensions to the sensor matrix 3 of the sensor device 2 in one are such a size ratio that scanning signals are detected with the aid of the sensor device that can be used to identify the item.
  • a sensor device 20 is shown in front view in FIG.
  • a sensor matrix 22 is formed from individual sensor surfaces 21 of the sensor elements.
  • the individual Sensor surfaces 21 are arranged in rows and columns.
  • the sensor elements of the sensor device 20 can be selected such that the individual sensor surfaces 21 of the selected sensor elements along any curve shape are arranged. In FIG. 2 this is an example of those lying on a circular path 23 individual sensor surfaces 21 shown.
  • the sensor device 20 can be implemented any curve shape due to the grid-like Arrangement of the individual sensor surfaces 21 is possible.
  • the along the desired curve arranged and selected sensor elements preferably simultaneously addressed so that the scanning process for checking the coin is carried out in the shortest possible time can be. How many sensor elements can be addressed or read out simultaneously depends essentially on the capacity or performance of the sensor device 20 connected control device.
  • a further sensor device 30 is shown schematically in front view. Compared 2 are arranged in adjacent rows 31, 32 to the sensor device 20 according to FIG individual sensor surfaces 33 offset from one another. With the help of such an arrangement of the individual sensor surfaces 33 it is possible, for example, to select sensor elements in such a way that their individual sensor surfaces 34 lie along a square curve 35.
  • FIG. 4 schematically shows a sensor device 40 in which the multiple sensors, whose individual sensor surfaces 41 form a sensor matrix 42, of a different type are.
  • the multiple sensors whose individual sensor surfaces 41 form a sensor matrix 42, of a different type are.
  • one part 43 of the several sensor elements, as shown in FIG. 4 is arranged such that an axis cross 45 is formed.
  • a center can then be created with the aid of one part 43 of the plurality of sensor elements of the coin to be checked can then be determined depending on the determined
  • the center of the coin to be tested selected sensor elements for scanning the one to be tested To select a coin. This can ensure, for example, that when scanning the coin to be tested along a circular path the circular path with regard to the coin to be tested is centered. But also any relative positioning with the help of the selected sensor elements realized scan curve with regard to the center of the coin is possible.
  • an axis cross 51 can be made using several Sensor elements can be realized that have individual line sensor surfaces 52.
  • a sensor device 60 can comprise sensor elements that have a have at least partially circumferential, individual sensor surface 61.
  • the at least partially circumferential, individual sensor surfaces 61 can differ with respect to a respective radius distinguish so that the coin to be checked is scanned along several tracks may differ in their respective scope.
  • the sensor device 60 can have the at least one partially encircling, individual sensor surfaces include 61 further sensor elements, the closed, have individual sensor surfaces 62. Any combination of sensor elements with line sensor surfaces 52 (see FIG. 5) and / or sensor elements with at least partially circumferential, individual sensor surfaces 61 (see FIG. 6) and / or sensor elements closed, essentially punctiform sensor surfaces 62 are possible.
  • This can a sensor device can be individually designed so that it can be used to scan certain coins or flat objects is adapted. It is essential here that the combined Sensor elements can be addressed or read out individually at the same time or one after the other are in order to determine the specific nature of the object to be examined and the the time required to carry out the testing process optimized scanning process.
  • a sensor matrix is formed in each case, which is essentially rectangular a sensor matrix can also be provided, which is circular or diamond-shaped or one corresponds to any other geometric shape.
  • the sensor device has so far been independent of the individual characteristics of the several Sensor elements described.
  • the multiple sensor elements can be optically sensitive, for example Have sensor surfaces (CCD elements, photodiodes).
  • CCD elements CCD elements, photodiodes
  • the light source for illuminating the coin to be checked can even in the sensor device may be integrated, preferably in the area of the sensor matrix 22 or 42, or are on the edge of the sensor device or the sensor matrix 22 or 42, so that lighting the surface to be scanned is made possible.
  • the light source and the optically sensitive Sensor areas are matched to each other with regard to the spectral range used.
  • Inductive sensor elements can also be provided.
  • the scanning of the Passive coin to be tested using an external magnetic field of a suitable one Frequency or active by the sensor elements of the sensor device for generating Eddy currents create a magnetic field inside or on the surface of the coin to be tested.
  • the resulting and sampled signals are then used to obtain features evaluated.
  • Means for generating the external magnetic field e.g. coils
  • Light source already described can be integrated into the sensor device, preferably in the area of the sensor or the sensor matrix 22 or 42.
  • magneto-optical sensor elements can be provided.
  • the coin or the flat object relative to the sensor device is moved. For example, between two scans, each of which Sensor elements are individually addressed or read out, that the position the coin or the flat object is changed relative to the sensor device. While of the scanning processes, the coin or the flat object is then at rest relative to the sensor device.
  • the accuracy of the surface scanning is fundamentally determined using the sensor device 2 then be executable with the highest accuracy if the coin to be checked or the one to be checked Object during the scanning process in relative calm with respect to the sensor device 2 located.
  • the object to be tested is on the sensor device during the scanning process 2 moved over.
  • a possibly reduced scanning accuracy can however, certain applications may be sufficient.
  • Advantage of one on the sensor device 2 an object moving past during the scanning process would be that a larger one Number of objects can be scanned in a certain time interval since stopping of the object to be checked compared to the sensor device 2 is omitted.

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