EP2745278A1 - Sensor und verfahren zum betreiben des sensors - Google Patents
Sensor und verfahren zum betreiben des sensorsInfo
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a method for operating a sensor, which is designed to test documents of value and a sensor which is designed to carry out this method.
- sensors are usually used with which the type of value documents is determined and / or with which the value documents are checked for authenticity and / or their condition.
- Such sensors are e.g. used for checking banknotes, checks, ID cards, credit cards, check cards, tickets, vouchers and the like.
- the value documents are usually checked in a device for value document processing, in which, depending on the value-document properties to be tested, one or more sensors are included. To check the value documents, they are transported by means of a transport system individually along a transport path on the sensors.
- a test medium is usually introduced into the detection range of the sensor in order to detect a measured value of the test medium with the sensor.
- the value document check is interrupted and, instead of a value document, the test medium is introduced into the detection range of the sensor.
- the disadvantage of this method is that a test medium must be provided and its assignment to the sensor must be ensured. In the case of multiple sensors or renewal of the test medium, eg due to degradation of the test medium, it can easily be confused, which can lead to incorrect test results. It has also been proposed to install a test medium in the sensor itself, for example in the housing of the sensor. To check the sensor function, the Checking the value documents is interrupted and the test medium is pivoted into the detection range of the sensor in order to detect measured values. Another disadvantage here is that the examination of the value documents for checking the sensor function must be interrupted.
- the inventive method relates to a sensor which is designed to test various features of value documents.
- the sensor can be a sensor for testing optical or magnetic or electrical or mechanical properties of the value documents in order to check the value documents for their authenticity, their type, their condition or their quality.
- the method improves the operation of the sensor so as to reduce the number of functional failures of the sensor.
- the sensor performs a self-test in which it independently checks its functionality.
- various operating modes are provided in the sensor.
- the sensor has, for example, a data memory in which, for each of the various features, an intended operating mode or information for the respective operating mode are stored, which the sensor uses to check the respective feature.
- the sensor for checking the value document selects the operating mode that is associated with the selected feature, and performs a test of the equipped with "this feature, documents of value, in this mode of operation by, if in the self test, a Malfunction of the sensor may cause malfunctions of the sensor or the sensor may perform the value document check despite the malfunction
- the self-test of the sensor is to provide the sensor with a malfunction detected in the self-test
- the sensor responds differently to the malfunction detected in the self-test depending on the selected feature, so the sensor responds to the same malfunction, depending on which of the features is selected was, different.
- the sensor is eg used for testing formed at least two different features and shows the same disorder depending on which of the two features was selected, different reactions. However, there may also be malfunctions that are determined to cause the sensor to always respond in the same way, regardless of the feature selected. Upon detection of a malfunction, the sensor may store information about the detected malfunction in a fault memory so that the information about the detected malfunction is available later.
- the sensor according to the invention despite a detected malfunction, nevertheless perform the examination of certain features, e.g. those whose examination is not hindered by the malfunction. Even if the malfunction would hinder the testing of a feature, the sensor will fail only if there is no way around the malfunction. In many cases, the sensor will be able to bypass the malfunction so that it can - instead of failing - continue to operate to check the value documents.
- the sensor can evaluate the malfunction differently, for example as a function of the spectral properties of the selected feature, and react differently to the malfunction, in particular as a function of the spectral position and / or the spectral profile of the feature.
- the information about the different reactions that the sensor, depending on the selected feature, to perform in the detected malfunction for example, stored in the data memory of the sensor. From this information, the sensor can derive or extract the different reactions for the various features.
- the sensor uses those of the stored in the data memory responses that are associated with the selected feature there.
- the sensor can therefore perform its self-test completely independently and requires no data exchange with its environment.
- the information on the different reactions can also be supplied to the sensor from the outside, for example by the abovementioned device.
- the sensor evaluates differently a malfunction detected as part of its self-test as a function of the selected value document type and that the sensor reacts differently to the malfunction detected as part of the self-test as a function of the selected value document type.
- the selected value document type For example, banknotes, checks, ID cards, credit cards, check cards, tickets, vouchers or a particular type or version thereof are referred to as value document types.
- the value document type can also be a selection of several different types of value documents, eg value documents with specific features or value documents with specific dimensions.
- the value document type may be the denomination, the currency, the issue, or an indication of a selection of different denominations and / or currencies.
- the feature to be tested may be selected, for example, by providing the sensor, prior to performing its self-test, information as to which of the features is to be tested.
- the sensor can obtain this information, for example, from its device, in which the sensor is operated, or from another sensor of this device, or via a network or by an operator of the device, who has the characteristic to be tested, or selects the value document type to be checked, eg by manual input on the sensor or on the device. If several features are to be checked, the sensor is supplied with information on several features.
- the feature to be tested can be selected by supplying the sensor with information about the type of value document to be tested. From the selected value document type, the sensor can determine the feature (s) to be checked for this value document type, for example, based on an assignment between value document type and feature stored in its data memory. The feature to be tested can also be selected by informing the sensor which of several features of the same value-document type is to be tested. However, the feature to be tested can also be selected by the sensor itself determining the value-document type before performing its self-test, eg after having checked one or more of the value documents of the value-document type to be checked. On the basis of the assignments between value document type and feature, which are stored in the data memory of the sensor, the sensor can determine the characteristic to be tested of the respective value document type.
- the sensor preferably carries out a predetermined self-test, independently of the selected feature or the selected value-document type.
- the sensor can then use the same self-test for all features or value document types.
- the sensor evaluates the results of the self-test differently depending on the selected feature or the selected value-document type, and the sensor reacts differently.
- the sensor is designed, for example, to carry out only one self-test. In this case, it is provided that the sensor evaluates a detected malfunction differently depending on the selected feature and reacts differently to the detected malfunction as a function of the selected feature.
- the sensor may also be designed to carry out different self-tests, eg different self-tests for the different features. Depending on the selected feature, a self-test is selected and carried out from the different self-tests and reacts differently to the same malfunction detected.
- the self-test of the sensor provides that if a feature has been selected that would interfere with the detected malfunction, the sensor will react differently to the malfunction detected than if a characteristic were selected that would not interfere with the detected malfunction. If the detected malfunction did not interfere with the testing of the selected feature, the sensor performs the test of the selected feature in the mode of operation provided for the selected feature. In this case, no circumvention of the malfunction is necessary and the detected malfunction can be ignored when checking the feature.
- a specific operating mode of the sensor is usually provided in which it is determined which measured values the sensor is to detect for testing the selected feature and how the detected measured values are to be evaluated for testing the feature.
- the sensor reacts to a malfunction detected in the context of the self-test, which would hinder the testing of the selected feature, in certain cases, for example if the malfunction is bypassable, that the sensor for testing the selected feature, instead of the intended operating mode, automatically uses a modified operating mode. And the sensor performs the test of the selected feature (s) in the modified mode of operation. If the malfunction would interfere with the testing of the selected feature, the sensor may optionally perform one or more measures to counteract the malfunction to restore its operability to test the selected feature, eg by readjusting sensing elements or by fitting a supply voltage.
- the senor reacts to the same malfunction in certain other cases when the detected malfunction can not be bypassed by the fact that the sensor outputs an error message which indicates a malfunction of the sensor.
- the error message can be displayed by the sensor itself and / or transmitted via the communication interface to the device in order to display and / or further process the error message.
- the modified operating mode may differ from the intended operating mode, for example in that the sensor omits the measured value affected by the malfunction.
- the affected measured value is detected, but not in the evaluation of the measured values considered and the evaluation carried out only on the basis of the other measured values, which are not affected by the malfunction.
- the measurement value affected by the malfunction can not be detected at all.
- the modification can be that the relevant light source is omitted in a lighting sequence or the relevant measured value is not detected or is not taken into account in the evaluation.
- the sensor can omit the measured value of the relevant measuring track or ignore it during evaluation.
- At least one other measured value of the sensor is used than is determined in the operating mode provided for testing the selected feature.
- the other measured value is, for example, a measured value which is derived from the detected measured values, eg interpolated or extrapolated.
- the other measured value may also be a measured value that is not determined in the intended operating mode for testing the selected feature.
- an additional measured value can be detected and evaluated, for example, which is not detected in the intended operating mode, or an additional measured value can be evaluated which, although detected in the intended operating mode, is not evaluated.
- the self-test is carried out in particular by a sensor already installed in a device for documentary value verification. The sensor carries out the self-test, for example in the meantime between the examination of successive value documents to be tested. Additional or alternative In practice, the sensor can also carry out the self-test before starting the value-document check, for example when starting up the sensor or the device.
- the self-test includes, for example, a check of the function of at least one light source of the sensor and / or at least one photodetector of the sensor.
- a portion of the light of the light source reflected at a window of the sensor is detected by the photodetector, while no value document is present in the detection range of the sensor. Since no test medium and no value document is required for this self-test, the self-test of the sensor is possible even before the value-document check is started.
- this self-test can also be used to check measuring tracks of the sensor which lie outside the value document to be checked.
- the self-test may be performed in each of these gaps or regularly after a certain time or number of value documents, or the self-test may be performed before switching to another feature or to other value documents. If the self-test of the sensor is carried out in this way, this not only includes a review of the function of the light sources, but automatically includes a review of the function of the photodetector. With the aid of logical analyzes, it can be determined which of the light source and / or the photodetectors are affected by the malfunction.
- the photodetector detects an insufficient signal when each of these light sources is switched on, it can be concluded that a malfunction of the photodetector or the electronic circuit connected thereto. If, however, the photodetector detects an insufficient signal only in one of these light sources, it is concluded that there is a malfunction of this light source or its power supply or drive. A malfunction can already be detected due to an insufficient measured value or only through several measured values that indicate a malfunction.
- the sensor can perform other self-tests and identify malfunctions using other methods. Depending on which malfunction is detected and whether or not it is bypassable, the sensor may use one of its modified operating modes to check the value documents.
- the senor is an optical sensor which detects the light emanating from the value documents at several wavelengths, in the modified operating mode, for example, at least one measured value which is detected at a different wavelength than the measured values which are used to test the selected feature is used which are provided in the intended operating mode for testing the selected feature.
- a measured value can be used which the sensor detects when illuminated with a different wavelength.
- spectrally different light This can be achieved, for example, by a spectrally different illumination and, if appropriate, a correspondingly adapted evaluation.
- spectrally different photodetectors with the same illumination, a measured value at a different wavelength can be detected and evaluated.
- the sensor is an optical sensor which detects the light emanating from the value documents at several wavelengths, in the modified operating mode for checking the selected feature, e.g. at least one derived, e.g. interpolated or extrapolated measured value instead of the measured value affected by the malfunction.
- a derived measured value has the advantage that the evaluation - despite the modification of the operating mode - can remain substantially the same, since only the step of deriving needs to be inserted before the evaluation, but otherwise the evaluation can remain the same.
- the interpolated measured value is e.g. is interpolated from the detected measured values, which are detected spectrally adjacent to the measured value affected by the malfunction.
- an interpolated measured value is used, which is interpolated from measured values which are detected when illuminated with light sources which are spectrally adjacent to the dysfunctional light source.
- the measured values of spectrally adjacent photodetectors are interpolated accordingly.
- An optical sensor may, in the modified mode of operation, in the event of a malfunction of one of the light sources, use one or more light sources other than the intended mode of operation to test the selected feature.
- the lighting can do this one or more other light sources are switched.
- the spectrally identical wavelength can be used if present in the sensor.
- functional failures of the sensor in the case of a spectrally wideband feature can be avoided, for whose testing spectrally adjacent light sources are also suitable.
- the sensor can evaluate the detected functional disorder differently and differently depending on the position of the selected feature on the document of value respond to the detected malfunction.
- the sensor in the modified mode of operation, in the event of a malfunction of one of the measurement tracks, the sensor may use a derived, eg, interpolated, measurement value instead of the measurement value of the malfunctioning measurement track to test the selected feature. This can be interpolated from the measured values of the measuring tracks adjacent to the malfunctioning measuring track. In this case too, the evaluation can advantageously remain essentially the same since only one interpolation step is necessary before the evaluation.
- the sensor may use the measurement value of another measuring track adjacent to the malfunctioning measuring track instead of the measured value of the malfunctioning measuring track instead of the measured value of the malfunctioning measuring track.
- the invention also relates to the sensor, which is designed to test various types of value documents and which is designed to carry out the self-test according to the invention, for example, is programmed, in which the sensor checks its functionality.
- the operating mode or information for the intended operating mode, which the sensor uses to test the respective feature are stored for each of the various features.
- the data memory can be integrated in the housing of the sensor or the data memory is an external data memory, eg data memory of the device, with which the sensor is connected.
- the sensor is also designed, eg programmed to, before the sensor performs its self-test, at least one of the features is selected, which is to be tested by the sensor, for example by the sensor itself or that the sensor corresponding information is supplied. In the self-test of the sensor, it is provided that the sensor evaluates differently a malfunction detected as part of the self-test, depending on the selected feature, and that the sensor reacts differently to the malfunction detected as part of the self-test as a function of the selected feature.
- FIG. 1 a shows a sensor for checking value documents, the one
- FIG. 1b shows a value document type W, which has been completed with two features, and two value document types W1, W2, which are each equipped with a feature.
- FIG. 2 a shows a spectral distribution of the light emanating from a feature of a value document for two different features
- FIG. 2b shows four malfunctions and associated different reactions of the sensor for two different features
- FIG. 3 Flow chart for the sequence of the self-test.
- FIG. 1 shows a sensor which carries out a self-test according to the invention.
- an optical sensor 100 has been selected which has measuring elements 4, including one or more light sources 41 and one or more photodetectors 43, as well as optionally further optical elements such as lenses, filters, etc.
- a value document 10 to be tested is checked while being transported along the transporting direction T past the sensor 100.
- the value document 10 when it is within the detection range of the sensor, it is illuminated by the light emitted by the light source (s) 41 and the light emitted by the value document as a result of the illumination is detected by the photodetector (s). en) 43 detected.
- the luminescent light or remission light of the value document 10 is detected.
- the optical sensor 100 is designed to detect the light emitted by the value documents at several different wavelengths ⁇ to Xi, cf. see Figure 2a.
- the detector has, for example, a plurality of light sources with a different emission spectrum or a plurality of photodetectors with spectrally different sensitivity, eg photodetectors equipped with different filters.
- FIG. 2 a shows, for two features M 1 and M 2, eg authenticity features of value documents, the respective spectral intensity distribution of the light emitted by a value document with the respective feature.
- Figure lb above shows a value document type W, which is equipped with the two features Ml, M2.
- Figure 1b center shows another value document type Wl, which has only the feature Ml and Figure 1b below shows another other value document type W2, which is equipped only with the feature M2. Since the two features M1, M2 are present at different positions on the value document, different measurement tracks are relevant for testing the two features M1 and M2.
- the sensor 100 has a control device 3, e.g. a processor which controls the measuring elements 4 both for carrying out the self-test and for checking the features and evaluates the measured values detected in accordance with the respective operating mode.
- the information on the operating modes from Table 6 are included, cf. 2b, by the features Ml, M2, the operating modes Bl, B2 are assigned, which should use the sensor in the examination of the respective feature.
- the information on the respective operating mode here comprise the wavelengths and measuring tracks to be evaluated during the test of the respective feature and the evaluation to be used.
- the wavelengths ⁇ , ⁇ 3, ⁇ , ⁇ 6 and ⁇ are provided for evaluation and the measuring tracks L8 to L10.
- Table 6 also contains information on the reactions Rl, R2,... Of the sensor for detected malfunctions.
- the information of table 9 can be contained in the data memory 5, by means of which the sensor can determine from a selected value-document type Wn the features Mn to be checked by it.
- further information for checking the features may also be stored in the data memory 5, for example reference data of the respective feature with which the detected measured values are compared for checking the feature.
- the sensor 100 also has a communication interface 2, via which it can receive and output information.
- the sensor 100 can be supplied via the communication interface 2 before the value document check with information as to which of the various features Mn or which of the value document types Wn the sensor can check is actually checked by the sensor shall be.
- the sensor is supplied via the communication interface 2 that it should check the feature Ml.
- the value document types W1 and W2 it is sufficient for the value document types W1 and W2 to only communicate the value document type to the sensor.
- the sensor for example, only the information is supplied to the sensor, which value document type Wn should check this, for example, that the value document type W1 should be checked.
- the sensor from this document Wl value can uniquely determine the feature to be tested Ml, analogous M2 from W2.
- the sensor 100 determines whether there is a malfunction of the respective light source 41 or not. A malfunction of a light source is e.g. then detected when the detected light intensity of the light source falls below a certain minimum value.
- the self-test may additionally or alternatively include a check of electronic components of the sensor, e.g. by testing an electrical voltage. Even with a malfunction of a component, the function of which depends on the light source or the photodetector, the sensor can use the respective modified operating mode.
- the self-test of the sensor 100 it is possible, for example, to proceed in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the sensor Mn to be tested or the value document type Wn to be tested is communicated to the sensor via the communication interface 2. This can be done before or during the value document check.
- the sensor 100 then performs the self-test before or during the value document check, for example in the gap between two value documents by.
- the sensor decides the result of the self-test: If the sensor passes the self-test, the test of the selected feature Mn on the respective value documents having the feature Mn is performed as intended. However, if the sensor detects a malfunction F, the self-test will fail.
- test step S20 the sensor checks whether the detected malfunction F for checking the selected feature Mn is relevant or not. Corresponding information is stored in the data memory 5, cf. Figures la and 2b. If the malfunction F does not hinder the test of the feature Mn, the test of the selected feature is carried out as intended. However, a corresponding entry is written in the error memory 7 of the sensor. If, in the test step S20, the sensor determines that the detected malfunction F obstructs the test of the selected feature Mn, the sensor distinguishes between the two cases as to whether or not the malfunction F in the selected feature Mn can be bypassed (test step S30).
- the sensor 100 checks whether its data memory 5 for the selected feature Mn information about how to deal with the detected malfunction F in the case of the feature Mn, for example, whether for the selected feature Mn information for a modified operating mode for Circumvention of the detected malfunction F are included. If no modified operating mode is provided for the selected feature Mn with which the malfunction F is to be avoided, the sensor determines that it is not functional for checking the feature Mn and outputs a corresponding error message, eg via the cornmunication interface 2 to the outside and writes a corresponding entry in the error memory 7. For example, the examination of the value documents is then stopped.
- FIG. 2b shows four examples of malfunctions F1-F4 and, in each case, information on how the sensor evaluates one and the same malfunction differently depending on the characteristic M1 or M2 and reacts differently to each of them:
- a malfunction Fl of the light source ⁇ 3 is detected. If the feature Ml has been selected, the sensor determines from the information on the operating mode Bl that this malfunction Fl would hinder the functioning of the sensor. Based on the information in Table 6, however, the sensor determines that the malfunction Fl for the feature M1 can be circumvented by the fact that - instead of the measured value detected upon illumination with the functionally faulty light source ⁇ 3 - another measured value for checking the feature M1 is used, namely the detected during illumination with the functional light source measured value, see. FIG. 2a. In the case of feature M2, the sensor of table 6 deduces that the malfunction Fl is relevant for the examination of this feature M2 and can not be bypassed. The sensor then gives an error message that it is not functional due to the malfunction Fl of the light source ⁇ 3 for testing the feature M2 or the relevant value documents.
- a malfunction F2 of the light source ⁇ 5 is detected. If the feature Ml has been selected, the sensor determines from the information on the operating mode Bl that this malfunction F2 would hinder the functioning of the sensor. Based on the information in Table 6, the sensor also determines that the malfunction is not bypassable for this feature Ml. The sensor then gives an error message that it is not functional due to the malfunction F2 of the light source Xs for testing the feature Ml or the relevant value documents.
- the malfunction F2 can be circumvented by not using the measured value for checking the feature M2 detected when lighting with the malfunctioning light source ⁇ $, as is provided in the operating mode B2, but instead at the relevant measured value can be dispensed with, cf.
- a malfunction F3 of the light source ⁇ 6 is detected. If the feature M1 has been selected, the sensor determines from the information on the operating mode B1 that this malfunction F3 would hinder the functionality of the sensor. Based however, from the information in Table 6, the sensor determines that the malfunction for this feature M1 can be bypassed by using a different measurement, by interpolating the measurements detected at ⁇ and% 7. The measured value detected with illumination at ⁇ 6 is then replaced by the measured value ⁇ 6 * calculated by means of interpolation for the evaluation. In the case of the feature M2, the sensor takes the information to the operating mode B2 that the check of the feature M2 by the malfunction F3 is not hindered. The examination of the feature M2 or the relevant value documents can be carried out with the intended operating mode B2.
- a malfunction F4 of the measuring track L5 is detected, eg a malfunction of the photodetector of the measuring track L5. If the feature Ml has been selected, the sensor determines from the information on the operating mode Bl that this malfunction F4 does not hinder the test of the feature Ml.
- the examination of the feature Ml or the respective value documents can be carried out with the intended operating mode Bl.
- the sensor of Table 6 deduces that the malfunction F4 would hamper the functioning of the sensor, but for this feature M2, it can be bypassed by using another measurement, by interpolating the measurements made in measurement lane L4 and in measurement lane L6 can be detected.
- the measured value from measuring track L5 is then replaced by the measured value L5 * calculated by means of interpolation for the evaluation.
- the self-test e.g. in each case only those light sources or photodetectors are checked, which are provided for testing the respectively selected feature. If the feature M1 was selected, the self-test can be limited to the light sources of the wavelengths ⁇ , ⁇ 3, ⁇ 5, ⁇ and% 7 in the measuring tracks L8 to L10. And if the feature M2 has been selected, the self-test can be limited to the light sources of the wavelengths X1 to X5 in the measurement tracks L3 to L10.
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