EP3279875A1 - Detecteur de salissures, machine de tri de pieces de monnaie et procede de reconnaissance de salissure de pieces de monnaie - Google Patents

Detecteur de salissures, machine de tri de pieces de monnaie et procede de reconnaissance de salissure de pieces de monnaie Download PDF

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EP3279875A1
EP3279875A1 EP16182412.3A EP16182412A EP3279875A1 EP 3279875 A1 EP3279875 A1 EP 3279875A1 EP 16182412 A EP16182412 A EP 16182412A EP 3279875 A1 EP3279875 A1 EP 3279875A1
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Sascha Maske
Jens Heran
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    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
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  • the invention relates to a contamination detector for a coin sorting machine, in particular for determining the circulation capability of coins, wherein the contamination detector comprises at least one control device and at least one contamination detection device with at least one photosensor.
  • the invention also relates to a method for detecting fouling of coins, in particular for detecting the circulation capability of coins, wherein a fouling detector is used with at least one fouling detection device comprising at least two light sources and at least one photosensor for detecting the light of the light sources reflected on a coin.
  • the invention relates to a Münzsortiermaschine.
  • Pollution detectors of the aforementioned type and methods for detecting contamination of coins are known. These are usually used to check coins for their fitness for circulation. This can be checked by optical means, whether a coin is too dirty, to get back into a coin circulation or whether it must be sorted out, cleaned or replaced. Corresponding devices and methods are generally used in coin sorting machines which additionally check a large quantity of coins according to coin value and / or authenticity.
  • the object is achieved in that the at least one contamination detection device further comprises at least two light sources of different colors.
  • the object is achieved in that a coin with at least two different colors of visible light illuminated by the at least two light sources detects the light reflected from the coin from the at least one photo sensor, and the measured intensity of the reflected light is compared by a control device with at least one comparison value previously stored in a memory unit.
  • the object is achieved in that it has at least one pollution detector according to the invention and / or that this is designed to carry out the inventive method.
  • the device according to the invention, the coin sorting machine according to the invention and the method according to the invention therefore use at least two different colors of visible light for detecting contamination.
  • the use of at least two different colors can also improve the quality of the contamination detection. For example, a contamination that is not detected in the measurement with only one color can be detected in the measurement with the at least one other color.
  • the Münzsortiermaschine invention may be formed in addition to testing the fitness for circulation and for testing other features such as coin value or authenticity.
  • the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention can be further improved by various configurations which are advantageous in each case and can be combined with one another as desired.
  • the embodiments and the advantages associated with them are discussed below.
  • the embodiments of the device according to the invention can of course be used for the method according to the invention and vice versa.
  • the control device may comprise at least one memory unit or be connected to such.
  • Pre-stored comparison values can be stored in the memory unit.
  • a value measured by the photosensor can be compared with a corresponding comparison value by the control device.
  • the controller can then decide based on the comparison of the two values, whether the coin is fit or not.
  • the value measured by the photosensor is compared with two corresponding comparison values, wherein the measured value must lie between the two comparison values, so that the coin is classified as fit for circulation.
  • control device can have at least one signal output, via which a signal which provides an indication of the fitness for circulation can be output.
  • a signal is usually referred to as a fit signal for a convertible coin and as an unfit signal for an unfit coin.
  • each light source produces exactly one color.
  • each of the colors may not be monochromatic, but may have a corresponding spectrum within the scope of the technical possibilities.
  • the spectral maxima of the respective colors are preferably at least 50 nm apart. Furthermore, the spectral maxima should be so far apart that they are still separated at half maximum height.
  • the half-width of the spectra of the individual colors is preferably less than 40 nm.
  • the light sources are preferably formed by light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Light-emitting diodes have the advantage that they are inexpensive, space-saving and durable. In addition, they have a low energy consumption.
  • the light sources can be driven with a color-specific intensity to compensate for differences in the sensitivity of the at least one photosensor for different colors.
  • the at least one contamination detection device can have exactly three light sources which are designed to generate visible light of the colors red, green and blue. This can be advantageous because it makes the primary colors available. Furthermore, all three colors can be used simultaneously, so that the contamination detection is done with white light. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible to use any variations of the three primary colors, if this is useful for detecting contamination. The different colors can be used sequentially or simultaneously as described above. The three colors red, green and blue can be obtained particularly simply by using an RGB LED.
  • this can be formed by a phototransistor.
  • the light sources may each have different intensities to compensate for differences in the sensitivity of the photosensor for different colors.
  • the contamination detector can be two from each other have spaced pollution detection devices.
  • the clogging detector may also include more than two clogging detection devices.
  • the at least two contamination detection devices can be integrated in one component.
  • the two devices can be arranged on a common board.
  • at least one further coin sensor can also be arranged on a circuit board with at least two contamination detection devices.
  • a remanence sensor for detecting the residual magnetization of a coin between two contamination detection devices can be arranged on a common board.
  • At least one optical barrier can be arranged between two contamination detection devices in order to prevent a mutual influencing of the measurements.
  • the optical barrier is preferably made of an opaque material.
  • the contamination detector may further comprise at least one coin transport path for transporting coins, wherein the at least one contamination detection device is arranged on the coin transport path.
  • a coin located on the Münztransportrange illuminated by the light of at least two light sources and the reflected light from the coin can be received by the at least one photosensor.
  • the at least one Münztransportrange can be for example a rail. Alternatively or additionally, it may also be formed by a movable conveyor such as a turntable, a treadmill or the like. If the at least one coin transport path is part of the contamination detector, it can be ensured that the at least one contamination recognition device is optimally positioned with respect to the coin transport path.
  • the contamination detector may comprise two contamination detection devices, which are arranged on the coin transport path and perpendicular to this spaced from each other. In this way it can be ensured that coins of different sizes can be checked and also that both pollution detection devices can check a single coin simultaneously or in succession.
  • the two pollution detection devices are equidistant from the coin transport path or to a coin located on the coin transport path or through a coin transport channel, which is determined by the space through which a Coin is moved along the coin transport route.
  • the two pollution detection devices need not necessarily be arranged one above the other along a vertical line or a vertical line to the coin transport path, they may also be offset from each other along a Münztransportides. If the contamination detector additionally has a remanence sensor described above, then it can be arranged between the two contamination recognition devices.
  • a first contamination recognition device in the amount of a ring / core transition region of a 1-euro coin and a second contamination recognition device in the amount of the diameter of a 2-cent coin can be arranged above a base line of the coin transport path.
  • the baseline is the line from which the height of the coins is measured. In the case of a rail or transport route, the coin is at the baseline.
  • the baseline is the line at which the coin with a radially located end passes the contamination detector.
  • the ring / core transition area is typically located at a height of 3mm for a 1 euro coin.
  • the first soil detection device is therefore preferably arranged so that it covers at least a range between 1 and 5 mm above the baseline.
  • the diameter of a 2-cent coin is usually 18.75 mm.
  • the second contamination detection device is therefore preferably arranged such that it covers at least the range between 16.75 and 20.75 mm.
  • the pollution detector may comprise at least one trigger sensor or trigger sensor which is connected to the at least one contamination detection device and adapted to trigger a measurement operation in the at least one contamination detection device.
  • the at least one triggering sensor can detect the passing of a coin optically, magnetically, mechanically or in another suitable manner.
  • the contamination detector may further comprise a connection to at least one further coin sensor, which is also connected to the at least one trigger sensor.
  • the at least one further coin sensor may, for example, be a contact image sensor (contact image sensor, CIS), which is designed to recognize the coin type.
  • the at least one further sensor may be an eddy current sensor.
  • the at least one contamination detection device can then use the at least one trigger sensor together with the at least one further coin sensor. This allows a high system integration can be achieved.
  • the connection may be formed by a suitable interface or line.
  • the at least one further sensor and the at least one contamination detection device are located at different positions along the Münztransportrange, may be present between the at least one trigger sensor and the at least one contamination detection device, a delay element for delaying the triggering of the measurement process.
  • the delay element can also be used to compensate for different reaction times of the sensors or the device.
  • the contamination detector according to the invention can be designed to allow a coin throughput of 1 to 5000 coins per minute, preferably 3000 to 5000 coins per minute. This can be achieved, for example, in that the measuring times of the contamination detection devices are correspondingly short.
  • the coins are illuminated in each case 100 to 300 microseconds per color from the at least one contamination detection device. However, other measurement periods are possible. In order to reduce reflection scattering and to avoid incorrect evaluations, several measurements per color, preferably three, can be carried out and then a mean value can be formed.
  • both pollution detection devices can simultaneously carry out the contamination detection with the same color. As a result, the detection times can be significantly reduced.
  • comparison values are preferably stored for each color.
  • white own comparative values may be present.
  • the comparison values can be, for example, a measure of the light intensity received by the photo sensor. For example, they may be proportional to the photosensitivity generated by the photosensor or a photocurrent. To determine the fitness for circulation or the degree of contamination, a measured value of the photosensor can be compared with a comparison value.
  • the comparison values can be selected such that they can be assigned to a coin that is just ready for circulation, i. if a value supplied by the photosensor is below that of a comparison value, then the coin can not be run or the control device can thus generate an unfit signal. However, if the value generated by the photosensor is above the comparison value or corresponds to the reference value, then the coin can be classified as fit for circulation.
  • each measured value is compared with two comparison values, wherein the measured value must lie between the two comparison values, so that the coin is classified as fit for circulation.
  • a coin is classified as runnable only if the measurement for all colors used and for all used pollution detection devices provide values which correspond at least to the respective comparison values.
  • At least one further coin sensor is provided, which is designed to recognize the type of coin.
  • the latter can then transmit the recognized coin type to the control device, so that it uses the comparison values stored for this coin type for comparison with the measured values generated by the at least one photosensor on the basis of the coin type.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first advantageous embodiment of a pollution detector according to the invention 1.
  • the embodiment has two pollution detection devices 3.
  • the two pollution detection devices 3 are arranged on a mounting plate 5, which is preferably formed by a circuit board. They are spaced apart at a distance 7.
  • Each of the pollution detection devices 3 has an RGB LED (RGB LED) 9 and a photosensor 17, which is preferably formed by a phototransistor 19.
  • RGB LED RGB LED
  • Each of the RGB LEDs has three light sources 11, 13 and 15 for the three basic colors red, green and blue.
  • the pollution detection devices 3 need not necessarily have RGB LEDs 9. They may also have at least two individual light sources 11, 13 or 15, wherein preferably three light sources are present. In Fig. 1 the individual light sources 11, 13 and 15 are not shown.
  • the contamination detector 1 has a connecting element 21, which is only indicated by way of example as a plug connector 23 on a rear side 25 of the mounting plate 5. Via the connecting element 21, a connection to a control device 27 (indicated by dashed lines) can be produced. Alternatively, it is also possible that the control device 27 is mounted on the mounting plate 5.
  • a remanence sensor 29 is arranged, which is equipped with an AMR sensor 31 for measuring an anisotropic magnetoresistive effect of coins.
  • the remanence sensor 29 can be used to check the authenticity of coins and / or to recognize the coin type.
  • At least one optical barrier (not shown) can be arranged in each case between the contamination detection devices 3.
  • the optical barrier is preferably made of an opaque material.
  • Fig. 2 shows a second advantageous embodiment of a pollution detector according to the invention 1.
  • the pollution detector 1 has all the features of the first with respect to Fig. 1 described embodiment. There are only additional features added.
  • the pollution detector 1 and the other features can be part of a invention Coin sorting machine 32 (indicated by dashed line). For the sake of brevity, the following will essentially deal with the added features.
  • the mounting plate 5 with the two pollution detection devices 3 and the remanence sensor 29 is housed in a housing 33.
  • the contamination detector 1 has a coin transport path 35.
  • the coin transport path 35 has a rail 37 through which coins (not shown) can be moved. In the simplest case, coins can be moved over the rail 37 by a conveyor (not shown).
  • the contamination detector 1 can also be equipped with an active coin transport device. It is also possible that the contamination detector 1 is arranged above or below a Münztransportrange, are transported over which coins horizontally.
  • Coins can be transported along a coin transport direction 38 via the coin transport path 35.
  • the coin transport path 35 is formed by a rail 37, so that the coins can passively be moved along the rail 37.
  • a contact image sensor (CIS sensor) 39 can serve for coin-type optical detection.
  • the contact image sensor 39 is connected to a trigger sensor 41. Passing a coin of the trigger sensor 41 may initiate a measurement on the contact image sensor 39.
  • an eddy current sensor 43 may be present. Also, the eddy current sensor 43 may be connected to a trigger sensor 45, which may serve to trigger an eddy current measurement.
  • At least one of the trigger sensors 41 or 45 may be connected to the pollution detector 1.
  • a connection can be made via the control device 27 (not shown).
  • a connection can be made directly with the pollution detection devices 3.
  • a delay element 47 (not shown), which serves to start the contamination detection only when a coin has arrived in the area of the contamination detection devices 3, can be arranged between a trigger sensor 41 or 45 connected to the contamination detector 1 and the contamination detector 1.
  • the two pollution detection devices 3 are arranged on the coin transport path 35. They are spaced perpendicular to the Münztransportides 38.
  • a first contamination detection device 3a is located at the level of the ring / core transition region of a 1-euro coin and a second contamination detection device 3b is arranged at the diameter of a 2-cent coin above the base line 49 of the coin transport path 35.
  • the base line 49 extends in the case of the coin transfer path 35 described on the rail 37.
  • the pollution detection devices 3 are arranged so that the just described areas can be detected by them.
  • a coin (not shown) moves along the coin transport direction 38 along the coin transport path 35.
  • a measurement is triggered by means of the contact image sensor 39.
  • the contact image sensor 39 detects the coin type or the coin value of the coin.
  • the recognized coin type can be communicated to the pollution detector 1.
  • a trigger signal of the trigger sensor 41 can also be transmitted via a delay element 47 (not shown) to the contamination detector 1 or to the contamination detection devices 3.
  • the coin may continue to move along the coin transport path 35 and pass through the eddy current sensor 43, the eddy current measurement being triggered by the trigger sensor 45.
  • a contamination detection measurement can be started.
  • the measurement can be started by the trigger sensor 41 or alternatively by the trigger sensor 45, wherein a delay element 47 can serve to start the measurement only when the coin has arrived in the area of the contamination detection devices 3.
  • the coin is illuminated with at least two colors of visible light.
  • the color with the three primary colors red, green and blue is illuminated by the three light sources 11, 13 and 15.
  • both pollution detection devices 3 can either be active simultaneously, ie Illuminate the coin with the same light.
  • the pollution detection devices 3 may perform the contamination detection one by one.
  • the coin from each of the contamination detection devices is first illuminated successively by each of the three light sources 11, 13 and 15 of each contamination detection device 3. That is, there is a lighting with the three primary colors red, green and blue in succession. Subsequently, all three light sources 11, 13 and 15 can be active at the same time, so that the coin is illuminated with white light.
  • both pollution detection devices 3 or their light sources can each be switched on at the same time or perform the measurements one after the other.
  • the light sources 11, 13, 15 each have different intensities to compensate for differences in the sensitivity of the photosensor 17 for different colors.
  • Each reflected light from the coin is received by the photosensor 17 of the respective pollution detection device 3 and generates a signal which is proportional to the intensity of the detected light.
  • a measured value can be generated by the control device 27, which can be compared with a comparison value for the respective color in the control device 27.
  • the control device 27 may have a memory unit 51 (not shown) or be connected to it.
  • the storage unit 51 preferably has comparison values for each contamination recognition device 3 separately, since the two contamination recognition devices 3 each cover different coin areas.
  • comparative values are preferably present for each individual color and for different color combinations, in particular white.
  • control unit 27 can call up the values stored for this coin type and compare them with the measured values of the photosensors 17.
  • a coin has been illuminated, for example, by both contamination recognition devices 3 with the respective three primary colors and a measured value has been recorded for each illumination process, then six measured values are available. Each of these six measured values can be compared with two comparison values by the control device 27.
  • the comparison values can represent a range of light intensity, which still distinguishes a coin as fit to run.
  • a signal can be generated and output via a signal output (not shown) to the control device 27, which marks the coin as fit for circulation.

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