WO2020142478A1 - Dispositif de balayage et d'évaluation de devises - Google Patents

Dispositif de balayage et d'évaluation de devises Download PDF

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WO2020142478A1
WO2020142478A1 PCT/US2019/069046 US2019069046W WO2020142478A1 WO 2020142478 A1 WO2020142478 A1 WO 2020142478A1 US 2019069046 W US2019069046 W US 2019069046W WO 2020142478 A1 WO2020142478 A1 WO 2020142478A1
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currency
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Anthony P. FATTIZZI
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Tsloc Productions, Inc.
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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
    • G07D7/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
    • G07D7/06—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using wave or particle radiation
    • G07D7/12—Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F18/00—Pattern recognition
    • 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D7/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
    • G07D7/20—Testing patterns thereon

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  • a device is provided to identify form and place of origin of one or more currency items, including paper money and coins, and to further determine if the currency item is worth more than its face value.
  • the present device is intended to assist the user in determining the value of a possessed currency item. There are no existing devices that perform this type of assessment in the field.
  • the present invention relates a device for valuing a currency item.
  • the device incorporates a scanner for scanning the currency item.
  • the scanner is preferably an optical scanner.
  • a processor determines identifying information from the scanned currency item.
  • a display ma then show the identifying information for review and supplementation.
  • a comparator uses the identifying information for the scanned currency item to compare to a database of currency information, with the database including the collector value of currency item. After review, the collector value or other identification information for the scanned currency item is displayed or otherwise provided by the device.
  • the device is an app or software application that is retained on a computing apparatus, which is preferably a mobile phone or similar handheld computing apparatus.
  • the computing apparatus preferably incorporates the scanner, processor and display.
  • the device may further include means to access the currency information database, which is preferably stored remotely from the computing apparatus.
  • the access means may include a wireless communication from the computing apparatus to the stored database.
  • the database may include both information related to both coins and paper money for multiple countries and regions.
  • the contemplated device preferably performs a method for valuing a provided currency item by first scanning the currency item to extract information expressed by the item of currency. Once scanned, the expressed information is processed and organized. The identifying information is then compared to a database of currency information with the database including the collector value of scanned currency item. This collector value is then displayed or otherwise provided to the user.
  • the device practicing the method is preferably a computing apparatus and may be in the form of a mobile phone, having an optical or other type of scanner capabilities.
  • the database of currency information may be stored remotely from the computer apparatus and may be accessed by wireless communication.
  • Fig. 1 shows a currency scanning device in the form of an app or application retained on a mobile phone or similar hand held computing apparatus.
  • Fig. 2 shows a user scanning an item of currency by means of an optical scanner incorporated into the apparatus.
  • Fig. 3 shows the scanned image of the currency has been received.
  • Fig. 4 shows the results of the currency scan, identifying the information to be analyzed, such as currency type, place of origin, date issued, etc.
  • Fig. 5 shows that the device has accepted the identifying information and is in the process of comparing the results with a database.
  • Fig. 6 shows a display of the information received from the database relative to the scanned item of currency, including any potential value of the currency item.
  • the currency scanning device 10 is preferably in the form of an app or other software application that is retained on a hand held computing apparatus 12.
  • the apparatus 12 as illustrated is contemplated to be any brand or model of mobile phone generally available on the commercial market.
  • the apparatus may be another type of computing device, including a laptop computer, a desktop computer or another apparatus having a built in or peripheral scanning device (optical or otherwise), such as a camera.
  • the device 10 via the phone or similar apparatus 12, will include or have access to a first database incorporating descriptive information for multiple types of currency.
  • the first database may be incorporated into the device 10 or be retained separately on the apparatus 12.
  • the database may be stored remotely and be accessed through a connection with the World Wide Web.
  • the first database preferably includes publically available information regarding the form, face value and origin of multiple currency items.
  • the device 10 uses the camera built into the apparatus 12 to scan an item of currency 14, which in the figure is a coin.
  • the currency items may be coins or paper bills, may be issued in the United States and by other countries, regions, etc. and may cover multiple years.
  • the user holds the phone 12 to capture a quality image 16 of the currency item 14.
  • the image is processed to extract identification information.
  • identification information In the example coin 14 as shown, the relative diameter, facing image, date, country issuing information, etc. are processable through the scanner by extraction or may be otherwise processed by comparison to know values and images.
  • similar identification information may be scanned and recognized, including serial number, issue date, printed information, artwork etc. Again, this identification information may be stored in the device 10, retained on the apparatus 12, or accessed remotely through an internet or other connection.
  • Fig. 3 shows the acknowledgement of receipt of the scanned image 16 and reflects that the analyzation process has begun within the device 10.
  • the identifying data 18 for the currency item 14 is displayed on the screen of the apparatus 12.
  • the identifying data 18 is provided in outline form and is subject to review by the user. If the data 18 is incorrect or a portion is missing, it may be updated or the information may be supplemented through input by the user.
  • the data 18 is considered complete, it is compared to a further database including known collector values for currency items. In Fig. 4, this transmission is accomplished by executing the“Calculate Value” radio button 20 on the screen of the apparatus 12. Other execution or input options may be incorporated or added as desired.
  • the identifying data 18 is compared to the further database of valuation information. After the comparison, a determined value for the currency item is shown - see item 22 in Fig. 6. Other identification and descriptive information may also be provided from the database about the scanned currency item. A further interaction with the database may be possible to supplement or otherwise expand on the descriptive information, which may affect the potential value of the scanned currency item.
  • the device 10 performs a method for determining whether an item of currency has a collector value beyond the face value of the currency. It is contemplated that the user will be able to retain the information in a personal database.
  • the personal database will preferably permit the user to catalog the information regarding the currency that has been scanned and valued.
  • the device may also provide a connection to an auction website or the like so as to offer the currency item for possible sale.
  • the currency identification, descriptive and valuation information incorporated into one or more databases is preferably remotely stored. Access to the information may be made through cellular signals, WIFI or other communication methods. If the one or more databases are retained locally within the device 10 or on the apparatus 12, there is preferably a process provided to periodically (preferably automatically) update the locally retained information. Alternatively, the remote database is also updated regularly with current information. This database update can be performed in any known manner, using available information from published or private sources.
  • access to the informational database(s) may be restricted to assist in monetizing the device, such as by using a pay wall or other subscription method.
  • Connections to social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • Connections to secondary databases may also be possible, to provide a range of potential value information.
  • a user may quickly scan a possessed item of currency and determine on an immediate basis whether the currency item has a collector value.
  • Access by the device to a valuation information on a updatable database solves the problem of a user buying one or more catalogs so as to manually look up the information and the eliminate the need to periodically update these catalog(s).
  • the device is contemplated to be more convenient and to provide a relatively immediate determination of the value of a currency item.
  • the device is further contemplated to encourage more users to become an enthusiast or collector, which would effectively increase demand and ultimately increase the value of collectable currency items.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant d'identifier la forme, le lieu d'origine, la date d'émission ainsi que d'autres informations d'identification pour un élément de monnaie, y compris du papier-monnaie et des pièces de monnaie. Le dispositif utilise les informations d'identification à des fins de comparaison avec les informations de valeur de la monnaie. Le dispositif permet de déterminer immédiatement la valeur de collectionneur potentielle sans avoir à consulter davantage ces informations.
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