Global Patent Index - EP 1073026 A1

EP 1073026 A1 20010131 - A device and method for detecting introduction of foreign bodies into environments of varying conformation

Title (en)

A device and method for detecting introduction of foreign bodies into environments of varying conformation

Title (de)

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Erkennung von Fremdkörpern in Räumen verschiedener Gestalten

Title (fr)

Dispositif et méthode pour détecter l'introduction des corps étrangers dans des espaces de conformations différentes

Publication

EP 1073026 A1 20010131 (EN)

Application

EP 99114806 A 19990729

Priority

EP 99114806 A 19990729

Abstract (en)

it is provided a device for detecting introduction of foreign bodies into environments (9) of varying conformation, in particular automatic banknote dispensers (2), comprising a plurality of signal emitters (11) and a plurality of signal sensors (12), in particular infrared radiations, all disposed substantially randomly in the environment (9) to be checked, activating elements (16) capable of sequentially activating the emitters (11), a memory (18) for a data base including the sensor (12) responses on sequential activation of the emitters (11), and comparator circuits (19) adapted to detect variations in said responses relative to the data base. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

G08B 13/187; G07F 7/10; G07D 11/00; G07F 19/00

IPC 8 full level

G07D 11/00 (2006.01); G07F 19/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G07D 11/225 (2018.12); G07D 11/26 (2018.12); G07F 19/20 (2013.01); G07F 19/201 (2013.01); G07F 19/205 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB LI NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1073026 A1 20010131

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99114806 A 19990729