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JP-2026076365-A - Handheld mobile communication device connected to donation receiving device

JP2026076365AJP 2026076365 AJP2026076365 AJP 2026076365AJP-2026076365-A

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an improved version of the donation receiving device, or at least an alternative. [Solution] The donation receiving device 100 has a denomination identifier connected to the storage area. The denomination identifier has at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of the currency passing through it. The device controller interfaces with the mobile communication device interface and the denomination identifier. When in use, the device controller establishes communication with the mobile communication device, detects the denomination using at least one physical characteristic, and transmits the denomination to the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may run an application controller that displays a graphical user interface on its digital display capable of displaying the denomination. [Selection Diagram] Figure 1

Inventors

  • デラス，ジェームズ

Assignees

  • デラス，ジェームズ

Dates

Publication Date
20260511
Application Date
20260219
Priority Date
20181123

Claims (20)

  1. A currency verification device (100), wherein the device is A container (101) that defines the money storage area (109), A denomination identifier (104) is interfaced to the aforementioned currency storage area (109), and the denomination identifier (104) is A slot-shaped entrance (159) for receiving currency, At least one sensor (138, 155, 158, 163, 164, 169, 170) for sensing at least one physical characteristic of the currency received through the slot-shaped entrance (159), A denomination identifier (104) including, Processor (118), Memory (119), Allowable metal type dimension parameters, A device controller (148) including computer program code instructions, wherein the computer program code instructions are executed on the processor, A step of verifying the received currency based on at least one perceived physical characteristic and the acceptable denomination dimension parameter, When the at least one perceived physical characteristic matches the allowable denomination dimension parameter, (i) Determining the denomination of the currency based on one of the at least one sensed physical characteristic and the permissible denomination dimension parameter, (ii) The step of transmitting the denomination determined via the mobile communication device interface (122) to the mobile communication device (112), If the at least one perceived physical characteristic does not match the acceptable denomination dimension parameter, the step of rejecting the received currency, A device controller that performs the following: A memory configured to store, A device (100) equipped with the following features.
  2. The at least one of the sensors (138, 155, 158, 163, 164, 169, 170) includes an image sensor (155) for capturing image data of the received currency. Determining the denomination of the aforementioned currency is performed using the apparatus (100) according to claim 1, based on captured image data.
  3. The image sensor (155) is at least one of a built-in image sensor and an image sensor associated with the mobile communication device (112). The apparatus (100) according to claim 2, wherein the image sensor is oriented toward the slot-shaped entrance (159) to capture image data of currency received through the slot-shaped entrance (159).
  4. The aforementioned mobile communication device (112) is Digital display (123) and Mobile communication device processor (118) and Mobile communication device memory (119), An application controller (121) including application computer program code instructions, wherein the application computer program code instructions are executed on the mobile communication device processor (118), The steps include confirming the classification of the aforementioned currency, A step of identifying at least one visual characteristic of the currency based on the captured image data, wherein the at least one visual characteristic is selected from the group consisting of shape, dimensions, color, and alphanumeric value. The steps include rejecting the currency when the captured image data does not satisfy acceptable image characteristics, The steps include displaying a graphical user interface on the digital display (123), A mobile communication device memory configured to store an application controller that performs at least one of the following: The apparatus (100) according to claim 2, including the apparatus (100).
  5. The aforementioned mobile communication device (112) is Wide area network data interface (126) for transmitting and receiving data across the entire wide area network. The apparatus (100) according to claim 4, further comprising:
  6. The wide-area network is selected from the group consisting of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GSM, as described in claim 5 (100).
  7. The aforementioned mobile communication device (112) is From the aforementioned at least one visual characteristic, at least one of the denomination and serial number of the received currency is identified, The device (100) according to claim 5, configured to transmit at least one of the denominations and serial numbers of the received currency to a remote server using the wide area network data interface (126).
  8. The aforementioned mobile communication device (112) is GPS receiver (125) for determining the location of the mobile communication device Includes, The GPS receiver (125) limits the operating position of the device (100) according to claim 4.
  9. A lockable lid (106) on the denomination identifier (104), wherein the device controller (148) is configured to control the unlocking of the lid (106) when communicating with the mobile communication device (112). The apparatus (100) according to claim 4, further comprising the above.
  10. The apparatus (100) according to claim 9, wherein the lid (106) includes a cover (107) supported at the distal end of a shaft (108) slidably engaged within the body of the apparatus (100).
  11. The apparatus (100) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one visual characteristic includes at least one of the shape, dimensions, color, and alphanumeric value of the received currency.
  12. The aforementioned application controller (121) An image processing controller, Identify the visual characteristics of the received currency, The apparatus (100) according to claim 4, comprising an image processing controller configured to use image processing to identify the denomination of the received currency based on at least one of the shape, dimensions, color, and value thereon.
  13. The aforementioned image processing controller is The apparatus (100) according to claim 12, comprising an image recognition controller configured to recognize at least one visual characteristic of the received currency.
  14. The device (100) according to claim 13, wherein the image recognition controller is configured to recognize the alphanumeric value of the denomination of the received currency.
  15. A viewport (127) for capturing image data of currency passing through the denomination identifier (104) from the rear camera of the mobile communication device (112). The apparatus (100) according to claim 1, further comprising the above.
  16. The mobile communication device (112) is a mobile communication device housed inside, as described in claim 1 (100).
  17. A cradle (111) for holding the mobile communication device (112) The apparatus (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising the above.
  18. The apparatus (100) according to claim 17, wherein the cradle (111) comprises offset-adjustable upper and lower brackets (113, 114) for holding the corresponding upper and lower edges of the mobile communication device (112) between them.
  19. The aforementioned permissible metal type dimension parameters are: The apparatus (100) according to claim 1, comprising (i) at least one of the lengths and thicknesses of at least one banknote, or (ii) at least one of the lengths and thicknesses of at least one coin of a certain currency.
  20. The device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the slot-shaped entrance (159) is configured to receive banknotes and coins.

Description

This invention generally relates to a donation receiving device, and more particularly to a handheld mobile communication device connected to a donation receiving device. US 5506393A (U.S. Patent No. 5,506,393) (Ziarno) (April 9, 1996) discloses a donation kettle that accepts credit card, debit card, and cash donations. This kettle features a display, keyboard, and a surface for collecting donations, and is configured to link donations to the donor's account. The object of the present invention is to provide an improved version of a donation receiving device, or at least an alternative, that overcomes or substantially improves upon at least some of the shortcomings of the prior art. Naturally, where any prior art information is referenced herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that such information is part of the ordinary general knowledge in the art in Australia or any other country. This specification provides a handheld donation receiving device that includes a storage area. Coins and banknotes can be inserted into the storage area through a denomination identifier that senses at least one of their physical characteristics. This device further comprises a mobile communication device interface for communication with a mobile communication device, and a device controller that is interfaced to the mobile communication device and the denomination identifier. This device may be equipped with an electronically controlled lock that prohibits its use until authenticated by a mobile communication device, and may be equipped with a lockable cover that conceals a denomination identifier beneath it. This device may include a cradle for holding a mobile communication device that displays a graphical user interface for the operation of this device. Furthermore, the denomination sorter may have a roller directly below the slot-shaped opening that accepts both coins and banknotes. A rotary converter may detect the length of the currency inserted through it, or a displacement converter may measure the thickness of the currency. Therefore, when using the device, the user may authenticate using a mobile communication device to unlock it and receive donations from donors. The device controller may be configured, along with the acceptable denomination dimensions, to classify the denominations and reject currencies that do not meet the acceptable denomination dimensions parameters. The device may further utilize image processing to verify the denomination. In one embodiment, a viewport for a rear camera of the mobile communication device is provided to capture image data of the currency inserted through it. The mobile communication device may include an application controller equipped with an image processor that recognizes at least one of the shape, dimensions, and color, and in some embodiments, recognizes the alphanumeric value of the currency. Therefore, a mobile communication device may be used to verify the currency and have the device controller accept or reject the donation. According to one embodiment, a donation receiving device is provided, comprising: a storage area; a denomination identifier connected to the storage area, the denomination identifier comprising at least one sensor for sensing at least one physical characteristic of the currency passing through it; a mobile communication device interface for communication with a mobile communication device; and a device controller interfaced to the mobile communication device interface and the denomination identifier, the device controller configured to establish communication with the mobile communication device, detect the denomination using at least one physical characteristic, and transmit the denomination to the mobile communication device when in use. A mobile communication device may run an application controller, which may be configured to display a graphical user interface on its digital display, and the graphical user interface may be controlled by the application controller to display denominations. The denomination sorter may have slots for inserting coins and banknotes. The sensor may include interruption sensors along the inlet slot, and the device controller may be configured to detect the denomination depending on which of the interruption sensors is interrupted. The interruption sensor may include a central interruption sensor and an outer interruption sensor, and the device controller may be configured to detect coin insertion when the central interruption sensor is interrupted and the outer interruption sensor is not interrupted. The device controller may be configured to detect banknote insertion when the external interruption sensor is interrupted. The device controller may be configured to detect whether the external interruption sensors are interrupted substantially simultaneously. The denomination sorter may include rollers and a rotary converter operably coupled thereto, and the device controller may be configured to determ