Patent ID: 7886889
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: G07D,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for accepting bank notes by means of an apparatus for accepting bank notes, comprising the following steps: a) inserting bank notes in an input pocket, b) singling the bank notes by means of a singling device and transporting the individual bank notes by means of a transportation system, c) checking the individual bank notes by means of a sensor device, d) storing the bank notes in at least one storage container, in dependence on the checking of the bank notes, and e) returning bank notes which have been classified as not authentic, f) inserting returned bank notes in the input pocket, and g) inputting an instruction to accept and store the returned bank notes, as well as accepting and storing the returned bank notes in the at least one storage container, wherein the inputting an instruction step is accompanied by a cashier or supervising person inputting a secret code or utilizing a magnetic stripe card or chip card to authorize the accepting and storing step.