Patent ID: 6026175
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: G06Q,G07D

Abstract:
A method of detecting counterfeit currency in a note counting device, said note counting device being coupled to a host that is remotely located from said note counting device, said note counting device and said remotely located host being controlled by an operator, the method comprising the steps of:(a) determining a denomination of a plurality of notes to be counted by said note counting device;(b) entering, under the command of said operator, said denomination of said plurality of notes at said remotely located host;(c) instructing, under the command of said operator, said remotely located host to send a signal to said note counting device to establish said denomination that is to be counted;(d) setting a sensitivity level within said note counting device corresponding to said denomination of said plurality of notes associated with said signal;(e) generating authenticity data from each of said plurality of notes; and(f) comparing said authenticity data with said sensitivity level to determine whether each of said plurality of notes is genuine.