Patent ID: 8640945
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: G07D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for handling cash items, said apparatus comprising: a sorting/counting device to receive and count cash items containing at least loose coins, and to sort said loose coins into a coin storage space; at least one storage module housing at least said coin storage space to receive said sorted loose coins; at least one processor to process data from said sorting/counting device and/or said at least one storage module and to output information concerning said cash items; at least one data storage device to record said data and/or said output information; at least one interface to communicate said data and/or said output information to one or more other devices or users; a coin dispenser to dispense at least one roll of coins based on said data and/or said output information; and a detection module to determine or estimate a balance of cash items in a removable container.