Patent ID: 6863168
Filing Date: 2005-03-08
Classification: B07B,B08B,G07D,G07F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for issuing a redeemable voucher, the apparatus comprising: a user interface configured to receive a request for a redeemable voucher; a coin input region configured to receive a plurality of coins in random orientation; a debris separation device having a first opening configured to receive the plurality of coins from the coin input region, the debris separation device further having at least a first wall forming an interior surface and an exterior surface, the first wall having at least one second opening smaller than the first opening and sized to prevent passage therethrough of the smallest coin of the plurality of coins; a driver operably coupled to the debris separation device and configured to move the debris separation device and agitate the plurality of coins; and a coin discriminator configured to receive the plurality of coins from the debris separation device, the coin discriminator including at least one coin sensor configured to discriminate at least one coin denomination.