Coin validation

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PATENT NO 5797475
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08553465

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Coin validation apparatus comprising a coin path (2, 5, 6); an impact element (14) disposed in the coin path to be contacted by a coin (10); an impact transducer (8) arranged to generate an output signal in dependence on vibration of the impact element (14); and control means (7) for determining a coin parameter based on the output signal; characterised in that the impact element (14) is shaped to create multiple impacts with a passing coin (10).

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MEI INC1301 WILSON DRIVE WEST CHESTER PA 19380

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allan, Richard Douglas Reading, GB 4 25
Bointon, Richard Guy Plymouth, GB 6 20
Funnell, Nicola Marie Wokingham, GB 1 6

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