NCR’s patented depository includes a media separator module with a tiltenator that adaptively controls pressure to separate individual media items for processing. The controller adjusts pressure based on sensor readings, incrementally increasing and decreasing pressure until items are successfully separated and processed. GlobalData’s report on NCR gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on NCR, Automated Teller Machines (ATM) was a key innovation area identified from patents. NCR's grant share as of May 2024 was 74%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Media separator module with adaptive pressure control for individual items
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11987465B2) discloses a depository system that includes a media separator module with a unique component called a "tiltenator." This tiltenator consists of a top portion with a pressure sensor and belts, and a bottom portion with a pressure plate. A controller is responsible for controlling the tiltenator based on pressure readings from the sensor, allowing for the individual processing of media items. The controller progressively adjusts the pressure against a bunch of media items to separate each item, incrementally increasing and decreasing the pressure until a separated item is detected by a downstream sensor. Once detected, the pressure is decreased, and the system is set back to a successful pressure level for feeding the next item.
Furthermore, the patent claims detail how the controller can also progressively decrease the pressure against the bunch once a separated item is detected by the downstream sensor, while ensuring the trailing portion of the item remains within the tiltenator. The depository system described in the patent can be utilized as either a deposit module or a recycler module, showcasing its versatility in handling various types of media items efficiently. This innovative technology aims to streamline the processing of media items in a secure and controlled manner, enhancing the overall functionality and reliability of depository systems in different applications.
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