Method and Apparatus for Mobile Cash Transportation
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1. A portable transport apparatus comprising:
- a valuables compartment to store valuables inserted into the portable transport apparatus;
a valuables compartment door providing access to the valuables compartment;
a tamper detection mechanism for detecting tampering with the portable transport apparatus;
a portable case enclosing the valuables compartment, the valuables compartment door, and the tamper detection mechanism ; and
a battery powered controller controlling the tamper detection mechanism, the battery powered controller analyzing outputs from the tamper detection mechanism to determine movement of a wall of the portable case with respect to the valuables compartment.
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Abstract
A device designed to validate and transport paper currency in a protected fashion. While being transported, the device monitors for tampering or break-in attempts and subsequently generates warning notifications, or sounds an alarm depending on configuration and the type of tampering detected. The transport case provides end-to-end cash accountability from a location where a bill is inserted into the case, to the bank or cash destination, where the transport case is delivered. Additionally, a docking station accessory is described in which the transport case can be securely fixed while at a point of sale.
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1. A portable transport apparatus comprising:
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a valuables compartment to store valuables inserted into the portable transport apparatus; a valuables compartment door providing access to the valuables compartment; a tamper detection mechanism for detecting tampering with the portable transport apparatus; a portable case enclosing the valuables compartment, the valuables compartment door, and the tamper detection mechanism ; and a battery powered controller controlling the tamper detection mechanism, the battery powered controller analyzing outputs from the tamper detection mechanism to determine movement of a wall of the portable case with respect to the valuables compartment. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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