Patents by Inventor Robin Angus
Robin Angus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20140153081Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for manipulating electromagnetic radiation such as laser beams. A method and apparatus for correcting magnification chromatic aberration utilises one or more dispersive lenses such that long wavelength components are magnified less than short wavelength components. A telecentric relay is preferred to achieve this aim. Further, the use of polarisers to block the undesired zeroth order components of diffraction emanating from acousto-optic deflectors (AODs) is disclosed. Furthermore, specific designs of AOD including narrow transducer AODs which produce a diverging acoustic wave and AODs having two transducers and a selection switch are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: UCL Business PLCInventors: Paul Anthony Kirkby, K. M. naga Srinivas Nadella, Robin Angus Silver
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Publication number: 20140151272Abstract: A deposit module is described. The deposit module comprises: a port for receiving a bunch of media items; a bunch characterization device operable to characterize the bunch prior to individual media items being removed from the bunch of media items; and a media separator for removing individual media items from the bunch and for transporting the removed individual media items to a media item validator subsequent to characterization of the bunch of media items.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: NCR CorporationInventors: Robin Angus, Rene Holkema
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Publication number: 20140144976Abstract: A currency container, method of managing a currency container and a cash management system are disclosed. The currency container includes a container body such as a rigid cassette or flexible bag for storing currency notes. The container includes at least one near field communication (NFC) tag for indicating information associated with the container such as an ID of the container and/or a value of currency stored in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: NCR CORPORATIONInventors: Robin Angus, Andrew Monaghan, John McRobert, Neil Law, Alan James Finnie
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Patent number: 8687268Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for manipulating electromagnetic radiation such as laser beams. A method and apparatus for correcting magnification chromatic aberration utilizes one or more dispersive lenses such that long wavelength components are magnified less than short wavelength components. A telecentric relay is preferred to achieve this aim. Further, the use of polarizers to block the undesired zeroth order components of diffraction emanating from acousto-optic deflectors (AODs) is disclosed. Furthermore, specific designs of AOD including narrow transducer AODs which produce a diverging acoustic wave and AODs having two transducers and a selection switch are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: UCL Business PLCInventors: Paul Anthony Kirkby, K. M. Naga Srinivas Nadella, Robin Angus Silver
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Publication number: 20140043389Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining a state of operation of a printer element. The method includes the steps of determining at least one optical value for an item of media as it is transported to a printer element, determining at least one optical value for the item of media as it is transported from the printer element, comparing the input and output optical values and responsive to the comparison determining a state of operation of the printer element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: NCR CORPORATIONInventor: Robin Angus
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Publication number: 20140040085Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for tracking currency notes within a financial institution. The method includes the steps of receiving currency notes from a first authorized person, ascertaining a value and at least one further parameter associated with each received currency note, receiving a request from a second authorized person to receive currency notes for transferring within the financial institution, dispensing the requested currency notes to the second authorized person, associating at least one parameter of each dispensed currency note with the second authorized person and receiving a notification from a device within the financial institution that the dispensed currency notes have been received at the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: NCR CORPORATIONInventor: Robin Angus
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Publication number: 20140037421Abstract: A Currency Cassette Replenishment Terminal (CCRT) and its method of use are disclosed. The CCRT includes a currency cassette support for locating a currency cassette in a loading position, a currency note support comprising at least one loading orifice located in said loading position, and a plunger located on a first side of the loading orifice and movable from a retracted position, through the loading orifice, to an extended position within the currency cassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: NCR CORPORATIONInventor: Robin Angus
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Publication number: 20130057946Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for manipulating electromagnetic radiation such as laser beams. A method and apparatus for correcting magnification chromatic aberration utilises one or more dispersive lenses such that long wavelength components are magnified less than short wavelength components. A telecentric relay is preferred to achieve this aim. Further, the use of polarisers to block the undesired zeroth order components of diffraction emanating from acousto-optic deflectors (AODs) is disclosed. Furthermore, specific designs of AOD including narrow transducer AODs which produce a diverging acoustic wave and AODs having two transducers and a selection switch are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: UCL Business PLCInventors: Paul Anthony Kirkby, Robin Angus Silver, K. M. Naga Srinivas Nadella
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Patent number: 8302757Abstract: A media storage unit for a media recycler is described. The media storage unit comprises: a first rotary storage device; a second rotary storage device aligned with the first rotary storage device; and storage tape wound around each of the first and second storage devices and including calibration marks disposed along one side of the storage tape. The media storage unit also comprises a sensor for detecting the calibration marks; an entry/exit port between the first and second rotary storage devices through which media items can be inserted or removed; and a controller operable to rotate the first and/or second storage devices to move the storage tape forwards or backwards while sensing the calibration marks to locate either (i) a media item of the desired type for a dispense transaction, or (ii) a space on the storage tape of the required type for a deposit transaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Robin Angus, Gordon Walker
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Patent number: 8294977Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for manipulating electromagnetic radiation such as laser beams. A method and apparatus for correcting magnification chromatic aberration utilizes one or more dispersive lenses such that long wavelength components are magnified less than short wavelength components. A telecentric relay is preferred to achieve this aim. Further, the use of polarizers to block the undesired zeroth order components of diffraction emanating from acousto-optic deflectors (AODs) is disclosed. Furthermore, specific designs of AOD including narrow transducer AODs which produce a diverging acoustic wave and AODs having two transducers and a selection switch are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: UCL Business PLCInventors: Paul Anthony Kirkby, Robin Angus Silver, K. M. Naga Srinivas Nadella
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Publication number: 20120166491Abstract: A diagnostic tool comprises a memory device which stores a database of parametric performance data of a collection of transaction terminals possibly owned by different entities. Each time the tool is authorized to connect to a transaction terminal the database is accessed by a processor and a determination is made whether one or more parameter of the transaction terminal lies within a threshold amount of a statistical measure based upon the parametric performance data of the collection of transaction terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Robin Angus, Gordon Walker
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Publication number: 20100328759Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for manipulating electromagnetic radiation such as laser beams. A method and apparatus for correcting magnification chromatic aberration utilises one or more dispersive lenses such that long wavelength components are magnified less than short wavelength components. A telecentric relay is preferred to achieve this aim. Further, the use of polarisers to block the undesired zeroth order components of diffraction emanating from acousto-optic deflectors (AODs) is disclosed. Furthermore, specific designs of AOD including narrow transducer AODs which produce a diverging acoustic wave and AODs having two transducers and a selection switch are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Paul Anthony Kirkby, Robin Angus Silver, K.M. Naga Srinivas Nadella