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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2017
Entrust Datacard Corporation, Shakopee, MN (US);
Daniel Sarkinen, Greenfield, MN (US);
Tyler Nehowig, Dayton, MN (US);
Ryan Boudreau, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Ethan Yanna, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jasper Chavis, Cannon Falls, MN (US);
Entrust Datacard Corporation, Shakopee, MN (US);
Abstract
A sensor system for counting cards includes an optical sensor assembly configured to detect edges of cards in a card stack. The optical sensor assembly includes at least an optical sensor, and a light element coupled with the optical sensor. The light element is configured to reflect light from a card stack toward the optical sensor. A remote light element is spaced from the optical sensor assembly. The remote light element is configured to direct light toward the card stack.