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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2025
Filed:
May. 01, 2020
X-celeprint Limited, Dublin, IE;
Ronald S. Cok, Rochester, NY (US);
Robert R. Rotzoll, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
X-Celeprint Limited, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
A hybrid document includes a flexible document having visible markings. One or more light-controlling elements and a controller are embedded in or on the flexible document. The controller is electrically connected to the one or more light-controlling elements to control the one or more light-controlling elements. A power input connection is electrically connected to the controller, or one or more light-controlling elements, or both. A power source can be connected to the power input connection, for example a piezoelectric or photovoltaic power source. In response to applied power, the controller causes the one or more light-controlling elements to emit light. In some embodiments, the controller includes a memory and a value can be stored in the memory and displayed by the light-controlling element(s). In some embodiments, the value can be assigned or varied by a hybrid currency teller machine.