Paper currency note scanner and identifier for use by visually impaired individuals

摘要

A miniature hand held scanner easily transportable on a key ring or pocket, the scanner having a computer chip positioned therein, the computer chip having stored thereon indicia peculiar to each paper currency note denomination, the scanner capable of scanning a portion of a paper currency note presented to an individual, comparing the indicia scanned to the indicia stored on the chip and the scanner having an audio capability to announce the denomination of the paper currency note scanned such that a visually impaired person can be assured that they are being provided with the correct change or monies due.