High-Speed Coin Identification System Development

### **Project Title** Development of a High-Speed US Coin Identification and Detection System (Hardware + Software Integration) --- ### **Project Description** I am seeking an experienced software developer to collaborate on building a **high-speed US coin identification and detection system**. This system will integrate both hardware and software components to analyze coins for **key dates** and **mint errors**. I will handle the hardware development but will work closely with the software developer to ensure seamless integration throughout the project. --- ### **Project Objectives** 1. **Coin Identification**: Develop software that can analyze coins (front and back) using high-tech cameras at high speed. 2. **Key Date and Mint Error Detection**: The software must reference a **preloaded database of known key dates and mint errors** for all US coin types (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollar coins). 3. **Precise Sorting**: If a match is found, the system will trigger a hardware mechanism to push the identified coin into a separate holding bin. 4. **Automated Reporting**: Generate an immediate printout for identified coins, including: - Coin type - Detected key date or mint error - Approximate value (referenced from the preloaded library) 5. **Performance**: Ensure the system can process **thousands of coins per hour** while maintaining high precision, identifying even the smallest errors. --- ### **System Requirements** #### **Hardware Integration** 1. **Camera Integration**: - Use high-tech cameras (purchased separately) to analyze both the **front and back sides of coins simultaneously**. 2. **Conveyor Belt Control**: - Work with a conveyor belt system where coins pass under the cameras. - The software will trigger a **mechanical actuator** to push identified coins into a holding bin. 3. **High-Performance GPU Utilization**: - Software must utilize **multiple RTX 3090 GPUs** for real-time image analysis and processing. #### **Software Features** 1. **Coin Database**: - Preload a comprehensive database of US coins, including: - Known **key dates**. - Detailed descriptions of **mint errors**. - Approximate market values (sourced from online data). 2. **Real-Time Coin Analysis**: - Analyze coins at high speed using images captured by the cameras. - Match coins to database entries for key dates or errors. 3. **Detection Precision**: - Must detect the **slightest imperfections or errors**, including small die cracks, doubling, off-center strikes, etc. 4. **Sorting System Control**: - Trigger hardware to push identified coins into a bin while others continue to the end of the conveyor. 5. **Reporting**: - Generate a **detailed printout** for each identified coin, including: - Coin type - Key date or mint error description - Approximate value --- ### **Project Requirements** - **Experience with Machine Vision and Image Processing**: - Familiarity with OpenCV, TensorFlow, or similar technologies. - **High-Speed Processing**: - Must optimize software for processing large volumes of coins quickly and accurately. - **Integration Expertise**: - Ability to collaborate on hardware-software integration. - **Database Handling**: - Experience creating or managing searchable databases for the coin library. - **Strong Communication**: - Willing to work collaboratively to ensure hardware and software work seamlessly together. --- ### **Deliverables** 1. Fully functional software with the following features: - Real-time coin analysis. - Key date and mint error detection. - Conveyor belt sorting control. - Automated reporting and printout generation. 2. Documentation and user manual for the software. 3. Support during hardware-software integration and initial testing. --- ### **Additional Notes** - **Budget**: Please provide an estimate based on the described requirements. - **Timeline**: We aim to complete the project within [insert preferred timeline, e.g., 3-6 months]. - **Collaboration**: Regular updates and discussions are essential to ensure smooth hardware-software integration. - **Future Expansion**: Potential for follow-up projects to add new features or refine the system.