Method and system for assisting the visually impaired in performing financial transactions
US6464135B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B21/006
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a system and method for assisting a visually impaired individual in performing a financial transaction at an automated teller machine, comprising initiating a visually impaired transaction session through a preset event at the automated teller machine; wherein the automated teller machine comprises a touch screen display for displaying operation instructions to a customer and for receiving input from a customer; an output jack for providing signals which can be converted to audible sounds by means of a headset; a bill dispensing mechanism for dispensing a bank not corresponding to a specified amount; a receipt issuing unit for printing a transaction content and for issuing a receipt on which the transaction content is printed; and a controller connected to the card reader, the touch screen display, the output jack, the bill dispensing unit, and the receipt issuing unit, the controller providing signals to the output jack corresponding to information provided on the touch screen display; providing instructions to the visually impaired individual for performing the financial transaction through the output jack which provides signals which can be conv…
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