Secure money order issuing kiosk
US6575362B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/203
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for issuing money orders and similar instruments and for securing payment therefor is provided as a subsystem of an existing kiosk of a type including, but not limited to postal kiosks, informational kiosks, Automated Teller Machines (ATM), Point of Sale terminals (POS), vending machines and the like, or any combination thereof. Payment is secured by drawing funds directly from a customer's bank account; by drawing funds from a smart card, or by accepting currency through a bill acceptor. The apparatus further includes facilities for redeeming money orders and dispensing cash amounts corresponding thereto.
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