Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method

US7891546B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Diebold Self-Service Systems, Division of Diebold, Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Klaus Steinbach · Canton, US
• Ray Motz · Canton, US
• Anne Doland · Uniontown, US
• James Block · North Lawrence, US
• Paul D. Magee · North Canton, US
• Richard C. Lute · Mogadore, US
• Donald S. Nelson, Jr. · Akron, US
• David A. Barker · Walnut Creek, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 5, 2007
• Grant date: Feb 22, 2011
• Expiry date: Oct 4, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G07F19/205
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels (462, 464) are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.