Method and apparatus for rebuilding an ATM computer image automatically
US8560888B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/209
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for rebuilding an ATM computer image in an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) is provided. The computer of the ATM is configured to depend on key system files. The key system file may be used to recreate a viable machine image in the event that the ATM “crashes” or some files become corrupted. If key system files are found cannot be verified upon a reboot, a copy of key system file is sought. The ATM first searches for the key system files in ATMs that are connected to a common switch. If the nearby ATMs do not have a copy of key system files than a succession of searches are made across local area networks and wide area networks. Key system files may reside on similar ATMs, dissimilar ATMs, servers, terminals and network drives. If key system files can be located then the ATM may automatically restore a viable machine image and reboot. Otherwise manual intervention is required.
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