Self-service kiosk validator bridge

US9038805B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Bank of America Corporation · US

Inventors

• Kristy M. Crist · Charlotte, US
• Terrelle Carswell · Charlotte, US
• Eric McConnell · Cornelius, US
• Rahul Puri · Columbia, US
• Devin D. Rhodes · Lexington, US
• James D. Goodwin · Kansas City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 9, 2013
• Grant date: May 26, 2015
• Expiry date: May 9, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G07D11/34
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for a self-service kiosk (“SSK”) validator bridge are provided. The SSK may include a bridge linking a dispenser and a validator. The bridge may be configured to transfer a tangible item from the validator to the dispenser. The validator may examine the tangible item prior to a dispensing of the tangible item to a SSK customer. The tangible item may be retracted by the dispenser. The bridge may transfer the tangible item from the dispenser to the validator. The SSK may include an acceptor. The bridge may link the acceptor to the validator. The bridge may be configured to transfer a deposit from the acceptor to the validator. The validator may examine the deposit.