Abstract: A self-service terminal (10) comprises: a fascia (12) having a note entry/exit slot (56); and a note processing module (60) for processing notes deposited via the slot. The note processing module (60) includes a note transport mechanism (70, 70A) for transporting notes between the slot and a note imaging means (74) arranged to scan the notes at a first speed. The transport mechanism includes a loop (70A) arranged to transport notes through the imaging means (74) a second time at a second speed, the first speed being greater than said second speed.

Abstract: A self-service terminal (10) comprises: a fascia (12) having a note entry/exit slot (56); and a note processing module (60) for processing notes deposited via the slot. The note processing module (60) includes a note transport mechanism (70, 70A) for transporting notes between the slot and a note imaging means (74) arranged to scan the notes at a first speed. The transport mechanism includes a loop (70A) arranged to transport notes through the imaging means (74) a second time at a second speed, the first speed being greater than said second speed.

Abstract: A consolidation server consolidates cheque image data from a plurality of self-service terminals. The consolidation server receives cheque image data from each of the plurality of terminals. The cheque image data received from the plurality of terminals is staged in a data storage medium. Cheque image data associated with at least one of the plurality of terminals is consolidated when a trigger event occurs. The consolidated cheque image data is sent to an image-based cheque processing system for further processing. The plurality of self-service terminals may comprise a plurality of automated teller machines. The plurality of automated teller machines may comprise a plurality of cheque depositing automated teller machines.

Abstract: A self-service terminal (10) comprising a fascia (12) having a document entry/exit slot (56), and a document processing module (60) for processing documents entered via the slot (56) is described. The terminal (10) includes a document transport mechanism (70) for transporting documents between the slot (56) and a processing zone (72 or 74 or 76), and the transport mechanism (70) includes a chute (88) leading to a dispense area (58), so that if a document is to be returned to the user, the transport mechanism (70) attempts firstly to return the document via the slot (56), and if that fails, the transport mechanism (70) deposits the document into the chute (88) to return the document to the user via the dispense area (58). The terminal may be a check cashing ATM.

Abstract: A self-service terminal (10) comprising a fascia (12) having a document entry/exit slot (56), and a document processing module (60) for processing documents entered via the slot (56) is described. The terminal (10) includes a document transport mechanism (70) for transporting documents between the slot (56) and a processing zone (72 or 74 or 76), and the transport mechanism (70) includes a chute (88) leading to a dispense area (58), so that if a document is to be returned to the user, the transport mechanism (70) attempts firstly to return the document via the slot (56), and if that fails, the transport mechanism (70) deposits the document into the chute (88) to return the document to the user via the dispense area (58). The terminal may be a check cashing ATM.