Patents by Inventor Mark A. Douglass

Mark A. Douglass has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8342398
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in accounts. The machine includes a user fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The fascia is movable away from the housing. The machine includes serviceable components supported within the housing or by the fascia. A machine servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing the machine. The housing additionally includes a rear panel similarly movably mounted with two other horizontally-disposed members for use in servicing rear components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems
    Inventors: Mark A Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8336766
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is part of a banking system that operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read data from user cards corresponding to financial accounts. A card account's status is listed in a data store as either blocked or unblocked for use in approving transactions on the account. A requested transaction on an account cannot be carried out by the machine unless the account has an unblocked status. Read card data is sent from the machine to a remote card security computer which can determine the card account status from the data store. If the account is unblocked, then the machine can continue with the requested transaction and seek transaction approval from a transaction host computer associated with the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Willis Miller, Matthew R. Zaugg, James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Natarajan Ramachandran, Jeffery M. Enright, Mark A. Douglass, Michael Scanlon, Dale H. Blackson, Caren R. Blackson, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20120223133
    Abstract: A banking system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to card data read from data bearing records by a card reader. The system includes at least one automated banking machine comprising a cash dispenser. The system is operative during a cash dispense transaction request to receive through an automated banking machine, user input of data corresponding to a mobile phone number. The system is operative to generate a security code for the requested cash dispense transaction. The system uses the phone number to send the generated security code to the mobile phone. The cash dispense transaction is allowed to proceed only if the system receives machine user input of the sent security code within a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Willis Miller, Matthew R. Zaugg, James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Natarajan Ramachandran, Jeffery M. Enright, Mark A. Douglass, Dale H. Blackson, Caren R. Blackson
  • Patent number: 8245913
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The data corresponds to user card data received from a cell phone. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. The machine user inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number. The phone then displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The machine includes a bar code reader to read the displayed image. The machine can decrypt the random number and the card data from the read image. The random number is used to verify the current banking transaction session. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of card data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 8245914
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The data corresponds to user card data received from a cell phone. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. The machine user inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number. The phone then displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The machine includes a bar code reader to read the displayed image. The machine can decrypt the random number and the card data from the read image. The random number is used to verify the current banking transaction session. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of card data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 8245915
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The data corresponds to user card data received from a cell phone. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. The machine user inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number. The phone then displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The machine includes a bar code reader to read the displayed image. The machine can decrypt the random number and the card data from the read image. The random number is used to verify the current banking transaction session. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of card data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 8220706
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that reads card data from a card of a machine user. The card data may be linked in a data store to both a customer's financial account and a cell phone assigned to that customer. The automated banking machine user may provide inputs to the machine via one or more sensors that operate to determine where on a display of the machine at least one eye of the machine user is looking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Willis Miller, Matthew R. Zaugg, James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Natarajan Ramachandran, Jeffery M. Enright, Mark A. Douglass, Dale H. Blackson, Caren R. Blackson, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20120168499
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in accounts. The machine includes a user fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The fascia is movable away from the housing. The machine includes serviceable components supported within the housing or by the fascia. A machine servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing the machine. The housing additionally includes a rear panel similarly movably mounted with two other horizontally-disposed members for use in servicing rear components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, JR.
  • Patent number: 8191767
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The data corresponds to card data which corresponds to at least one financial account. The record data is read by a reader and compared to stored data to authorize use of the machine. A financial transfer corresponding to the account may be carried out once use is authorized based on correspondence of the record data. A printed record of transactions is printed by the machine. Record data may alternatively be received by a reading device of the machine from a mobile device of a user, such as a cell phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 8181855
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in account. The machine includes a fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is in operatively supported connection with the housing and operatively supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The machine includes at least one serviceable component supported within the housing or by the fascia. The fascia is moved away from the housing while operatively supported by the housing through the two horizontally-disposed members and a servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing at least one component of the machine. The housing may alternatively or additionally include a rear panel similarly mounted with two horizontally-disposed members for servicing of machine components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8152055
    Abstract: A banking system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to card data read from data bearing records by a card reader. The system includes at least one automated banking machine comprising a cash dispenser. The system is operative during a cash dispense transaction request to receive through an automated banking machine, user input of data corresponding to a mobile phone number. The system is operative to generate a security code for the requested cash dispense transaction. The system uses the phone number to send the generated security code to the mobile phone. The cash dispense transaction is allowed to proceed only if the system receives machine user input of the sent security code within a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Willis Miller, Matthew R. Zaugg, James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Natarajan Ramachandran, Jeffery M. Enright, Mark A. Douglass, Dale H. Blackson, Caren R. Blackson, legal representative
  • Patent number: 8146803
    Abstract: An automated banking machine can receive user card data from a cell phone. The phone stores the card data of several selectable cards, including electronic account number data. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. A machine user manually inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number data. The phone displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The banking machine includes a bar code reader which can read the displayed image. The machine causes the read data to be decrypted. The random number is used to verify the current transaction session. Thereafter, the user may provide other inputs, including PIN input. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of the card data. Possible data interception from activities requiring card insertion are also reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 8146802
    Abstract: An automated banking machine can receive user card data from a cell phone. The phone stores the card data of several selectable cards, including electronic account number data. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. A machine user manually inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number data. The phone displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The banking machine includes a bar code reader which can read the displayed image. The machine causes the read data to be decrypted. The random number is used to verify the current transaction session. Thereafter, the user may provide other inputs, including PIN input. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of the card data. Possible data interception from activities requiring card insertion are also reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 8127981
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records. The machine includes a housing, a card reader in operatively-supported connection with the housing and operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a display in operatively-supported connection with the housing, and a cash dispenser in operatively-supported connection with the housing. The machine further includes a fascia movably mounted in operatively-supported connection with the housing and a journal printer assembly mounted to the fascia. The journal printer assembly includes a vertically arranged print head, a paper supply, and a paper take-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Dave Kraft, Daniel Schoeffler, Mark A. Douglass, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8052043
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is controlled responsive to data bearing records. The machine operates using data read from user cards by a card reader. The machine includes a housing, a fascia connected with the housing and movable between a secure closed position adjacent a housing opening and a released away position, wherein the fascia is a least partially separated from the housing opening, a pair of latches operable to releasably secure the fascia to the housing and movable between a fascia-securing position and a fascia-releasing position, and an access panel mounted to the fascia and including a lock, and movable between a closed panel position, wherein the access panel blocks access to the latches, and an open panel position, wherein the latches are accessible to be released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Douglass, Daniel Schoeffler, Dave Kraft, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110238574
    Abstract: A banking system operates to cause financial transfers responsive to card data read from data bearing records by a card reader. The system includes at least one automated banking machine comprising a cash dispenser. The system is operative during a cash dispense transaction request to receive through an automated banking machine, user input of data corresponding to a mobile phone number. The system is operative to generate a security code for the requested cash dispense transaction. The system uses the phone number to send the generated security code to the mobile phone. The cash dispense transaction is allowed to proceed only if the system receives machine user input of the sent security code within a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Willis Miller, Matthew R. Zaugg, James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Natarajan Ramachandran, Jeffery M. Enright, Mark A. Douglass, Dale H. Blackson, Caren R. Blackson
  • Patent number: 8011573
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from user cards. The automated banking machine operates responsive to the card data to carry out financial transactions for authorized users. The banking machine includes a top housing, a card reader, a display, a cash dispenser, and a chest portion. The chest portion includes a side wall that has a striker plate. The chest has a movable door, and a locking bolt adapted to secure the door in a closed position. An aligner is adjustable to relatively position and reduce relative movement of the door and the chest when the locking bolt secures the door in a locked condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service-Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel Schoeffler, Mark A. Douglass, Dave Kraft, Roy Mleziva
  • Patent number: 8006897
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operated responsive to data bearing records. The machine operates using data read from user cards and causes funds to be transferred. The machine includes a housing, a card reader operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a display, a cash dispenser, a secure enclosure including a chest and a door supported on hinges. A fascia is supported by the door through planar linkages and movable from a position adjacent the door to a position away from the door. A side extension is supported by the door through a planar linkage and movable from a position adjacent the hinges to a position spaced apart from the hinges. A connecting linkage operatively connects at least one fascia linkage with the side extension linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Douglass, Pedro Tula, Daniel Schoeffler, Richard C. Lute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7992778
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The data corresponds to card data which corresponds to at least one financial account. The record data is read by a reader and compared to stored data to authorize use of the machine. A financial transfer corresponding to the account may be carried out once use is authorized based on correspondence of the record data. A printed record of transactions is printed by the machine. Record data may alternatively be received by a reading device of the machine from a mobile device of a user, such as a cell phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: 7992776
    Abstract: An automated banking machine can receive user card data from a cell phone. The phone stores the card data of several selectable cards, including electronic account number data. The machine generates and displays a random number correlated with a time period. A machine user manually inputs the displayed random number into their phone. A software application in the phone encrypts the selected card data along with the inputted random number data. The phone displays a bar code image containing the encrypted data. The banking machine includes a bar code reader which can read the displayed image. The machine causes the read data to be decrypted. The random number is used to verify the current transaction session. Thereafter, the user may provide other inputs, including PIN input. The process replaces physical insertion of a card yet allows secure input of the card data. Possible data interception from activities requiring card insertion are also reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass