Patents by Inventor Athena Greco

Athena Greco 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).

  • Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method
    Patent number: 7975908
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Athena Greco, Jeffrey A. Hill, Natarajan Ramachandran, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
  • Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method
    Patent number: 7658321
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Athena Greco, Jeffrey A. Hill, Natarajan Ramachandran, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, Jr., David A. Barker