Patents by Inventor Elizabeth M. Herrera

Elizabeth M. Herrera 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: 8608060
    Abstract: A cash dispensing banking machine that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that reads identifying data from a user card. The machine dispenses cash from a cash dispenser for a financial account without causing the card reader device to read data from a card corresponding to the financial account, when a determination indicates that a voice of the user corresponds to a particular recognized user stored in a data store in correlated relation with the financial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nalarajan Ramachandran, Roy Mleziva, Jeffrey A. Hill, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Andrew Junkins, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M Herrera, Robert G. Miller
  • Patent number: 8356748
    Abstract: A cash dispensing banking machine that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that reads identifying data from a user card. The machine dispenses cash from a cash dispenser for a financial account without causing the card reader device to read data from a card corresponding to the financial account, when a determination indicates that a voice of the user corresponds to a particular recognized user stored in a data store in correlated relation with the financial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Andrew Junkins, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M. Herrera, Robert G. Miller, Roy Mleziva, Jeffrey A. Hill
  • Publication number: 20110309141
    Abstract: A cash dispensing banking machine that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that reads identifying data from a user card. The machine dispenses cash from a cash dispenser for a financial account without causing the card reader device to read data from a card corresponding to the financial account, when a determination indicates that a voice of the user corresponds to a particular recognized user stored in a data store in correlated relation with the financial account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Andrew Junkins, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M. Herrera, Robert G. Miller, Roy Mleziva, Jeffrey A. Hill
  • Patent number: 8011572
    Abstract: A cash dispensing banking transaction machine that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that reads identifying data from a user card. The machine dispenses cash from a cash dispenser for a financial account without causing the card reader device to read data from a card corresponding to the financial account, when a determination indicates that a voice of the user included in an audio input signal to audio input device corresponds to a particular recognized user stored in a data store in correlated relation with the financial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Andrew Junkins, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M. Herrera, Robert G. Miller, Roy Mleziva, Jeffrey A. Hill
  • Patent number: 7789296
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (600) includes a note receiving storage and dispensing mechanism (624). The mechanism (624) includes a stacker mechanism (654). The stacker mechanism collects in a stack notes such as currency bills that are to be dispensed from the machine to a user, and the stack is then presented to the user from the machine. The stacker mechanism includes a stack support member (668), a flexible member (692) and spaced supports (694). Notes are engaged in supporting connection with the stack support member as the stack support member is rotated in a first rotational direction. After the stack is accumulated, rotation of the stack support member in an opposed rotational direction delivers the stack from the stacker mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Mark D. Smith, Nat Ramachandran, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Robert G. Miller, Mark Owens, Andrew Junkins, Elizabeth M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20100102118
    Abstract: A cash dispensing banking transaction machine that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a card reader that reads identifying data from a user card. The machine dispenses cash from a cash dispenser for a financial account without causing the card reader device to read data from a card corresponding to the financial account, when a determination indicates that a voice of the user included in an audio input signal to audio input device corresponds to a particular recognized user stored in a data store in correlated relation with the financial account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Andrew Junkins, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M. Herrera, Robert G. Miller, Roy Mleziva, Jeffrey A. Hill
  • Publication number: 20080197183
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (600) includes a note receiving storage and dispensing mechanism (624). The mechanism (624) includes a stacker mechanism (654). The stacker mechanism collects in a stack notes such as currency bills that are to be dispensed from the machine to a user, and the stack is then presented to the user from the machine. The stacker mechanism includes a stack support member (668), a flexible member (692) and spaced supports (694). Notes are engaged in supporting connection with the stack support member as the stack support member is rotated in a first rotational direction. After the stack is accumulated, rotation of the stack support member in an opposed rotational direction delivers the stack from the stacker mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Mark D. Smith, Nat Ramachandran, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Robert G. Miller, Mark Owens, Andrew Junkins, Elizabeth M. Herrera
  • Patent number: 7360683
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (600) includes a note receiving storage and dispensing mechanism (624). The mechanism (624) includes a stacker mechanism (654). The stacker mechanism collects in a stack notes such as currency bills that are to be dispensed from the machine to a user, and the stack is then presented to the user from the machine. The stacker mechanism includes a stack support member (668), a flexible member (692) and spaced supports (694). Notes are engaged in supporting connection with the stack support member as the stack support member is rotated in a first rotational direction. After the stack is accumulated, rotation of the stack support member in an opposed rotational direction delivers the stack from the stacker mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Mark D. Smith, Nat Ramachandran, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Robert G. Miller, Mark Owens, Andrew Junkins, Elizabeth M. Herrera
  • Patent number: 6941274
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automated transaction machine of the recycling currency type. The machine permits a merchant to both store and withdraw cash. The machine also permits a customer to withdraw cash. The automated transaction machine includes a chest portion and a top hat portion. The portions have a front side and a rear side. The rear side of the machine is primarily intended for use by the merchant. The front side of the machine is primarily intended for use by a customer. The merchant side of the chest portion includes an inlet opening for inserting cash and an outlet opening for dispensing cash. The customer side of the chest portion also includes an outlet opening for dispensing cash. The top hat portion includes a separate user interface on the merchant side and a separate user interface on the customer side. The machine provides for the safekeeping of excess cash from a merchant's business operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Andrew Junkins, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M. Herrera, Robert G. Miller, Roy Mleziva, Jeffrey A. Hill
  • Patent number: 6607124
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automated transaction machine of the recycling currency type. The machine permits a merchant to both store and withdraw cash. The machine also permits a customer to withdraw cash. The automated transaction machine includes a chest portion and a top housing portion. The portions have a front side and a rear side. The rear side of the machine is primarily intended for use by the merchant. The front side of the machine is primarily intended for use by a customer. The merchant side of the chest portion includes an inlet opening for inserting cash and an outlet opening for dispensing cash. The customer side of the chest portion also includes an outlet opening for dispensing cash. The top housing portion includes a separate user interface on the merchant side and a separate user interface on the customer side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew Junkins, Nat Ramachandran, Mark Owens, Mark D. Smith, Sean Haney, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Elizabeth M. Herrera, Robert G. Miller
  • Publication number: 20020053594
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine (600) includes a note receiving storage and dispensing mechanism (624). The mechanism (624) includes a stacker mechanism (654). The stacker mechanism collects in a stack notes such as currency bills that are to be dispensed from the machine to a user, and the stack is then presented to the user from the machine. The stacker mechanism includes a stack support member (668), a flexible member (692) and spaced supports (694). Notes are engaged in supporting connection with the stack support member as the stack support member is rotated in a first rotational direction. After the stack is accumulated, rotation of the stack support member in an opposed rotational direction delivers the stack from the stacker mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Mark D. Smith, Nat Ramachandran, Matthew Force, H. Thomas Graef, Robert G. Miller, Mark Owens, Andrew Junkins, Elizabeth M. Herrera