Patents by Inventor Francesco Ferraro

Francesco Ferraro 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: 7284694
    Abstract: An ATM is operative to automatically self test a display module thereof. The test determines whether the display module fails to produce an acceptable display output. A predetermined color sequence is sent to the display module for display thereof. A sensor device positioned adjacent the display module screen senses displayed colors. A machine computer determines whether the display module displayed the correct color sequence. A display module error signal is generated responsive to the display module failing to display the proper color sequence. Testing of the display module can continue repeatedly to continually update its operational status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Diebola Self-Service Systems division of Diebola, Incorporated
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraro
  • Patent number: 7204411
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a card reader (256) in the machine operative to receive cards from users. Cards that are to be captured and held in the machine are moved by the card reader to the interior of a bin (268). Cards entering the bin are engaged with and moved away from the card reader by action of a movable member (274). Authorized servicers recover captured cards from the bin by opening a lock (272) and accessing the interior of the bin by opening a lid (270). The user interface of the machine includes a movable fascia portion (240) that assures proper alignment of the fascia opening and card reader and also minimizes the risk of undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Pietro Scarafile, Piero Ghiringhelli, Giorgio Cerioni, Francesco Ferraro, Natarajan Ramachandran, Zachary Utz, Kenneth Turocy, Jim Booth, Paul D. Magee, David A. Barker
  • Publication number: 20060180656
    Abstract: An ATM is operative to automatically self test a display module thereof. The test determines whether the display module fails to produce an acceptable display output. A predetermined color sequence is sent to the display module for display thereof. A sensor device positioned adjacent the display module screen senses displayed colors. A machine computer determines whether the display module displayed the correct color sequence. A display module error signal is generated responsive to the display module failing to display the proper color sequence. Testing of the display module can continue repeatedly to continually update its operational status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraro
  • Patent number: 7032245
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a card reader (256) in the machine operative to receive cards from users. Cards that are to be captured and held in the machine are moved by the card reader to the interior of a bin (268). Cards entering the bin are engaged with and moved away from the card reader by action of a movable member (274). Authorized servicers recover captured cards from the bin by opening a lock (272) and accessing the interior of the bin by opening a lid (270). The user interface of the machine includes a movable fascia portion (240) that assures proper alignment of the fascia opening and card reader and also minimizes the risk of undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems
    Inventors: Pietro Scarafile, Piero Ghiringhelli, Giorgio Cerioni, Francesco Ferraro, Natarajan Ramachandran, Paul D. Magee, Dave Barker, Kenneth Turocy, Jim Booth, Zachary Utz
  • Patent number: 7025257
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to test a display module thereof. The test determines whether the display module fails to produce an acceptable display output. A predetermined color sequence is sent to the display module for display thereof. A sensor device positioned adjacent the display module screen is operative to sense displayed colors. A machine controller is operative to determine whether the display module displayed the correct color sequence. A display module error signal can be generated responsive to the display module failing to display the proper color sequence. The testing of the display module may continue repeatedly to continually update its display status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems a division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraro
  • Patent number: 6988656
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a card reader (256) in the machine operative to receive cards from users. Cards that are to be captured and held in the machine are moved by the card reader to the interior of a bin (268). Cards entering the bin are engaged with and moved away from the card reader by action of a movable member (274). Authorized servicers recover captured cards from the bin by opening a lock (272) and accessing the interior of the bin by opening a lid (270). The user interface of the machine includes a movable fascia portion (240) that assures proper alignment of the fascia opening and card reader and also minimizes the risk of undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Pietro Scarafile, Piero Ghiringhelli, Giorgio Cerioni, Francesco Ferraro, Natarajan Ramachandran, Zachary Utz, Kenneth Turocy, Jim Booth, Paul D. Magee, Dave Barker
  • Patent number: 6966486
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to test a display module thereof. The test determines whether the display module fails to produce an acceptable display output. A predetermined color sequence is sent to the display module for display thereof. A sensor device positioned adjacent the display module screen is operative to sense displayed colors. A machine controller is operative to determine whether the display module displayed the correct color sequence. A display module error signal can be generated responsive to the display module failing to display the proper color sequence. The testing of the display module may continue repeatedly to continually update its display status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraro
  • Publication number: 20050029340
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to test a display module thereof. The test determines whether the display module fails to produce an acceptable display output. A predetermined color sequence is sent to the display module for display thereof. A sensor device positioned adjacent the display module screen is operative to sense displayed colors. A machine controller is operative to determine whether the display module displayed the correct color sequence. A display module error signal can be generated responsive to the display module failing to display the proper color sequence. The testing of the display module may continue repeatedly to continually update its display status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraro
  • Publication number: 20040178260
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a card reader (256) in the machine operative to receive cards from users. Cards that are to be captured and held in the machine are moved by the card reader to the interior of a bin (268). Cards entering the bin are engaged with and moved away from the card reader by action of a movable member (274). Authorized servicers recover captured cards from the bin by opening a lock (272) and accessing the interior of the bin by opening a lid (270). The user interface of the machine includes a movable fascia portion (240) that assures proper alignment of the fascia opening and card reader and also minimizes the risk of undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Pietro Scarafile, Piero Ghiringhelli, Giorgio Cerioni, Francesco Ferraro, Natarajan Ramachandran, Paul D. Magee, Dave Barker, Kenneth Turocy, Jim Booth, Zachary Utz
  • Publication number: 20040178259
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a card reader (256) in the machine operative to receive cards from users. Cards that are to be captured and held in the machine are moved by the card reader to the interior of a bin (268). Cards entering the bin are engaged with and moved away from the card reader by action of a movable member (274). Authorized servicers recover captured cards from the bin by opening a lock (272) and accessing the interior of the bin by opening a lid (270). The user interface of the machine includes a movable fascia portion (240) that assures proper alignment of the fascia opening and card reader and also minimizes the risk of undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Pietro Scarafile, Piero Ghiringhelli, Giorgio Cerioni, Francesco Ferraro, Natarajan Ramachandran, Zachary Utz, Kenneth Turocy, Jim Booth, Paul D. Magee, Dave Barker
  • Publication number: 20040178258
    Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a card reader (256) in the machine operative to receive cards from users. Cards that are to be captured and held in the machine are moved by the card reader to the interior of a bin (268). Cards entering the bin are engaged with and moved away from the card reader by action of a movable member (274). Authorized servicers recover captured cards from the bin by opening a lock (272) and accessing the interior of the bin by opening a lid (270). The user interface of the machine includes a movable fascia portion (240) that assures proper alignment of the fascia opening and card reader and also minimizes the risk of undetected installation of unauthorized card reading devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Pietro Scarafile, Piero Ghiringhelli, Giorgio Cerioni, Francesco Ferraro, Natarajan Ramachandran, Paul D. Magee, David A. Barker, Kenneth Turocy, Jim Booth, Zachary Utz
  • Publication number: 20040173671
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to test a display module thereof. The test determines whether the display module fails to produce an acceptable display output. A predetermined color sequence is sent to the display module for display thereof. A sensor device positioned adjacent the display module screen is operative to sense displayed colors. A machine controller is operative to determine whether the display module displayed the correct color sequence. A display module error signal can be generated responsive to the display module failing to display the proper color sequence. The testing of the display module may continue repeatedly to continually update its display status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Diebold Self Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraro
  • Patent number: 6411842
    Abstract: Implant device for internal-external electromyographic recording of the electromotor activity of the digestive system, being of the type that comprises at least one sensor implanted in the viscera to record its electric activity and to provide a device for analysis in vivo of the electric activity of the tract, capable of giving the patient normal freedom of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventors: Valerio Cigaina, Francesco Ferraro