Abstract: A media depository is described. The media depository comprises: a media item validation module; a diverter for routing a received media item via either a storage path or a return path; an escrow for temporarily holding received media items; and a printer located between the diverter and the escrow so that the printer can print on any media items transported via the return path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining at least one parameter associated with at least one media item, further comprising a first electrical contact element and a further electrical contact element supported in a spaced apart relationship via a contact support, wherein at least one electrical characteristic associated with a pathway between the first and further electrical contact elements is indicative of at least one parameter of at least one media item in contact with and extending between the first and further electrical contact elements.

Abstract: A media alignment device is described. The device comprises: a media drive turret including a drive member; and a controller. The controller is operable to: receive information about a lateral position of a media item as the media item is transported longitudinally along a transport path, rotate the media drive turret to an angular position required to drive the media item to an aligned position, and activate the drive member to move the media item in a direction transverse to the transport path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for transporting items of media along a transport path. The apparatus comprises a first transport member having a first end region and a further transport member having a further end region, wherein the first end region is spaced apart from the further end region, and a bridge member extending between the first end region and the further end region, wherein a length of the bridge member is adjustable responsive to a one of the first and further end regions being moved with respect to a remainder one of the first and further end regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining at least one parameter associated with at least one media item, further comprising a first electrical contact element and a further electrical contact element supported in a spaced apart relationship via a contact support, wherein at least one electrical characteristic associated with a pathway between the first and further electrical contact elements is indicative of at least one parameter of at least one media item in contact with and extending between the first and further electrical contact elements.

Abstract: A media depository is described. The media depository comprises: a media item validation module; a diverter for routing a received media item via either a storage path or a return path; an escrow for temporarily holding received media items; and a printer located between the diverter and the escrow so that the printer can print on any media items transported via the return path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for transporting items of media along a transport path. The apparatus comprises a first transport member having a first end region and a further transport member having a further end region, wherein the first end region is spaced apart from the further end region, and a bridge member extending between the first end region and the further end region, wherein a length of the bridge member is adjustable responsive to a one of the first and further end regions being moved with respect to a remainder one of the first and further end regions.

Abstract: A media alignment device is described. The device comprises: a media drive turret including a drive member; and a controller. The controller is operable to: receive information about a lateral position of a media item as the media item is transported longitudinally along a transport path, rotate the media drive turret to an angular position required to drive the media item to an aligned position, and activate the drive member to move the media item in a direction transverse to the transport path.

Abstract: A check processing module (CPM) is provided for a self-service check depositing terminal. The CPM comprises a substantially U-shaped plastic guide including (i) first and second leg portions forming the substantially U-shape, (ii) a surface which forms an opening in the first leg portion, and (ii) a releasing member which is disposed on the second leg portion. The CPM further comprises a shaft assembly including (i) a plastic shaft having opposite end portions and a central portion between the opposite end portions, (ii) a number of drive rollers disposed on the central portion, (iii) a first plastic race bearing attached to one end portion of the plastic shaft and disposed in the opening of the plastic guide, and (iv) a second plastic race bearing attached to the other end portion of the plastic shaft and secured by the releasing member to the plastic guide.

Abstract: A document deskewing module comprises a set of sensors arranged to detect when a document transported in a first direction of document travel along a document transport path is deskewed, a first set of drive rollers in the form of hard drive rollers disposed along the document transport path, a first set of idler rollers moveable towards and away from the hard drive rollers, a second set of drive rollers in the form of soft drive rollers disposed along the document transport path, a second set of idler rollers moveable towards and away from the soft drive rollers, a track bottom disposed on one side of the document transport path and movable in the first direction of document travel, and a controller arranged to control operation of the first and second sets of idler rollers and the movable track bottom.

Abstract: A dual-stack document storage bin comprises a substantially U-shaped container including a first bottom wall which interconnects first and second sidewalls to provide (i) the substantially U-shape, and (ii) a first document storage chamber which is defined between the first and second sidewalls and into which documents can be stacked to form a first stack of documents when the U-shaped container is in a first position. The dual-stack document storage bin further comprises a substantially L-shaped housing including a second bottom wall and a third sidewall which is disposed relative to the second bottom wall to provide (i) the substantially L-shape, and (ii) a second document storage chamber which is defined between the third side wall and the second sidewall and into which documents can be stacked to form a second stack of documents when the U-shaped container is in a second position which is different from the first position.

Abstract: A dual-stack document storage bin comprises a substantially U-shaped container including a first bottom wall which interconnects first and second sidewalls to provide (i) the substantially U-shape, and (ii) a first document storage chamber which is defined between the first and second sidewalls and into which documents can be stacked to form a first stack of documents when the U-shaped container is in a first position. The dual-stack document storage bin further comprises a substantially L-shaped housing including a second bottom wall and a third sidewall which is disposed relative to the second bottom wall to provide (i) the substantially L-shape, and (ii) a second document storage chamber which is defined between the third side wall and the second sidewall and into which documents can be stacked to form a second stack of documents when the U-shaped container is in a second position which is different from the first position.

Abstract: A document deskewing module is provided for a self-service bunch document depositing terminal.

Abstract: A document deskewing module is provided for a self-service bunch document depositing terminal.

Abstract: A scaleable check processing module (SCPM) is provided for a self-service check depositing terminal. The SCPM comprises a supporting structure.

Abstract: A prism sensor is provided for detecting presence or absence of a document in a document transport path. The prism sensor comprises a light emitter disposed on a first side of the document transport path and for emitting light across the document transport path to a second side of the document transport path, a reflector including (i) a first reflecting surface for receiving light from the light emitter and for providing first reflected light in response thereto, (ii) a second reflecting surface for receiving the first reflected light from the first reflecting surface and for providing second reflected light in response thereto, and (iii) a third reflecting surface for receiving the second reflected light from the second reflecting surface and for providing third reflected light in response thereto, and a light receiver for receiving the third reflected light from the third reflecting surface and for providing a signal which is indicative of presence or absence of a document in the document transport path.

Abstract: A document diverter apparatus is provided for use in a check processing module (CPM) of a self-service check depositing terminal. The apparatus comprises a first member which can be (i) moved between a first position and a second position when the CPM is configured to operate in a first mode of operation, (ii) moved between the second position and a third position when the CPM is configured to operate in a second mode of operation, and (iii) constrained to be in the second position when the CPM is configured to operate in a third mode of operation. The apparatus further comprises a second member which can be (i) disposed in a first position to configure the CPM to be operate in the first mode of operation, (ii) disposed in a second position to configure the CPM to be operate in the second mode of operation, and (iii) disposed in a third position to configure the CPM to be operate in the third mode of operation. The first member may comprise a diverter blade having a plurality of fingers.

Abstract: A plunger moves from a retracted position to an extended position to engage a document which is on a receiving platform to push the document through an opening in the receiving platform and towards a stacking platform to stack the document on the stacking platform. The plunger moves from the extended position back to the retracted position to allow a biasing force which is acting on the stacking platform to press the document which has just been stacked on the stacking platform against the receiving platform.

Abstract: A plunger moves from a retracted position to an extended position to engage a document which is on a receiving platform to push the document through an opening in the receiving platform and towards a stacking platform to stack the document on the stacking platform. The plunger moves from the extended position back to the retracted position to allow a biasing force which is acting on the stacking platform to press the document which has just been stacked on the stacking platform against the receiving platform.

Abstract: A document diverter apparatus is provided for use in a self-service terminal at which a self-service user can deposit a document to conduct a self-service transaction. The document diverter apparatus comprises first and second roller members. The document diverter apparatus further comprises a movable diverter roller member disposed between the first and second roller members and movable between the first and second roller members such that the diverter roller member and the first roller member co-operate to define at least a portion of a first document transport path of the self-service terminal when the diverter roller member and the first roller member are moved to a first position and the diverter member and the second roller member co-operate to define at least a portion of a second document transport path of the self-service terminal when the diverter roller member and the second roller member are in a second position which is different from the first position.