Patents by Inventor Rod Beaber

Rod Beaber 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: 11842610
    Abstract: A method of operating an automated transaction machine (ATM) can include at least partially disengaging a first component of the ATM from a remainder of the ATM. The method can also include altering the first component to a non-conforming condition after being at least partially disengaged. The method can also include re-engaging the first component with the ATM after being altered. The method can also include replacing a second component of the ATM after the re-engaging. Replacing the second component can include pairing the second component with a computing device of the ATM. The pairing can be responsive at least in part to the altering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Damon J Blackford, Rod Beaber, Ricardo Barros, Bernd Redecker
  • Publication number: 20220180711
    Abstract: A method of operating an automated transaction machine (ATM) can include at least partially disengaging a first component of the ATM from a remainder of the ATM. The method can also include altering the first component to a non-conforming condition after being at least partially disengaged. The method can also include re-engaging the first component with the ATM after being altered. The method can also include replacing a second component of the ATM after the re-engaging. Replacing the second component can include pairing the second component with a computing device of the ATM. The pairing can be responsive at least in part to the altering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: DAMON J. BLACKFORD, ROD BEABER, RICARDO BARROS, BERND REDECKER
  • Patent number: 11238707
    Abstract: A method of operating an automated transaction machine (ATM) can include receiving a token from a user. The method can also include confirming a personal identification number (PIN) of the user and dispensing banknotes in response to the confirming. The method can also include at least partially disengaging a first component of the ATM from a remainder of the ATM. The method can also include altering the first component to a non-conforming condition after being at least partially disengaged. The method can also include re-engaging the first component with the ATM after being altered. The method can also include replacing a second component of the ATM after the re-engaging. Replacing the second component can include pairing the second component with a computing device of the ATM. The pairing can be responsive at least in part to the altering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: Damon J. Blackford, Rod Beaber, Ricardo Barros, Bernd Redecker
  • Publication number: 20210233366
    Abstract: A method of operating an automated transaction machine (ATM) can include receiving a token from a user. The method can also include confirming a personal identification number (PIN) of the user and dispensing banknotes in response to the confirming. The method can also include at least partially disengaging a first component of the ATM from a remainder of the ATM. The method can also include altering the first component to a non-conforming condition after being at least partially disengaged. The method can also include re-engaging the first component with the ATM after being altered. The method can also include replacing a second component of the ATM after the re-engaging. Replacing the second component can include pairing the second component with a computing device of the ATM. The pairing can be responsive at least in part to the altering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Damon J. BLACKFORD, Rod Beaber, Ricardo Barros, Bernd Redecker
  • Patent number: 6315194
    Abstract: An automated transaction machine includes a sheet dispensing path verification system and method. The machine includes a sheet handling mechanism (17, 192) therein, including a sheet transport path (42). Devices for sensing and moving sheets are positioned adjacent to the transport path. The machine includes a control circuitry (44) which controls the various devices in response to inputs by customers. Upon receiving a transaction request from a customer which requires the dispensing of sheets, the machine verifies whether the sheet transport path to the customer is unobstructed. A test sheet is sent along the transport path to a delivery position. At least one sensor is used to verify whether the test sheet may successfully travel through the transport path. After verification that the transport path is unobstructed the sheet dispensing transaction is completed by moving further sheets to the delivery position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: H. Thomas Graef, Damon J. Blackford, Tim Crews, Rod Beaber