Abstract: A self service terminal (SST) 10 is described, having a deposit means 18 for allowing a user to deposit a number of media items into the SST. A single media transport path 20 transports deposited items via an escrow storage 22 to either a check bin 24 or a banknote bin 26. Items may be determined as banknotes or checks either automatically by the SST, by means of a media scanner and verifier 30, or manually, by allowing the user to identify the deposited items. The SST also comprises a safe 34, within which the banknote bin 26 is located. Embodiments of the invention may provide the check bin 24 either within or outside the safe 34. Various methods of processing media deposited into the SST are also described.

Abstract: A self service terminal (SST) 10 is described, having a deposit means 18 for allowing a user to deposit a number of media items into the SST. A single media transport path 20 transports deposited items via an escrow storage 22 to either a check bin 24 or a banknote bin 26. Items may be determined as banknotes or checks either automatically by the SST, by means of a media scanner and verifier 30, or manually, by allowing the user to identify the deposited items. The SST also comprises a safe 34, within which the banknote bin 26 is located. Embodiments of the invention may provide the check bin 24 either within or outside the safe 34. Various methods of processing media deposited into the SST are also described.

Abstract: A sheet handling apparatus for accumulating a plurality of sheets into a stack (18) and for feeding the stack (18) to an exit location includes first feeding belts (30) for feeding sheets along a feed path to a stacking area (43) at which there is provided a support plate (44) positioned lower than the feed path. A plurality of rubber strips (50) are arranged to urge each of the sheets leaving the feed path towards the support plate (44) whereby the stack (18) is formed supported by the support plate (44) with the rubber strips (50) engaging the top sheet of the stack (18). Part of the stack (18) projects beyond an edge of the support plate (44), and further feeding belts (114, 68) are adapted to grip this part of the stack ( 18 ) and thereafter feed the stack (18) to the exit location. The apparatus (10) may be used in an ATM for stacking printed sheets making up a bank account statement into a stack and for feeding the stack to a user of the ATM.