Patents by Inventor Tim Crews

Tim Crews 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: 8100323
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is provided which may comprise a trusted platform (TP) including a trusted platform module (TPM) in a computer of the machine. Through use of the TP, the machine may perform cryptographic functions for use in enabling the machine to perform transaction functions for users. The machine may be operative to use the TP to securely store secret keys, or other critical information in sealed storage on a data store of the machine. The TP may also be used to measure, attest, and verify transaction function devices, hardware devices, firmware, software, and/or other components of the machine prior to enabling the machine to function in an enabled mode. The TP may also be used to establish secure communication between components of the machine. The TP may also be used to perform key transfers between the machine and a host banking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim Crews, Judith Edwards, Anne E. Doland, Joseph A. McGinley, Robert Konecny, Charles E. Crallie
  • Patent number: 8091784
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to carry out financial transfers responsive to data read form data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine further includes a cash dispenser and a receipt printer. The machine is operative to dispense cash to an authorized user based on identifying data including card data, and to cause a financial transfer from an account corresponding to card data through communication with at least one remote computer. The machine includes a check acceptor that operates to determine magnetic symbols included on checks. Cash may be dispensed in exchange for a check received through operation of the check acceptor of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Songtao Ma, Sangeeta Huria, Eric Klein, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 8083136
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to carry out financial transfers responsive to data read form data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine further includes a cash dispenser and a receipt printer. The machine is operative to dispense cash to an authorized user based on identifying data including card data, and to cause a financial transfer from an account corresponding to card data through communication with at least one remote computer. The machine includes a check acceptor that operates to determine magnetic symbols included on checks. Cash may be dispensed in exchange for a check received through operation of the check acceptor of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Robert W. Barnett, Mike R. Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, David A. Peters, Songtao Ma, Sangeeta Huria, Eric Klein, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 8052045
    Abstract: An automated banking machine system and method includes automated banking machines that operate responsive to data bearing records and accept checks and dispense cash to users. The automated banking machines are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash is dispensed to the user from the machine in exchange for the deposited check.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Wayne Warren, Dale H. Blackson, Edward L. Laskowski, Tim Crews, Victor Bell, William McCarthy, Matthew Pahl, Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Robert W. Barnett, Mike Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, David A. Peters
  • Patent number: 8052046
    Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine system and method accepts checks and dispenses cash to users. The banking machine is operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash is dispensed to the user from the banking machine in exchange for the deposited check.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Dale H. Blackson, Edward L. Laskowski, Tim Crews, Wayne Warren, Victor Bell, William McCarthy, Matthew Pahl, Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Robert W. Barnett, Mike Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, David A. Peters
  • Patent number: 8052048
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. The automated banking machine uses a trusted platform module to measure and authenticate components in the machine prior to dispensing cash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Anne E. Doland, Joseph A. McGinley, Robert J. Konecny, Charles E. Crallie, Judith Edwards, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 8052049
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. The automated banking machine may generate an operating system account password from separate portions of the password acquired from a portable storage device and a local data store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Anne E. Doland, Joseph A. McGinley, Robert J. Konecny, Charles E. Crallie, Judith Edwards, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 8052047
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. The automated banking machine may also include a button in a chest that is operative to establish secure communication with the cash dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Anne E. Doland, Joseph A. McGinley, Robert J. Konecny, Charles E. Crallie, Judith Edwards, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 8047429
    Abstract: An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash is dispensed to the user from the ATM in exchange for the deposited check.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Wayne Warren, Dale H. Blackson, Tim Crews, Victor Bell, William McCarthy, Matthew Pahl, Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Robert W. Barnett, Mike Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, David A. Peters, Edward L. Laskowski
  • Patent number: 8038057
    Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine is operative to carry out financial transactions responsive to data included on user cards. The machine includes a user interface including a display. The user interface includes a card reader which is operative to read data on user cards which identify at least one of a user and a user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad through which users input confidential data. Covers prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Authorization signals assure that the display is operating in a manner that provides appropriate user instructions. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim Crews, Joe Hartman, Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Bayonnet, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
  • Publication number: 20110216960
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from user cards to accept checks and dispense cash to authorized machine users. The machine can compare image data and magnetic data obtained from a check to determine the genuineness of the check. The machine can also determine whether a machine user is authorized to exchange a check for cash. A cash dispenser can be operated to dispense cash to a machine user in exchange for a deposited check. The machine dispenses the cash responsive to communications with a transaction host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. VanKirk, Jon E. Washington, Brian Jones, William D. Beskitt, Harry Thomas Graef, David A. Peters, Damon J. Blackford, Dale H. Blackson, Edward L. Laskowski, Songtao Ma, Tim Crews, Wayne Warren, Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Kenneth Turocy, Douglas T. Dominick, Jasen J. Smolk, Brian E. Lucas, Bradley Lightner, James Meek, Robert W. Barnett, Mike Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, Victor Bell, William McCarthy, Matthew Pahl, Keith Carpenter, Laura Drozda
  • Patent number: 7971783
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. The automated banking machine may generate a password for the machine responsive to randomly generated data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim Crews, Judith Edwards, Anne E. Doland, Joseph A. McGinley, Robert J. Konecny, Charles E. Crallie
  • Patent number: 7967193
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. The automated banking machine may comprise a trusted platform module in a computer of the machine. The trusted platform module may also be used to establish secure communication between components of the machine such as the card reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph A. McGinley, Anne E. Doland, Robert J. Konecny, Charles E. Crallie, Judith Edwards, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 7959072
    Abstract: An automatic banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader for reading user cards, and at least one of a note acceptor and a cash dispenser. The automated banking machine carries out financial transfers related to user accounts based on information read from cards. The automated banking machine provides a printed receipt for transactions conducted. The machine carries out transactions when operatively connected to a source of power and a transaction network. The machine also carries out functions to control the power status of devices in the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Randall W. Jenkins, Vincent L. Owens, Gregory Fockler, Jerry Cox, Tom Ertle, Dave Krzic, Steven Shepley, Nick Billett, Victor A. Cogan, Willis Miller, Mike R. Ryan, Tim Crews, Natarajan Ramachandran
  • Patent number: 7959071
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The machine includes a sheet dispensing mechanism including at least one currency note picking member. Rotation of a picking member causes an end note to be picked from a stack of currency notes. The picking member includes an outer surface portion that has a thickness including a built in physical wear indicator. The indicator includes material surface layers of different colors. Each color indicates a different surface wear state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 7934643
    Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions responsive to data included on user cards. The machine includes a user interface (15) including a display (24). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify at least one of user and a user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Authorization signals assure that the display is operating in a manner that provides appropriate user instructions. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim Crews, Joseph Hartman, Klaus Steinbach, Ray Motz, Anne Bayonnet, James Block, Paul D. Magee, Richard C. Lute, Donald S. Nelson, David A. Barker
  • Patent number: 7931193
    Abstract: An automated banking machine that operates responsive to data read from user cards which accepts checks and dispenses cash to users. The machine operates to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user in exchange for the deposited check. The machine dispenses cash responsive to communications with a transaction host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas A. VanKirk, Jon E. Washington, Brian Jones, William D. Beskitt, Harry Thomas Graef, David A. Peters, Damon J. Blackford, Dale H. Blackson, Edward L. Laskowski, Songtao Ma, Tim Crews, Wayne Warren, Martin J. Brown, Todd Galloway, Kenneth Turocy, Douglas T. Dominick, Jason J. Smolk, Brian E. Lucas, Bradley Lightner, James Meek, Robert W. Barnett, Mike Ryan, James R. Kay, Mark A. Ward, Victor Bell, William McCarthy, Matthew Pahl, Keith Carpenter, Laura Drozda
  • Patent number: 7922080
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates responsive to data read from data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read card data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine includes a cash dispenser and the machine carries out transaction functions for consumers including dispensing cash. The automated banking machine may generate a password for the machine responsive to randomly generated data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Anne E. Doland, Joseph A. McGinley, Robert J. Konecny, Charles E. Crallie, Judith Edwards, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 7922098
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to carry out financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The machine includes a card reader that operates to read data from user cards. The card data corresponds to financial accounts. The automated banking machine further includes a cash dispenser and a receipt printer. The machine is operative to dispense cash to an authorized user based on identifying data including card data, and to cause a financial transfer from an account corresponding to card data through communication with at least one remote computer. The machine includes a check acceptor that operates to determine magnetic symbols included on checks. Cash may be dispensed in exchange for a check received through operation of the check acceptor of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Songtao Ma, Sangeeta Huria, Eric Klein, Tim Crews
  • Patent number: 7883007
    Abstract: Automated transaction machines operate responsive to data read from data bearing records to carry out financial transfers, which can include the dispense of currency notes and the conduct of transactions. In some cases a user is enabled to dispense merchandise from a self-service dispensing machine and is also enabled to selectively receive cash value by charging the amount of such value to a source of monetary value associated with data read from a machine readable article such as a card (80, 82). Alternatively, a user may receive cash value by presenting a printed voucher or other item to a service provider located at a facility (14) at which the service provider exchanges the voucher or other item for cash. Alternatively, cash may be dispensed to the user directly from the self-service dispensing machine. Alternatively the user may pick up merchandise ordered through the machine at a delivery station disposed from the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Tim Crews, Jeffery M. Enright, Natarajan Ramachandran