Bank Protection Devices Patents (Class 109/2)
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Patent number: 11386738Abstract: The automated teller machine that conducts transactions by a customer operation is provided. The automated teller machine comprises a customer service part configured to receive customer operations; an input pocket; a media recognizer configured to recognize the medium; a first storage storing the medium; a discharge pocket configured to place the medium delivered from the first storage so that the customer can take the medium out; a first transport path that connect the input pocket, the media recognizer, the first storage, and the discharge pocket to transport the medium; a second storage storing a collected medium that is forgotten to be taken out from the discharge pocket by the customer; and a second transport path connecting the second storage to the first transport path, wherein the second storage is arranged above the first transport paths and on an opposite side of the customer service part.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: GLORY LTD.Inventor: Eita Takashima
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Patent number: 10963851Abstract: A cash-dispensing banking terminal has a housing, a transmitter, a receiver, a cash dispenser, and a processor to control the cash dispenser. A pre-created transaction request was earlier created with a mobile device before a banking customer and the mobile device arrive at the cash-dispensing banking terminal. A remote computing device authenticates and authorizes the transaction request before the customer and the mobile device arrive at the cash-dispensing banking terminal. When the transaction is authenticated and authorized, a remote computer generates an executable transaction request and generates and sends a transaction identifier associated with an executable transaction request to the mobile device. The receiver receives the transaction identifier from the mobile device, when the customer is at the banking terminal. The remote computer and/or other devices verify the transaction identifier is valid. The banking terminal performs the transaction request while the customer is at the banking terminal.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, IncorporatedInventors: Brian Block, Sergio de Olveira, Alex Klein, Matt Zaugg, Scott Dailey, Eric Maibach, Stefan Bradstreet, Scott Witzke, Caleb Widmer, Shawn Reynolds
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Patent number: 10825308Abstract: An automated payment system is disclosed. The automated payment system comprises a housing, a door coupled to the housing, wherein the door covers a side of the housing when in a closed position, a payment apparatus within an interior of the housing, the payment apparatus fixedly coupled to an extendable base, wherein the extendable base is slidably coupled to the housing and configured to extend out from within the housing and through the side when the door is in an open position, and a handle coupled to the door, the handle operable, when the door is in the open position, to contact the ground to provide additional support for the weight of the payment apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Crane Payment Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clauser, Ryan Harding Bimes, Christopher Robert Marks, Robert James Blythin, Matthew Scott Peterson
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Patent number: 10772241Abstract: Cooling system of modular data center (MDC) has air handling unit (AHU) that circulates cooling air through information technology (IT) module(s). Transducer(s) sense first air characteristic value of cooling air directed to IT module(s) of MDC, the value being selected one of: (i) temperature value; and (ii) humidity value. AHU controller determines whether first air characteristic value satisfies first air characteristic criterion of one of: (i) a temperature value equal to or greater than minimum temperature threshold; and (ii) a humidity value equal to or less than maximum humidity threshold. In response to determining that first air characteristic criterion is not satisfied, AHU controller triggers supplemental heater to warm cooling air before cooling air comes into contact with IT module(s) inside of MDC to at least one of: (i) provide cooling air above minimum operating temperature of components within IT module(s); and (ii) prevent condensation.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Tyler B. Duncan, Trey S. Wiederhold, Michael M. Toulouse
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Patent number: 9953497Abstract: A merchandise security system with data collection features and a relevant method are disclosed. The system has: a data management unit, at least one alarm unit and at least one alarm disabling unit, wherein the data management unit is configured to synchronize unlocking data in the alarm disabling unit and set unlocking judgment data in the alarm unit; the alarm unit can detect, in an alarm enabled state, whether a merchandise to be protected is in a normal state, and send out an alarm signal when judging that the merchandise to be protected is not in a normal state; and the alarm unit judges, according to the unlocking judgment data stored therein, whether the unlocking data is legitimate, and disable the alarm enabled state when judging that the unlocking data is legitimate. In the present disclosure, each of the unlocking judgment data corresponds to unique legitimate unlocking data embedded in the alarm disabling unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: QUASION INC.Inventors: Xiaohua Wu, Ziyue Ouyang
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Patent number: 9911263Abstract: An input device with a dynamic display function includes a panel, an interface unit, and a control module, with multiple buttons groups randomly mounted on the panel. Each buttons group has at least one button, and one buttons group has at least two buttons. Every button has a lighting unit placed adjacently and has a symbol marked thereon, and the buttons in the same buttons groups have an identical symbol. The control module is electrically connected with the interface unit and the lighting unit and lights up at least one lighting unit and its corresponding button in every buttons groups. The interface unit transfers a signal from the lit button when the button is triggered. The buttons are randomly lit up by the control module in every operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Inventor: Shih-Kang Chou
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Patent number: 8294590Abstract: A component (10) of a device, such as a keypad mechanism (10) of a cash dispenser, is provided with a mechanism for detecting separation of the component from another part (16) of the device, for example a front panel (16) of the cash dispenser. The mechanism includes a member (64) moveable between first and second positions, and biasing means (34) to bias the member resiliently in the first position. In use, the member (64) is forced into the second position by contact with the part (16). If the component (10) and the part (16) are separated, the member (64) moves from the second position to the first position. The mechanism also includes a signal means to provide a warning signal when the member (64) moves to the first position. A tube (50) of ceramic material or other hard material is provided to resist ingress of a drill bit to the member (64).Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Keymat Technology LimitedInventor: Andrew George Selwood
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Patent number: 7891551Abstract: A two-stage lock structure of an ATM is described that can prevent an operator from being injured during the removal of a currency note jam.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Nautilus Hyosung Inc.Inventors: Jin Hwan Cha, Sung Chang Hur
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Patent number: 7850076Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing cash utilize one or more remotely or locally operable cash management devices. A cash management device dispenses cash, determines the denomination and amount of deposited cash and remotely or locally reconciles a cashier cash drawer at the end of a shift. The cash is accounted for from the time it is disbursed from a cash management device, throughout a cashier's sales and when it is deposited into the cash management device.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Andrei Dorenbaum
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Patent number: 7707951Abstract: A substantially automatic, robotic-like system to aid in preventing crime in high trafficked buildings and other public sites, using only low voltage power, is described. In various modes it can protect public buildings such as schools, stadiums, open air markets, banks, office buildings from entrance of persons carrying weapons or separately trying to pass weapons into a protected area, even in the event of general power loss. Here a well designed, compact solution is provided for weapons detection and the detainment of persons attempting to disrupt, destroy or harm citizens in public buildings such as schools, banks, etc. with a minimum of restriction of access by persons regularly using the facilities. In other variations, it can be used to prevent unauthorized removal of costly or dangerous items from protected buildings or areas.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Romeo Prasad
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Patent number: 7656292Abstract: A flexible security device for tracking and location. The device comprises a flexible housing having a hollow medial region. A location tracking assembly is contained, at least in part, within the hollow region. The location tracking assembly comprises a plurality of modules, including a wireless communications antenna module, a wireless communications electronics module, a global positioning system antenna module, a global positioning system electronics module, and a power module. A plurality of interconnects are configured among the plurality of modules, with one or more of the interconnects having sufficient flexibility to permit relative movement of at least one module relative to an adjacent interconnected module.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: 3SI Security Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joel Bartholf, Mitch Ingle, Roger Hayward, Konstantin Gromov
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Publication number: 20090056599Abstract: A secure safe for dealing with large volumes of cash at point of sale and storing in a safe box, the safe including: a slidably mounted front access door; a note validator mounted in the door; a dual-level access means for securing the door at two different positions, wherein the dual-level access means includes a first locking stage that enables a retail operator to move the door to a first position where access to a note-receiving means in communication with the note validator is exposed; a second locking stage enabling a cash removal operator to move the door to a second position to expose the contents of the safe box; and the note validator being in communication with the safe box for storing validated notes in the safe box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Robert Turner, Peter Taylor
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Publication number: 20040040821Abstract: A drop safe is provided, having a pivoting component and a cam attached to an interior surface of the drop safe, wherein the cam has a cam surface. A gas spring moves along the cam surface by means of a cam bearing, which is at one end of the gas spring, such that the cam bearing moves along the cam surface. A link is attached to the gas spring and to the pivoting component, such that as the cam bearing moves along the cam surface, the link applies a force to the pivoting component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventor: Donald V. Eason
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Patent number: 6655302Abstract: A primary communication channel for drive-in customers performing financial transactions with bank teller while customers are in their cars from the drive-through lanes. This telecommunication system is a conduit secured line telephone receiver for each separate lane and is interconnected with corresponding headsets. The total design prevents cross-talk, amplified overhead conversations to other customers in their cars or to persons walking perimeter of drive-through banking areas. Each customer is provided with a complete primary communication channel for financial transactions Preventions of customers being identified as potential victims of financial exploitations through car tag associations with amplified conversations. Improved apprehension of person attempting to rob bank from bank teller's transaction window of drive-in area.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Juande Ross
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Patent number: 6591765Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the removal of cassettes from an automated teller machine along their guide paths includes mountings and a plurality of retainers, each associated with its respective cassette. Each retainer is securable in an operational position on the mountings to extend into the guide path of its respective cassette to prevent removal of the cassette. Further, each retainer is movable from the operational position to allow removal of its respective cassette. The retainers may be removable from the mountings to allow removal of the cassette and lockable to the mountings. Two or more locking devices may be used in which the locks are operated separately or remotely. The retainer may be a suitably shaped elongate member such as a locking bar. Multiple bars can be used to retain a cassette. The retainers may guard the face of the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Secure Options Ltd.Inventor: Michael Braddock
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Patent number: 6474247Abstract: This invention relates to an access control system. More particularly, the invention relates to an access control system and to a a component for an access control system. An access control system includes a cubicle defining means mountable adjacent an access opening to a premises, the cubicle defining means defining a cubicle (24) and an opening (26) which is arranged transversely to the access opening (28) of the premises and a closure member (16) pivotally arranged relative to the access opening (28) to be pivotal through a predetermined arc, an included angle of the arc being an acute angle, the closure member (16) being pivotal. between a first position at one end of the arc, in which the access opening (28) is closed off and a third position at the other end of the arc, past a second, intermediate position.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Inventor: Malcolm William Thomas
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Patent number: 6422158Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for moving an automatic teller machine and the like between an operational position and a servicing position to provide access to the back of the machine for servicing. The apparatus essentially comprises a stationary frame and a moving carriage supported by the frame. In the operational position, the front end of the carriage is coextensive with the front end of the frame. In the servicing position, however, the front end of the carriage is cantilevered beyond the front end of the frame. The carriage may also be telescopic such that a telescoping member is contained in the carriage to allow the carriage more movement. In order to move and support the carriage, especially in the servicing position, there is a shaft freely rotatable in a pair of bearings at the front end of the frame on which the carriage rides. The back end of the carriage rides within the frame's rails, which prevent the carriage from moving up or down but otherwise freely allow lateral movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Concept Unlimited IncInventors: John E Fitts, Sr., Kenneth G Senterfeit, Sr.
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Publication number: 20020026754Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing an A.T.M. to a floor comprises a first beam which is secured to the floor by an overlapping beam. The beam sits in a recess in the beam, and is allowed limited free movement. The A.T.M. is secured to the beam. A plate, carrying a surrounding frame, lays between the beam and the A.T.M. The frame inhibits access to the securing plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Kenneth Harold Acketts, Ronald Lionel Acketts
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Patent number: 5952920Abstract: A system and method to deter the theft of paper currency comprising a currency pack assembly containing coded electronics and an ignitable chemical pack. There is a coded teller sentry unit located near the cash drawer in which the currency pack assembly is stored. The currency pack assembly contains a coded transmitting/receiving apparatus that signals the coded teller sentry unit when the currency pack assembly is removed from the cash drawer. The coded teller sentry unit is connectable to a silent alarm and may trigger the silent alarm upon removal of the currency pack from the cash drawer. The coded teller sentry unit is also connectable to surveillance equipment such as cameras, and activates such equipment automatically upon removal of the currency pack assembly from the cash drawer. There is also a coded door control unit located near the egress to the building which detects when the currency pack assembly has left the building.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Mace Security InternationalInventor: Kenneth J. Braddick
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Patent number: 5844480Abstract: In combination with a barrier for retaining shopping carts around a parking lot, a vehicle entrance includes a roadway having a surface and a plurality of geometric objects protruding upward from the surface for entrapping a wheel of a shopping cart when the wheel of the shopping cart is pushed over the geometric objects. Another embodiment includes a water trap in the roadway. All of the embodiments of the invention help retain shopping carts within a confined area such as a parking lot.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Inventor: Arthur Vanmoor
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Patent number: 5836256Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for moving an automatic teller machine and the like between a retracted position and an extended position to provide access to the back of the machine for servicing. The apparatus essentially comprises a stationary frame and a moving carriage supported by the frame. In the retracted position, the front end of the carriage is coextensive with the front end of the frame. In the extended position, however, the front end of the carriage is cantilevered beyond the front end of the frame. In order to move and support the carriage, especially in the extended position, there is a shaft freely rotatable in a pair of bearings at the front end of the frame on which the carriage rides. The back end of the carriage rides within the frame's rails, which prevent the carriage from moving up or down but otherwise freely allows lateral movement. By turning the shaft with a hand crank or a small motor, the carriage with the teller machine can easily be moved between retracted to extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Concept Unlimited IncInventor: Kenneth G. Senterfeit, Sr.
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Patent number: 5769011Abstract: A transaction security system is disclosed which provides protection and security for transaction customers while conducting their business, such as those visiting a remote bank automatic teller machine. The enclosure can accommodate either or both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A system of detectors and operators open the appropriate door for ingress of an authorized customer and maintain the doors to the facility closed and locked while the customer is transacting business. When the customer exits the facility, door opening mechanisms are again enabled to offer admittance and service to the next authorized customer.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Inventor: Robert R. Daniel
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Patent number: 5764133Abstract: A security switch system including a power supply; a first electrical contact switch; a second electrical contact switch; an electrical flash unit having a flash circuit including a flash emitting device that emits a flash of light of sufficient intensity to temporarily impair the vision of a viewer; and a switching relay having first and second alternating current switching contacts installable in series within the main alternating current power input to a building. Actuation of either or both the first and second electrical contact switch causes the flash unit to emit a blinding flash of light while the switching relay simultaneously disconnects all power to the building including the ambient lights. The robber is thus exposed to a high intensity flash of light while being simultaneously plunged into a dark environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Inventors: Leonard M. Pullins, Dorothy M. Pullins
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Patent number: 5711231Abstract: A secure servicing system for an automatic teller machine (ATM) or similar machine. An ATM is mounted on a rotatable/translatable baseplate in a kiosk with the operating side flush with an opening in the kiosk. By rotating and translating the baseplate, the ATM operating side is moved to a secure space inside the kiosk, providing access through a kiosk door for service. A blank side at least partially fills the opening. The baseplate is mounted on rollers and rotated by a driven bar connected between the baseplate and kiosk floor. An idler bar similarly connected guides translation of the baseplate during rotation. A sliding door, actuated by the baseplate translation idler bar, fills any space between one of the sides and the edge of the kiosk opening, where the side is narrower than the opening. A locking mechanism is provided to releasably lock the baseplate in either position. The kiosk is thus secure during service, adding of cash, when out of service, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1997Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Inventors: Edward F. Couvrette, Alvin E. Attig, Carl J. Jeffrey
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Patent number: 5709159Abstract: A delivery access device attachable to a currency dispenser comprising: a mounting plate attachable to the currency dispenser, the plate having a money dispensing slot; two separate and independent barrier members mounted within the money dispensing slot, each barrier member having a first position where it is retracted and a second position where it is extended to obstruct access to the slot; two separate and independent actuators, a first of which is for moving one of the barrier members between its retracted and extended position, and a second of which is for moving a second of the barrier members between its retracted and extended position; and an electrical connector for connecting the actuators to the circuitry of the currency dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: InterBoldInventors: Scott Alan Mercer, David Andrew Peters, Carl Nelson Leonhardt
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Patent number: 5615622Abstract: A security system including a security module positioned so that personnel traveling from a first zone to a second zone pass through the module for identification and verification of access. The module includes a card reader on one wall for reading an identification card inserted by the personnel, a scale for weighing personnel within the module, sensors for measuring the height, girth, position and direction of movement of personnel passing through the module, and video cameras for viewing such personnel. Information relating to whether the card is used properly, whether the card is correct and valid, whether issued to the person carrying the card and whether the person should be traveling between the zones at that time is determined and alerts provided when violations occur. The scale includes a floor plate suspended within the module.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1994Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: American Engineering CorporationInventors: Leonard C. Moses, John H. W. Kendall, Bradley G. Hyde
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Patent number: 5615623Abstract: A front access automatic teller machine security enclosure that includes a hollow parallelepiped-shaped rear portion, a hollow parallelepiped-shaped front portion, a service door, and a security shield. The front portion is smaller than the rear portion and is in telescopic communication therewith. The front portion has an extended position where it is fully extended from the rear portion and a retracted position where it is fully retracted in the rear portion. When the front portion is in the extended position the service door can be opened and the front access automatic teller machine can be serviced. When the front portion is in the retracted position the service door can not be opened. When the front portion is in the retracted position the security shield of the front of the hollow parallelepiped-shaped front portion is clear of the aperture of the front wall of the front portion and the front access automatic teller machine enters the aperture and is accessible by a customer.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Inventor: Anthony Capraro, Jr.
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Patent number: 5526615Abstract: An automatic transaction machine storing apparatus for storing a plurality of automatic transaction machines. The apparatus includes a plurality of entrances for respectively carrying the automatic transaction machines therethrough into a customer room. The entrances are provided in front of set positions of the automatic transaction machines. A machine room defined behind the customer room has a space for maintenance of each automatic transaction machine or cash exchange. Furthermore, the apparatus further includes a plurality of security sensors provided on an outer panel of the apparatus to detect an external attack and a control unit for rotationally driving a rotating table on which each automatic transaction machine is mounted at a required angle according to information output from the security sensors, thereby orienting a security panel standing on the rotating table toward an attacked position to secure the automatic transaction machine against the external attack.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1994Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Takuya Kaizu, Hidetoshi Kaneta, Rikuro Oosawa, Tutomu Yamanishi
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Patent number: 5440999Abstract: An apparatus is provided for moving an ATM relative to a wall between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus includes a base, a gear, and a motor coupled to the base for rotating the gear relative to the base. The apparatus also includes a mechanism coupled to the ATM for engaging the gear to move the ATM between its retracted position and its extended position, and a bearing positioned between the base and the ATM to facilitate movement of the ATM relative to the base. The apparatus also includes a foldable floor panel coupled to the ATM. The foldable floor panel is configured to move from an unfolded, generally planar orientation when the ATM is in its extended position to a folded, generally upright position when the ATM is in its retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1993Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Dallman Industrial CorporationInventors: Ernest R. Dallman, Franklin W. Wehr
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Patent number: 5400722Abstract: A security system including a security module positioned so that personnel traveling from a first zone to a second zone pass through the module for identification and verification of access. The module includes a card reader on one wall for reading an identification card inserted by the personnel, a scale for weighing personnel within the module, sensors for measuring the height, girth, position and direction of movement of personnel passing through the module, and video cameras for viewing such personnel. Information relating to whether the card is used properly, whether the card is correct and valid, whether issued to the person carrying the card and whether the person should be traveling between the zones at that time is determined and alerts provided when violations occur. The scale includes a floor plate suspended within the module.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1992Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: American Engineering CorporationInventors: Leonard C. Moses, John H. W. Kendall, Bradley G. Hyde
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Patent number: 5379704Abstract: A system for allowing access to the automatic teller machine (ATM) in a kiosk for repair, replenishment of money, etc. The ATM is mounted on a top plate with the operating control panel extending slightly through an opening in the exterior surface of the kiosk during normal operation. The top plate is rotatably mounted on a mid-plate for rotation around a centrally located second pivot point. The mid-plate in turn is rotatably mounted on a base plate at a pivot point well separated from the second pivot point. A cam follower secured to the kiosk structure rides against a cam surface configured to cause the top plate to initially translate when rotated so that the control panel moves inwardly of the kiosk to allow the ATM to rotate 90.degree. without interference so that the side of the ATM is exposed through the kiosk opening for replenishment of money, repair, or other servicing.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Inventor: Edward F. Couvrette
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Patent number: 5291003Abstract: A cash card dispensing apparatus having two or more payment options for purchasing cash cards, or adding credit to a cash card, is disclosed herein. Security features include a first inner compartment which is enclosed by a second compartment wherein a side panel is loosely fitted between the two compartments. Security features also include locking means for sealing throats in the first compartment's door which are not utilized for mounting an electronic component.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1991Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: VeriFone, Inc.Inventors: Allan Avnet, Brian R. Drugge
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Patent number: 5222445Abstract: A maintenance enclosure for an automatic teller machine having an operable front panel and an openable service panel is provided. The enclosure consists of a stationary enclosure about three sides of the automatic teller machine so that the operable front panel can extend through one portion of the stationary enclosure, while the openable service panel can extend into the stationary enclosure. An expandable enclosure is affixed to the open portion of the stationary enclosure to close off the automatic teller machine so that when the automatic teller machine is in use the expandable enclosure is normally folded inwardly towards the stationary enclosure to fit the smallest possible area. A door which opens inwardly is hinged in the expandable enclosure so that when the automatic teller machine is to be repaired the expandable enclosure and the door opened to gain access to the openable service panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1991Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Inventor: Tony Capraro
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Patent number: 5164718Abstract: A locking system for locking and unlocking a container wherein the locking system is controlled via an electronically controlled code lock interacting with a control device. The code lock is pre-set in such a way that, for the purpose of locking, the code lock is arranged so as to be allocated a unique locking code for each individual occasion and, for the purpose of unlocking, is arranged to be allocated an unlocking code which differs from the locking code, which unlocking code is unique for each individual occasion. In the locking system, a pre-determined locking signal sequence is related to a pre-determined unlocking signal sequence, and, associated with the container, is an identification marking including an information carrier and a password associated with the signal sequence for unlocking the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1991Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignee: Global Security ABInventor: Stig Cedergren
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Patent number: 5036779Abstract: An enclosure having a front portion and a rear portion houses an automatic teller machine, which is mounted in one wall of said front portion and provides access to customers via a cut out in said front wall. The rear wall of the front portion is open. The rear portion has an open front wall and a door in one side thereof. The rear portion is mounted on wheels and slides to enable it to be nested within the front portion, or to be extended from the front portion to enable service access to the inside of the enclosure via the door.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1990Date of Patent: August 6, 1991Inventor: Tony Capraro
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Patent number: 4911087Abstract: An access door system for a narrow profile enclosure for housing an automatic teller machine (ATM) which allows servicing of the teller machine from within the enclosure for enhanced security for the contents of the ATM and service technician safety. The enclosure includes a door that is hinged and pivots along one vertical end surface allowing the opposite vertical edge surface to rotate away from the enclosure side surface through 30 degrees of rotation. The vertical edge surface includes a perpendicular rectilinear end wall of the same height fixedly attached at a location slightly spaced from the vertical edge surface which extends inwardly from and perpendicular thereto. The rectangular end wall is either a solid panel or has a pivotal door for enclosure entry therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1988Date of Patent: March 27, 1990Inventor: Edward Couvrette
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Patent number: 4884514Abstract: An automatic teller machine housing includes a conventional automatic teller machine having a money cassette portion, a display panel and internal mechanical and electrical components. The ATM is mounted in the housing with the display panel exposed along one longitudinal side of the housing, the housing being a width slightly greater than the depth of the money cassette, and large enough to allow rotational movement of the money cassette. The money cassette is rotatably and slidably mounted within a vault within the housing so as to be moveable between an operable position in engagement with the display panel and transversely oriented to the longitudinal walls of the housing, and a loading position generally parallel with the longitudinal walls of the housing. A turntable having a slidable platform mounted thereon is utilized to support the money cassette within a vault, so as to permit the appropriate movement of the money cassette from the operable position to the loading position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: Heritage Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brent J. Shockey, Rodney R. Tompkins
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Patent number: 4813475Abstract: Self service banking system including a walk-in kiosk housing an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM). The kiosk includes a pivotable interior access door on one end thereof which is pivotable between open and closed positions and a side wall rotatable quarter panel expansion area for allowing access to the interior of the ATM. The kiosk provides a secure enclosed environment for the automatic teller machine (ATM) and its contents. An air distribution system, a laminated wall insulation, heating and cooling systems and their controls are provided to maintain the interior temperature and humidity of the kiosk within the normal temperature and humidity operational range of the computer of the ATM during exposure of the kiosk to a wide range of ambient temperatures and humidity beyond the acceptable operating temperature and humidity range of the ATM and its computers.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1988Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Inventor: Edward F. Couvrette
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Patent number: 4773338Abstract: A transaction security device comprising a booth of a material and construction capable of selective voluntary entry and involuntary personnel retention and incorporating a transaction interface; entrance means for said booth; a closure for said entrance means, and control means adapted to secure and unsecure at least said entrance means; and cooperating with said booth, disposed, therein, or indeed independent thereof, at least one secondary enclosure adapted to contain apparatus disposed upon at least one turntable within a housing module composed of an enclosure, portions of which are independently rotatable about said turntable and the devices disposed thereon; and means for access to the interior of said housing and with said transaction interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1984Date of Patent: September 27, 1988Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
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Patent number: 4748915Abstract: Transaction processing enclosures for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus and the like incorporating a housing comprising a composite laminate composed of reflective, refractory and structural elements to provide an enclosure of unique structural integrity, and protection to the environment within and outside said enclosure against adverse factors such as impact and fire, and insulation against wide variations in temperature exterior to said enclosure while sustaining a stable environment within said enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1987Date of Patent: June 7, 1988Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
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Patent number: 4662288Abstract: A transaction enclosure for housing electronic data processing equipment, documentation, valuable articles, banking pay-out and receiving apparatus and the like including a heat resistant housing, and an access and closure with various insulating layers and closure seals.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1985Date of Patent: May 5, 1987Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
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Patent number: 4632511Abstract: An automatic banking facility having a keyboard 12 through which keys 12.1 are operable by a patron to provide access to the patron's account for making deposits or withdrawals, is provided with a shield mountable with clearance around or over at least some of the keys 12.1 to shield such keys from the view of bystanders when they are operated by a patron.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1985Date of Patent: December 30, 1986Inventor: Franklin S. Louw
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Patent number: 4603643Abstract: An expandable security structure for housing an automatic teller machine. The structure comprises a pair of telescopic sections that nest together to provide a minimum dimensioned width structure for housing the automatic teller machine and telescoped to a maximum dimension to provide a structure sufficiently large to enable the automatic teller machine to be serviced by personnel from within the structure. The entry door into the structure permits passage to the interior thereof only when the structure is in at least a partially telescoped from its nested position. Either a motor or manual crank is provided for relative movement of the sections. In a second embodiment the automatic teller machine is translatable relative to the translatable section from a first position where its front surface is substantially flush with the exterior wall of the structure to a second extended position where the front surface is positioned exteriorly remote therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1984Date of Patent: August 5, 1986Inventor: Edward F. Couvrette
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Patent number: 4558650Abstract: A compact, secure enclosure for an automatic teller machine is provided. The automatic teller machine is of the type having a secure front panel and on operable rear panel. The enclosure is defined by a closed wall. The wall has a forward portion in which the automatic teller machine is located and a rearward portion which permits servicing of the automatic teller machine. The closed wall has a cut-out zone extending a substantial distance around the forward portion of the wall. The height of the cut-out zone is sufficient to accommodate the front face of the automatic teller machine. Within the forward portion of the enclosure a base is mounted which is capable of supporting the automatic teller machine. The base can be rotated 180.degree. so that the automatic teller machine when supported thereon can assume at least three significant positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1983Date of Patent: December 17, 1985Inventor: James Berman
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Patent number: 4557352Abstract: A drive-up banking system having a plurality of automatic teller machines located on a plurality of islands with a driveway for each island is provided. The drive-up banking system is designed so that the automatic teller machines may be moved out of a housing to provide a space for a mechanic to perform the necessary servicing of one automatic teller machine and not interfere with the normal operation of any adjacent automatic teller machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1983Date of Patent: December 10, 1985Assignee: United Banks of Colorado, Inc.Inventor: Robert W. Tschappat, Jr.
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Patent number: 4523528Abstract: Transaction processing enclosure for containment of electronic data processing equipment, banking apparatus, documentation, and the like including a housing that incorporates electrically conductive, structural, radiant heat reflective, fibrous, refractory, and ceramic insulating ply.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1981Date of Patent: June 18, 1985Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.Inventors: Otis H. Hastings, Otis M. Hastings
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Patent number: 4497261Abstract: A structural unit comprises a rectangular base and floor with vertical walls attached to form an enclosure, and with a roof assembled thereto to form a miniature building, for containing a banking transactional computer, designated an automatic teller machine (ATM), which allows customers to withdraw currency and make deposits. The enclosure is designed for installation on narrow drive-through traffic islands and pedestrian walkways and may be used in shopping malls and retail outlets. The enclosure has interior space for private and secure servicing and maintenance of the ATM by bank and computer maintenance personnel. Through the use of an indexing turntable mechanism the ATM may be moved and rotated within the enclosure in order to present the operating portions and electronics of the machine for access required by the bank and computer personnel, without exposing them to conditions which encourage interference by outside agents or bystanders.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1983Date of Patent: February 5, 1985Assignee: Commercial Modular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Ferris, Roger M. Hess, James R. Garman
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Patent number: 4479112Abstract: A secure keyboard input terminal is disclosed in which a secret user identification code number or other confidential data sequence formed from a set of alpha-numeric characters (for example, the ten numerical digits 0 through 9) may be input secretly by a user, the terminal itself comprising (a) a plurality of input keys (in the case of one illustrated apparatus, 10 separate keys), (b) a corresponding plurality of character displays adapted for displaying said characters and (c) electronic circuitry for (1) apparently randomly associating selected ones of said character set to respective individual keys, (2) displaying to the user the character thus associated with each key and (3) translating a signal representing the actuation of a particular key by the user into a signal representing the particular character then associated with that key.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1982Date of Patent: October 23, 1984Assignee: Secure Keyboards LimitedInventor: Steven B. Hirsch
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Patent number: 4475465Abstract: A transaction security device comprising a booth of a material and construction capable of selective voluntary entry and involuntary personnel retention and incorporating a transaction interface; entrance means for said booth; a closure for said entrance means, and control means adapted to secure and unsecure at least said entrance means; and cooperating with said booth, disposed, therein, or indeed independent thereof, at least one secondary enclosure adapted to contain apparatus disposed upon at least one turntable within a housing module composed of an enclosure, portions of which are independently rotatable about said turntable and the devices disposed thereon; and means for access to the interior of said housing and with said transaction interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1982Date of Patent: October 9, 1984Assignee: Transaction Security, Inc.Inventor: Otis H. Hastings
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Patent number: 4417527Abstract: A security apparatus for use in servicing an automatic teller machine located on an automobile service island of the sort commonly used in connection with drive through banking. The apparatus provides a protected enclosure rotatable between first and second positions with respect to the automatic teller machine housing enclosure. In the first position, the enclosure is stored out of the vehicular right of way. In the second position, the enclosure abuts the rear of the automatic teller machine housing enclosure and interconnects with such housing enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1981Date of Patent: November 29, 1983Inventors: Waymon D. Williams, Edward A. Moore