Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a money handling apparatus including: a money storage unit configured to store money; a locking unit configured to limit access to the money storage unit; and a control unit configured to give unlock permission to unlock the locking unit to at least one of a plurality of qualified persons who are qualified to unlock the locking unit, and to perform a process involving change of the qualified person.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inter-bank and intra-application mobile banking communications and transfers including receiving a communication from a requesting device regarding a funds transfer, processing the communication to determine relevant funds transfer request details and initiating a communication window to allow fluid communication between a requestor and responder(s) regarding the funds transfer request.

Abstract: A system for storing an object includes a card reader configured to receive a card from a user and to determine an identity of the user based on information on the card. The system also includes a secure storage area configured to store a plurality of physical boxes. The plurality of physical boxes includes a first physical box that is assigned to the user. The first physical box is configured to be dispensed from the secure storage area to the user outside of the secure storage area in response to the user requesting to physically receive the first physical box. Dispensing the first physical box includes moving the first physical box along a predetermined path in the secure storage area and presenting the first physical box for removal from the secure storage area.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically verifying the authenticity of documents is provided. The method has: scanning a document to be verified in the visible and ultraviolet light spectrum; detecting in the scanned document digital watermarks printed with visible and ultraviolet ink; decrypting the marks, thereby obtaining an ultraviolet mark identifier and a variable data mark identifier; validating the percentage of the mark by checking for the presence of the digital watermark in different areas of the scanned document; comparing the mark identifiers obtained with mark identifiers stored in a database; and determining the validity of the document on the basis of the comparison. The invention allows the validity of the data printed in the document to be checked automatically, reducing the possibility of the undetected falsification, modification or total or partial alteration of a document.

Abstract: Disclosed is a media rotation mechanism. The media rotation mechanism may include a housing, a media receiver, and a rotation motor. The housing may define a first opening and a second opening. The media receiver may define a media receiver opening. The rotation motor may be configured to rotate the media receiver between a first position and a second position. The first position may correspond to the media receiver opening facing the first opening. The second position may correspond to the media receiver opening facing the second opening.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring money to a bank account are provided. Transactional information, which includes information on a bank account that is to receive the money, may be transmitted to a host computer system from a point of sale device. The transaction information may be stored at the host computer system. At least some of the transaction information may be sent to an intermediary computer system that is configured to interact with a plurality of banking networks in different countries. The intermediary computer system may also determine which one of the banking networks is associated with the bank account that is to receive the money. A request may be transmitted from the intermediary computer network to a local banking network and includes information on the bank account that is to receive the money and an amount of money to deposit. The bank account may then be credited.

Abstract: Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.

Abstract: A method for conducting financial transactions with an automated teller machine (ATM), including: receiving, by a mobile device, a first authentication credential from a user; authenticating, by the mobile device, the user for access to a financial account based on the first authentication credential; wirelessly transmitting, by the mobile device and to the ATM, a first request to establish a direct short range wireless connection with the ATM after authenticating the user; establishing, by the mobile device, the direct short range wireless connection with the ATM after transmitting the first request; and sending, over the direct short range wireless connection, an identifier of the user to the ATM, where the user makes a selection of a cash amount for withdrawal from the financial account, and where the ATM dispenses the cash amount to the user.

Abstract: A gaming machine includes a vertically translating currency acceptor. The currency acceptor may be moved from a first, lowered position to a second, raised position along a substantially vertical path. The lowered position may comprise a use position where an acceptor slot of the currency acceptor is positioned for player input of currency but service access to the currency acceptor is limited. The raised position may comprise a service position where the acceptor is readily accessible for service.

Abstract: An automated teller machine includes a main body provided with a guide rail extending in a front-rear direction, a tray mounted in the main body, the tray being movable along the guide rail into and out of the main body, and a fascia rotatably installed at a front side of the tray. The tray includes a movable frame configured to move along the guide rail and provided with a cutout portion at a front end thereof. The tray further includes a tray cover provided at a front side of the movable frame to cover the cutout portion from below.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a device for electronically sealing a container using proximity wireless communication for controlling the sealing of a container door from a remote distance by applying a proximity wireless communication technique to the device for electronically sealing a container, so that unlocking a container becomes more convenient, rapid, and safer, and to provide a system and a method for operating the device for electronically sealing a container.

Abstract: Described herein are automated banking machine cassette modules and cassettes. The cassette module may include but is not limited to a divert cassette positioned for easy access and a light pipe system for detecting when sheets are entering or leaving a cassette. The cassette may include but Is not limited to a cassette with an ink staining that does not reduce the capacity of the cassette, a torsion spring assembly coupled with a push plate in a cassette, a thumper and feed wheel assembly, and a method of assembling a thumper and feed wheel assembly that provides for proper timing of the feed wheels with the thumper wheels.

Abstract: An apparatus can be employed as a mobile wireless order point and pick-up station. The apparatus can be configured to house a display device and to allow the display device to be used in many different locations for the purpose of receiving and/or picking up orders. To facilitate its mobility, the apparatus can include an integrated pallet jack and be configured with wireless communication capabilities and a portable power source. The apparatus may also include a retractable awning which can serve to provide shading to the display device to facilitate its use and to reduce heating when the apparatus is used in an outdoor environment.

Abstract: A medium conveyance device includes a placement body having a bundle conveyance face on which a medium bundle is conveyed. A Scott-Russell body includes an abutting portion that abuts the medium bundle. A movement section causes the Scott-Russell body to abut against the medium bundle and moves the Scott-Russell body along the bundle conveyance face in first or second directions, so as to move the medium bundle along the bundle conveyance face in the direction. The conveyance state switching section switches to a first state in which the Scott-Russell body is caused to abut against a second direction side of the medium bundle and conveyance of the medium bundle toward the first direction is enabled, or to a second state in which the Scott-Russell body is caused to abut against a first direction side of the medium bundle and conveyance of the medium bundle toward the second direction is enabled.

Abstract: A device designed to validate and transport paper currency in a protected fashion. While being transported, the device monitors for tampering or break-in attempts and subsequently generates warning notifications, or sounds an alarm depending on configuration and the type of tampering detected. The transport case provides end-to-end cash accountability from a location where a bill is inserted into the case, to the bank or cash destination, where the transport case is delivered. Additionally, a docking station accessory is described in which the transport case can be securely fixed while at a point of sale.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an automated banking machine that includes an anti-fraud arrangement that can deter effective operation of unauthorized devices attached to the machine. The arrangement allows for the machine's card slot bezel to be frequently exchanged for a differently configured card slot bezel, where the bezel configuration is displayed to a potential user.

Abstract: A banknote size adjustment device includes a pair of assemblies cooperating with each other to form a space for accommodating banknotes, the size of the space being adjustable; and front and rear support frames. Each assembly includes a position-limiting plate, a reinforcing plate, a pair of latch plates and a pair of compression springs, the reinforcing plate is fixed to a bottom of the position-limiting plate, and the latch plate is arranged at one end of the position-limiting plate and the reinforcing plate and is sandwiched between the position-limiting plate and the reinforcing plate, the compression spring has one end fixed to the reinforcing plate or the position-limiting plate and another end connected to one end of the latch plate, and applies an elastic force to the latch plate, to allow another end of the latch plate to always maintain a tendency of being inserted into the positioning holes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for securely storing items of media. The apparatus includes a storage bag body having an open mouth region and a sealing collar extending around at least a portion of the mouth region. The collar includes a first and second elongate side bar, each having a first and second end and a first pair of hinged end bars disposed in an end-to-end configuration between respective first ends of the side bars and a second pair of hinged end bars disposed in an end-to-end configuration between the respective second ends of the side bars. At least one side bar and at least one end bar in each pair of end bars comprises at least one securing element for irreversibly sealing the mouth region of the storage bag body closed.

Abstract: “REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR BANKNOTE DISPENSERS ON AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES”, wherein it reinforces the banknote dispenser for ATM and Cash Dispenser equipment units using a protection system including carbon steel plates comprised of four pieces for assembling the protection system against direct impact attacks and use of explosives on the machine. This protection is fixed through welding, where no physical alteration is needed on the cassette module or on the ATM safe in order to install the protection device. This installation may be performed on the field by a properly trained and equipped technician. The protection system has already been tested and resisted to direct impact tests for a considerable period of time; on a real scenario, the sheer amount of time taken to gain access to the banknote is a strong enough reason for giving up on the theft, which shows the security device is successfully approved.

Abstract: A state-agnostic counter deposit ticket is provided. The counter deposit ticket may include MICR ink. The MICR ink may be printed on a top face of the ticket. The MICR ink may include a universal routing transit number, which may be independent of any state of origin indication in the MICR ink. Waveforms may be produced from the MICR ink may include a positive indication of state-agnosticity. The counter deposit ticket may include a plurality of boxes on the top face on the ticket. Each box may include the name of one of the fifty states of the United States of America. The counter deposit ticket may outline a portion of empty space. The portion may be at least two inches by two inches square on a bottom face of the ticket, and designated by the legend “do not write in this area”.

Abstract: A cash machine having a device housing with a first door for accessing valuables and a printer housing affixed within the device housing. The printer housing isolates the printer from the device housing. The printer housing has a second door. A printer and a paper roll mount on the second door either directly or with a holding fixture. The second door moves from a closed configuration where the door is closed to an open configuration where the door is open to enable access to the printer and the paper roll. When the second door is in the open configuration at least a portion of the printer and the printer roll extend out from the device housing to facilitate maintenance.

Abstract: A cash machine having a device housing with a first door for accessing valuables and a printer housing affixed within the device housing. The printer housing isolates the printer from the device housing. The printer housing has a second door. A printer and a paper roll mount on the second door either directly or with a holding fixture. The second door moves from a closed configuration where the door is closed to an open configuration where the door is open to enable access to the printer and the paper roll. When the second door is in the open configuration at least a portion of the printer and the printer roll extend out from the device housing to facilitate maintenance.

Abstract: A slider assembly for moving an ATM into and out of an ATM housing comprises a driving mechanism and a mount. Vertically spaced apart upper and lower bearing structures extending outward from the mount partially define a horizontal channel. A platform for supporting the ATM has a front end, a rear end and opposite first and second side margins. The platform is operatively connected to the driving mechanism to impart generally linear forward and rearward movements of the platform relative to the mounts between extended and retracted positions. The first side margin of the platform is received within the horizontal channel between the upper and lower bearing structures to support the platform and to facilitate the linear movement of the platform by the driving mechanism.

Abstract: A security cabinet having a housing and a door mounted on the housing, the housing and the door being produced from metal plates, characterized in that the metal plates of the housing and/or of the door are made of steel having the following composition stated in percent by weight: carbon 0.1 to 0.5%, silicon 0.1 to 1.0%, manganese 0.2 to 2.0%, phosphorus max. 0.02%, sulfur max. 0.02%, aluminum max. 0.1%, copper max. 0.5%, chromium 0.05 to 18%, nickel max. 2.0%, molybdenum 0.1 to 1.0%, boron 0.0005 to 0.01%, tungsten 0.001 to 1.0%, nitrogen max. 0.05%, titanium max. 0.5%, vanadium max. 0.5%, niobium max. 0.5%, the remainder being iron and impurities caused by the melting process, wherein the metal plates are hot formed.

Abstract: Dispenser modules include structure permitting their securement in stacked and aligned relation. The dispenser modules can contain sheet media such as notes and other items. The dispenser modules can be used in an automated banking machine operative to dispense multiple types of sheet media. Modules include a projection plate and a biasing latch arm on side walls thereof. The projection plate includes a pin adapted to be received in a side wall slot. A first module is locked to a second module through a first module latch preventing movement of a second module pin from a first module slot. Disassembly of the locked modules can occur with compressing of the latch to release the modules relative to each other.

Abstract: Protective enclosure having at least one anti-pry apparatus. The at least one anti-pry apparatus prevents an unauthorized operator from prying open a door panel from at least one of its sides.

Abstract: An enclosure lock comprises at least one keeper 2 and latch 5. The keeper is mounted to an interior of the enclosure body 18. The latch is mounted to the interior side of the enclosure door 1. The keeper includes spaced projecting lugs 3 having an aperture 4 therebetween. The latch includes a mount 6 having a projecting lug 7 and a slidable bolt 8. The bolt includes spaced projecting lugs 12 having an aperture 13 therebetween. The bolt can slide between door locking and unlocking positions. When the door is closed, the mount lug 7 is positioned within the keeper aperture 4. The bolt lugs 12 can then be slid to the locking position behind the keeper lugs 3 to lock the door to the enclosure body. The locking arrangement prevents the door from being opened by rotating the door or by laterally sliding the door.

Abstract: A low profile depository cabinet-safe combination including a safe forming a hollow safe interior therein accessible through a lockable door, a depository cabinet set atop and locked to the safe, forming an enclosed cabinet interior accessible through a pivotally mounted lockable door by inputting an unlocking combination therein, an opening formed in the safe and an opening formed in the cabinet to place the respective interiors thereof in vertical communication with each other, deposit handling means in the depository cabinet including a deposit plate moveable from inside the cabinet interior, with the cabinet door, to outside the cabinet when the cabinet door is fully opened, on which to place a deposit and a deposit actuator for moving with the cabinet door to move the deposit plate and the deposit placed upon it from outside the cabinet into the cabinet interior, as the door is being closed, and off the deposit plate, over the communications opening, to allow the deposit to fall down into the safe interi

Abstract: A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door has mounted thereon a locking bolt work mechanism (24) which is operable to secure the door. The bolt work mechanism includes a drive cam (40). The drive cam is able to be locked in a predetermined position by engagement with a member (35) of a lock (34). The drive cam is connected to an idler cam (50) by a cam link (52). The drive cam is also connected to a locking bolt (60) by a drive bolt link (54). The idler cam is also connected to the locking bolt by an idler bolt link (56). Movement of the drive cam enables movement of the locking bolt between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: Protective enclosure having at least one anti-pry apparatus. The at least one anti-pry apparatus prevents an unauthorized operator from prying open a door panel from at least one of its sides.

Abstract: An enclosure lock comprises at least one keeper 2 and latch 5. The keeper is mounted to an interior of the enclosure body 18. The latch is mounted to the interior side of the enclosure door 1. The keeper includes spaced projecting lugs 3 having an aperture 4 therebetween. The latch includes a mount 6 having a projecting lug 7 and a slidable bolt 8. The bolt includes spaced projecting lugs 12 having an aperture 13 therebetween. The bolt can slide between door locking and unlocking positions. When the door is closed, the mount lug 7 is positioned within the keeper aperture 4. The bolt lugs 12 can then be slid to the locking position behind the keeper lugs 3 to lock the door to the enclosure body. The locking arrangement prevents the door from being opened by rotating the door or by laterally sliding the door.

Abstract: A low profile depository cabinet-safe combination including a safe forming a hollow safe interior therein accessible through a lockable door, a depository cabinet set atop and locked to the safe, forming an enclosed cabinet interior accessible through a pivotally mounted lockable door by inputting an unlocking combination therein, an opening formed in the safe and an opening formed in the cabinet to place the respective interiors thereof in vertical communication with each other, deposit handling means in the depository cabinet including a deposit plate moveable from inside the cabinet interior, with the cabinet door, to outside the cabinet when the cabinet door is fully opened, on which to place a deposit and a deposit actuator for moving with the cabinet door to move the deposit plate and the deposit placed upon it from outside the cabinet into the cabinet interior, as the door is being closed, and off the deposit plate, over the communications opening, to allow the deposit to fall down into the safe interi

Abstract: A cash dispenser (10) includes a secure enclosure (11, 12, 14) with an enclosure body (11), a door (12) on one side of the enclosure body (11) for opening and closing an access opening (9) into the enclosure (11, 12, 14), a lock (14) for securing the door (11) to the enclosure body (12), and a cash drawer assembly (20) with a plurality of drawers (22) for holding a plurality of denominations of cash. The drawer assembly has a frame with sliding members (28) near the top and wheels (21) at the front for moving the drawer assembly (20) out of the secure enclosure (11, 12, 14) through the access opening (9). The enclosure (11, 12, 14) has a bottom wall (11b) with an aperture (11d) therein sized to allow the wheels (21) to rest on a supporting surface (35) for the enclosure (11, 12, 14) and being open to a front side when the door (12) is open, to allow the drawer assembly (20) to be rolled forwardly through the access opening (9) along the supporting surface (35).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for support automatic teller machines (ATM's). A framework is formed and adapted to house the ATM. A support plate is positioned within the framework and is adapted to be linearly movable between two positions. The first position places the support plate entirely within the framework. The second position allows the support plate to at least partially protrude from the framework. The plate is then simply supported rather than by cantilever. Simply supporting the plate may include coupling the plate to the frame work with a pivotal linkage assembly.

Abstract: A drop safe includes a housing defining an interior bill acceptor portion and a cashbox portion, a lockable first door connected to the housing for accessing the bill acceptor portion, and a lockable second door connected to the housing for accessing the cashbox portion. In an implementation, the first door covers the second door when the first door is in a closed position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A depositor accommodating substantially thicker deposits than was possible with prior systems. A pair of plates each having a transport mechanism disposed as part thereof are coupled to a housing so as to abut each other, one above the other, in a rest position. A drive shaft for the transport mechanisms of the upper and lower plates are rotatably coupled to the housing and define an axis of rotation for each plate. The drive shaft for the top plate is disposed at an opposite end from the drive shaft of the bottom plate. A free end of each plate, the end opposite the drive shaft, is elastically coupled to the housing. This allows a substantially thicker deposit envelope to be accepted than was possible with prior systems.

Abstract: In a system and method for a payout in the form of paper tokens from a gaming machine, the system includes a hopper for dispensing the paper tokens, a cassette for containing the paper tokens, and software for controlling the operations of the payout of the paper tokens from the gaming machine. The cassette and hopper are located in the gaming machine in plain view of a player, and are locked for security purposes. Each paper token is transported through a payout path by mechanisms in the cassette and the hopper which interact to dispense a paper token. A plurality of sensors sense the transport of the paper token through the payout path, the operation of the transport mechanism, and the status of the paper token supply. An escrow area is provided in the cassette for rejected paper tokens, as sensed by sensors and diverted by a diverting mechanism into the escrow area. A memory element in the cassette stores operational information regarding dispensing of the paper tokens.