Patent ID: 8352322
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: G06K,G06Q,G06T,G07D,G07F

Abstract:
1. A self-service machine for redeeming currency from a customer, comprising: a coin module for receiving bulk mixed coins inputted by said customer, said coin module discriminating between valid and invalid coins of said bulk mixed coins; a bill module for receiving bills inputted by said customer, said bill module discriminating between valid and invalid bills; a dispenser for dispensing a card having a storage medium for storing a monetary value; a slot for receiving a credit card of said customer and including a media reader for reading information from said credit card; a connector coupling said machine to an external network accessing a credit line associated with said credit card of said customer; a customer interface panel allowing said customer to withdraw funds from said credit line after said credit card is inputted into said slot; a controller coupled to said coin module, said bill module, said dispenser, said connector, and said media reader of said slot, said controller determining a total inputted value, said total inputted value being the sum of said valid coins, said valid bills, and said withdrawn funds from said credit line, said controller instructing said dispenser to dispense said card with a monetary value that is related to said total inputted value; and a printer coupled to said controller for printing a written record of the redemption transaction, wherein said coin module distributes said valid coins into a coin bag specific to the coin denomination.