Patent ID: 7886961
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for concurrent providing automatic teller machine (ATM) and gaming machine token redemption services, comprising: a token redemption surface having a token redemption user interface including a token acceptor for accepting tokens representing gaming machine redemption values; an ATM surface, having an ATM user interface; a bill dispenser disposed between the token redemption surface and the ATM surface, the bill dispenser having a first dispensing port adjacent the token redemption surface and a second dispensing port adjacent the ATM surface and a bill routing system for presenting dispensed bills to either the first dispensing port or the second dispensing port; a processor, communicatively coupled to the token acceptor and the bill dispensing device, the processor for accepting signals from the token acceptor and for commanding the bill dispenser to dispense bills via the first dispensing port according to the gaming machine redemption values.