Patent ID: 7575160
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G07C,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of validating machine components in an Automated Teller Machine, ATM, which includes a computer which controls operation of the ATM, comprising: a) providing at least one machine component with identity information in the form of a machine readable identifier; b) using the computer, reading identity data from the machine readable identifier by way of a bus which connects between the computer and the identifier and which carries the identity data to the computer; c) comparing the identity data with stored identity data to determine if the identity of a component has changed; and d) if the identity has changed, comparing the identity data with source data which comprises a list of acceptable identities to determine if the component is from a trusted source, and e) if a component is found in the ATM which is not listed on the list of acceptable identities, then disabling the ATM in which method the stored identity data of paragraph (c) comprises a list of components within the ATM at a previous time.