Patent ID: 7413115
Filing Date: 2008-08-19
Classification: G06Q,G07F,G09B

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: a) detecting through operation of at least one computer a connection of a portable speaker device to an external port of an automated banking machine, wherein the automated banking machine includes at least one input device, wherein the at least one input device includes a keypad, wherein the keypad includes a plurality of keys including a first key; b) responsive to detecting the connection of the portable speaker device and a first state of a program operating in the at least one computer, causing the external port to produce a first audible output through the portable speaker device, wherein the first audible output includes first verbal instructions for operating the automated banking machine having the first state, wherein the first verbal instructions indicate that the volume level may be changed by actuating the first key of the keypad; c) receiving a first received input through operation of the keypad corresponding to an actuation of the first key; and d) performing a first function with the automated banking machine responsive to the first received input, wherein the first function includes changing a volume level at which further audible outputs are outputted through the portable speaker device.