Patent ID: 6508397
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side; a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side; a boltwork module; an electronic lock mounted on the door member such that the electronic lock is not visible from the outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is mounted in a random location on the door member such that an exact position of the electronic lock cannot be determined from outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is operable to release a bolt when a correct combination is received, wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a network, and wherein the correct combination is received from the network; a controller device; and a maintenance panel; wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a secondary interface, and wherein the correct combination can only be received from the network, after a correct password is received by the maintenance panel.