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Patent US7156296 - Cash dispensing automated banking machine with uniform transaction ergonomic ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsAn automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser (24), receipt...http://www.google.com/patents/US7156296?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7156296 - Cash dispensing automated banking machine with uniform transaction ergonomic patternsAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS7156296 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 10/797,928Publication dateJan 2, 2007Filing dateMar 10, 2004Priority dateMar 10, 2003Fee statusPaidAlso published asCA2517438A1, CA2517438C, CA2733113A1, CA2733195A1, CA2733303A1, CA2733307A1, CA2733308A1, CA2733315A1, CA2733476A1, CN1836239A, CN1836239B, CN101414391A, CN101414391B, CN101414392A, CN101414392B, CN101814211A, CN101814211B, CN102226923A, CN102226923B, CN102768786A, EP1683116A2, EP1683116A4, US6896181, US6962285, US7040534, US7044367, US7063254, US7093751, US7104442, US7111776, US7152784, US7168613, US7229008, US7270264, US7299977, US7306142, US7377424, US7810717, US20040222286, US20040222287, US20040222288, US20040222289, US20040222290, US20040222291, US20040222292, US20040222293, US20040222294, US20040222295, US20040222296, US20040245333, US20050006464, US20050156025, US20050279822, US20070102509, US20080296366, WO2004081739A2, WO2004081739A3Publication number10797928, 797928, US 7156296 B2, US 7156296B2, US-B2-7156296, US7156296 B2, US7156296B2InventorsPaul D. Magee, David A. BarkerOriginal AssigneeDiebold Self-Service Systems, Division Of Diebold, IncorporatedExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (5), Referenced by (2), Classifications (23), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetCash dispensing automated banking machine with uniform transaction ergonomic patternsUS 7156296 B2Abstract An automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a cash dispenser (24), receipt printer (20), and a card reader (22). The fascia may include replaceable bezels (550,552) with apertures therein for providing access to hardware devices. The bezels may be operative to float with respect to the fascia and hardware devices to automatically align hardware devices with the bezels. In addition the hardware devices may include movable portions which are operative to automatically align with the bezels. The bezels may include ramps, ribs, or other angled surfaces which guide the hardware devices into alignment with the openings in the bezels.
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at least two different models of automated banking machines, wherein the two different models of automated banking machines include a through the wall mounted model and a stand alone model;
wherein each model includes a cash dispenser, wherein each model includes a fascia with three vertically aligned regions, wherein the three regions include an upper region, a middle region and a lower region, wherein the upper region includes a display device, wherein the middle region includes at least two of a receipt printer, a keypad, and a card reader, wherein the lower region includes the cash dispenser;
wherein each model includes terminal control software operative in a computer of each model, wherein the terminal control software for each model of machine is operative to cause the computer of each model to output directions through the display devices of the models which prompts a user to move a hand of the user between all three of each of the lower, middle, and upper regions in a pattern that is common to both models for a cash dispense transaction.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the terminal control software for each model of machine is operative to cause the computer of each model to output directions through the display devices of the models which prompt the user to move the hand of the user between at least two of each of the lower, middle, and upper regions in a pattern that is common to both models to carry out a further type transaction, wherein the further type transaction is other than a cash dispense transaction.
a) producing at least two different models of automated banking machines, wherein the two different models of automated banking machines include a through the wall mounted model and a stand alone model, wherein each model of machine includes a cash dispenser, wherein each model includes a fascia with three vertically aligned regions, wherein the three regions include an upper region, middle region and lower region, wherein the upper region includes a display, wherein the middle region includes at least two of a receipt printer, a keypad, and a card reader, wherein the lower region includes the cash dispenser;
b) providing terminal control software for each model of machine, wherein the terminal control software for each model of machine is operative to cause a computer in each model of machine to direct a user to operate the respective machine, and wherein such operation causes the user to move a hand of the user between all three of each of the lower, middle, and upper regions in a pattern that is common to each model of machine for a cash dispense transaction.
4. The method according to claim 3, wherein in (b) the terminal control software for each model of machine is operative to cause the computer of each model to output directions through the display devices of the models which prompt the user to move the hand of the user between at least two of each of the lower, middle, and upper regions in a pattern that is common to both models to carry out a further type transaction, wherein the further type transaction is other than a cash dispense transaction.
a) producing at least two different models of automated banking machines, wherein the two different models of automated banking machines include a through the wall mounted model and a stand alone model, wherein each model of machine includes a cash dispenser, wherein each model includes a fascia with three vertically aligned regions, where the three regions include an upper region, middle region and lower region, wherein the upper region includes a display device, wherein the middle region includes at least two of a receipt printer, a keypad, and a card reader, wherein the lower region includes the cash dispenser, wherein when a user faces each model, the receipt printer is positioned on the fascia of each model leftwardly of the keypad and the card reader is positioned on the fascia of each model rightwardly of the keypad;
b) responsive to terminal control software provided with each machine, outputting through the display device of each machine instructions which prompt a user to operate the respective machine, and wherein such operation causes a user to move a hand of the user between all three of each of the lower, middle, and upper regions in a pattern that is common to both models for a cash dispense transaction; and
c) dispensing cash from each of the cash dispensers of the models of machines.
wherein each model includes a cash dispenser, wherein each model includes a fascia with three vertically disposed regions, wherein the three regions include an upper region, a middle region and a lower region, wherein the upper region includes a display device and a plurality of function keys adjacent the display device, wherein the middle region includes a receipt printer, a keypad, and a card reader, wherein the lower region includes the cash dispenser;
wherein each model includes terminal control software operative in a computer of each respective model, wherein the terminal control software is operative to cause the computer of each model to output directions through the display device of the respective model which prompts a user to operate the respective machine, and wherein such operation causes a user to move a hand of the user between all of the lower, middle, and upper regions of the respective machine in a pattern that is common to both models for at least one same type of transaction.
7. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein for at least one same type of transaction, the computer of each model is operative to cause the cash dispensers of the models to dispense cash.
8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the common pattern includes movement of the hand of the user between the upper region and the lower region.
9. The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein for each model, when a user faces the model, the receipt printer is positioned on the fascia leftwardly of the keypad and the card reader is positioned on the fascia rightwardly of the keypad.
10. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the common pattern includes movement of the hand of the user in the middle region between the receipt printer and the card reader.
a) producing at least two different models of automated banking machines, wherein the two different models of automated banking machines include a through the wall mounted model and a stand alone model, wherein each model includes a cash dispenser, wherein each model includes a fascia with three vertically disposed regions, where the three regions include an upper region, middle region and lower region, wherein the upper region includes a display device and a plurality of function keys adjacent the display device, wherein the middle region includes a receipt printer, a keypad, and a card reader, wherein the lower region includes the cash dispenser; and
b) providing terminal control software for each model of machine, wherein the terminal control software for each respective model is operative to cause a computer in each model of machine to direct a user to operate the respective machine in a manner that causes a user to move a hand of the user between all of the lower, middle, and upper regions of the respective machine in a pattern that is common to both models for at least one same type of transaction.
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein in (b) at least one same type of transaction includes a dispense of cash with the cash dispenser.
13. The method according to claim 12, wherein in (b) the common pattern includes movement of the hand of the user between the upper region and the lower region.
14. The method according to claim 11, wherein in (a) for each model, when a user faces each model, the receipt printer is positioned on the fascia leftwardly of the keypad and the card reader is positioned on the fascia rightwardly of the keypad.
15. The method according to claim 14, wherein in (b) the common pattern includes movement of the hand of the user in the middle region between the receipt printer and the card reader.
In exemplary embodiments the distances between components maybe different depending on the different models of the automated banking machines for a series. As a result the previously described patterns 902, 914, 924, 934 may require a user's hand to move shorter or longer vertical or horizontal distances between components depending on the model of machines. However in this described exemplary embodiment, the patterns are generally the same in regard to the relative up, down, right, and/or left directions a user's hand must follow to move from component to component to perform the same transaction at the different types and models of machines for the series.
As shown in FIG. 99, in the exemplary embodiment, the third part 1556 (e.g. the sheet metal bracket) may include an L-shaped portion 1572 that is operative to guide the first part 1550 (e.g. the bezel) during installation and is operative to stop the first part once it is slid into position. As shown in FIG. 100 the first part 1550 may include undercut ribs 1574. As shown in FIG. 101, the first part 1550 maybe engaged to the third part 1556 by sliding the undercut ribs 1574 behind flanges 1576 of the third part 1556.
In the exemplary embodiment, there are three cases that may be handled during the PWM adjustments. Case 1 allows the sensor to calibrate to full range. When the analog voltage read back reaches a maximum range of V −0.2) and the PWM value is below 100%, the LED drive current may be set. The maximum range of (V −0.2) may be chosen for example to be 6% from the absolute full range of the sensor output to avoid saturation. This maximum sensor range may be stored/saved by software operating in the automated banking machine. Case 2 occurs if the voltage read back does not reach the maximum range. During this situation, the voltage read back needs to be above [V/10+baseline]. This ensures that there is enough signal to noise ratio. Case 3 occurs if the sensor does not reach the minimum value of [V/10+baseline]. This case 3 will generate a fault indicating calibration out of range.
As shown in Figure 1110, in this described exemplary embodiment, a modulated PWM may be used. The carrier frequency may be 10 kHz and the sub-carrier frequency may be 500 kHz for example. The demodulation signal may be 10 kHz with a 50% duty.
In the exemplary embodiment, the cassette may be inserted with the tambour door either opened or closed. However, when the cassette is removed, the tambour door is closed and locked. In addition when the cassette is in the armed state prior to being inserted into the. bracket, the tambour door may be opened or closed many times with out the tambour door being locked shut. In addition the exemplary embodiment of the cassette and bracket is operative enable the cassette to only be inserted into the bracket in one direction. As shown in FIG. 112, the reservoir or frame may include a projection 1201 on the side of the cassette opposite the locking mechanism 1160. If a user attempts to insert the cassette in the wrong direction (i.e. with the end of the cassette with the projection 1201 entering first), the bracket is operative to contact the projection 1210 and prevent the cassette from being inserted.
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