Patent ID: 6970846

Claim:
A method comprising: a) storing in at least one data store in an automated banking machine including a cash dispenser, through operation of at least one processor, a plurality of automated banking machine operating rules, wherein the rules correspond to at least one sequence for use of a plurality of transaction function devices in operative connection with the automated banking machine, each of which transaction function devices is capable of carrying out a first transaction function; b) selecting through operation of the at least one processor a first transaction function device responsive to a first rule; c) performing the first transaction function with the automated banking machine through operation of the first transaction function device responsive to the selection in (b); d) storing in the at least one data store through operation of the at least one processor data specifying at least one first capability associated with a plurality of transaction function devices, wherein in (b) the first transaction function device is selected responsive to the data specifying the at least one first capability; e) determining through operation of the at least one processor that the first transaction function device is not available to carry out the first transaction function; f) storing in the at least one data store through operation of the at least one processor data specifying at least one second capability associated with a plurality of transaction function devices; g) selecting through operation of the at least one processor a second transaction function device responsive to the first rule and the data specifying the at least one second capability; and h) performing responsive to the selection in (g) the first transaction function with the automated banking machine through operation of the second transaction function device.