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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7461777 | Automated banking machine which dispenses, receives and stores notes and other financial instrument sheets An exemplary ATM (10) includes a fascia (12) which extends on the outside of a wall (14) and includes a user interface (15). Responsive to user inputs through the user interface, the ATM is operative to receive a stack of currency notes (... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7448536 | Check accepting and cash dispensing automated banking machine An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448535 | RF communication of data between currency canister and automated banking machine An automated canister reloading machine is able to reload a currency canister removed from an ATM. The reloading machine includes a supply of currency notes. The reloading machine can transfer currency notes from the supply into a storage area of the canister. The c... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7445155 | Method of transmitting electronic signature during a financial transaction A transaction apparatus (10) includes a multifunction card (12) and a portable terminal (14). The multifunction card includes a programmable memory (18). The programmable memory is used to store indicia corresponding to account data from ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445145 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine deposit printing system and method An automated banking machine which dispenses cash and includes a mechanism for accepting deposited items. Deposited items may be provided to the machine in envelopes which are first passed to a user from an envelope storage area (132) in the machine through a... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445144 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic system and method An automated banking machine (10) includes a cash dispenser (54). Servicing the machine is facilitated through use of a portable diagnostic article (98) which enables the controller to access diagnostic data stored in memory and which provides d... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7438222 | Card reading arrangement including robotic card handling responsive to card sensing A card reader arrangement includes a robotic card handling device to enable reading of a user card during a card-based transaction. A card sensing device is located adjacent a card slot remotely located from a card reader. Responsive to the card sensing device sensi... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438221 | Automated banking machine currency cassette with RFID tag An ATM currency cassette includes an RFID tag. The tag includes information about the cassette, such as the cassette serial number and the currency denomination. An ATM includes a tag reader that can interrogate the tag to receive the information. The history of a p... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438220 | Automated banking machine including deposit storage chest and card reader cooling device An automated banking machine includes a card reader, a display device, a currency dispenser, and a deposit storage chest. The machine can receive user deposits for storage in the chest. The machine includes a card reader cooling device. The machine can also facilita... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438219 | Check accepting and cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431204 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine user interface system and method An automated banking machine is operative to enable users to operate the machine to carry out transactions such as the dispensing of cash. The exemplary machine provides audible instructions which are output through external loudspeakers, a headphone, or a handset. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428984 | Method and system of evaluating checks deposited into a cash dispensing automated banking machine An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7419091 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with disposable cash display An automated banking machine system and method is provided which is operative to display a disposable cash amount associated with an account. The disposable cash amount is calculated responsive to the current Available Balance and responsive to future debit and cred... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416095 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine deposit accepting system and method An automated banking machine includes a mechanism for accepting deposited items. Deposited items may be provided to the machine in envelopes which are first passed to a user from an envelope storage area (132) in the machine through a transport (124) a... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416111 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine and method An ATM (10) includes a housing (12). Circuit card assemblies (256) used in the operation of the ATM are attached to a mounting plate (254). The mounting plate (254) can be releasably engaged to the housing (12). The mounting... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416112 | Automated banking machine system and method A card actuated automated banking machine (152, 198, 200) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (17... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413189 | ATM currency dispenser with convex roller arrangement An ATM includes a currency note dispenser having a currency cassette, a note picker, a note transporter, and a note presenter. A cassette tambour door automatically opens during insertion of the cassette into the dispenser. The picker can pick notes through the open... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410097 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine deposit printing system and method An automated banking machine which dispenses cash and includes a mechanism for accepting deposited items. Deposited items may be provided to the machine in envelopes which are first passed to a user from an envelope storage area (132) in the machine through a... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407091 | ATM with stack transporter for bulk note deposit An ATM can accept a bulk stack of currency notes for deposit from a customer. The ATM includes a stack transporter (400) that can rotate an accepted stack while relocating it to a predetermined location inside of the machine. The stack transporter includes a ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7377424 | Automated banking machine with bezel including an opening and a movable gate 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. T... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370792 | Automated transaction machine An ATM apparatus having a bulk sheet acceptor. The sheet acceptor is mounted in movable relation relative to a chest portion of the ATM. Access to an interior of the sheet acceptor for servicing may be made through an access opening. A service cover may be mounted a... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367492 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic device An automated banking machine (10) includes a lockable first fascia portion (20) which when unlocked enables access to a chest lock input device (104), inputs to which enable opening a chest door (18) of the machine. Opening the first fasc... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357307 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357306 | Multiple sheet detector apparatus and method A detector for a deposit accepting apparatus of an automated banking machine includes an ultrasonic transmitter driven by a driving signal operative to cause the ultrasonic transmitter to transmit an ultrasonic sound signal through a sheet pathway of the detector. T... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353988 | Financial check with an electronic ink display A reusable financial check includes an electronic ink display. The electronic ink has magnetic properties enabling magnetic reading of check information, such as an account number and a bank routing number. The check can be read by an ATM and the check amount accept... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353989 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350700 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine user interface system and method An automated banking machine is operative to enable users to operate the machine to carry out transactions such as the dispensing of cash. The exemplary machine provides audible instructions which are output through external loudspeakers, a headphone, or a handset. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7344132 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine and method An automated banking machine (10) includes at least one of sheet dispensing mechanisms (34, 36, 38, 40, 210). Each sheet dispensing mechanism includes a picking member (72, 212). The picking member rotates, and with each rotation generally cause... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344065 | ATM with security sensing system for cash dispenser customer interface gate An automated banking machine operates to dispense cash to authorized users. The machine includes at least one processor which controls various banking machine devices and operates the machine in response to inputs by customers. A sensor is in operative connection wi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337955 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334723 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic method An automated banking machine (10) includes a lockable first fascia portion (20) which when unlocked enables access to a chest lock input device (104), inputs to which enable opening a chest door (18) of the machine. Opening the first fasc... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322517 | Enclosure for automated banking machine An automated banking machine includes a processor case rotatably mounted in supporting connection with a chest. The processor case houses and supports various components including at least one processor. A movable mounting tray supported on the chest housing, suppor... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322481 | Automated banking machine which dispenses, receives and stores notes and other financial instrument sheets An ATM (10) includes a housing (46) including a generally L-shaped chest portion (48) and an upper housing portion (54). The ATM includes a fascia (12) which extends on the outside of a wall (14) and includes a user interfac... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318549 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with user interface illumination devices An automated banking machine (10) includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16), receipt printer opening (30), cash dispensing opening (38), and deposit accepting opening (40). Multicolor lig... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316348 | Automated banking machine with improved resistance to fraud Apparatus and method for interfering with an unauthorized device attempting to acquire user identification information at a cash dispensing automated banking machine. The apparatus includes an emitter for emitting radiation at one or more frequencies to interfere wi... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316349 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine diagnostic method An automated banking machine (10) includes a lockable first fascia portion (20) which when unlocked enables access to a chest lock input device (104), inputs to which enable opening a chest door (18) of the machine. Opening the first fasc... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314163 | Check accepting and cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method An automated banking machine system includes ATMs that can accept checks. Cash may be dispensed from an ATM to the user in exchange for a check. Cancellation indicia can be marked on the check by the ATM. The ATM can acquire image data and magnetic data from a recei... | 01/01/2008 |
| D558765 | Card reader mounting bracket | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311245 | Paper jam detection apparatus and method for automated banking machine A system indicates fault conditions in an automated banking machine apparatus. A journal printer (12, 106) is supplied with paper from a paper supply (16, 112). A paper take-up device (18, 114) receives paper from the printer. Movement of the ta... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309004 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine firmware authentication system and method An automated banking machine which is operative to authenticate firmware in at least one hardware device of the machine. The hardware device is operative to generate through operation of at least one processor in the at least one hardware device a firmware certifica... | 12/18/2007 |
