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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7881965 | Secondary market and vending system for devices A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of a mobile telephone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with at least one camera and a plurality of electrical connectors in order to perform a visual analys... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7430629 | Internet SCSI communication via UNDI services A method and system for emulating a hardware Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) without risking an interruption of communication between a computer and a remote secondary storage device is presented. During normal operations, a (... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7299977 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with deposit holding container 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... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7275483 | Jam resistant printer bezel An anti-jam bezel is provided for dispensing a flexible substrate from an output slot. A guideway is provided for receiving the flexible substrate from a transport and guiding the flexible substrate into the output slot. The guideway may extend from the output slot ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270264 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with interlocking sheet metal parts 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... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7229008 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with leveling leg 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... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213747 | 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 ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7168613 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with tilt out fascia 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... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7111776 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with locking frame panels 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... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7104442 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with service monitor 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... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7080774 | Apparatus for providing an electronic display with selectable viewing orientations A table is provided which houses a computer system including a display, a plurality of input and output devices, and one or more viewing orientation controls. The display is provided within the frame of the table in a substantially vertical alignment and under a fla... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7000830 | Locking bolt work apparatus for automated banking machine A secure enclosure for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion and a moveable door. The door has mounted thereon a locking bolt work mechanism which is operable to secure the door in a closed position. The bolt work mechanism includes a drive cam that ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6983879 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with improved resistance to fraud An automated banking machine (10) includes a controller (72) in the machine operative to selectively illuminate light emitting devices (118, 126) for purposes of facilitating user operation of the machine. Sensing devices (128) adjacent a... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6941274 | Automated transaction machine The invention relates to an automated transaction machine of the recycling currency type. The machine permits a merchant to both store and withdraw cash. The machine also permits a customer to withdraw cash. The automated transaction machine includes a chest portion... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6910625 | Commercial self-service equipment Commercial self-service equipment (1) gathering several integrated modules that are responsible for a series of specific service functions to the user, namely: CPU (13), hard disk (14), floppy disk drive (15), video monitor (3) or ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6904843 | Jam resistant printer bezel An anti-jam bezel is provided for dispensing a flexible substrate from an output slot. The output slot has a front portion for outputting the flexible substrate and a rear portion for receiving the flexible substrate from a transport. A guideway diverges away from t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896181 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with leveling leg 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... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6880749 | Automated transaction system and method An automated transaction system includes an automated transaction machine (10) for carrying out banking transactions. The machine includes a plurality of customer stations (16, 18, 20) at which customers may conduct transactions. Each of the transactio... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6857804 | Vertically mounted modular printer system The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6783064 | Automated transaction system and method An automated transaction system includes an automated transaction machine (10) for carrying out banking transactions. The machine includes a plurality of customer stations (16, 18, 20) at which customers may conduct transactions. Each of the transactio... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6659339 | Working cabinet for barber and beauty shops A modular haircut working section arrangement allowing adjacent customers to have a haircut without facing each other, and assuring an effective and safe haircut in a relatively small space. The working section has (1) a working cabinet, comprising a fron... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6575090 | Ticket printer for gaming machines In the ticket printer, a ticket tray is mounted next to the infeed adapter of the printer mechanism for feeding blank tickets into the printer mechanism. The ticket tray is releasably mounted in a pullout module by means of a three point attachment compri... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6550670 | Automated banking machine enclosure An automated banking machine includes a generally one-piece polymer frame. Transaction function devices such as an input device, a display screen, and a sheet dispenser, are supported on the frame. A generally one-piece polymer body is operatively engaged... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6546882 | Payment terminal mounting system An automated payment system for use in a service station. The system includes at least one fuel dispenser for dispensing fuel and having a user interface for directing how payment for the fuel is to be processed. The system also includes a payment termina... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6536663 | Self service kiosk which dispenses vouchers A coupon-dispensing kiosk for use at retail locations. The kiosk may, or may not, contain an Automated Teller Machine, ATM. The kiosk performs financial services, such as cashing checks. However, to avoid dispensing coins to customers, the kiosk prints co... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6527172 | Automated banking machine enclosure An automated banking machine includes a chest portion (14). Transaction function devices such as an input device (18) and a display screen (24) are supported on the chest portion. A generally one-piece polymer body (28) is operatively engaged relative to ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6443359 | Automated transaction system and method An automated transaction system includes an automated transaction machine (10) for carrying out banking transactions. The machine includes a plurality of customer stations (16, 18, 20) at which customers may conduct transactions. Each of the transactions ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6367695 | Self service terminal A self-service terminal (SST) comprises: a data capture device (16); an emitter (34); a detector (40); and an arrangement (44,48) for producing an alarm signal if the detector (40) fails to receive emissions from the emitter (34). The data capture device ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6328206 | Adjustable display mounting mechanism for automated banking machine An automated transaction machine (10) includes a fascia (22) having a display opening (36) therein. Screens (38, 102, 116) of displays (44, 100, 114) are viewable through the screen opening. The displays are supported on an adjustable display support (48)... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6176423 | Shutter device having linkage which locks shutter as well as opens and closes the same The present invention provides an inexpensive, power-saving, and space-saving shutter device that may simplify the mechanism, multifunction each component, and reduce the number of components in comparison with the conventional shutter device. One linkage... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6082616 | Automated banking machine enclosure An automated banking machine (10) has a housing (12). A rollout tray (32) supports serviceable components including a display (36) and a keypad (48) thereon. The rollout tray includes a service opening (54) which is used to access service points on the se... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6042003 | Lighting system for automated banking machine An automated banking machine includes a light source (42) for selectively illuminating either a fascia (36) or an interior area (20) of an enclosure (10). The light source is movably mounted on brackets (54) so as to be movable into a light conducting pas... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6010065 | Service method for automated banking machine An automated banking machine (10) includes a housing (12) with a top assembly (40). Rollout trays (46) are mounted in the top assembly and have serviceable components supported thereon. Servicing is accomplished through method steps which include opening ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6000806 | Lighting apparatus for an ATM kiosk An apparatus is configured to provide a secure enclosure for an ATM. The apparatus includes a kiosk having an interior region configured to provide access to the ATM, and a neon light source formed as an integral portion of the kiosk. The neon light sourc... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5984177 | Multiple configuration automatic teller machine An automated bank teller machine (ATM) is provided which is characteristically easy to configure, regardless of whether a replenish-from-the-front (RFTF) configuration or a replenish-from-the-rear (RFTR) configuration is chosen. In particular, the ATM acc... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5836256 | Apparatus for moving automatic teller machines between retracted and extended positions Apparatus is disclosed for moving an automatic teller machine and the like between a retracted position and an extended position to provide access to the back of the machine for servicing. The apparatus essentially comprises a stationary frame and a movin... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5780825 | Automatic teller machine including a halt requesting mechanism in a durss period An automatic teller machine having an operation guide, an input unit, a transaction medium handling unit a halt requesting unit for requesting suspension of a transaction, a transaction recording unit for recording transaction information including inform... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5740744 | Through-wall type automatic customer service apparatus A through-wall type automatic customer service apparatus is arranged in a partition wall in a financial institution. The body of the apparatus has a facade which passes through an aperture in the wall and is exposed to the outside of the wall, for operati... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5600114 | Remote unmanned banking center A unmanned banking center for location within a building. The banking center is remote from a central banking facility, but is electronically coupled thereto to convey data therebetween. The unmanned center is arranged to have patrons come to it to conduc... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5526615 | Automatic transaction machine storing apparatus An automatic transaction machine storing apparatus for storing a plurality of automatic transaction machines. The apparatus includes a plurality of entrances for respectively carrying the automatic transaction machines therethrough into a customer room. T... | 06/18/1996 |