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US 2006/0151596 A1Published application
Cash dispensing automated banking machine with improved unauthorized observation prevention capabilities
AssigneeDiebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
InventorMichael Scanlon
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Abstract
An automated banking machine (10) includes a user interface (15). The automated banking machine (10) may include a concealment device (350) positioned on the fascia to limit the viewing of inputs made to a user input device such as a keypad (18).
Claims25
A method comprising:
- with an automated banking machine including a cash dispenser and a user interface, wherein the user interface includes at least one input device;
- (a) covering the at least one input device with a concealment mechanism comprising first and second mirrors, a hand entry slot, and a viewing portal;
- (b) reflecting an image of the at least one input device with a first mirror onto a second mirror;
- and,
- (c) reflecting the image of the at least one input device from the second mirror so as to enable viewing the at least one input device through the viewing portal.
2 more elements
The method according to claim 2 further comprising:
- (d) accessing the at least one input device through the hand entry slot.
A method comprising:
- (a) extending at least one finger through an opening bounded by a body, wherein the body extends in generally surrounding relation of at least one manually actuatable input device on a cash dispensing automated banking machine;
- (b) providing at least one input to the at least one input device in the interior area of the body through actuation by the at least one finger while indirectly perceiving operation of the at least one input device through an output device on the machine;
- (c) receiving cash through operation of a cash dispenser of the machine responsive to the at least one input.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.