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Automatic teller system and method of operating same
Assignee: Base 10 Systems Inc
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Filing: 1992-11-24
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Granted: 1994-10-11
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Expires: 2012-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An automatic teller system and a method of operating same wherein the system can receive a personalized normal PIN number and emergency PIN number from a user. If the user enters the emergency PIN number, the system determines that it is an emergency PIN number and actuates a silent alarm. The system will also simulate a normal transaction so as to not alert a thief or potential thief that the alarm has been actuated.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan J. Eisenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:52
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1008; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/34; G06Q20/341; G07F19/00; G07F19/20; G07F19/207; G07F7/1025; G07F7/1083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In a method of operating an automatic teller system wherein a card is input by a user, the card is read, a personalized normal first PIN number selected by the user is entered by the user and is checked to determine whether the use of the card is authorized, if authorized a credit limit is determined and a desired amount of cash not exceeding the credit limit is dispensed to the user, the improvement comprising the steps of: providing a personalized emergency second PIN number to each user selected by the user in addition to the personalized normal first PIN number; checking the entered PIN number of each user to determine whether it is the normal first or emergency second PIN number of that user; and actuating an alarm in response to the determination of an entered emergency second PIN number for that user, while dispensing a limited amount of cash to that user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In a method of operating an automatic teller system wherein a card is input by a user, the card is read, a personalized normal first PIN number selected by the user is entered by the user and is checked to determine whether the use of the card is authorized, if authorized a credit limit is determined and a desired amount of cash not exceeding the credit limit is dispensed to the user, the improvement comprising the steps of: providing a personalized emergency second PIN number to each user selected by the user in addition to the personalized normal first PIN number; checking the entered PIN number of each user to determine whether it is the normal first or emergency second PIN number of that user; and actuating an alarm in response to the determination of an entered emergency second PIN number for that user, while dispensing a limited amount of cash to that user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method according to claim 1, further comprising simulating a normal transaction upon the determination of an entered emergency second PIN number by prompting the user to enter a desired amount of cash, displaying a message that the desired amount exceeds the user's credit limit and dispensing a preselected limited amount of cash.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of actuating an alarm comprises actuating a silent alarm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1, further comprising enabling cameras at the automatic teller system in response to a determination of an entered emergency second PIN number.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of dispensing a limited amount of cash comprises dispensing marked bills.
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