According to various aspects, a self-service terminal (100) comprises: a user interface (1008) to provide information to a user of the self-service terminal (100); an interface modification button (206); a control device (106) configured to: determine, whether an interface interaction mode of the self-service terminal (100) is a first interface interaction mode or a second interface interaction mode; instruct, in response to a user input at the interface modification button (206), a modification of: a first perceptible property assigned to the information, when the interface interaction mode is the first interface interaction mode, and a second perceptible property assigned to the information, when the interface interaction mode is the second interface interaction mode.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
According to different embodiments, a forensics module (250) for an integrated system can have: a firewall (612); an interface (208) for communicating with an integrated system (150); at least one storage region (202s) which is secured by means of a firewall (612) and/or is separated from the interface and which has first data that produces a reference key; one or more processors (204) which are designed to carry out an authentication sequence for a start sequence of the integrated system (150), said authentication sequence for getting through the firewall (612) being a privileged sequence and having the steps of: ascertaining a first key, prior to carrying out a first stage of the start sequence, using a cryptographic process on the basis of: stored second data of the first stage, the reference key, and preferably a single verification key; and ascertaining a second key, while carrying out the first stage and/or prior to carrying out a subsequent second stage of the start sequence, using the cryptographic process on the basis of: stored third data of the second stage and the first key.
G06F 21/51 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems at application loading time, e.g. accepting, rejecting, starting or inhibiting executable software based on integrity or source reliability
G06F 21/56 - Computer malware detection or handling, e.g. anti-virus arrangements
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/74 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information operating in dual or compartmented mode, i.e. at least one secure mode
According to different embodiments, a forensics module (250) for an embedded system can have: a secure storage region (202s) which has first data that produce a key (305s); an interface (208) for reading (301) second data (302) which represents the system status of the embedded system (150); and one or more processors (204) which is/are designed to: read (301) the second data (302) by means of the interface (208), said second data (302) having multiple data sets; ascertaining (303) a commitment (310) to a plurality of opening values, each of which is assigned to precisely one of the plurality of data sets, on the basis of the second data (302) and using a cryptographic commitment process that is designed such that each data set can be verified individually using the commitment (310) and the respective assigned opening value; and encrypting (305) the second data (302) and the plurality of opening values using the key (305s).
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
The invention relates, according to various embodiments, to an emulation system (1450) for emulating an embedded system (150), which has an embedded processor (104) and at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator, comprising: a digital interface (1410) for receiving data which represent a system state of the embedded system (150); a communication interface (1408) to at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator, which is structurally identical to the at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator of the embedded system (150); one or more than one emulation processor (1404) designed for emulating the embedded processor (104), the emulation processor (1404) being designed for communication by means of the communication interface (1408) in the same way as the embedded processor (104) communicates with the at least one sensor or at least one actuator of the embedded system (150).
A self-service-terminal and a method for assisting an input of a personal identification number at a self-service-terminal are provided. The self-service-terminal includes a housing (1), a display (2) operatively supported by the housing (1), a card reader (3) operatively supported by the housing (1), a currency dispenser (4) operatively supported by the housing (1), a communication device (5) configured to comprise at least one touchless sensor (6), a controller (7) configured to be arranged in the housing (1) and to be coupled to at least the display (2) and the communication device (5). The controller (7) is configured to sequentially generate for each number of a personal identification number a first random number. The controller (7) is further configured to control the display (2) to display at least each of the respective first random numbers. The communication device (5) is configured for each displayed first random number to detect by the at least one touchless sensor (6) a control signal by a customer based on the displayed first random number. The controller (7) is further configured based on the control signal to adjust each first random number and to update each of the displayed first numbers.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal
6.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE OPERATION OF A TORQUE-TRANSMISSION DEVICE
The invention relates to a system and a method for monitoring the operation of a torque-transmission device. The system comprises at least one motor (1), at least one torque-transmission device (2) having at least one shaft (3), at least one processing device (4) which is coupled to the shaft (3), and at least one sensor device (5a). The torque-transmission device (2) can be designed to transmit a torque generated by means of the motor (1) to the shaft (3). The sensor device (5a) can comprise at least one sensor (6a) which is disposed on a portion of the shaft (3) so as to rotate together with the shaft (3). The sensor (6a) can be designed to record at least an angular velocity of the shaft (3). The sensor device (5a) can be designed to determine, on the basis of the angular velocity recorded by means of the at least one sensor (6a), at least a change in the angular velocity of the shaft (3) in order to ascertain, during operation of the torque-transmission device (2) and on the basis of at least the change in the angular velocity of the shaft (3), a processing signal relating to a state of the processing device (4), so that at least one object to be processed in the processing device (4) can be detected in a reliable and tamper-proof manner.
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods
B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
7.
ARRANGEMENT FOR PROTECTING ACCESS TO AN APPARATUS FOR HANDLING VALUE DOCUMENTS
An arrangement for protecting access to at least one opening (20) in a wall of a safe module (21) of an apparatus (100, 102) for handling value documents comprises a structural unit (40, 202, 302) which, with the aid of two telescopic rails (204, 206, 305a, 305b), is arranged and connected to the safe module (21) such that, when the telescopic rails (204, 206, 305a, 305b) are retracted, value documents (13) can be transported through the opening (20) between the safe module (21) and the structural unit (40, 202, 302). The structural unit (40, 202, 302) has at least one protection plate (214, 312) arranged between the telescopic rails (204, 206, 305a, 305b), wherein the protection plate (214, 312) is at an adjustable distance (240) from an outer side (224) of the wall of the safe module (21). The structural unit (40, 202, 302) may also comprise a protection cover (208, 318) arranged around the opening (20). The structural unit (40, 202, 302) may also comprise at least one first plate (306) and the safe module (21) may comprise a second plate (308), wherein the first plate (306) is arranged between the outer side (224) of the safe module (21) and a part of the second plate (308) running at a distance from the outer side (224) when the structural unit (40, 202, 302) is retracted.
A self-service terminal (100) can have: - a product-sensing device for sensing a property of a product; - a plurality of acoustic sensors (104a, 104b); and a control device, which is designed for: superposing a signal captured by means of the plurality of acoustic sensors (104a, 104b); determining a voice pattern on the basis of the result of the superposing; outputting information on the basis of the property and on the basis of the voice pattern; wherein the superposing and the position of the plurality of acoustic sensors (104a, 104b) relative to each other are designed such that first components of the signal are attenuated relative to second components of the signal if an origin of the second components is located between the self-service terminal (100) and an origin of the first components.
The automated teller machine (100, 800) comprises at least one RGB light source (30), which is disposed on an operating side of the automated teller machine (100, 800) and emits an RGB mixed light, and an optical RGB sensor (816, 826) for sensing the RGB mixed light emitted by the RGB light source (30), the optical RGB sensor being disposed at a distance from the RGB light source (30). Furthermore, the automated teller machine (100, 800) comprises a control unit, which is designed such that the control unit detects tampering with the automated teller machine (100, 800) on the basis of the emitted and the sensed RGB mixed light.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
According to different embodiments, the cable guide (100 to 500, 1302) can have: a securing structure (102) and multiple guide channels (104) which are arranged next to one another and which are coupled together by means of the securing structure (102), each guide channel having two meandering arc-shaped channel segments (104a, 104b), between which the securing structure (102) is arranged, wherein the two meandering arc-shaped channel segments (104a, 104b) are designed to be spring-elastic such that the channel segments can be pressed towards the securing structure (102) against the spring force and can be stretched away from the securing structure (102).
The invention relates to an arrangement for access security to a physical unit (40) that is arranged outside of a vault (10) of an apparatus (100) for handling value documents, comprising a security element (44, 45) fastened to a door (34) of the vault (10) and an indicator for documenting tampering with the security element (44, 45) connected to the vault door (34). The security element (44, 45) restricts access to the physical unit (40) when the vault door (34) is closed and does not restrict access when the vault door (34) is open.
The invention relates to a device (200) and to a method for transporting value documents (13), said device comprising: a transport element, which is driven by a drive unit; a counter pressure roller (40a, 40b); and a sensor unit. In said device and method the rotation of the counter pressure roller (40a, 40b) is monitored by means of the sensor unit. The value documents (13) can be transported between the transport element and the counter pressure roller (40a, 40b).
G07D 11/237 - Means for sensing or detection for monitoring or indicating operating conditionsMeans for sensing or detection for detecting malfunctions for detecting transport malfunctions, e.g. jams or misfeeds
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by rollers
According to different embodiments, a self-service checkout terminal (100 to 300) can have: an image detection device (102), which is configured to detect image data (202b) of a detection region (102e); a product detection device (104) for detecting a product identification (202a) on a product (404) in the detection region (102e), when said product (404) is presented to the product detection device (104); a control device (106) which is configured: to determine payment information (204) on the basis of the product identification (202a); to determine a movement pattern (214m) on the basis of the image data (202b), the movement pattern (214m) representing the movement of the product (404) in the detection region (102e); and to determine an indication (214) of the trustworthiness of the payment information (204) on the basis of the movement pattern (214m).
According to various embodiments, a method (100) for the computer-aided detection of the empty state of a transport container (402) can comprise the following: Determining (101) one or more than one segment of image data of the transport container (402) using depth information assigned to the image data; assigning (103) the image data to one of several classes, of which a first class represents that the transport container (402) is empty, and a second class represents that the transport container (402) is non-empty, wherein during assignment the one or more segment is not taken into consideration; outputting (105) a signal that represents that the filtered image data are assigned to the second class.
According to different embodiments, a self-service checkout terminal (200) can have: a detection device (152) comprising at least one sensor, the detection device (152) being configured: to detect first biometric data (202b) of a person at the self-service checkout (200); to detect second biometric data (202c) on the basis of an official identification document (504) when said identification document (504) is presented to the detection device (152); to detect a product identification (202a) on a product when said product is presented to the detection device (152); a control device (106) which is configured to: firstly determine a selling restriction (214) placed on the product, on the basis of the product identification (202a); compare the first biometric data (202b) with the second biometric data (202c); secondly determine whether the person fulfils a criterion of the selling restriction (214) based on the result of the comparison and on the second biometric data (202c).
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G01B 11/22 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring depth
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
16.
SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL
A self-service terminal (100) and a method (300, 600) for operating a self-service terminal are disclosed, wherein the self-service terminal (100) has: an imaging device (102) configured to provide at least one digital image (104); at least one processor (100) configured to: determine whether the at least one digital image (104) has a face of a person; and, if the at least one digital image (104) has the face of the person, to cut an image region which has the face of the person from the at least one digital image (104); and a storage device (108) configured to store the image region.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
17.
SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECURITY AT A SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL
The invention relates to a self-service terminal (100) and a method (600) for providing security at a self-service terminal, wherein the self-service terminal (100) comprises: an imaging device (102), designed for providing at least one digital image (104); at least one processor (110), designed for utilising a face recognition method on the at least one digital image (104); and for controlling the self-service terminal (100) using a face recognition criterion according to the result of the face recognition method.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
The invention relates to a device for handling value documents (28, 48, 50), which has an output compartment (72) for the withdrawal of value documents (48). The output compartment (72) is delimited by a receiving element (62) on a first side, by a limiting element (74) on a second side, and by a closure element (60) on a third side in a closed position. The limiting element (74) is arranged in a first limiting position in order to supply the value documents (48) into the output compartment (72). With a movement of the receiving element (62) in the direction of the limiting element (74), the limiting element (74) is moved from the first limiting position into a second limiting position. In order to open the output compartment (72), the closure element is moved from the closed position into the open position, wherein an engaging element (102, 103) of the limiting element (74) engages with an engaging region of the closure element (60) when moving the closure element (60), or in the open position of the closure element (60), if the limiting element (74) is in the second limiting position.
The invention relates to an apparatus for handling notes of value (28, 48, 50) that comprises a dispensing compartment (72) for withdrawing the notes of value. The dispensing compartment (72) is bounded on a first side by a storage element (62) and on a second side by a bounding element (74). Furthermore, the apparatus comprises at least one first sensor unit (98, 99, 198, 199) for detecting an initialization position of the storage element (62). The first sensor unit (98, 99, 198, 199) is designed to generate a first sensor signal and to transmit said first sensor signal to a control unit (44). The control unit (44) is designed to take the first sensor signal as a basis for actuating a first drive unit (94) such that the storage element (62) is moved a predetermined distance away from the bounding element (74) from the initialization position to a first supply position for supplying the notes of value (48).
The invention relates to a device for handling value documents, comprising a value document dispensing unit (16) with a dispensing compartment (72) for dispensing value documents (28, 48, 50) and with a first closure element (60) which in a closed position delimits the dispensing compartment (72) on one side. The first closure element (60) is movable from the closed position into an open position to open the dispensing compartment (72), and is movable from the open position into the closed position to close the dispensing compartment (72). The device comprises at least one second closure element (260), which is movable from an open position into a closed position and from the closed position into the open position. The second closure element (260) is arranged in such a way that access to value documents (28, 48, 50) provided in the dispensing compartment (72) is only possible if both the first closure element (60) and the second closure element (260) are in their open positions.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
21.
APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATED RETURN OF A GOOD AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE APPARATUS
Various embodiments provide an apparatus (20) for the automated return of a good, having: a reading unit (22) for capturing proof containing details concerning the good; an input unit (24) for inputting information representative of the good and the reason for the exchange; a display unit (26) for displaying the details and/or the information; at least one locker (28) that is automatically ulockable and automatically lockable for receiving the good; a checking unit that is arranged and designed such that the checking unit can be used to check whether or not the good is in the locker (28); and a control unit (40) that is electrically coupled to the reading unit (22), the input unit (24), the display unit (26), the locker (28) and the checking unit and that is configured to use the proof and the input information to check whether the good can be returned, to use the display unit (26) to display the information about the good and information concerning the return of the good, to unlock the locker (28) to receive the good and to lock the locker after the good has been received, to use the checking unit to check whether the good is actually in the locker (28) and to enable return if the good can be returned and the good is in the locker (28) and to prevent return if the good cannot be returned or the good is not in the locker (28).
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
22.
DEVICE FOR HANDLING NOTES OF VALUE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DEVICE FOR HANDLING NOTES OF VALUE
The device comprises an input compartment for inputting notes of value, a pull-off and separating unit for separating the notes of value present in the input compartment, a value note identification unit for identifying the separated notes of value as well as an intermediate storage unit for intermediately storing the identified notes of value. The device comprises a first cash box (12a to 12d) for storing notes of value (13) and a second cash box (12e) for storing notes of value (40). A transport unit (19, 24) serves for the transport of notes of value between the mentioned units and cash boxes. A control unit (28) assigns one of the at least two cash boxes (12a to 12e) as a target cash box (12a to 12e) to each identified note of value and determines whether the filling level of the second cash box (12e) has reached or exceeded a value stored in a preset manner. The control unit (28) controls the transport unit (19, 24) such that the intermediately stored notes of value (13, 40) that are to be stored in the first cash box (12a to 12d) are removed from the intermediate storage unit (30), are fed to the first cash box (12a to 12d) and are stored therein. The control unit (28) further determines a remaining capacity of the second cash box (12e) in that the control unit (28) deducts the number of notes of value (40) that are altogether stored in the second cash box (12e), after the filling level of the second cash box (12e) has reached the predetermined value, from an initial remaining capacity stored in a preset manner, and determines a remaining capacity of the second cash box (12e). The control unit (28) controls the transport unit (19, 24) when the number of intermediately stored notes of value (40) that are to be stored in the second cash box (12e) does not exceed the remaining capacity such that the notes of value (40) that are to be stored in the second cash box (12e) are removed from the intermediate storage unit (30), are fed to the second cash box (12e) and stored therein.
A device for transporting valuable notes comprises a first deflection roller (40) mounted in the device (24) and at least one second deflection roller (42) mounted in the device (24) and an endless belt (44) circulating around the deflection rollers (40, 42) and a freely rotatable guide roller (62) which is mounted in the device (24) and has at least one connecting region (84, 86) to be received in a receiving opening (72, 88) of the device (24). In a first receiving position of the connecting region (84, 86) in the receiving opening (72, 88), the rotational axis (78) of the guide roller (62) has a first orthogonal distance from a plane in which the rotational axes of the deflection rollers (40, 42) run. In a second receiving position of the connecting region (84, 86) in the receiving opening (72, 88), the rotational axis (78) of the guide roller (62) has a second orthogonal distance from the plane.
Different embodiments relate to a cash drawer (20) for an electronic checkout system (60), comprising a housing (22) for receiving and protecting cash; a closing device for opening and closing the housing (22); a storage unit (42) which is arranged in the housing (22) for storing data; a sensor (30) which is arranged in the housing (22), is coupled to the closing device, and is designed to detect whether the housing (22) is open or closed and generate a signal which represents whether the housing (22) is open or closed; a computing unit (28) which is arranged in the housing (22), is electrically coupled to the sensor (30), and is designed to receive the signal of the sensor (30) and store data on the storage unit (42), said data representing whether the housing (22) is open or closed; an energy storage unit (34) which is arranged in the housing (22) and is electrically coupled at least to the computing unit (28) in order to supply the computing unit (28) with energy; and an interface (32) via which the data can be read.
In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a technique that allows the capabilities of an automated banking machine, such as an ATM, to be upgraded remotely. For example, the banking machine may be sold or leased with an initial configuration. If the customer desires to add additional features, the customer can pay for the features and the manufacturer or dealer can send a signal from a remote host to the automated banking machine with data representative of the upgrade. The banking machine then operates with the upgraded configuration.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
An ATM can include at least one user interface, at least one computing device, and at least one privacy panel. The at least one computing device can be arranged in communication with the at least one user interface. The at least one privacy panel can be disposed on a side of the user interface. The at least one privacy panel can be configured to have a variable opacity. The at least one computing device is engaged with the at least one privacy panel to selectively vary the opacity of the at least one privacy panel.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
27.
ARRANGEMENT FOR SAFELY CLOSING A HEAD MODULE OF A DEVICE FOR HANDLING NOTES OF VALUE
The invention relates to an arrangement for safely closing a head module (100, 300, 400) of a device for handling notes of value. The head module (100, 300, 400) comprises a frame (136, 436) and a front panel. Furthermore, the arrangement comprises at least one sensor unit for outputting a control signal, an authentication unit for determining authentication information, and a control unit. The head module (100, 300, 400) comprises at least one electromechanical locking unit (130, 132), which locks the front panel (104) to the frame (136, 436) in a locked state and unlocks same in an unlocked state. The control device is configured to detect the control signal and verify the authentication information, and to control the electromagnetic locking unit (130, 132) in such a way that the electromagnetic locking unit (130, 132) changes from the locked state to the unlocked state only when the control signal is detected and the authentication information is successfully verified.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
28.
METHOD FOR USING AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOBILE PHONE AND MOBILE PHONE
In various exemplary embodiments, a method for using an automated teller machine (20) is provided, in which: the automated teller machine (20) is coupled to a mobile phone (30) of a user of the automated teller machine (20) via a Bluetooth Low Energy connection (40); the automated teller machine (20) transmits a first string, which is representative of what user options the automated teller machine (20) currently provides for the user, to the mobile phone (30) of the user via the Bluetooth Low Energy connection (40); and the mobile phone (30) reads the first string aloud to the user by means of a text-to-speech function, wherein the user knows from the reading aloud of the first string what user options he currently has for using the automated teller machine (20), and can then use the automated teller machine (20).
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G09B 21/00 - Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
According to one exemplary embodiment, a hardware security module is described, having a receiver, which is configured to receive instructions for performing cryptographic operations, and a control device, which is configured to take an instruction load of the hardware security module as a basis for deciding whether one or more instructions should be relocated and, if one or more instructions should be relocated, to determine another hardware security module for relocating the one or more instructions, to authenticate the other hardware security module and to request the execution of the one or more instructions by the other hardware security module.
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
G06F 21/53 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems during program execution, e.g. stack integrity, buffer overflow or preventing unwanted data erasure by executing in a restricted environment, e.g. sandbox or secure virtual machine
H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
G06F 21/33 - User authentication using certificates
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/71 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information
In various embodiments, a system and a method for managing inventory are provided. The system may include: a plurality of weighing devices, at least a memory, at least a processor. The weighing devices are configured to weight at least an object. The processor is configured to receive data from at least one weighing device relating to the at least one object weighed by the respective weighing device, and to store the received data in the memory. The processor is further configured to determine at least a matching of data received from a first weighing device with data received from a second weighing device.
G01G 19/414 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups with provisions for indicating, recording, or computing price or other quantities dependent on the weight using electromechanical or electronic computing means using electronic computing means only
31.
ASSEMBLY HAVING A CARD READER ARRANGED IN A HOUSING
The invention relates to an assembly (10) having a card reader (12) arranged in a housing (100). The housing (100) comprises a pivotable flap (102), which in an opened state enables access to the card reader (12) and in a closed state prevents access to the card reader (12). The flap (102) has an opening (104), through which a card can be fed to the card reader (12) and/or can be ejected by the card reader (12) in the closed state of the flap (102). The assembly (10) has an elastically deformable element (14) for resiliently supporting the card reader (12). The assembly (10) also has a first positioning element (16) for positioning the card reader (12), which first positioning element is arranged on the flap (102) in such a way that the first positioning element faces the card reader (12) in the closed state of the flap (102). When the flap (102) is moved from the open state into the closed state, the first positioning element (16) moves the card reader (12) in such a way that the card reader (12) is arranged in a predefined position relative to the flap (102) in the closed state of the flap (102).
G07F 7/00 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
32.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM OF INFORMATION
The invention relates to a system and to a method for authentication of an individual item of information. The system has: at least one recycling device, configured to detect at least one individual item of information with respect to a recyling product by means of at least one sensor, at least one processor, configured to carry out encryption of the at least one detected individual item of information, and at least one authentication device, configured to carry out authentication of the encrypted individual item of information in relation to at least one predefined item of target reference information which corresponds to the individual item of information. The method comprises: detection, by means of a sensor, of at least one individual item of information with respect to a recycling product on the basis of at least one analog measured value, encryption of the individual item of information by means of at least one processor, and comparison of the encrypted individual item of information with at least one predetermined item of target reference information which corresponds to the individual item of information.
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
33.
EMPTY CONTAINER TRANSPORT DEVICE, COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT, COMPACTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
The invention relates to an empty container transport device (600) comprising a plurality of carrying components (604), and a chain (602), wherein the plurality of carrying components (604) are mounted to the chain (602), and wherein the chain (602) is mounted in an endlessly circulating manner for guiding the plurality of carrying components (604) along a closed path such that empty containers (104) placed on the plurality of carrying components (604) can be transported along a transport path (601), wherein each of the plurality of carrying components (604) comprises the following: a carrying element (604t) for carrying the empty containers (104), a connecting element (604v) for fastening the carrying element (604t) to the chain (601), and an articulated structure (604g), by means of which the carrying element (604t) is fastened to the connecting element (604v) so as to be movable in a pivotable manner.
B65G 17/18 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising individual load-carriers which are pivotally mounted, e.g. for free-swinging movement and move in contact with a guiding surface
B30B 9/00 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes
B65G 47/38 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors by dumping, tripping, or releasing load-carriers
B65G 47/96 - Devices for tilting links or platforms
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B65G 17/42 - Attaching load-carriers to traction elements
34.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOR DEVICES FOR HANDLING VALUE DOCUMENTS
The invention relates to a switch assembly for a device for handling value documents, comprising a shaft (110) which is rotationally fixed to a switch body (120), said switch body (120) being rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft (110) between a first switch body position (P1) and a second switch body position (P2). The switch assembly additionally comprises a switch lever (130, 131), said shaft (110) being rotatable about its longitudinal axis by means of the switch lever (130, 131), and a solenoid (200) which comprises an armature (210). The solenoid (200) can be actuated such that the armature (210) can be moved between a first armature position (A1) and a second armature position (A2). The switch lever (130, 131) is in engagement with the armature (210) such that the switch lever (130, 131) rotates about the longitudinal axis of the shaft (110) by means of the movement of the armature (210). The switch assembly (100) comprises an elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340), and a deformation of the elastically deformable element (300, 301, 320, 330, 335, 340) occurs at least when the switch body (120) has reached the second switch body position (P2) and the armature (210) has not yet reached the second armature position (A2).
According to different embodiments, a compactor assembly (100, 400a, 500a to 700b, 900) can comprise the following: a mounting structure (204); a compactor (102) carried by the mounting structure (204), wherein the compactor (102) has a compacting mechanism (112) for compacting containers and a drive (112a) for driving the compacting mechanism (112); and a support assembly (404) having a spring-elastic torque support (404k) by means of which the compacting mechanism (112) is supported on the mounting structure (204) in a vibration-decoupled manner.
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
B30B 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, pressesAuxiliary measures in connection with pressing
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B02C 4/42 - Driving mechanismsRoller speed control
36.
COMPACTOR ASSEMBLY, COMPACTOR DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A COMPACTOR ASSEMBLY
According to different embodiments, a compactor assembly (100) can have the following: a support frame (204) for supporting a compactor (102); a transporter device (200t) for transporting containers (104) in the compactor assembly (100); a selection device (200s) for guiding containers (104) transported by means of the transporter device (200t); and a bearing assembly (502). The selection device (200s) is supported in a movable manner by means of the bearing assembly (502) such that the selection device (200s) can be moved into an operating position (501b) and into an installation position (501m), wherein the selection device (200s) is designed such that in the operating position (501b), a container (104) transported by means of the transporter device (200t) can be selectively supplied to the compactor (102), and the selection device (200s) at least partly covers the transporter device (200t) in the installation position (501m).
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
37.
COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT
According to various embodiments, a compactor arrangement (202) can have the following: a functional module arrangement (1002) which is fitted to a carrying frame (204a) above an empty container transportation apparatus (202t), wherein the functional module arrangement (1002) has: a module receptacle (1004) for receiving a plurality of functional modules (1006), the plurality of functional modules (1006) which, in a manner suitable for the module receptacle (1004), are configured in such a way that the plurality of functional modules (1006) can respectively be selectively received in the module receptacle (1004) in a plurality of configurations (1100c, 1100d, 1100e, 1100f), at least one processor (1008) which is designed to ascertain an actual configuration of the plurality of configurations (1100c, 1100d, 1100e, 1100f) and to operate the functional module arrangement (1002) and/or the compactor arrangement (202) based on the ascertained actual configuration.
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B30B 9/30 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for balingCompression boxes therefor
A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
38.
COMPACTOR ASSEMBLY, COMPACTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A COMPACTOR ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to various embodiments of a compactor assembly (100) that can comprise the following: a supporting frame (204) for supporting a compactor (102), wherein the supporting frame (204) has a plurality of hollow profiles (404h); a plurality of stand elements (206) for erecting the supporting frame (204) on a base, wherein each stand element of the plurality of stand elements (206) is pushed through respectively one hollow profile of the plurality of hollow profiles (404h), wherein the plurality of hollow profiles (404h) and the plurality of stand elements (206) are configured in such a way that the plurality of stand elements (206) can be moved through the plurality of hollow profiles (404h) in order to raise the supporting frame (204) to a predefined height; and a connecting structure for connecting the supporting frame (204) to the plurality of stand elements (206) in such a way that the supporting frame (204) is supported on the stand elements (206) at the predefined height.
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
39.
COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING AND MAINTAINING A COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT
According to various embodiments, a compactor arrangement (202) may comprise the following: a support frame (204a); a compactor (102) which is mounted on the support frame (204a); and a flap assembly (418) comprising a first cover plate (418p-1), a second cover plate, a first hinge assembly (418s-1) by means of which the first cover plate (418p-1) is pivotably mounted on the support frame (204a) and by means of which the second cover plate (418p-2) is pivotably mounted on the support frame (204a), a third cover plate (418p-3), and a second hinge assembly (418s-2) by means of which the third cover plate (418p-3) can be pivotably mounted on the second cover plate (418p-2).
According to various embodiments, a compactor arrangement (100) can comprise the following: a first supporting framework part (404a) and a second supporting framework part (404b) which are configured in such a way that they can be releasably coupled to one another, and a compactor (102) for compacting containers (104), wherein the compactor (102) is arranged on the second supporting framework part (404b).
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B30B 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, pressesAuxiliary measures in connection with pressing
The invention relates to various embodiments of a compactor arrangement (100, 1000, 1200) comprising a compactor (102) and a transport device (200t) for supplying the compactor (102) with empty containers, the transport device (200t) comprising: two tension rollers (402); a conveyor belt (444) which is tensioned by means of the two tension rollers (402); a plurality of support arrangements (404) for supporting the conveyor belt (444), of which each support arrangement comprises a carrier roller (406) and a rotary bearing (4041), the carrier roller (406) being rotatably mounted by means of the rotary bearing (4041) about an axis of rotation (404d), and the carrier roller (406) having a peripheral surface (406m) on which the conveyor belt (444) rests and which is inclined with respect to the axis of rotation (404d).
B65G 15/08 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration the load-carrying surface being formed by a concave or tubular belt, e.g. a belt forming a trough
B30B 9/30 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for balingCompression boxes therefor
42.
COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMPACTOR ARRANGEMENT
According to various embodiments, a compactor arrangement (202) may have the following: a compactor (102); an empty-container transport device (202t) for transporting empty containers (104) in the compactor arrangement (202) in a transport region (1000t) above the empty-container transport device (202t); a first encroachment guard structure (1000s) which laterally delimits the transport region (1000t) and which is provided between the transport region (1000t) and the compactor (102), wherein the first encroachment guard structure (1000s) defines a feed region (1000d) through which empty containers (104) can be fed laterally out of the transport region (1000t) to the compactor (102); and a guard device (1002) having a second encroachment guard structure (1002s), which is configured such that, selectively, an encroachment from the direction of the transport region (1000t) into the feed region (1000d) can be prevented.
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
B30B 9/32 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for consolidating scrap metal or for compacting used cars
According to various embodiments, the invention relates to an input device (100a to 500b), having: a support (102) that has a user area (102a) and that has a coupling area (102b) for coupling an object to be monitored to the input device (100a to 500b); an electromechanical transducer structure (104) coupled both to the user area (102a) and to the coupling area (102b); a control apparatus (106) that implements a user function of the user area by means of the electromechanical transducer structure and further implements mechanical integrity monitoring of the object to be monitored and/or of the support.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
44.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE INTEGRITY OF A CARD READING UNIT AND A SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL EQUIPPED WITH SAME
The invention relates to a card reading unit (20) for a self-service terminal, for example a cash dispenser, which comprises a receiving space (13) for a card (11), in which data stored on the card is read, using mechatronic converters, in particular piezoelectric converters, comprising sensors and/or actuators, which are connected to an evaluation device (4), wherein the mechatronic converters are arranged in or around the card reading device in such a way that the receiving space and the content thereof have an influence on the signals of the mechatronic converter, the evaluation device manages at least reference data from the mechatronic converter, which represents a permissible state of the receiving space (13), wherein the evaluation device is configured to receive a signal in a manner controlled by an event of the mechatronic converter, which is stimulated by a part of the mechatronic converter and detected by a part of the mechatronic converter, in order to compare same with the reference data, and to emit a warning signal in the event of a defined deviation.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
The simple gesture control of the user interface can be used by visually impaired or blind people in order to enter telephone numbers or account numbers for example. The user interface and the method constitute a shift from the current paradigm of guiding a user on touchscreens, which has precisely the advantage of the hand-eye coordination allowed by the touchscreen, wherein a user touches the exact location on the touchscreen where a corresponding selection surface is visualized. Instead, a swiping gesture is supported which can be carried out in any region on the touch-sensitive surface and shifts the focus from one selection surface or virtual button to the next. The swiping gesture can be carried out not just in the horizontal and vertical direction but also in a diagonal direction. Diagonal swiping gestures allow a particularly quick selection of the corresponding virtual buttons. Because multiple swiping gestures can be carried out one after the other, the selection of the virtual button can be modified as often as desired. This has the advantage that a user can first explore the user interface before actually entering a character or activating a function. Each selected virtual button is read to the user by means of a screenreader functionality. The method can be implemented on conventional existing hardware, and the user interface is designed in accordance with reliable and user-centered policies.
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G09B 21/00 - Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
46.
USER INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR THE PROTECTED INPUT OF SYMBOLS
The invention relates to a simple gesture control system that permits accurate, simple, and secure input of personal identification numbers (PIN) by visually impaired or blind persons at a payment terminal or automatic teller machine. By means of the user interface, invisible keys can be selected by means of simple wiping gestures. Here, any necessity for visual or spoken feedback or localization of operating elements is rendered unnecessary. As a result, blind or visually impaired users can input a secret number by means of touch operation automatically and without outside help. In this way, account is also taken of the statutory requirements in different countries. According to one embodiment of the invention, the selection of the invisible key is separated from the actuation thereof in that, in order to actuate the selected invisible key, an individual touch input, here a typing gesture, is required. This has the advantage that the user can explore the user interface first before he carries out an actual symbol input. The method can be implemented on conventional, already existing hardware. The user interface has been conceived in accordance with reliable and user-centric guidelines.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G09B 21/00 - Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal
G06F 21/83 - Protecting input, output or interconnection devices input devices, e.g. keyboards, mice or controllers thereof
47.
DETERMINATION OF FILLING LEVELS AT THE CHECKOUT TERMINAL
The proposal relates to a checkout terminal (1) having a goods receiving area (11) for receiving goods (2-1), a goods recording area (12) for recording the data of the goods (2-1) and having a goods dispensing area (13) for dispensing the goods (2-1), wherein – a control unit (17) of the checkout terminal (1) is designed to control the operation of the checkout terminal (1); – the goods dispensing area (13) has a first packing trough (131) that is designed for temporary collection of the goods (2-1); a goods transport means (15) of the checkout terminal (1) is designed to transport the goods (2-1) in a direction of transport (T) from the goods receiving area (11) through the goods recording area (12) to the first packing trough (131) of the goods dispensing area (13); – the goods recording area (12) has a goods recording apparatus (121) with a scanner (121-1) that is designed to scan a respective scannable identifier (2-11) of the goods situated within a goods recording volume (122) of the goods recording area (12) and to provide a scanning result signal (121-11). The goods recording apparatus (121) has a measuring unit (121-2) that is designed to measure the goods situated inside the goods recording volume (122) and to provide a measurement result signal (121-22). The control unit (17) has a computer (17-1) that is designed to compute a filling level value (171) on the basis of the scanning result signal (121-11) and the measurement result signal (121-22), wherein the filling level value (171) is indicative of a goods filling level volume for the first packing trough (131).
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for authorising an action on a self-service system. It allows a user (3) to be authorised, using an authorisation server (5), to perform an action on a self-service system (1), wherein the user (3) is equipped with a token (2) for the purpose of identifying him. The method comprises the steps of: production of a first message by the self-service system (1) when the user (3) has identified himself to the self-service system (1) by means of the token (2), and storage of the first message on the token (2), wherein the first message contains data for identifying the user (3) and the self-service system (1); transmission of the first message from the token (2) to the authorisation server (5); checking with the authorisation server (5), taking account of the first message, to determine whether the action can be performed on the self-service system (1) by the user (3); production of a second message on the authorisation server (5) and transmission of the second message from the authorisation server (5) to the token (2), wherein the second message contains data about whether the action can be performed on the self-service system by the user (3); reading of the second message by the self-service system (1) and approval of the action by the self-service system (1) if the second message contains a corresponding authorisation.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
49.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A CASH REGISTER SYSTEM
The invention relates to a cash register system (1), comprising a stationary unit (3), which is connected to at least one cash register peripheral unit (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) by means of at least one connection (4.1, 4.2, 4.3); a mobile unit (2), comprising a display device, and an input device, wherein the mobile unit is designed to execute cash register software, in the process of which the cash register peripheral unit (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) is accessed; a management unit (6), wherein the mobile unit (2) can be connected to the stationary unit (3) by means of a first connection (10), the mobile unit (2) can be connected to the management unit (6) by means of a second connection (11), the stationary unit (3) can be connected to the management unit (6) by means of a third connection (12), and the management unit (6) is designed to check, on the basis of a set of rules, whether a first logical connection (X) of the mobile unit (2) to the stationary unit (3) and/or a second logical connection (Y) of the mobile unit (2) to the at least one cash register peripheral unit must be established, and if the check is successful, access to the stationary unit (3) via the logical connection (X) of the mobile unit (2) and/or access to the cash register peripheral unit (5.1, 5.2, 5.3) via the logical connection (Y) of the mobile unit is permitted and the management unit (6) detects a corresponding logical connection (X) (Y) of the apparatuses.
The invention relates to a device (2) for detecting manipulation on an object comprising an actuating switch (22) which has a snap-action disk (220) which can be switched between a first position and a second position, and an actuating element (21) which has a body (210) and an actuating stud (211), projecting from the body of the actuating element (21), for acting on the snap-action disk (220), wherein the actuating stud (211) has a first stiffness. According to the invention a contact element (213), arranged on the actuating stud (211), acts on the snap-action disk (220), wherein the contact element (213) has a second stiffness which is greater than the first stiffness.
The present invention relates to a device (1) for separating sheet material. The device (1) has an actuator (11) and a sheet material holder (12) coupled thereto, wherein the actuator (11) is designed for moving the sheet material holder (12), and wherein the sheet material holder (12) is designed for receiving an individual sheet material piece (5-1) from a sheet material stack (5) in which a multiplicity of sheet material pieces (5-1,…, 5-n) are arranged in a layered manner one above another along a vertical direction (y). According to the invention, the actuator (11) is designed to set the sheet material holder (12) into an oscillating rotational movement about a rotation axis (r), which lies substantially parallel to the vertical direction (y), in order to receive the individual sheet material piece (5-1) from the sheet material stack (5).
The invention relates to a system (1) for the secure input of a security identifier (P), comprising a first terminal (2) for carrying out a monetary transaction, a second terminal (3), and a server (4) which has a communication link to the first terminal (2) and the second terminal (3). One of the first terminal (2) and the second terminal (3) has a tactile or acoustic output device (20, 32) which is designed to output an identifier sequence (Z) with a specified number of characters (Z1) in a tactile or acoustic manner. The other of the first terminal (2) and the second terminal (3) has an input device (30) which has a keyboard arrangement (T) with a specified number of keys (T1) and which is desgned to transmit an input sequence (E), which is entered by a user using the characters (Z1) of the identifier sequence (Z) via the keyboard arrangement (T) of the input device (30), to the server (4). The server (4) is designed to convert the input sequence (E) into an entered security identifier using the identifier sequence (Z) and to verify the entered security identifier against a known security identifier (P).
G06F 21/36 - User authentication by graphic or iconic representation
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G09B 21/00 - Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal
G06F 21/42 - User authentication using separate channels for security data
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
The invention relates to a cash box (1), to an automated teller machine (2), and to a data transmission method for transmitting data (4) between an external control unit and a cash box (1). The cash box (1) is designed in mechanical and communications terms for installation in an automated teller machine (2). Said cash box has a storage module (11), which is designed for storing a number of banknotes (111); an internal control device (12), which is arranged in the cash box (1), for controlling the cash box (1); and a transceiver (13), which is coupled to the internal control device (12) and is designed to transmit data (4) wirelessly to a communications interface (23) of an external control unit (21; 3) situated outside the cash box (1) and to receive data from same. According to the invention, the transceiver (13) is configured to transmit and receive the data (4) to near-field communication standards.
The invention relates to a check-out system (10) which comprises a scanner (12, 14) for detecting goods and a platform (18) for receiving the detected goods. Said check-out system (10) also comprises a sensor unit (22, 30) for detecting a sequence of movements of the user of the check-out system (10). A control unit selects, in accordance with sequence of movements detected with the aid of the sensor unit (20, 30), one of several predefined check-out functions and controls the check-out system (10) correspondingly.
The present invention relates to a coin separating apparatus (1) and also to a method for operating a coin separating apparatus (1). The apparatus has: a conveying device (2) for conveying coins (M) from an input container (40), in a conveying direction (F), along a conveying path (200); a checking device (26), which is arranged on the conveying path (200), for checking a coin (M) which is conveyed along the conveying path (200) and for providing a test result signal; and a coin collection device (3) for collecting coins (M). According to the invention, a coin bridge device (5) is arranged between the coin collection device (3) and the conveying device (2), said coin bridge device being designed to receive the test result signal and, depending on the test result signal, to selectively transfer a delivered coin (M), by means of a movably arranged slide (51), from the conveying device (2), and to supply said coin to the coin collection device (3), or to not transfer a delivered object (M') from the conveying device (2), so that the delivered object (M') passes from the conveying device (2) to a return means (42) of the coin separating device.
The invention relates to a strongbox (10) which comprises a storage compartment (20) and a pressure unit (100). According to the invention, the pressure unit (100) comprises a mount having a shaft (104), wherein, upon a rotation of the shaft (104) in a first direction of rotation (P2), the pressure unit (100) moves, relative to the housing (12) of the strongbox (10), in a depositing direction (P1) and, upon a rotation in a second direction of rotation (P3), moves opposite the depositing direction (P1). The strongbox (10) has a locking element (120) which, in a locking position, prevents a rotation of the shaft (104) in the first direction of rotation (P2) and, in a release position, allows a rotation of the shaft (104) in the first direction of rotation (P2). The invention further relates to a method for assembly of such a locking element (120).
The invention relates to a cash box (10) which comprises a receiving compartment (20) for receiving the stack of banknotes and a contact-pressure unit (100) for exerting an opposing force onto the stack of banknotes. The contact-pressure unit (100) comprises a locking element (150) for holding the contact-pressure unit (100) in an end position. The locking element (150) engages with a stationary first engagement element (166) in a locking position. In an unlocked position however, movement of the contact-pressure unit (100) against the depositing direction (P1) is possible. The locking element (150) and the first engagement element (166) are designed in such a way that the locking element (150) can be moved from the locking position to the unlocked position only when the contact-pressure unit (100) has first been moved out of the end position, at least by a predetermined minimum distance, further in the depositing direction (P1).
The invention relates to a method for ascertaining the value document inventory of a device (12) for receiving value documents. The orientation of a value document is ascertained before the value document is fed to the device (12), and the sequence in which the value documents are received in the device (12) is stored. The orientation of each of at least some of the received value documents is stored so as to be uniquely assigned to the respective value document. The respective orientation of a specified number of value documents removed one after the other is ascertained in order to ascertain the inventory. Said ascertained orientations are compared with the stored orientations, and the value document inventory of the device (12) is ascertained dependent on the result of the comparison.
Point-of-sale (POS) terminal for entering a PIN to enable a financial transaction, comprising: a processor for running an operating system, with applications; a touch screen for displaying information and receiving user inputs and also to receive the secure information from the user; a Security-Box being connected between the touch screen and the processor, to control the user input on the touch screen to the processor, wherein the Security-Box is being configured to run in two modes "Secure Mode" and "Clear Text Mode", wherein when running in "Secure Mode" the user input is not forwarded as touch coordinates to the processor and when running in "Clear Text Mode" the touch coordinates are transmitted to the processors; wherein the user-terminal is configured to run at least two types of applications displaying information on the touch screen and allowing an interaction with the user, the first of the applications is interacting with the Security-Box to perform security relevant financial transactions; and the other application, Add-on applications, interacting in "Clear Text Mode" with the touch screen, wherein the application interacting with the Security-Box and switching the Security-Box into "Secure Mode" needs to be authenticated with the Security Box using a cryptographic method with one or more security keys.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
The invention relates to a cashier system (100), to a method (400) for operating a cashier system (100), to a computer program, and to a machine-readable storage medium for operating a cashier system. Said aspects of the invention are used to produce packing basins with variable sizes in a packing zone of the cashier system. The cashier system (100) according to the invention comprises a goods depositing device (120), which has a goods detecting device (140) designed to register goods (200), and a goods dispensing device (160), which is located downstream of the goods depositing device (120) and is designed to transfer registered goods (200) from the goods depositing device (120) and to convey the registered goods along a conveying line (166, 168) in a transport direction (T). According to the invention, the goods dispensing device (160) has a receiving device (162) and is designed to fix a goods separator (210-1) to the receiving device (162) in order to divide the conveying line (166, 168) into a post-detection zone (166) for post-detecting goods (200) and a packing zone (168) for removing goods (200).
Disclosed is a coin separation device (1), comprising a conveying device (2) for conveying coins (M) from an inlet container (40) in a conveying direction (F) along a conveying line (200) and a monitoring device (26), which is arranged on the conveying line (200) in order to detect a coin (M) being conveyed along the conveying line (200). Further provided is an acceleration device (29), which is designed to accelerate a coin (M), which is being conveyed along the conveying line (200) and which has been detected by the monitoring device (26), in the conveying direction (F) such that the coin (M) is conveyed from the conveying line (200) into a coin collection device (3). A coin separation device is thus produced, which reliably conveys coins only, and not other objects, from the conveying line into a coin collection device.
The invention relates to a device (10) for sorting coins (31), said device comprising a first and at least one second receiving container (20) for receiving coins (31) and comprising a separating unit (14). Furthermore, a transporting unit (18) is provided for transporting coins (31) to the receiving containers (20), said transporting unit comprising a first transporting section (52) which is arranged between the separating unit (16) and the first receiving container (20). The transporting unit (18) further comprises a second transporting section (54) which is arranged between the first receiving container (20) and the second receiving container (20). A first sensor (62) for detecting coins (31) is arranged in the first transporting section (52), and a second sensor (64) for detecting coins (31) is arranged in the second transporting section (54). A control unit (24) ascertains the number of coins (31) fed to the first receiving container (20) dependent on the information obtained by the first sensor (62) and by the second sensor (64).
The invention relates to a cash box (10) with a receiving region (12) for receiving bank notes, an invalidating unit (14), a sensor unit (18) for detecting manipulation attempts, and a control unit (16). In an activated operating state, the control unit (16) triggers the invalidating unit (14) if the sensor unit (18) detects a manipulation attempt. In a deactivated operating state, the control unit (16) does not trigger the invalidating unit (14) even in the event of a manipulation attempt. The control unit (16) checks the planned function of at least one sensor (20) of the sensor unit (18) prior to the activation of the cash box (10). The invention further relates to a method for activating a cash box (10).
The invention relates to a cash box (18) and a device (12) for handling valuable documents, in which said type of cash box (18) can be accommodated. Said cash box (18) comprises a receiving area (30) for receiving a stack of valuable documents and a housing (32), on which at least one mechanical coding unit (50) for selectively allocating the cash box (18) to a first receiving compartment (16) of the device (12) or at least one second receiving compartment (16) of said device (12), is arranged. Said coding unit (50) comprises a coding element (60) which can be adjusted between a first position and at least one second position, said coding element (60) being designed such that the cash box (18) can be guided exclusively to the first receiving compartment (16), when the coding element (60) is arranged in the first position and exclusively to the second receiving compartment (16) when the coding element (60) is arranged in the second position.
The invention relates to a cash box (10) having a receiving region (16) for receiving a stack of bills and having a counter-pressure unit (100) arranged in the receiving region (16) for exerting a counter-pressure force directed against a depositing direction (P1) on a stack of bills which can be received in the receiving region (16). The cash box (10) further comprises an elastic element which pre-tensions the counter-pressure unit (100) against the depositing direction (P1) to generate the counter-pressure force. The elastic element has at least one torsion spring and/or mainspring (118) arranged on the counter-pressure unit (100). The invention further relates to such a counter-pressure unit (100) for cash boxes (10).
The invention relates to a device (10) for reading a magnetic strip and/or chip card, comprising a card reader (16) for reading data from the magnetic strip and/or chip card. The card reader has a transport path (14) along which the magnetic strip and/or chip card is moved when inserted into the card reader (16) and/or when removed from the card reader (16) and/or along which the card is received while the data is being read. The device (10) further has an image capturing unit (20) for capturing images of the card reader (16), said card reader (16) being designed such that a detection can be carried out to determine whether a skimming module has been received in the transport path (14) of the card reader (16) using images captured by the image capturing unit (16).
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling value documents, said device comprising a cassette receiving area (14) for receiving money cassettes (18) and a first transporting unit (22) for transporting value documents between the money cassettes (18) and a head module (12). A first gate (50) is provided at a head module-side end of the first transporting unit (22). The device (10) additionally has a stacking unit (26), an inlet and/or dispensing compartment (28), and a rejection and retraction container (30). Furthermore, a second transporting unit (24) is provided for transporting value documents between the stacking unit (26), the inlet and/or dispensing compartment (28), and the rejection and retraction container (30). The first gate (50) conveys a value document which has been removed from the cassette receiving area (14) to the stacking unit (26) in a first gate position and to the second transporting unit (24) in a second gate position.
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for electronic funds transfer [EFT] systemsPayment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
68.
MONEY CASSETTE WITH RETAINING ELEMENT, AND VALUE DOCUMENT-HANDLING DEVICE
The invention relates to a money cassette (18) which comprises a receiving area (54) for receiving a value document stack and a retaining element (60) that retains the value documents of the value document stack in the receiving area (54) in a pivoted-in position and, in a pivoted-out position, is arranged such that value documents can be conveyed to and/or removed from the receiving area (54). Furthermore, the money cassette (18) has an elastic element (66) which holds the retaining element (60) in the pivoted-in position. The money cassette (18) further comprises a locking unit (67) which prevents a movement of the retaining element (60) from the pivoted-in position into the pivoted-out position in a locked position and allows the movement in an unlocked position. The invention further relates to a value document-handling device (10) in which such a money cassette (18) can be received.
The described device for separating coins comprises a rotatable base disc (32), a delimiting element (34) and a driver disc (36). A circular sorting track (12) is arranged eccentrically relative to the base disc (32). The driver disc (36) and a circularly arranged conveying element (14) cooperate in a transfer region (38) such that the lowest level of coins among a quantity of coins conveyed by the driver disc (36) are pushed underneath the conveying element (14), clamped there and conveyed further.
For self-service terminals, such as e.g. cash machines, identification data in the form of a PIN are usually entered on the keyboard of the cash machine. Said keyboards have encryption mechanisms, are produced as EPPs (Encrypting ΡIΝ Pads) and are very expensive. When a PIN is entered, being watched cannot be ruled out. In order to solve these problems, a method and a system for authenticating and carrying out a transaction at a self-service terminal, particularly a cash machine (ATM), is specified, wherein the system comprises the following system components: a first computer-supported unit (PINSRV), which forms a second data set containing second elements (A, B, C,... J) for a first data set containing first elements (0, 1, 2, 3,... 9) from which identification data (PIN) are formed, each of which second elements is allocated, on a one-to-one basis, to one of the first elements; a screen (DISP) which is structurally connected to the self-service terminal (ATM) and displays the one-to-one allocation of the second elements to the first elements; a user terminal (MD) which is structurally separate from the self-service terminal (ATM), is allocated to a user (CSM) and displays the second elements (A, B, C,... J) and not the first elements (0, 1, 2, 3,... 9), in order to enable the user to enter the input data (#PIN) on the user terminal (MD); wherein an application program (MBA) implemented on the user terminal transmits the input data (#PIN) to a second computer-supported unit (SRV) which carries out the authentication of the transaction, and wherein the first computer-supported unit (PINSRV) manages the one-to-one allocation of the second elements (A, B, C,... J) to the first elements (0, 1, 2, 3,... 9).
G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal
G06F 21/36 - User authentication by graphic or iconic representation
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
The invention relates to a cash box (10) which comprises a housing (14), with an opening (36) into which banknotes are fed/or from which banknotes are removed, and a closure unit (34) forclosing the opening (36). The cash box (10) also has a locking unit (50), which, in a locked state, prevents the closure unit (34) from being opened and, in an unlocked state, allows opening of the same. The locking unit (50) has a first engagement element (52), which is fastened on the housing (14) and, in the locked state, is arranged in a locking position, in which it engages in a second engagement element (56) of the closure unit (34). The closure unit (34) also comprises a third engagement element (58), which is arranged and designed such that the first engagement element (52) arranged in the locking position engages in the third engagement element (58) when the engagement between the first engagement element (52) and the second engagement element (56) is released and the closure unit (34) is moved in the opening direction (P1) without the locking unit (50) being unlocked.
The invention relates to an assembly comprising a display device (100) which has a screen unit (3) with a display surface (30) for displaying visual information and a transparent covering panel (24) that lies over the display surface (30). The assembly also comprises a near field communication unit (4) which has an antenna (40) made of line portions (401-405) for transferring electromagnetic data signals to and from a near field communication device in the vicinity of a specified target area. At least one line portion (401-405) of the antenna (40) of the near field communication unit (4) is arranged between the display surface (30) of the screen unit (3) and the covering panel (24) such that the target area (P) lies at least partly over the display surface (30). In this manner, a device is provided for carrying out an electronic payment process, said device allowing an integration of a near field communication unit in a simple and advantageous manner while requiring little additional installation space.
The invention relates to a device for invalidating valuable documents, which has at least one combined dye and trigger module (42, 44), wherein the dye and trigger module (42, 44) can be connected, by means of at least one first connecting element (118, 120), to a second connecting element (122, 124) of a valuable document transport container (10), said second connecting element complementing a first connecting element (118, 120). The device has a dye distributing unit (46, 48) for distributing dye discharged from an outlet opening (62, 132) in the dye and trigger module (42, 44), onto the valuable documents. A detachable plug connection can be made with the second connecting element (122, 124) via the first connecting element (118, 120). The invention further relates to a cash box having such a device.
The invention relates to a method for controlling access to the BIOS/(U)EFI or sub-functions of the BIOS of a vending machine. The password of the BIOS is calculated using a deterministic algorithm into which code generation information which changes over time is incorporated. The method has the following steps: - displaying the code generation information which changes over time on a screen of the vending machine when the BIOS of the vending machine is accessed; - inputting the code generation information into a program on a second computer, which likewise has the deterministic algorithm for calculating the password for the BIOS, and calculating and displaying the password on the second computer; and - inputting the password on the vending machine and checking the password using the deterministic algorithm in order to allow access to the BIOS if the password is correct.
G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
The invention relates to a point-of-sale system assembly (10, 100), comprising a goods detection device (12) for detecting selected goods, which comprises a scanner (18, 20, 22) for detecting the goods and a first conveyor belt (28) for conveying the goods placed onto the first conveyor belt (28). Furthermore, a packing device (16) is provided, which comprises at least two goods receiving units (32 to 42) separated from each other for receiving the scanned goods and for providing the goods. A conveying device (14, 114) is provided between the first conveyor belt (28) and the packing device (16), which conveying device comprises a second conveyor belt (30, 130) by means of which the scanned goods can be conveyed to the goods receiving units (32 to 42) of the packing device (16) after being conveyed (28) by the first conveyor belt.
The invention relates to an aid device (10, 30) for visually impaired persons for entering information by means of a touch screen (80). The aid device (10, 30) comprises several entry aid elements (14) that can be identified by touching, which are arranged in accordance with the selections fields (90) of a predetermined display (84) of the touch screen (80), which selection fields can be operated by means of a touch, wherein each entry aid element (14) can be uniquely associated with a selection field (90), such that the selection fields (90) can be operated by a visually impaired operator while the aid device (10, 30) is appropriately positioned in front of the touch screen (80).
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systemsCoded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
A device (10, 100, 200) for handling coins (12) comprises a guide apparatus (14, 214, 215) for the selective emptying of an intermediate buffer containing coins (12) into a first receiving container (20) or into a second receiving container (54). The device (10, 100, 200) further comprises a sliding mechanism having a crank assembly for sliding the guide apparatus (14, 214, 215) between a first position and a second position.
The invention relates to an apparatus (10, 100) for feeding notes of value (24) to a thin-walled transport container (12), which comprises a stacking unit (20) by means of which the notes of value (24) which are to be fed are stacked into a note-of-value stack in a stacking region (26). The apparatus (10, 100) also has a closure unit (40), which, in a closed position, is arranged such that it closes the opening of the thin-walled transport container (12) and, in an open position, is arranged such that notes of value (24) can be fed to the thin-walled transport container (12). The invention further relates to a method for feeding notes of value (24) to a thin-walled transport container (12).
The aim of the invention is a method for monitoring transport processes of banknotes in a self-service terminal, said method ensuring a reliable control of the transport processes even for banknotes which have windows. This is achieved in that each transported banknote (BN) is guided lengthwise through a light barrier, said light barrier having a light-sensitive sensor (S) in order to detect at least one edge of the banknote (BN). In order to prevent the detection of windows (W) and to detect the rear edge (HK) of the banknote (BN), the signal (SO) generated by the sensor (S) is debounced, the debouncing time (dT) being set to a first period of time (dT1) dependent on the length of the banknote (BN), wherein the period of time corresponds to the expected length of the banknote (BN) and can last 60 ms for example. The debouncing time (dT) is set to the first period of time (dT1) as soon as the signal (SO) generated by the sensor (S) indicates the first appearance of an edge of the banknote (BN), in particular the front edge (VK). After the first period of time (dT1) expires, the debouncing time can be set to a second substantially shorter period of time (dT2) of 1 ms for example. The rear edge (HK) of the banknote is thus reliably detected and indicated.
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling paper money and/or coins, comprising a control unit (12), a peripheral device (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) connected to the control unit (12), and a hard disk (14) connected to the control unit (12), wherein the control unit (12): detects the peripheral device (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) connected to the control unit (12); generates a data encryption key (DEK); reads an identification information item (W) from the peripheral device (16, 18, 20, 22, 24), which unambiguously identifies the peripheral device (16, 18, 20, 22, 24); generates a key encryption key (KEK) on the basis of the read identification information (W); stores an encrypted data-encryption key (VDEK), which can be generated by encrypting the data encryption key (DEK) with the aid of the key encryption key (KEK), in a storage area of the hard disk (14), and determines the data encryption key (DEK) by decrypting the encrypted data-encryption key (VDEK) with the aid of the key encryption key (KEK), and wherein the control unit (12) encrypts, with the aid of the data encryption key (DEK), body data to be stored on the hard disk(14), or decrypts, with the aid of the data encryption key (DEK), encrypted body data stored on the hard disk.
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
81.
DEVICE FOR HANDLING COINS, COMPRISING A TEMPORARY STORE
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling coins (12), comprising a temporary store (14) for receiving, in a sorted manner, coins (12) that are supplied such that they are sorted, and comprising a retainer unit (18) for retaining the coins (12) that are received in said temporary store (14). When in a supply position in which the retainer unit (18) and the temporary store (14) have a first position relative to one another, said retainer unit (18) and temporary store (14) are arranged such that the retainer unit (18) occludes an issuing opening (36) of the temporary store (14); when in a relay position in which the retainer unit (18) and temporary store (14) have a second position relative to one another, said retainer unit (18) and temporary store (14) are arranged such that coins (12) stored in the temporary store (14) can be supplied to a coin store (32); and when in a return position in which the retainer unit (18) and the temporary store (14) have a third position relative to one another, said retainer unit (18) and temporary store (14) are arranged such that coins (12) stored in the temporary store (14) can be supplied to a return tray (34).
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling value documents which comprises an input and output unit (16), a control unit (20), at least one cash box (22 to 28), a reject box (30) and a transport unit for transporting the value documents. There is furthermore an inventory counter (52 to 58) which indicates the current inventory of value documents in the cash box (22 to 28). Upon the occurrence of a failed withdrawal after the removal of at least one value document from the cash box (22 to 28), the value documents of said failed withdrawal are transported to the reject box (30). A reject counter (62 to 68) is allocated to the cash box (22 to 28) which indicates the total count of value documents removed from said cash box (22 to 28) and supplied to the reject box (30), wherein the value of said reject counter (62 to 68) is increased upon the occurrence of a failed withdrawal by the value of the value documents transported to the reject box (30) due to the failed withdrawal. A virtual auxiliary box is created in the software of the control unit (20) wherein the value of an inventory counter (72) of the virtual auxiliary box (70) is increased upon removal of the cash box (22 to 28) from the device (10) by the value of the reject counter (62 to 68) of the removed cash box (22 to 28).
The invention relates to a cash box (100, 500) comprising a housing (106) which accommodates two roll storage systems (102, 104) for storing banknotes.
The invention relates to a method for authorizing check presentations, comprising the following steps: digitally recording a check; determining digital check data that describe the drawer, the recipient, and the amount of the check by means of digital image recognition methods; authorizing the further processing of the check if one or more of the following steps are successful: a) checking in a database secured against unauthorized access to determine if the drawer of the check has released the recipient, by comparing the digital check data with data from the database; b) loading digital communication addresses of the drawer from a database secured against unauthorized access, transmitting the digital check data to the communication address together with a request to grant a digital release of the check, and receiving a digital release of the check from the drawer.
The invention relates to a method for OCR detection of valuable documents in an automated teller machine, in which an image of the valuable document is detected by means of a digital video or matrix camera. Edge lines of the valuable document are calculated by means of a Hough transformation and an angle of rotation is calculated therefrom so that the edges of the valuable document are aligned to the image edges. The detected image is homogenized in order to compensate for an inhomogeneous image background. Subsequently, alphanumeric information is OCR detected on the valuable document.
A dot matrix printer (10) comprises a printing unit (14) including a print head (16) and an elongated counter-pressure element (20) between which a printing material can be guided along a transport plane, and at least one biasing element (18) on which the counter- pressure element (20) is mounted and biased against the print head (16). Both end regions (38, 40) of the elongated counter-pressure element (20) are each coupled via a conversion mechanism (34, 36) to a stationary, torsion-proof compensating bar (32) that is rotatably mounted about its longitudinal axis. A displacing movement of one of the two end regions (38, 40) of the counter-pressure element (20) directed transversely to the transport plane is converted via the associated conversion mechanism (34, 36) into a rotary motion of the compensating bar (32). This rotary motion of the compensating bar (32) is converted via the respective other conversion mechanism (36, 34) into a compensation movement of the other end region (40, 38) of the counter-pressure element (20), which compensation movement has the same direction as the mentioned displacing movement.
The invention relates to a method for deactivating a magnetic strip (14) of a chip and magnetic strip card (10). Data for carrying out monetary transactions is stored on the magnetic strip (14) and on the chip (12). The chip and magnetic strip card (10) is introduced into a card reading device that overwrites at least some of the data which is stored on the magnetic strip (14) and which is strictly required for carrying out a monetary transaction. The invention further relates to a method for activating a magnetic strip (14) of a chip and magnetic strip card (10), wherein not all the data that is required for carrying out a monetary transaction is stored on the magnetic strip (14). The chip and magnetic strip card (10) is introduced into a card reading device in order to be activated, said card reading device reading at least the missing part of the data that is strictly required for carrying out a monetary transaction from a storing element (12) and storing said data on the magnetic strip (14).
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06K 19/073 - Special arrangements for circuits, e.g. for protecting identification code in memory
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
88.
DOUBLE-SIDED PRINTER FOR PRINTING RECEIPTS ON THERMAL PAPER
The invention relates to an arrangement (10, 100) for double-sided printing of thermal paper (20), with a first print head (18) for printing the front side of the thermal paper (20) and a second print head (16) for printing the back side of the thermal paper (20). The arrangement (10, 100) comprises a first counter-pressure element (14) lying opposite to the first print head (18) and a second counter-pressure element (12) lying opposite to the second print head (16), the thermal paper (20) being guided between the first print head (18) and the first counter-pressure element (14) and between the second print head (16) and the second counter-pressure element (12). A first unit (24) is provided which can be moved relative to a second unit (22), the first print head (18) being arranged in the first unit (24), and the second print head (16), the first counter-pressure element (14) and the second counter-pressure element (12) being arranged in the second unit (22).
B41J 3/60 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing on both faces of the printing material
B41J 2/32 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling coins (12), comprising a conveying unit (18) for conveying the coins (12), said conveying unit having a plurality of receiving regions (52), each of which receives a coin (12). The device (10) further has a sensor unit (20) for ascertaining the denomination of the coins (12), said conveying unit (18) transporting the coins (12) past the sensor unit (20). Furthermore, the device (10) comprises at least two receiving containers (26) for storing coins (12) and a sorting unit (24) that is arranged downstream of the sensor unit (20). A control unit (22) controls said sorting unit (24) such that the sorting unit feeds a coin (12) to the first receiving container (26) or to the second receiving container (26) dependent on the ascertained denomination. The coin (12) remains in the conveying unit (18) receiving region (52) in which the coin was transported past the sensor unit (20) while the coin is transported from the sensor unit (20) to the sorting unit (24).
The invention relates to an apparatus for sorting coins, the diameter and thickness of which are within predefined size ranges, containing a storage container for coins which have not been sorted, containing at least one coin conveying unit with two parallel, jointly driven, endlessly circulating pulling means, wherein an upper run of the pulling means, which conveys the coins upwards from the storage container and is oriented such that it rises in A conveying direction, forms part of the wall of the storage container, with a sliding web which is extended in the conveying direction and is intended to support the coins during conveying, wherein the sliding web is arranged between the pulling means in the region of the upper run, and with coin receptacles for the conveyed coins, wherein the coin receptacles have driver pins which are assigned to one another in pairs, are provided on the pulling means and project beyond the sliding web by an extent which exceeds the predefined greatest coin thickness, containing a coin separating unit for separating the coins conveyed from the storage container into the coin receptacles, with a shearing device for coins lying axially above one another in the coin receptacles, wherein the sliding web, as a shearing device, has a run-on ramp, the height of which is less than the projection of the driver pins beyond the sliding web and greater than the difference between the projection of the driver pins and the smallest predefined coin thickness, and with a return device for coins lying radially above one another in the coin receptacles, wherein the return device has a signal generator for detecting an extent of the coins in the conveying direction and a return mechanism which is arranged downstream of the signal generator and is intended to return the coins from the coin receptacle to the storage container, containing a coin recognition unit which is arranged downstream of the coin separating unit, as seen in the conveying direction, and is intended to identify different types of coins on the basis of at least one characteristic feature of the separated coins, and containing a dispensing unit for the separated coins, which dispensing unit interacts with the coin recognition unit and is arranged downstream of the coin recognition unit, as seen in the conveying direction, wherein the dispensing unit is designed as a dispensing unit for dispensing coins purely by type and has at least one ejector, wherein the at least one ejector is actuated by a control unit in such a manner that the coins identified by the coin recognition unit are supplied to different collecting containers according to the characteristic feature identified.
The invention relates to a method for operating a cash box (10), wherein program data of a production boot program for booting the cash box (10) and a production key (P) for encrypting data transmitted by the cash box (10) and/or for decrypting received data are stored in a storing element (18) of a control unit (14) of the cash box (10) at the factory. The cash box (10) is inserted into a device (30, 54, 62, 72) for receiving cash boxes (10) for the startup. A data transmission connection to the cash box (10) is established. The program data of the production boot program is replaced with program data of an operation boot program for booting the cash box (10), and the production key (P) is replaced with a customer-specific operation key (A, B, C, D).
The invention relates to a receipt printer (10) for printing receipts, comprising a printing unit (14) for printing the receipts and a docking unit (18). The docking unit (18) is designed in such a way that a tablet computer (20) can be mechanically fastened to the receipt printer (10) by means of a connection that can be disconnected and reconnected.
G07F 7/08 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card
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DEVICE FOR FASTENING A TABLET COMPUTER TO A VESA MOUNT
The invention relates to a device (10) for fastening a tablet computer (18) to a standardized mount (20, 22) for flat screens, in particular a VESA mount (20, 22). The device (10) comprises a first adapter unit (12) that can be rigidly connected to the mount (20, 22) and a second adapter unit (14) that can be rigidly connected to the tablet computer (18). The first adapter unit (12) has an accommodating unit (32), in which the second adapter unit (14) can be at least partially accommodated in order to establish a connection between the two adapter units (12, 14) that can be severed and reestablished.
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling value documents, comprising an input unit (20) for inputting at least one value document and a transport unit (24, 26, 248, 302, 304) for transporting the value document in a direction of transport (P1) along a transport path (218). A control unit (28) determines the nature of the value document using an image recorded by means of an image capturing unit (306) and depicting the input value document, and controls, depending on the determined nature of the value document, at least one processing unit (400, 600) arranged downstream of the image capturing unit (306) to process the value document.
The invention relates to a method for separating a stack of value documents, said stack of value documents being arranged in a position of separation. A draw-off element (206) is then driven such as to transport at least one outermost item of the stack of value documents in a separation direction (P2) towards a separation gap (224) defined between a transport element (220) and a counter-rotating element (222). The transport element (220) is also driven such as to transport the value document in the separation direction (P3). A sensor unit (240) arranged downstream of the separation gap (224) determines the number of the value documents drawn-off and transported through the separation gap (224). The draw-off element (206), the transport element (220) and/or the counter-rotating element (222) are controlled depending on the number of drawn-off value documents so determined.
The invention relates to a device (10) for cancelling value documents, comprising a transport unit (24, 26, 30) for transporting the value documents and a print unit (900) having a print head (902) for printing a printing area on a print side (710, 716) of a value document. The device (10) further comprises a diverter (700) for diverting value documents between three transport paths (702, 704, 706), and a control unit (28) for controlling the diverter (700). The device (10) further comprises a sensor unit (29, 300) for determining the orientation of a value document and an intermediate storage unit (32) for the intermediate storage of value documents, a second transport path (704) connecting the diverter (700) to the intermediate storage unit (32) and a third transport path (706) connecting the diverter (700) to the print unit (900). The control unit (28) controls the diverter (700) depending on the determined orientation such that the latter either guides a value document arranged in the second transport path (704) either directly to the third transport path (706) or guides the value document first to the first transport path (702) and then from there to the third transport path (706).
B41J 3/60 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing on both faces of the printing material
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling value notes, comprising a feed module (1000) for feeding value notes to a value note receiving region (1004) of a value note cassette (16a to 16d), wherein the value notes can be received in the value note receiving region (1004) in the form of value note stacks (1006). The feed module (1000) comprises at least one retaining element (1008, 1010), which in a retaining position makes contact with an end-face value note of the value note stack (1006) and holds the value note stack (1006) in the value note receiving region (1004). In a feeding position, the retaining element (1008, 1010) is arranged such that a value note can be fed to the value note stack (1006). The retaining element (1008, 1010) can be moved along a movement path obliquely to the stacking direction (P3), in which a value note that is to be fed to the value note stack (1006) is fed to the value note stack (1006), from the retaining position into the feeding position, and vice versa.
B65H 1/26 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with auxiliary supports to facilitate introduction or renewal of the pile
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DEVICE FOR HANDLING VALUABLE DOCUMENTS HAVING AN ALIGNING UNIT FOR ALIGNING BANKNOTES AND CHECKS
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling valuable documents, comprising a transport unit (24, 26) for transporting the valuable documents in a transport direction (P2) along a transport path (602) and an aligning unit (600) for aligning the valuable documents. Furthermore, the device (10) has a sensor (300) arranged upstream of the aligning unit (600) for determining at least one feature of the valuable documents and a control unit (28), which controls the aligning unit (600) in such a way that the aligning unit (600) aligns a valuable document in a preset first target alignment or at least one preset second target alignment different from the first target alignment depending on the determined form of the feature of said valuable document.
G07D 7/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling notes of value, comprising a sensor unit (300) for determining at least one feature of each note of value and a control unit (28), which classifies the notes of value into permissible notes of value and leaf-shaped instruments to be reissued depending on the feature to be determined by the sensor unit (300). A separator (400) is arranged downstream of the sensor unit (300), wherein the control unit (28) actuates the separator (400) such that same feeds notes of value classified as permissible notes of value to a first intermediate storage unit (32) and notes of value classified as leaf-shaped instruments to be reissued to a second intermediate storage unit (500).
The invention relates to a device (10) for handling notes of value, comprising two intermediate storage units (32, 500) for the intermediate storage of notes of value and a stack merging unit (802). The stack merging unit (802) merges a first stack, which is formed of notes of value stored on an intermediate basis in the first intermediate storage unit (32), and a second stack, which is formed of notes of value stored on an intermediate basis in the second intermediate storage unit (500), to form a single merged stack.
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