Self-service kiosk validator bridge

摘要

Apparatus and methods for a self-service kiosk (“SSK”) validator bridge are provided. The SSK may include a bridge linking a dispenser and a validator. The bridge may be configured to transfer a tangible item from the validator to the dispenser. The validator may examine the tangible item prior to a dispensing of the tangible item to a SSK customer. The tangible item may be retracted by the dispenser. The bridge may transfer the tangible item from the dispenser to the validator. The SSK may include an acceptor. The bridge may link the acceptor to the validator. The bridge may be configured to transfer a deposit from the acceptor to the validator. The validator may examine the deposit.

主权项

1. A self-service kiosk comprising:
a validator configured to examine one or more tangible items; an acceptor configured to accept a first tangible item deposited by a customer; a dispenser configured to:
present a second tangible item to the customer; andretract the second tangible item; and a dispenser bridge mechanically linking the dispenser, the acceptor and the validator, the dispenser bridge comprising a forked transfer path;wherein:
a first branch of the forked transfer path is configured to transfer a deposited first tangible item from the acceptor to the validator; and a second branch of the forked transfer path is configured to transfer a retracted second tangible item from the dispenser to the validator; andwherein the first branch and the second branch are bidirectional transfer paths.