DUAL VALIDATOR SELF-SERVICE KIOSK

摘要

Apparatus and methods are provided for a dual validator self-service kiosk (“SSK”). The SSK may include a first validator. The first validator may examine a deposit inserted into the SSK. The SSK may include a second validator. The second validator may examine a tangible item before the SSK dispenses the tangible item. The SSK may retract the tangible item if the tangible item in not collected by a customer. The second validator may examine the tangible item after being retracted by the SSK. The first validator may apply a first examination routine to the deposit. The second validator may apply a second examination routine before the SSK dispenses the tangible item. The second validator may apply a third examination routine to a tangible item retracted by the SSK.

主权项

1. A self-service kiosk comprising:
a dispenser configured to:
dispense a tangible item to a customer; andretract the tangible item into the kiosk if the tangible item remains uncollected for a period of time; and a validator coupled to the dispenser, the validator configured to examine the tangible item.