Cash dispensing automated banking machine system and method

摘要

An automated banking machine (10) is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (15). The user interface includes a card reader (16) which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad (404, 438, 458) through which users input confidential data. Covers (400, 422, 430) prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels (462, 464) are movable to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential inputs. Alternatively a keypad cover is selectively collapsible to prevent digit access. A visual indicator is operative to indicate to a user that keypad inputs are being encrypted. Disinfecting techniques may be used to disinfect manual contact surfaces of the machine.

主权项

1. Apparatus comprising:an automated banking machine including:
a user interface having:
a card reader;a keypad including a plurality of keys;a display;a cash dispense opening;a keypad cover overlying at least a portion of some of the keys of the keypad,
wherein the cover bounds a first opening transversely disposed of at least some of the keys of the keypad,
wherein the first opening is adapted to enable manual digit access to all of the keys of the keypad,wherein the keypad cover comprises a top portion,
wherein the top portion is comprised of generally transparent material,wherein the top portion includes a plurality of projections, wherein the projections extend from the top portion, wherein the projections are comprised of transparent material,wherein the top portion includes visual openings between the projections, wherein the plurality of visual openings comprise a plurality of open slots formed in the top portion, wherein the keypad is visible through the visual openings,wherein the cover is configured so the keypad is not clearly visible through the cover except from a point of view of a person operating the machine at the user interface.