Apparatus and method for improved privacy in using automated banking machine

摘要

A privacy apparatus ( 42 ) is installed on an existing ATM ( 12 ) to provide improved privacy for users of the machine. A frame ( 44 ) includes members ( 48, 56, 64 ) and extends externally of the ATM housing ( 14 ). A pair of disposed vertically extending panels ( 46 ) are attached in supporting connection with the frame. Each panel includes a generally horizontally extending shelf ( 76 ) which provides a support and writing surface. The privacy apparatus may be readily installed and removed without a requirement for producing fastener openings or other modifications to the existing ATM housing.