Ncr Corporation

David Elwin

Craig Scott Nicol

Lynn M McKenzie

A self-service terminal () comprises: a fascia () having a note entry/exit slot (); and a note processing module () for processing notes deposited via the slot. The note processing module () includes a note transport mechanism (A) for transporting notes between the slot and a note imaging means () arranged to scan the notes at a first speed. The transport mechanism includes a loop (A) arranged to transport notes through the imaging means () a second time at a second speed, the first speed being greater than said second speed.

Self-service terminal

A self-service terminal ( ) comprising a fascia ( ) having a document entry/exit slot ( ), and a document processing module ( ) for processing documents entered via the slot ( ) is described. The terminal ( ) includes a document transport mechanism ( ) for transporting documents between the slot ( ) and a processing zone ( or or ), and the transport mechanism ( ) includes a chute ( ) leading to a dispense area ( ), so that if a document is to be returned to the user, the transport mechanism ( ) attempts firstly to return the document via the slot ( ), and if that fails, the transport mechanism ( ) deposits the document into the chute ( ) to return the document to the user via the dispense area ( ). The terminal may be a check cashing ATM.

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David Elwin