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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2023
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2021
Brink's Network, Inc., Richmond, VA (US);
Douglas A. Pertz, Southlake, TX (US);
Rohan Pal, Colleyville, TX (US);
Keith Barthelmeus, Atlanta, VA (US);
Laura Baumann, Rockwall, TX (US);
Shane McKiernan, Charlotte, NC (US);
Ken Pohl, Arlington, TX (US);
Kyle Bolin, Flower Mound, TX (US);
Colm McKiernan, Flower Mound, TX (US);
Mark Nietubyc, Frisco, TX (US);
BRINK'S NETWORK, INCORPORATED, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
Novel modular smart management devices in the form of drop safes include the modular components of a chassis, door and technology cabinet. The drop safes enable retailers to make cash deposits quickly and safely within or near their own facilities. Various technology, including RFID readers, RFID tags, and other equipment allow the drop safes to identify each deposited bag. Employees utilize specialized apps on their mobile devices to facilitate deposit creation and other tasks. Novel methodologies for accessing the drop safes for emptying employ single-use, time-expiration type authorization codes along with other security measures to minimize risk and to provide other benefits. Novel structures along with methodologies for replacing, on-site, modular components with auto-detection of functionality during initialization and re-initialization enables for efficient replacement and upgrading of components, including the upgrading of safes to provide additional functionality.