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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2024
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2023
Bank of America Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Yingcai Peng, Charlotte, NC (US);
Maneesh Kumar Sethia, Hyderabad, IN;
Abhijit Behera, Hyderabad, IN;
Sivashalini S, Chennai, IN;
Sandeep Reddy Kothapeta, Hyderabad, IN;
Bank of America Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A smart-dust information security and energy optimization process/machine/system is disclosed for use with an ATM. Tiny microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) less than 1 mm in size are deployed and distributed in and around the ATM internal and external components. The MEMS include various sensors to detect component malfunctions and identify security threats (e.g., card skimmers), and also to place the ATM in a reduced energy state whenever possible. MEMS interoperable components and sensors may include, inter alia, batteries, wireless transmitters/receivers, processors, memory, analog-to-digital converters, LIDAR, photo detectors, vibration detectors, motion detectors, wireless signal detectors for detecting Bluetooth or RFID signals, temperature sensors, humidity sensor, a power consumption/induced electromagnetic energy sensors, piezoelectric sensors, sound sensors, etc. The components and sensors are interoperable with one another, and the MEMS are in wireless communication with one another and ultimately with the ATM. Additional features and functionality are disclosed.