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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2007
Ray Motz, Massillon, OH (US);
Anne Doland, Uniontown, OH (US);
James Block, North Lawrence, OH (US);
Paul D. Magee, North Canton, OH (US);
Richard C. Lute, Mogadore, OH (US);
Klaus Steinbach, Canton, OH (US);
Donald S. Nelson, Akron, OH (US);
David A. Barker, North Canton, OH (US);
Ray Motz, Massillon, OH (US);
Anne Doland, Uniontown, OH (US);
James Block, North Lawrence, OH (US);
Paul D. Magee, North Canton, OH (US);
Richard C. Lute, Mogadore, OH (US);
Klaus Steinbach, Canton, OH (US);
Donald S. Nelson, Akron, OH (US);
David A. Barker, North Canton, OH (US);
Diebold Self-Service Systems, North Canton, OH (US);
Abstract
An automated banking machine () is operative to carry out financial transactions and includes a user interface (). The user interface includes a card reader () which is operative to read data on user cards which identify user's financial accounts. A fascia of the machine includes a keypad () through which users input confidential data. Covers () prevent unauthorized persons from viewing confidential inputs to the keypad. Alternatively, movable panels () 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.