BG4491U1 - Self-service terminal for cash withdrawal - Google Patents

Abstract

The self-service terminal is used in the area of large cash disbursements, in particular as a terminal in entertainment venues, gaming halls and casinos in the United States and other places where large amounts of cash are disbursed, for the use of employees working in these location It consists of a steel safe (1) with a safe three-point lock (3) and an electronic lock (4). The steel safe (1) contains a banknote dispenser (13). Above the steel safe (1) there is a middle section (14) with three drawers. The first drawer (15) has an integrated keyboard (16) and mouse (17). The second pull-out drawer incorporates an A4 thermal printer (18). The third pull-out drawer contains an identification module (19) with a card reader (20) and a built-in receipt printer (21). A touch screen (22) is mounted above it.

Description

The present utility model finds application in the field of large cash disbursements, in particular as a terminal in entertainment establishments, gaming halls and casinos and other places where large amounts of cash are disbursed, for use by employees working on these places.

Prior art

Automated machines (terminals) or ATMs have been known for years, allowing users to carry out financial transactions from almost anywhere in the world, such as cash withdrawals, as well as other types of banking and payment services, often through interbank networks. These machines (terminals) are located almost everywhere, such as shops, banks, gas stations and so on, and are intended for the end user of this financial service. When the user needs to withdraw cash above a certain value, he needs to visit a bank branch or an office of the company offering such a service. In such a case, for the employee in that branch, office or cash register, it is necessary to carry out a series of actions and processing of documents and information in order to perform the service. This takes time and effort for both the customer and the employee. Similarly, in the United States, entertainment venues such as gaming halls and casinos require service personnel to perform a series of actions and document processing when paying out large amounts to customers after winning a prize under certain conditions. Currently, there are no self-service terminals known in practice to provide cash and automate all information and documentation during this process, for use in gaming halls and casinos in the United States of America, which meet the requirements of the law.

Technical nature of the utility model

The self-service terminal solves this problem by providing a self-service device for use by employees in entertainment venues, gaming halls and casinos to automate the process of paying out large sums of money.

The self-service terminal for providing cash is a device that has the following construction.

A case that is a steel safe and a door with a secret three-point lock, an electronic lock and an opening sensor. A decorative cover is mounted on the door, which has one static door and one movable door. A control unit is located in the steel safe. The control unit consists of an industrial computer, a sensor board and power modules. The banknote dispensing device is also located in the steel safe, which consists of a feeder and a box for rejected notes. Above the hull is the middle section. At the bottom of the middle section is a first pull-out drawer that houses a built-in keyboard and mouse. In the middle part of the middle section, above the first pull-out drawer, there is a second pull-out drawer, which houses an A4 thermal printer. Above the A4 thermal printer, a third pull-out drawer houses an ID module that contains a card reader and a built-in receipt printer. Above the identification module is a screen with touch control. Adjustable feet are installed in the lower part of the safe.

Explanation of the attached figures

Figure 1 shows a basic view of the device according to the present utility model.

Figure 2 shows a front view of the device according to the present utility model with the door open and the drawers removed.

Figure 3 shows a side view of the device according to the present utility model without the side wall of the safe.

Figure 4 shows a front view of the device according to the present utility model.

Examples of implementation of the utility model

In one example, the device according to the present utility model consists of a housing which is a steel safe 1 and a door 5 with a secret three-point lock 3 and an electronic lock 4. A door opening sensor 6 is mounted on the door 5 and on the safe 1. On the front of the door 5 is fitted with a decorative cover 9 with a static door 7 and a movable door 8.

A control unit is located in the steel safe 1. The control unit consists of an industrial computer 10, a sensor board 11 and 12 V + 24 V power supply modules 12. In the steel safe 1 there is a device for issuing banknotes 13, which contains 6 pcs. cassettes with a capacity of 2000 banknotes and which consists of a feeder and a box for rejected banknotes.

A middle section 14 is located above the steel safe 1. In the lower part of the middle section 14 is the first pull-out drawer 15, in which is located a built-in keyboard 16 and a mouse 17 for entering customer information. In the middle part of the middle section 14, above the first pull-out drawer 15, in a second pull-out drawer there is an A4 thermal printer 18. Above the thermal printer 18, in a third pull-out drawer there is an identification module 19, which contains a card reader 20 for validating the operator and a built-in printer for printing receipts 21. A 21.5" screen with touch control is located above the identification module 22. 4 adjustable feet 2 are installed in the lower part of the safe 1.

In the particular embodiment, the device according to the present utility model has the following dimensions: total height without the adjustable feet 1830 mm, width 422.50 mm, depth 725 mm and a tilt of the screen to the rear vertical wall of 20°.

Using the utility model

The device according to the present utility model finds application in the payment of large sums of cash, in particular as a terminal in entertainment facilities, such as gaming halls and casinos in the territory of the United States of America and other places where large sums of cash are paid out , for use by employees working at these locations. This device solves the problem that the withdrawal of large amounts of cash is carried out only at the place designated for this, in most cases a cash desk or an office, which in turn is a prerequisite for the deterioration of the quality of service at the site due to the formation of queues of customers , to wait for data processing. In many cases, the customer must be accompanied by an employee to the designated location, which creates an additional commitment for the staff. The device, subject of the present utility model, identifies one or more points in the site where personnel can perform all necessary operations with ease, without compromising the security of the process and with integration to all necessary external control and management systems.

After an indication by the site management system of an amount that exceeds the allowed amount, an authorized representative from the staff confirms that it is necessary to pay the amount to the client after the implementation of the specified internal rules and upon fulfillment of the requirements of the current legislation. Identification documents are requested from the client, after which the necessary information is entered by the staff. The comfort of the client is not disturbed, he remains in his place and does not have to be bothered with a visit to the cash desk or office where the procedures are performed. A staff member visits the nearest terminal where they enter the customer's details and after confirmation by the on-site management system, the amount is paid directly from the machine. All documents issued by the machine and the amount paid are taken to the customer, and after affixing the necessary signatures, are handed over to the customer. All information about the transactions carried out is stored in a database. This process offers a solution to the problems described so far, increasing the quality of service in the sites and automating the processes.

List of designations

Steel safe

2. Adjustable feet

3. Secret three-point lock

4. Electronic lock

5. Main door

6. Opening sensor

7. Static door on the decorative cover

8. Movable door on the decorative cover

9. Decorative cover

10. Industrial computer

11. Sensor board

12. Power module

13. Banknote issuing device

14. Middle section

15. Pull-out drawer

16. Built-in keyboard

17. Mouse

18. Thermal printer A4

19. Identification module

20. Card reader

21. Built-in receipt printer

22. Screen with touch control

Claims (1)

A self-service terminal for providing cash, characterized in that it consists of a housing that is a steel safe (1) and a door (5) with a secret three-point lock (3), an electronic lock (4) and an opening sensor (6), a decorative cover (9) is mounted on the door (5), which has one static door (7) and one movable door (8), a control unit is located in the steel safe (1), and the control unit is consists of an industrial computer (10), a sensor board (11) and a power module (12), in the steel safe (1) there is also a banknote issuing device (13), which consists of a feeder and a box for rejected banknote, above the housing is a middle section (14), in the lower part of the middle section (14) there is a first pull-out drawer (15) in which a built-in keyboard (16) and mouse (17) are located, in the middle part of the middle section (14), above the first pull-out drawer (15) there is a second pull-out drawer, in which there is an A4 thermal printer (18), above the A4 thermal printer (18), in a third pull-out drawer there is an identification module (19), which contains a card reader (20) and a built-in receipt printer (21), a touch control screen (22) is located above the identification module (19), and adjustable feet (2) are mounted on the bottom of the safe (1)