IES20010144A2 - Device for the purpose of protecting self-service machines from being tampered with - Google Patents

Device for the purpose of protecting self-service machines from being tampered with

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IES20010144A2
IES20010144A2 IES20010144A IES20010144A2 IE S20010144 A2 IES20010144 A2 IE S20010144A2 IE S20010144 A IES20010144 A IE S20010144A IE S20010144 A2 IES20010144 A2 IE S20010144A2
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reference image
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Bernhard Lutz
Udo Tewes
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Wincor Nixdorf Gmbh & Co Kg
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
    • G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
    • G08B13/19695—Arrangements wherein non-video detectors start video recording or forwarding but do not generate an alarm themselves
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F19/00—Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
    • G07F19/20—Automatic teller machines [ATMs]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F19/00—Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
    • G07F19/20—Automatic teller machines [ATMs]
    • G07F19/207—Surveillance aspects at ATMs
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G3/00—Alarm indicators, e.g. bells
    • G07G3/003—Anti-theft control
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
    • G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
    • G08B13/19602—Image analysis to detect motion of the intruder, e.g. by frame subtraction
    • G08B13/19604—Image analysis to detect motion of the intruder, e.g. by frame subtraction involving reference image or background adaptation with time to compensate for changing conditions, e.g. reference image update on detection of light level change
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
    • G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
    • G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
    • G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
    • G08B13/19639—Details of the system layout
    • G08B13/19652—Systems using zones in a single scene defined for different treatment, e.g. outer zone gives pre-alarm, inner zone gives alarm

Abstract

In order to protect self-service machines, in particular cash-dispensing machines and the like from being tampered with on the operating surface (12) thereof, the operating surface (12) of the device to be monitored is recorded by means of a video camera (22) and the recorded current image is compared to a reference image which reproduces the operating surface (12) at the time of initialization. For this purpose, the signal output of the video camera (22) is connected to a data processing device (26) which has a memory for the purpose of storing at least one reference image of the operating surface (12), and a comparator for the purpose of comparing a current image with the reference image.

Description

Description Device for the purpose of protecting selffrom being tampered with The invention relates to a device for the purpose of protecting self-service machines, in particular cashdispensing machines and the like, from being tampered with on the operating surface thereof, comprising a video camera which can be trained on to the operating surface of the device which is to be monitored and whose signal output is connected to a data processing device which has a memory for the purpose of storing at least one reference image of the operating surface, and a comparator for the purpose of comparing a current image with the reference image.
Self-service machines, in particular those which are provided for cash-value transactions, such as cash-dispensing machines, automatic safes, ticket terminals and the like, can be altered with intent to defraud by so-called add-ons or Trojan Horses such that tickets or amounts of money are not issued as intended to the authorized user but are diverted to an unauthorized third party. Add-ons are also known which can be used for the purpose of gaining unauthorized possession of identification cards or customer cards and/or procuring information relating to the codes or pin numbers thereof. Add-ons of this type can also be used for merely procuring the data content of identification cards.
The common feature in all of these criminal acts carried out on self-service machines is that the add-ons or mock-ups typically attached do not intervene in the actual functional sequence of the machine or disrupt its sequence of operations, but do hamper, or influence the authorized user's access to the i:\doc\pat\pi\pi29369.spc . OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION UNDER SECTION 28 AND RULE 23 JML MO„ IE010144 money, ticket or card slot or to the keyboard. Since these add-ons generally do not intervene in or change the actual sequence of operations of the machine, it is difficult or impossible to detect any tampering of this kind by controlling the sequence of operations of the machine. As it is also impossible to predict the shape, position, material or colour of these add-ons, the success rate of detecting such add-ons with the aid of a sensory means provided in the machine is not very high or would require considerable technical outlay.
It is the object of the invention to provide a device of the type stated in the introduction which is used for the purpose of detecting in a rapid and reliable manner any tampering which has occurred on the operating panel of a self-service machine, without having to substantially modify the machine itself for this purpose.
In accordance with the invention this object is achieved by a device according to claim 1.
The device in accordance with the invention renders it possible to establish whether there is anybody located in proximity to the self-service machine or whether an operating procedure is being performed, and said device makes it possible immediately to detect any lasting changes on the operating surface of the self-service machine and to take suitable measures, in order to prevent the customer from incurring losses .
This data processing device can be an independent computer which can also be connected, for example, to a plurality of cameras of this type. However, it is also possible to have the comparison performed by the control computer of the device which is to be monitored. i:\doc\pat\pi\pi29369spc IE010144 In the solution in accordance with the invention, the presence of a person within a specified area around the device to be monitored is detected and the image comparison is onlyperformed in each case in the periods of time, in which nobody is located within the specified area or there is no operational contact. This ensures that the current image is not disrupted by anybody. During these periods of time, the control computer, for example, is also available at the same time for the purpose of the image comparison, since it is not required to control the operating sequences of the selfservice machine. Using this approach, the monitoring process also guarantees to prevent the acquisition of information relating e.g. to customer pin numbers.
If the image comparison produces differences which exceed a specified range, then an alarm is triggered and/or the device which is being monitored is disabled to prevent operation by a customer. It is thus possible to verify whether any tampering has taken place before a customer can incur any loss.
Another method of evaluation resides in the fact that during continuous recording of the operating surface and a constant comparison with the reference image, image changes which are produced by customer operation, are suppressed for a period of time which can be set, and that if the set period of time is exceeded, real-time images are transmitted to a reproduction device and/or a video-recording device in an observation station. In this case, a person monitoring the situation is able to establish whether any tampering has possibly taken place or whether the remaining image change is only due to the fact that a customer has forgotten, for example, an item on the operating panel. A video-recording also makes it possible to identify the person who has tampered with the machine. i:\doc\pat\pi\pi29369.spc IE010144 Preferably several reference images are stored which have been recorded in different light conditions. Therefore, where differences occur it is possible to utilize a further reference image and thus avoid any false alarms which are merely due to changing daylight conditions of daylight.
In order to facilitate the image comparison process, reference surfaces can be marked in the reference image of the operating surface.
The device in accordance with the invention can be connected to a display or alarm device which can be controlled in dependence upon differences, which are ascertained by the comparison, between the images which are to be compared. In so doing, the display device can also be, for example, a monitor which is installed in an observation area and which enables a person monitoring the situation to observe real-time images of the operating surface in order to identify any possible tampering.
The sensor device which is connected to the data processing device can have a movement sensor, an IR-sensor, a light barrier or the like. It is also possible to place a contact mat in front of the device which is to be monitored which contact mat is responsive to a person's weight.
As an alternative to providing this type of sensor device, the data processing device can also be provided with a program which is directly responsive to movements in the image supplied by the video camera, i.e. it identifies movement states and for the purpose of the image comparison it evaluates only current images, in which no movement takes place. i:\doc\pat\pi\pi29369.spc IE010144 The invention is explained in the description hereinunder with reference to an exemplified embodiment and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The single Figure shows a schematic illustration of a monitoring device for the purpose of monitoring a cash-dispensing machine.
The Figure illustrates a cash-dispensing machine which is designated in general by the reference numeral 10 and comprises an operating surface 12 which comprises a display screen 14, an input keyboard 16, a card slit 18 and a cashdispensing compartment 20. The cash-dispensing compartment 20 and the card slit 18 are particularly at risk of being tampered with. However, it is also possible to tamper with the keyboard, in order for example to procure information relating to the codes which are input.
A video camera 22 is disposed opposite the cash-dispensing machine 10 such that it covers the entire operating surface 12 or at least the elements thereof which are at risk of being tampered with. The signal output of the video camera 22 is connected via a line 24 to a data processing device 26 which can be an independent computer or else can be the control computer of the cash-dispensing machine 10. In a memory of the data processing device 26 at least one reference image is stored in digitalized form which shows the operating surface 12 at the point of initialization, i.e. in a form in which the machine cannot possibly be tampered with.
The data processing device 26 is connected via a line 28 to a monitor 30, a video-recording device 31 and an alarm device 32 which are disposed, for example, in an observation station. Furthermore, the data processing device 26 is connected via a line 34 to a sensor 36 which monitors a specified area 38, indicated by dotted lines, around the cash-dispensing machine 10 for the purpose of detecting the presence of any persons. i:\doc\pat\pi\pi293 69.spc IE010144 This sensor 36 can be a movement sensor, an IR-sensor, a light barrier or the like. It is also possible to evaluate the current image, which is supplied by the video camera 22 or a further video camera, to detect the presence of any persons.
If, for example, the entire operating surface 12 is concealed, it is necessary to assume that this is caused by a person.
The data processing device 26 compares a digitalized image supplied by the video camera 22 with a stored reference image, if this image does not show any movement or if the sensor 36 does not detect any movement. If the comparison establishes differences between the current image and the reference image which exceed a specified range, an alarm will be triggered in the alarm device 32 or the current image will be transmitted to the monitor 30, so that a person monitoring the situation can check whether any tampering has occurred or whether the image has otherwise been disrupted unintentionally.
One advantage of the solution described above is that the monitoring device does not require any form of adjustment to be made to the device to be monitored and therefore can also be retro-fitted in existing devices. i:\doc\pat\pi\pi29369.spc IE010144 List of reference numerals cash-dispensing machine 12 operating surface 14 display screen input keyboard card slit cash-dispensing compartment 22 video camera 24 line data processing device 28 line monitor video-recording device 32 alarm device line 36 sensor 38 area

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1. Device for the purpose of protecting self-service machines, in particular cash-dispensing machines and the like from being tampered with on the operating surface (12) thereof, comprising a video camera (22), which can be trained on to the operating surface (12) of the device (10) to be monitored and whose signal output is connected to a data processing device (26) which has a memory for the purpose of storing at least one reference image of the operating surface (12), and a comparator for the purpose of comparing a current image with the reference image, characterised in that the video camera (22) is arranged to record the operating surface (12) continuously, that a sensor device (36), which is connected to the data processing device (26), is provided for the purpose of detecting the presence of any persons within a specified area (38) (contact by a person) around the device (10) which is to be monitored, and that the comparison between the digitalized current image and the stored digitalized reference image is performed by means of the data processing device (26) prior to and after contact by a person.
2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the data processing device (26) is formed by the control computer of the device (10) which is to be monitored.
3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that in the event of differences occurring within a specified range between the current image and the reference image, an alarm can be triggered and/or the device which is to be monitored can be disabled to prevent operation by a customer.
4. Device according to any one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the image changes which occur by virtue i:\doc\pat\pi\pi29369.spc IE010144 of a customer operation, can be suppressed for a period of time which can be set, and that if the set period of time is exceeded, real-time images are transmitted to a reproduction device (30) and/or a video-recording device (31) in an 5. Observation station.
5. Device according to any one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised in that reference surfaces are marked in the reference image of the operating surface (12).
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