IP Library Patent Application 10948135
Patent Application
App. No. 10/948,135

Monitoring device for security in automatic teller machine

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App. No.
10/948,135
Abstract

A monitoring device for security in automatic teller machine, wherein a security monitoring unit and a security data recording unit are robust in structure so that they are not easily destructed. Even if the automatic teller machine itself is stolen and a commercial power source is shut down, the security monitoring unit and the security data recording unit can be operated with a backup power supply unit to wirelessly transmit security information, thereby making it possible to keep track of where the automatic teller machine is located.

Claims (46)

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15 . An automatic teller machine comprising:

a cash receipt/payment mechanism for receiving and paying cash;

a machine power supply unit for converting a commercial AC voltage applied from a power supply inlet through a power cable to a DC voltage, and supplying the DC voltage to said cash receipt/payment mechanism;

a backup power supply unit for supplying a voltage when the voltage supplied from said machine power supply unit is shut down; and

a security monitoring controller for wirelessly transmitting information for tracking said machine with the voltage supplied from said backup power supply unit.

16 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 15 , further comprising:

a security sensing unit for sensing vibrations or heat,

wherein said security monitoring controller confirms whether or not said machine is connected to a security company by determining whether or not there is a response to a transmission when said security monitoring controller receives an output from said security sensing unit.

17 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 16 , wherein:

said security monitoring controller transmits the information for tracking said machine through a wire when there is the response, and wirelessly transmits the information for tracking said machine when there is not the response.

18 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 16 , wherein:

said security monitoring controller repeats the confirmation until monitoring stop information is received.

19 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 15 , further comprising:

a camera for capturing an image of a front side or a back side of said automatic teller machine; and

a microphone for capturing sound,

wherein said security monitoring controller transmits an image captured by said camera and sound captured by said microphone as the information for tracking said machine.

20 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 15 , wherein:

said backup power supply unit is included in an integral structure.

21 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 15 , further comprising:

a security monitoring release switch for releasing the transmission by said security monitoring controller.

22 . An automatic teller machine comprising:

a customer transaction operation unit adapted for a customer to perform operations associated with a transaction;

a card reading mechanism for controlling card reading;

a detail form/journal printing mechanism for controlling printing of a detail form and a journal;

a passbook printing mechanism for controlling printing of a passbook;

a bill receipt/payment mechanism for controlling receipt and payment of a bill; and

a security monitoring controller for wirelessly transmitting information for tracking in the event of a robbery.

23 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 22 , further comprising:

a security sensing unit for sensing vibrations or heat,

wherein said security monitoring controller confirms whether or not said machine is connected to a security company by determining whether or not there is a response to a transmission when said security monitoring controller receives an output from said security sensing unit.

24 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 23 , wherein:

said security monitoring controller repeats the confirmation until monitoring stop information is received.

25 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 22 , wherein:

said security monitoring controller transmits the information for tracking said machine through a wire when there is the response, and wirelessly transmits the information for tracking said machine when there is not the response.

26 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 22 , further comprising:

a machine power supply unit for converting a commercial AC voltage applied from a power supply inlet through a power cable to a DC voltage, and supplying the DC voltage to said cash receipt/payment mechanism; and

a backup power supply unit for supplying a voltage when the voltage supplied from said machine power supply unit is shut down.

27 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 26 , wherein:

said backup power supply unit is included in an integral structure.

28 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 22 , further comprising:

a camera for capturing an image of a front side or a back side of said automatic teller machine; and

a microphone for capturing sound,

wherein said security monitoring controller transmits an image captured by said camera and sound captured by said microphone as the information for tracking said machine.

29 . An automatic teller machine according to claim 22 , further comprising:

a security monitoring release switch for releasing the transmission by said security monitoring controller.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 22, 2006
From: HITACHI, LTD.
To: HITACHI-OMRON TERMINAL SOLUTIONS CORP.
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