Casino all in one kiosk for cash, tickets, and cards, with card issuing capability
A casino all-in-one kiosk includes a card issuing unit that enables self service registration and dispensing of casino loyalty cards, in addition to cash-dispensing, and ticket redemption functions. The kiosk may also be adapted to provide ancillary services such as hotel check-in/check-out, reservations and ticketing, and coupon printing, and may further be integrated with a financial services network to provide banking and credit card services.
1. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a currency dispensing unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and
wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services:
dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing data to said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.
2. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a card issued to the customer is a casino loyalty card.
3. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card reader/writer is arranged to read and write to magnetic stripe cards.
4. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card reader/writer is arranged to read and write to smart cards.
5. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card reader/writer is arranged to read and write to smart cards and magnetic stripe cards.
6. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one data input device includes an encrypted keypad.
7. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one data input device includes a touch screen.
8. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one data input device includes a biometric reader.
9. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the note/ticket acceptor is arranged to accept and read bar coded tickets, coupons, promotional media, and banknotes.
10. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the note/ticket acceptor is arranged to internally validate banknotes.
11. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the currency dispenser includes a bill dispenser arranged to dispense multiple denominations of bills, and a coin dispenser arranged to dispense multiple types of coins.
12. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an interface for connecting the kiosk to a casino central accounting system.
13. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the interface is a TCP/IP interface.
14. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an interface for connecting the kiosk to a financial services provider, and wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out automated teller machine transactions.
15. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the printer is arranged to print receipts, coupons, and tickets.
16. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the tickets include sports betting tickets.
17. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the tickets include show tickets.
18. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is arranged to provide hotel check-in/check-out services.
19. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cabinet is protected by an electronic lock and alarm system.
20. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is further arranged to provide ancillary services including at least one of the following: show promotional videos, provide directions and customer assistance or information, and display menus for maintenance personnel.
21. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the central processing unit is arranged to track all keystrokes and operations of components of the kiosk in order to establish an audit trail.
22. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising video surveillance means for capturing and storing snapshot video as part of a transaction log included in an audit trail.
23. A casino all-in-one kiosk as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the data written to the card is a credit amount.
24. A casino all-in-one kiosk, as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is arranged to dispense an electronic funds transfer (EFT) card.
25. A casino all-in-one kiosk, as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card is an electronic funds transfer (EFT) card.
26. A casino all-in-one kiosk, as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is arranged to dispense a gift card.
27. A casino all-in-one kiosk, as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card is a gift card.
28. A casino all-in-one kiosk, as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is arranged to dispense a hotel room key card.
29. A casino all-in-one kiosk, as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card is a hotel room key.
30. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a currency dispensing unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and
wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services: dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to said card inserted into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.
31. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a card dispensing unit;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services:
dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing both machine readable data and indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.
32. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a currency dispensing unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and
wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services:
dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
erasing visible indicia that have been previously printed on the card;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.
33. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a currency dispensing unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and
wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services:
dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
erasing visible indicia that have been previously printed on the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing new indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.
34. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a currency dispensing unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and
wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services:
dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing both machine readable data and indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
erasing visible indicia that have been previously printed on the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
erasing or overwriting any machine readable data that has been previously written to the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.
35. A casino all-in-one kiosk, comprising:
a cabinet;
a display and at least one data input device;
a note/ticket acceptance unit;
a currency dispensing unit;
a card reader/writer arranged to receive both a card inserted by a customer and a new card supplied by a dispensing unit, the card dispensing unit being arranged to supply the new card to the card reader/writer before issuance to the customer;
a printer; and
a central processing unit,
wherein the note/ticket acceptance unit, currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, display device and data input device, printer, and central processing unit are housed within the cabinet,
wherein the central processing unit is connected to the note/ticket acceptance unit, the currency dispensing unit, card reader/writer, card dispensing unit, and printer, and
wherein the kiosk is arranged to carry out the following customer services: dispensing of currency in response to acceptance and validation of tickets inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of notes/tickets in response to acceptance and validation of currency inserted into the note/ticket acceptance unit;
dispensing of currency in response to reading and validation of said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing both machine readable data and indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to said card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer or said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit;
erasing visible indicia that have been previously printed on the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
erasing or overwriting any machine readable data that has been previously written to the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing new indicia that is visible to the unaided human eye to the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
writing new machine readable data to the card inserted by the customer into the card reader/writer;
issuing to a customer said new card dispensed by the card dispensing unit and written-to by the card reader/writer.