Automated teller machine with an adjustable display
An automated teller machine (“ATM”) is described. The ATM can be provided with an interface area which includes a display unit and one or more sensors. The display unit can move relative to the interface area so that the display is better accessible for a user of the ATM. For example, the display can make translational or rotational movements, e.g., telescoping movements. The ATM can include a sensor which can detect an object, a location for the object and a distance from the object. Using this information, the ATM can move or guide the display in a direction which makes the display more accessible for the user.
1. A device comprising:
a housing including:
an interface area including an input device, a display, at least one sensor, a card reader and a cash dispenser;
a processor; and
a vault connected to the cash dispenser;
wherein in a first mode of operation, the interface area is not extended relative to the housing, and in a second mode of operation, the interface area is distally moved away from the housing;
wherein the sensor is a camera;
wherein the camera is configured to take a photo of an object in front of the device; and
wherein the processor is configured to determine 3-D coordinates for the object and calculate a direction vector from the interface area to the object.
2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a mount, wherein the mount includes a motor in communication with the processor and the interface area is attached to the mount.
3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit a signal to the motor to reposition the interface area from:
the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation; or
the second mode of operation to the first mode of operation.
4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the mount can be movable relative to the housing through at least two degrees of freedom.
5. The device of claim 2 , further comprising an enclosure, wherein the interface area is placed inside the enclosure.
6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second sensor, wherein, as the interface area is moving from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation, the second sensor transmits a signal to the processor if a distance between the interface area and an object falls below a predetermined distance.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein:
the camera is configured to transmit the photo to the processor.
8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute an application which recognizes the object in the photo.
9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the object is at least one of a face of a person and a vehicle.
10. The device of claim 8 , further comprising a list of stored objects and positions for each respective stored object on the list, wherein if the application recognizes a stored object on the list, the processor transmits a signal to a motor to adjust the position of the interface area based on the respective position stored for the object.
11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit a signal to the motor to cause the interface area to move in a direction of the direction vector.
12. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a transceiver which is configured to detect a signal from a smart device.
13. The device of claim 12 , wherein in response to receiving the signal at the transceiver, the processor is configured to instruct the sensor to detect an object.
14. The device of claim 12 , wherein:
the processor is configured to transmit a second signal through the transceiver to the smart device;
the second signal is configured to cause the smart device to prompt a user of the smart device to enter a passcode; and
the transceiver is configured to receive a third signal from the smart device including the passcode.
15. The device of claim 1 , wherein the 3-D coordinates for the object identify a position of the object relative to the interface area.
16. A device comprising:
a housing including:
an interface area including an input device, a display, at least one sensor, a card reader and a cash dispenser;
a processor; and
a vault connected to the cash dispenser;
wherein in a first mode of operation, the input device is not extended relative to interface area of the housing, and in a second mode of operation, the input device is distally moved away from the interface area of the housing
wherein the sensor is a camera;
wherein the camera is configured to take a photo of an object in front of the device; and
wherein the processor is configured to determine 3-D coordinates for the object and calculate a direction vector from the interface area to the object.
17. The device of claim 16 , further comprising a mount, wherein the mount includes a motor in communication with the processor and the input device is attached to the mount.
18. The device of claim 17 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit a signal to the motor to reposition the input device from:
the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation; or
the second mode of operation to the first mode of operation.
19. The device of claim 17 , wherein the input device connected to the mount can be movable relative to the interface area through at least two degrees of freedom.