Banking system controlled responsive to data bearing records
First Claim
1. A method performed in connection with an automated banking machine that operates responsive to data read from user cards, comprising:
- (a) releasing a lock holding a cover adjacent to an opening of a housing of an automated banking machine, wherein the automatic banking machine includes a card reader operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a printer operative to print information corresponding to financial accounts and financial transactions, and a cash dispenser;
(b) subsequent to step (a), moving the cover away from the housing, wherein the cover remains in operatively supported connection with the housing, and wherein the cover is operatively supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members;
(c) subsequent to step (b), moving to stand between the horizontally-disposed members; and
(d) during at least a portion of step (c), servicing at least one component of the automated banking machine through manual engagement therewith.
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Abstract
An automated banking machine operates using data read from user cards. The machine is operative to transfer funds in account. The machine includes a fascia adapted to be held by a lock adjacent an opening of a housing supported atop a chest. The fascia is in operatively supported connection with the housing and operatively supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members. The machine includes at least one serviceable component supported within the housing or by the fascia. The fascia is moved away from the housing while operatively supported by the housing through the two horizontally-disposed members and a servicer may stand between the two horizontally-disposed members while servicing at least one component of the machine. The housing may alternatively or additionally include a rear panel similarly mounted with two horizontally-disposed members for servicing of machine components.
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24 Claims
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1. A method performed in connection with an automated banking machine that operates responsive to data read from user cards, comprising:
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(a) releasing a lock holding a cover adjacent to an opening of a housing of an automated banking machine, wherein the automatic banking machine includes a card reader operative to read indicia on user cards corresponding to financial accounts, a printer operative to print information corresponding to financial accounts and financial transactions, and a cash dispenser; (b) subsequent to step (a), moving the cover away from the housing, wherein the cover remains in operatively supported connection with the housing, and wherein the cover is operatively supported by the housing through two horizontally-disposed members; (c) subsequent to step (b), moving to stand between the horizontally-disposed members; and (d) during at least a portion of step (c), servicing at least one component of the automated banking machine through manual engagement therewith. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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