Combination ATM/Vending Machine Kiosk

• US 20090108015A1
• Filed: 10/30/2008
• Published: 04/30/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: David Kreamer
• Original Assignee: David Kreamer
• Inventors: Kreamer, David
• Application Number:
  US12/262,135
• Publication Number:
  US 20090108015A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 221/8
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/105 involving programming of a portable memory device, e.g. IC cards, "electronic purses"
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/108 Remote banking, e.g. home banking
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/1085 involving automatic teller machines [ATMs]
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/18 involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/20 Point-of-sale [POS] network systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/204 comprising interface for record bearing medium or carrier for electronic funds transfer or payment credit
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 40/08 Insurance
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/0014 for vending, access and use of specific services not covered anywhere else in G07F17/00 meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas or electricity G07F15/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/40 for devices for accepting orders, advertisements, or the like
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 19/20 Automatic teller machines [ATMs]
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 9/002 Vending machines being part of a centrally controlled network of vending machines
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 9/02 Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus alarms or warning devices indicating the interruption of flow to be metered G07F15/10

Abstract

An all-purpose ATM kiosk/vending machine network that services the unbanked and underbanked markets, that will enables wireless transactions and processing of currency, pre-paid cash debit cards, and online banking. The concept can be applied to any vending machine product such as sodas, beverages, gasoline, candy, postage stamps, and more with the following features and benefits: Full service ATM/Vending, Issue cash debit cards, Transfer funds from one machine to another Issues and prints money orders, Bill paying GPS travel directions, Advertising on LCD screen, Purchase sporting/event tickets Reload cell phone pre-paid cards, Purchase beverage or gas, Wireless Internet access, and Bank-to-bank wire transfers. The present invention will provide financial services solutions to sub-prime prospects and the unbanked. The present invention will also provide online/wireless banking, prepaid cards, and secured lending products to customers who may not qualify for conventional bank unsecured lending products, or whose needs cannot be met by traditional lenders.

Claims

1. A method providing a combination of an ATM and vending machine kiosk with banking services comprising:

a combination ATM and a vending machine with connection to a multi-user network consisting of;

a plurality of vending spaces,

products for vending;

a credit card slot;

one or more display screens;

the ability to accept cash, credit/debit card, or access bank accounts;

providing one or more ATM/vending machine kiosks located at identified locations connected to each other via the multi-user network;

transferring money from one machine to another, between accounts, or from one party to another by;

depositing cash into the machine;

providing the machine with a routing number and account number to send money to a cash debit card;

or

depositing cash into the machine to generate the issuance of a check or money order; and

after an ATM transaction, a display screen automatically provides a prompt to initiate a purchase of a product from the ATM/vending machine kiosk;

2. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks consist of a storefront kiosk that combines an ATM with any type of vending machine, including vending machines that sell soft drinks, candies, snacks, etc. or products such as gasoline.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein, product revenue is combined with banking revenue by combining all of the advanced features of an ATM machine with a product vending machine.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks are placed in shopping malls, hotels, convenience stores, sporting venues, and municipal buildings.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks dispense beverages while displaying scrolling advertisements purchased by businesses and corporations in between customer use.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks accepts cash, credit/debit card, or access bank accounts in order to:

receive a loaded cash debit card directly from machine;

reload funds on cash debit cards;

email funds to another email account by accessing a secure cyber-bank site;

purchase cash gift cards that are mailed or emailed via cyber bank;

transfer funds from one machine to another machine;

obtain money orders from the machine, and

dispensed a cash debit card.

9. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks:

pay a vendor with revenue from ATM transaction fees in addition to the profit received off of an item purchased;

pay a percentage or residual of the profits to a business owner where the machine sits;

pays the business owner through advertising delivered through a scrolling or standstill message on the display screen; and

pays the machine owner a fee from Advertisers.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks accepts cash, in order to produce an instant cash debit card equal to the amount of money deposited.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks accepts cash, credit/debit card, or access bank accounts in order to produce an instant cash debit card.

12. The method of claim 10 wherein, the dispensed cash debit card consists of a paid advertisement.

13. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine transfers money from one machine to another machine on the multi-user network.

14. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine consists of a combination ATM and gasoline vending system comprising gasoline selection and dispensing means, an ATM monitor, credit card slot, an additional slot for delivery of a printed receipt and a secondary display screen to enable the execution of other, secondary transactions.

15. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine:

dispenses gasoline while displaying scrolling advertisements purchased by businesses and corporations;

provides 24-hour access to a full-function ATM; and

accepts cash, credit/debit card, or access bank accounts in order to;

receive a loaded cash debit card directly from machine;

reload funds on cash debit cards;

email funds to another email account by accessing a secure cyber-bank site;

purchase cash gift card which would be mailed or emailed via cyber bank;

transfer funds from one machine to another machine;

obtain money orders from the machine and

dispense cash debit cards that have a company logo or advertisement imprinted on them.

16. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine:

provides a student ID card with a sponsor or company appearance and school logo;

provides means for loading college funds onto the card for student use;

provides means for other funds to be loaded onto the student'"'"'s card from an on-line cyber bank, ATM/vending, ATM/gas pump, or convenience store ATMs;

provides means for receiving money from a bank via a routing and account number;

provides means for students to load cash onto card; and

programmed for secure dorm access.

17. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine:

providing teacher payroll card for disbursing salary or other payments by having them deposited directly onto card;

providing duplicate cards providing access to funds in a limited or unlimited manner; and

programmed for secure dorm access.

18. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine:

providing employer ID cards with a sponsoring company and company logo;

providing residual cash payback to the company that issues the company payroll card;

providing full access to cyber bank features to employees;

providing payroll software set up in conjunction with a cyber bank for direct deposit;

locating an ATM/vending machine in the place of employment for easy access.

19. The method of claim 18 wherein, the ATM/vending machine wherein a user would:

open a cyber bank account;

Reload cards;

issue picture ID cash debit cards;

issue gift cards;

provide auto and mortgage loans;

enable an option to escrow insurance with mortgage and auto loans;

provide payroll cards;

create affiliate programs;

provide life and accident insurance;

provide credit life insurance;

enable electronic bill paying;

enable the purchase of CD'"'"'s and gift cards; and

allow for the open of savings and Christmas club accounts.

20. The method of claim 1 wherein, the ATM/vending machine

issues cash debit cards;

transfer funds from one machine to another;

issues and prints money orders,

provides bill paying,

provides GPS travel directions,

provides advertising on display screens,

provides for the purchase of sporting or event tickets,

reloads pre-paid cell phone cards,

provides wireless Internet access, and

provides internet banking features.

7. The method of claim 7 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosk provide money transfer to a computerize check or cash debit card which is then cashed at any ATM/vending machine.

8. The method of claim 7 wherein, the ATM/vending machine kiosks provide standardized computer check cashing and cash disbursement.