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System and method of detecting authorized dismantlement of transaction machines

  • US 5,311,450 A
  • Filed: 08/23/1991
  • Issued: 05/10/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A security system for detecting and preventing the unauthorized dismantlement of a transaction terminal comprising, in combination:

  • processor means (11) for controlling operation of the terminal (1);

    data inputting means (14) for inputting authorization data to said processor means for identifying a person authorized to dismantle the terminal (1);

    dismantlement detection means (15) for outputting a detection signal to said processor means (11) for making said terminal (1) inoperable when the terminal (1) is dismantled; and

    memory means (13) for storing data on persons authorized to dismantle the terminal, wherein when said processor means (11) determines that the data received through said data inputting means (14) coincides with the data stored in said memory means (13) on the authorized person, said processor (11) interrupts the detection signal allowing dismantlement of the terminal (1) without interrupting normal operations.

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