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Automated transaction system and method

  • US 6,443,359 B1
  • Filed: 11/29/2000
  • Issued: 09/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automated banking machine apparatus comprising:

  • an enclosure;

    a plurality of transaction function devices within the enclosure, the transaction function devices including at least one primary device, wherein the primary device performs a first transaction function, and at least one fallback device, wherein the fallback device is capable of performing the first transaction function;

    at least one tray, wherein the tray includes a delivery area;

    a robotic item handling device, wherein the robotic item handling device is operative to move items between the delivery area and the plurality of transaction function devices;

    at least one controller in operative connection with the robotic handling device and the plurality of transaction function devices, wherein the controller is operative to cause a first transaction type including the first transaction function to be performed, by moving items with the robotic item handling device between the delivery area and the primary device, and upon the primary device becoming unavailable, by moving items with the robotic item handling device between the delivery area and the fallback device.

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