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Method and system for assisting the visually impaired in performing financial transactions

  • US 6,464,135 B1
  • Filed: 06/30/2000
  • Issued: 10/15/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An automated teller machine, comprising:

  • a touch screen display for displaying operation instructions to a customer and for receiving input from a customer;

    an output jack for providing signals which can be converted to audible sounds by means of a headset;

    a bill dispensing mechanism for dispensing a bank not corresponding to a specified amount;

    a receipt issuing unit for printing a transaction content and for issuing a receipt on which the transaction content is printed; and

    a controller connected to the card reader, the touch screen display, the output jack, the bill dispensing unit, and the receipt issuing unit, the controller providing signals to the output jack corresponding to information provided on the touch screen display;

    wherein the customer inputs the customer'"'"'s personal identification number by;

    tapping out the first digit of the personal identification number, touching an end digit key to indicate the digit is complete;

    repeating this procedure for each subsequent digit of the personal identification number; and

    touching an end pin key when the personal identification number is complete.

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