Self-defense ATM
First Claim
1. An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:
- a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side;
a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side;
a boltwork module;
an electronic lock mounted on the door member such that the electronic lock is not visible from the outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is mounted in a random location on the door member such that an exact position of the electronic lock cannot be determined from outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is operable to release a bolt when a correct combination is received, wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a network, and wherein the correct combination is received from the network;
a controller device; and
a maintenance panel;
wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a secondary interface, and wherein the correct combination can only be received from the network, after a correct password is received by the maintenance panel.
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Abstract
An enhanced-security automated bank teller machine/customer activated teller (ATM/CAT). The ATM/CAT includes a multi-level security system. The first line of defense is access control to the service area behind the ATM/CAT through the use of an electronic lock on the service area door with an emergency override, which is only operable during non-curfew hours. The second line of defense is a passive infrared (PIR) detector in the service area, and lights and a loudspeaker to deter theft. The third line of defense is an impact sensor panel covering the security chest, which can be cheaply replaced. The fourth line of defense is the steel or composite material security chest and boltwork, which locks so that the door cannot open if the hinge is removed. Furthermore, the location of the lock, the latching bars, and the hinges cannot be ascertained from the outside of the security chest. The fifth line of defense is a glass plate to jam the boltwork closed if an attacker drills through the chest door.
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Citations
63 Claims
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1. An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:
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a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side;
a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side;
a boltwork module;
an electronic lock mounted on the door member such that the electronic lock is not visible from the outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is mounted in a random location on the door member such that an exact position of the electronic lock cannot be determined from outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is operable to release a bolt when a correct combination is received, wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a network, and wherein the correct combination is received from the network;
a controller device; and
a maintenance panel;
wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a secondary interface, and wherein the correct combination can only be received from the network, after a correct password is received by the maintenance panel. - 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, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:
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a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side;
a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side;
a boltwork module;
a controller device;
a maintenance panel; and
an electronic lock mounted on the door member such that the electronic lock is not visible from the outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is mounted in a random location on the door member such that an exact position of the electronic lock cannot be determined from outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is operable to release a bolt when a correct combination is received, wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a secondary interface, and wherein the correct combination is received from the secondary interface, the secondary interface being located in a hidden location, such that an external device may be attached to the secondary interface to receive the correct combination even if the maintenance panel is damaged. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:
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a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side;
a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side;
a boltwork module;
a controller device comprising a security controller module;
a plurality of security sensors in communication with the security controller module, the plurality of security sensors each outputting sensor data to the security controller module, wherein the security controller module further comprises reference data determinative of a security incident, the security controller module further operable to signal an alarm condition based on a comparison of at least one of the plurality of sensor data with the reference data;
a maintenance panel; and
an electronic lock mounted on the door member such that the electronic lock is not visible from the outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is mounted in a random location on the door member such that an exact position of the electronic lock cannot be determined from outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is operable to release a bolt when a correct combination is received, wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a secondary interface, and wherein the correct combination is received from the secondary interface, the secondary interface being located in a hidden location, such that an external device may be attached to the secondary interface to receive the correct combination even if the maintenance panel is damaged. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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53. An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:
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a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side;
a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side, the door member having an open position and a closed position;
a boltwork module including a latching mechanism having a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the door member is securable in the closed position when the latching mechanism is in the locked position;
an electronic lock mounted on the door member in a predetermined location and coupled to the boltwork module, the electronic lock having a predetermined combination such that latching mechanism is movable to the unlocked position upon receipt of the predetermined combination;
a maintenance panel; and
a predetermined input mechanism coupled to the electronic lock, the predetermined combination transmittable to the electronic lock via the predetermined input mechanism, wherein the predetermined input mechanism comprises at least one of a secondary interface and a network;
wherein the predetermined combination can be received from the network, after a correct password is received by the maintenance panel. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62)
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63. An enhanced-security automated teller machine, comprising:
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a security chest made of a theft-deterrent material, the security chest having at least one open side;
a door member made of a theft-deterrent material, the door member sized so as to close the at least one open side;
a boltwork module;
an electronic lock mounted on the door member such that the electronic lock is not visible from the outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is mounted in a random location on the door member such that an exact position of the electronic lock cannot be determined from outside of the security chest, wherein the electronic lock is operable to release a bolt when a correct combination is received, wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to a network, and wherein the correct combination is received from the network;
a controller device; and
a maintenance panel;
wherein the electronic lock is operatively coupled to the maintenance panel, and wherein the correct combination is received from the maintenance panel.
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Specification