Point-of-transaction machine with improved versatility and related method
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1. A point-of-transaction machine comprising:
- a touch responsive screen;
a card having a microchip with a memory, the memory being configured to store information related to a plurality of accounts associated with a plurality of separate institutions, the accounts being segregable into at least two types of account types, the account types including banking accounts and non-banking accounts;
a card reader for reading from and writing to the memory of the microchip, the card reader reading the stored information from the memory to permit a customer to selectively conduct transactions with the plurality of separate institutions including banking transactions with one or more of the banking accounts and non-banking transactions with one or more of the non-banking accounts;
a numerical keypad; and
a deposit mechanism for receiving deposit cash, checks, executed documents and combinations thereof from the customer;
wherein the screen initially provides the customer with options on which of the plurality of separate institutions and which of the plurality of accounts they want to transact business and satisfies banking, mortgage, and security laws requiring the separate and distinct maintenance of such accounts; and
wherein the point-of-transaction machine collects fees for each transaction-according to a predetermined fee schedule.
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Abstract
A point-of-transaction machine that allows global users to reach all aspects of their finances, from their brokerage account to their banks, mortgage accounts, credit card accounts and more. Unlike conventional ATMs where you can only reach your bank account(s), the initial screen when signed on will give the global user options on which account or accounts they want to transact business. This initial screen will satisfy the banking, mortgage, and security law requirements of most countries, including those of the United States and Canada where such companies are required to be independent. The point-of-transaction machine will collect fees for each transaction, similar to current ATM usage fee agreements and will allow certain users to complete transactions without fees.
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1. A point-of-transaction machine comprising:
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a touch responsive screen;
a card having a microchip with a memory, the memory being configured to store information related to a plurality of accounts associated with a plurality of separate institutions, the accounts being segregable into at least two types of account types, the account types including banking accounts and non-banking accounts;
a card reader for reading from and writing to the memory of the microchip, the card reader reading the stored information from the memory to permit a customer to selectively conduct transactions with the plurality of separate institutions including banking transactions with one or more of the banking accounts and non-banking transactions with one or more of the non-banking accounts;
a numerical keypad; and
a deposit mechanism for receiving deposit cash, checks, executed documents and combinations thereof from the customer;
wherein the screen initially provides the customer with options on which of the plurality of separate institutions and which of the plurality of accounts they want to transact business and satisfies banking, mortgage, and security laws requiring the separate and distinct maintenance of such accounts; and
wherein the point-of-transaction machine collects fees for each transaction-according to a predetermined fee schedule.
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2. A financial network comprising:
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a financial institution network associated with a financial institution;
a card having a microchip with a memory, the memory being configured to store information related to a plurality of accounts associated with a plurality of separate institutions, the accounts being segregable into at least two types of account types, the account types including banking accounts and securities accounts;
at least one financial service server, each financial service server being associated with a financial service provider that is independent of the financial institution network; and
accessing means electronically coupled to the financial institution network and the at least one financial service server for providing access thereto via the microchip and a predetermined customer code, the accessing means including a point-of-transaction machine with a card reader, inputting means and a deposit device, the card reader being operable for reading from and writing to the memory of the microchip, the card reader reading the stored information from the memory to permit a customer to selectively conduct transactions with the plurality of separate institutions including banking transactions with one or more of the banking accounts and securities transactions with one or more of the securities accounts, the inputting means being configured to permit the customer to input information, the deposit device being configured for receiving deposits of cash, checks, executed documents and combinations thereof from the customer. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for conducting a plurality of financial transactions comprising:
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providing a card having a microchip with a memory, the memory being configured to store information related to a plurality of accounts associated with a plurality of separate institutions, the accounts being segregable into at least two types of account types, the account types including banking accounts and securities accounts;
providing a point-of-transaction machine having a card reader, inputting means and a deposit device, the card reader being operable for reading information stored on the memory of the microchip, the inputting means being configured to permit a customer to input information, the deposit device being configured for receiving deposits of cash, checks, executed documents and combinations thereof from the customer;
placing a card in the card reader;
reading the stored information from the memory of the microchip to permit the customer to selectively conduct transactions with the plurality of separate institutions including banking transactions with one or more of the banking accounts and securities transactions with one or more of the securities accounts inputting a PIN;
selecting one or more transactions from a group of financial transactions, the group including banking transactions and securities transactions, the banking transactions including cash deposits; and
levying a fee according to a predetermined fee schedule for conducting the financial transaction. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
correlating the card and the PIN to a user identification code and a password code; and
forwarding the user identification code and the password code to a server to authorize the securities transaction.
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14. The method of claim 12, wherein the fee is levied against the customer.
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15. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of transmitting information between the point-of-transaction machine and a server to conduct the securities transaction.
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16. The method of claim 15, wherein the server is associated with at least one of a brokerage house and a mutual fund.
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17. The method of claim 15, wherein the information is transmitted over a private frame relay.
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18. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of:
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manually inputting a user identification code and a password code; and
forwarding the user identification code and the password code to a server to authorize the securities transaction.
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Current AssigneeHummingbird Investment Trust DDT 11/27/
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Original AssigneeMonica L. Workens
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InventorsWorkens, Monica L.
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Primary Examiner(s)Frech, Karl D.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Walsh, Daniel
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Application NumberUS10/340,065Publication NumberTime in Patent Office662 DaysField of Search235/379, 235/375, 235/385, 235/382, 235/492, 235/487, 235/380, 235/381, 235/382.5, 235/363, 235/486, 235/493, 209/534, 902/8-16, 902/25, 902/26US Class Current235/379CPC Class CodesG06Q 20/10 specially adapted for elect...G06Q 20/382 insuring higher security of...G06Q 40/02 Banking, e.g. interest calc...G07F 19/20 Automatic teller machines [...G07F 19/201 Accessories of ATMsH04L 2209/56 Financial cryptography, e.g...
