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Handicap-accessible ATM

  • US 8,723,941 B1
  • Filed: 06/29/2010
  • Issued: 05/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automated teller machine (“

  • ATM”

    ) comprising;

    an ATM display screen; and

    at least one lifting mechanism;

    wherein;

    a default height for the ATM screen corresponds to a height accessible from a wheelchair;

    the lifting mechanism operates to change the vertical height of the ATM display screen relative to a user from the default height; and

    following a predetermined time delay after changing the height of the display screen of the ATM, the lifting mechanism is configured to return the screen to the default height;

    wherein the ATM is further configured to;

    detect;

    a light source; and

    at least one of a camera and a non-user eye; and

    change the angle of the ATM display screen;

    to minimize a glare condition relative to an ATM user'"'"'s eyes; and

    to minimize viewing by at least one of the camera and the non-user eye.

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