ATM AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION (VARIANTS) Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: ATMs.

SUBSTANCE: methods for inputting data into ATM include following steps: forming an input signal when function key or auxiliary keyboard key is pressed at ATM panel, at the same time data inputted into ATM are assigned to pressed key, conversion of input signal from key to input signal, matching coordinate data of point of a point on screen of ATM, previously matched with pressed key, redirection of coordinate data input signal into computer data flow, meant for data input from mouse. Method for data input may have additional steps: forming of signal by pressing key of auxiliary keyboard, conversion of input signal from auxiliary keyboard key to input signal, matching key on standard letter-digit keyboard, previously matched with pressed key; redirection of received input into data flow of computer, meant for inputting data from standard keyboard. ATMs have computer and at least one device for performing financial operations in response to data input in computer, performed in accordance to methods for inputting data into ATM. Devices for storing software have software, providing for control of ATM in accordance to methods for inputting data in ATM.

EFFECT: higher efficiency.

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