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The automatic self service machine system of this invention operates in an off-line manner without the necessity of a data communication link to a host computer and is characterized in that it does not require the issuance of special identification cards to users of the machine. Moreover, the system

The automatic self service machine system of this invention operates in an off-line manner without the necessity of a data communication link to a host computer and is characterized in that it does not require the issuance of special identification cards to users of the machine. Moreover, the system permits each user to employ any encoded machine readable card already in his possession as the authorization card or “key”for using the machine. The system also provides a unique portable storage cartridge for storage of articles to be dispensed or received by the machine, such as money, tickets, travelers checks, documents, and the like as well as data relating to the dispensing or receipt of such articles.

대표청구항 ▼

An automated self service machine characterized by avoiding the necessity of issuing identification cards and permitting the user to employ any machine readable card already in his possession, said machine comprising a card reader for reading encoded machine readable identification data from a card

An automated self service machine characterized by avoiding the necessity of issuing identification cards and permitting the user to employ any machine readable card already in his possession, said machine comprising a card reader for reading encoded machine readable identification data from a card inserted into the machine, means for prompting an applicant who desires to become authorized to use the machine to insert into said card reader a card already in the possession of the applicant and having encoded thereon unique identification data; and memory means for storing the identification data read from the inserted card of applicant for later use in establishing authorization for the applicant to use the machine.