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A system and method of providing an electronic transaction receipt from a cash dispensing ATM. A bank host computer is operable to submit the receipt to a system address of record with the bank. The address of record corresponds to an e-mail address, phone number or other address associated with an account involved in the transaction. The receipt may include an image or images associated with the transaction. Thus, a user of an ATM is able to receive an electronic receipt corresponding to the ATM transaction. The system may also operate to image deposited checks deposited at an ATM. Copies of the imaged checks and other information can be electronically sent to a maker, payee, a clearinghouse or banks involved with the transaction. The system may also operate to provide the user with blank checks in hard copy or virtual checks for transactions.

An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user from the ATM in exchange for the deposited check. The ATMs dispense cash responsive to communications with a transaction host. The transaction host provides transaction identifying data to the ATM. The ATM sends the transaction identifying data and check images to an image and transaction data server for processing.

A machine system includes access-constraining mechanisms for protecting the information of certain classes of files from unauthorized intelligible access or from other kinds of access by way of requests supplied from unauthorized classes of programs which may be made at unauthorized periods of time and / or from unauthorized locations and / or under association with unauthorized users. Permission rules are provided for what constitutes an unauthorized access attempt for intelligible or another kind of access to the data of a given file. The given file may be a native one stored in a local machine or an external file stored in a remote server and / or on easily removable media. The machine system includes localizing means for Transparently and Temporarily Localizing (TTL'ing) external files and their respective access permission rules so that such may be processed within relatively physically-secure confines of the local machine. Such localized processing may include automatic decryption of confidential file data on a per-use basis and automatic later re-encrypting of modified data. Modified ones of TTL'ed files may be returned back to their non-local home after such processing.

A binary state machine system and method for REGEX processing of a data stream in an intrusion detection system are disclosed. The method comprises maintaining a state table. The state table is indexed such that inputs comprising a current state and a current character yield an output of a new state. The new state is related to an indication of an attack on a computer network. The method further includes maintaining the current state. An input stream comprising a plurality of characters is received. A first character of the input stream is selected as the current character. The current character and the current state are compared to the state table to generate a new state.

A method of operating an automated banking machine is provided. The method comprises sending a configuration XML message to an ATM from an application server, wherein the configuration XML data includes configuration data targeted to the ATM. The method also includes sending with the application server an application XML message to the ATM, wherein the application XML message includes application data. In addition, the method includes mapping the application data to at least one corresponding resource on the ATM responsive to the configuration data. In addition, the method includes performing a banking transaction using the at least one resource on the ATM responsive to the application XML message.

A compact portable dual mode hemodialysis machine system is provided. The system includes a sorbent dialysis module with a sorbent cartridge that purifies a dialysate fluid that flows therethrough, where the sorbent dialysis module returns the purified dialysate fluid from the sorbent cartridge to an inlet of a dialyzer. The system also includes a single-pass dialysis module with an acetate pump, a bicarbonate pump and a mixing chamber, where the acetate and bicarbonate pumps flow acetate and bicarbonate mixtures, respectively, into the mixing chamber. The single-pass dialysis module receives a desired amount of water from a reverse osmosis device, the single-pass dialysis module operated to direct used dialysate from the dialyzer to a drain. The machine system can be operated to replace the sorbent cartridge with the single-pass dialysis module to switch the operation of the dual mode hemodialysis machine system from a sorbent dialysis mode to a single-pass dialysis mode

A card actuated automated banking machine (152, 198, 200) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (178), a display (182), a check imaging device (186) and at least one processor (190). The automated banking machine is operative responsive to receiving a check and certification data to dispense cash in exchange for the check. The person presenting the check need not provide user identifying inputs through input devices in order to receive cash for the check. A check recipient prior to presenting the check for payment is also enabled to verify that the check will be paid through communication with at least one computer (204) through at least one consumer interface device (208).

For controlling several agricultural machine systems during operation on a territory, based on a reference line, an optimized route for working the territory is determined for the particular machine system, and the particular machine system is driven along this route. The reference line is determined by recording a reference path that was driven along with a first machine system, and the first machine system is controlled based on this reference line with consideration for the working conditions of the first machine system. This reference line is also transmitted by the first machine system to at least one second machine system, which is controlled based on this reference line of the first machine system and with consideration for the working conditions of the second machine system. A corresponding control system for controlling several agricultural machine systems during operation of a territory is also described.

An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user from the ATM in exchange for the deposited checks.

A gaming machine system on which wagers are placed on game outcomes has at least one processor for determining a result of a slot machine game and a plurality of terminals communicatively linked to the processor. The game outcome at each terminal is determined by a single, communal game outcome result determined by the processor. The processor provides the communal result to all of said terminals, the resolution of all wagers at each terminal being dependent on said communal result.

A system and method captures image data in association with the operation of an automated banking machine. Image data associated with users and documents may be acquired, analyzed and transferred. Images may be captured responsive to programmed sequences. The sequences may be performed on a periodic basis as well as in response to inputs corresponding to alarm conditions and transactions conducted at automated banking machines or other devices. Image data may also be captured in response to image conditions including the sensing of motion or the loss of usable video from selected cameras. Image data may be stored in connection with data corresponding to circumstances associated with each triggering event. Stored image data may be searched by one or more parameters. Parameters may include data stored in association with each image, types of events causing image data to be stored, as well as other image conditions and properties.

An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user from the ATM in exchange for the deposited check. The ATMs dispense cash responsive to communications with a transaction host. The transaction host provides transaction identifying data to the ATM. The ATM sends the transaction identifying data and check images to an image and transaction data server for processing.

A method and system provide an automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning various types of articles, wherein each type of article is detected and washed according to its own pre-determined combination. The cleaning apparatus has a storage device storing an array of pre-determined chemical combinations and cleaning parameters, including specifying cleaning chemicals to be used on the various identified article types. A transponder is provided with identifying information of the article type. A transceiver detects the type of article from the transponder and communicates that identifying information to a processor. Based on the detected identifier, the processor selects from the storage device the proper chemical combination and cleaning parameters for washing the identified type of article. A control device coupled to the processor delivers the chemicals specified by the selected chemical combination. Finally, a cleaning subsystem coupled to the processor cleans the articles using the delivered chemicals and other specified parameters.

An automated banking machine system includes ATMs that can accept checks. Cash may be dispensed from an ATM to the user in exchange for a check. Cancellation indicia can be marked on the check by the ATM. The ATM can acquire image data and magnetic data from a received check to determine the genuineness of the check and the authority of the user to cash the check. A check imaging device of the ATM can generate a digital image of a received check. The check image data can be stored in correlated relation with the related transaction data. The ATM can also modify the check image data to produce a modified check image that excludes sensitive check information, such as the user's account number in the micr line. The ATM can then print this modified check image on the user's transaction receipt.

An automated banking machine system and method includes ATMs which accept checks and dispense cash to users. The ATMs are operated to acquire image and magnetic data from deposited checks to determine the genuineness of checks and the authority of a user to receive cash for such checks. Cash may be dispensed to the user from the ATM in exchange for the deposited check. The ATMs dispense cash responsive to communications with a transaction host. The transaction host provides transaction identifying data to the ATM. The ATM sends the transaction identifying data and check images to an image and transaction data server for processing.

An automated banking machine system and method is provided which is operative to display a disposable cash amount associated with an account. The disposable cash amount is calculated responsive to the current Available Balance and responsive to future debit and credits that are expected to post to the account. The disposable cash amount may be calculated by a computer of the ATM or by a computer in operative connection with the ATM such as host banking system or other server of the financial institution associated with the account. The ATM may provide a user interface which minimizes the number of inputs to dispense an amount of cash equal to the calculated disposable cash amount. The ATM or a web site, or other computer may provide a customer with the ability to edit and modify the parameters used to calculate the disposable cash amount for an account.

A robot control system provided in a machining system including a robot and a machine tool. The robot control system includes a robot controller controlling the robot, a portable teach pendant connected to the robot controller, and a communication network adapted to connect the robot controller to a machine tool controller controlling the machine tool. The teach pendant includes a display section configured to display information relating to the robot and the machine tool. The robot controller includes a processing section configured to obtain information relating to the machine tool from the machine tool controller through the communication network, make the display section of the teach pendant display a machine tool-related screen in accordance with a given screen program, and make the machine tool-related screen of the display section of the teach pendant display the information, as obtained, relating to the machine tool.

A plurality of machine systems constituted by different VLAN constitution methods are integrated on one machine system by using virtual machines. An operation can be switched for virtual network interface cards to VLAN communication corresponding to VLAN ID set to a virtual network interface card or to VLAN communication corresponding to VLAN ID set by OS on a virtual machine using the virtual network interface card depending on whether or not VLAN ID is set.

A gaming machine system for a communal slot machine game is disclosed. The system includes processing means (1) for determining a result of a slot machine game and a plurality of terminals (3) linked via communication means (4) to the processing means. In playing a communal slot machine game with the system, the outcome at each of the terminals is solely dependent on the single, communal result determined by the processing means.

A technique is provided for designing and evaluating service models for components, functions, subsystems and field replaceable units in a complex machine system. At a component or item level, each model identifies various items, failure modes, and so forth which may be the root cause of anticipated serviceable events or faults. The design tools permit numerous interfaces to be used in the design of service models, and in the evaluation of the degree to which the models address detectability and isolation capabilities for the root causes of serviceable events and faults.

For creating a route plan for a group of agricultural working machine systems for working a territory, the machine systems include route planning data determination devices and they exchange data with each other and, based on exchanged route planning data, one shared route plan is created for the particular territory. For controlling a group of agricultural working machine systems while it works a territory, one shared route plan—which has been created accordingly—is used, and a route planning system is provided for creating a route plan for a group of agricultural working machine systems to be used to work a territory.

Systems and methods for controlling a rotating electromagnetic machine. The rotating machine, such as a permanent magnet motor or hybrid switched reluctance motor, includes a stator having a plurality of phase windings and a rotor that rotates relative to the stator. A drive is connected to the phase windings for energizing the windings. A controller outputs a control signal to the drive in response to an input demand such as a demanded speed or torque. Control methods (which can be implemented separately or in combination) include varying the gain of an estimator as a function of a demanded or estimated speed to position control system poles at desired locations, decoupling control system currents to achieve a constant torque with motor speed, compensating flux estimates of the estimator for saturation operation of the stator, estimating rotor position using averages of sample values of energization feedback, and calculating a trim adjusted speed error from a plurality of speed estimates.

An automated banking machine (152) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a keypad (172), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (178), a code reading device (180), a display (182), a cash acceptor (184), a check acceptor (186) and a biometric reader (188). The banking machine operates responsive to indica read from user cards. The banking machine operates responsive to instructions executed by at least one processor (190) in the machine. The banking machine is operative responsive to reading gaming tickets or other items through operation of the code reading device, and / or a biometric feature reading device, to dispense cash or provide other value to users. The banking machine is also operative to cause value to be transferred by users for the purchase of gaming items. Other transactions may be conducted, including redeeming or changing forms of value including forms of value that can be used within a gaming establishment (154).

Systems and methods for providing shared display of game events between a gaming machine and a secondary display server. Game events are initially displayed on a primary display of the gaming machine and, on the occurrence of a triggering event during play of the game on the gaming machine, a connection is established via a network protocol between the gaming machine and a secondary display server remotely located from the gaming machine. Display data is then transferred across the connection causing the game events to be displayed on the secondary display as well as the primary display.

Systems and methods for automatic repair and replacement of computing machines are disclosed. The system may generally include a database including configuration information for the available replacement machines and a failed machine, a machine assignment module to assign a replacement machine based on a comparison of the configuration information for the failed machine and the available replacement machines, and a configuration module for generating configuration data for replacement of the failed machine with the replacement machine in the computer network. The machine assignment module may compare certain configuration parameters such as processor speed, disk drive size, and / or amount of RAM, between the failed machine and the available replacement machines. A replacement module may copy data from another copy of the failed machine in the computer network into the replacement machine. An installation module may install the configuration data in, e.g., dependent machines, and restart the dependent machines.

A wireless ATM system (30) comprises one or more wireless ATMs (32, 34, 36) that are operative to wirelessly communicate with a wireless ATM server (38). The wireless ATMs each include a wireless network interface (41). The wireless ATM server includes a corresponding wireless access point or wireless hub (40). Wireless transmission between the wireless ATMs and wireless ATM server is secured with a wireless encryption protocol. The wireless ATM server is operative to communicate with at least one host banking system (46) through at least one public or private network (44). The wireless ATM server is operative to route transaction and event messages between the host banking system and each of the wireless ATMs using a message gateway router (43). The wireless ATM server further includes a firewall (42).

A vending machine managing system based on Internet of Things comprises a vending machine system with enhanced functions besides the traditional vending function, a communication system and a backstage information processing system. The vending machine managing system based on Internet of Things has the functions of storing goods selling conditions of each vending machine, summarizing selling conditions of goods in the vending machines under different circumstances and extracting commercial information useful for managing staff from the selling conditions with the data mining method, auto-reminding, finding out a vending machine B closest to a vending machine A and containing a certain kind of goods also contained in the vending machine A with a certain algorithm according to the geographical location information of the vending machines when the certain kind of goods in the vending machine A are sold out and displaying the geographical location information of the vending machine B on the display screen of the vending machine A for users to select, and recommending, namely selecting, running remotely and managing advertisements to be played.