ATM Check Stack Visualization via 3D Bezier Curve Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ATM systems lack a convenient and efficient method for users to view a stack of checks on one screen for confirmation of each check amount during the deposit process.
Innovation Solution
The Check Stack Visualization technique allows ATM users to see a stack of checks displayed on a single screen using a 3D list along a Bezier curve, with highlighted amounts, and provides options to edit incorrect amounts before completing the transaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If one screen per check is used for user confirmation, then check amount verification is accurate, but the number of screens required increases with the number of checks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple check images and their corresponding amounts onto a single display screen. The system retrieves images of multiple checks from storage, displays them simultaneously in a grid layout, and shows all check amounts on the same screen, allowing users to verify multiple checks without navigating through separate screens for each check.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple checks are displayed on one screen, then the number of screens is reduced, but the display layout complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display screen into multiple grid positions, with each position displaying a portion of a check image and its corresponding amount. This segmentation allows multiple checks to be organized in a structured grid layout, making it easier for users to distinguish and verify each check individually while maintaining a compact single-screen display.
3Area of stationary object
If check images are displayed in a grid format, then space utilization is improved, but image detail visibility may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic scaling and selection functionality where check images are initially displayed at a reduced size in a grid format to maximize screen space utilization. When a user selects a specific check for detailed verification, the system dynamically adjusts the display to show that check's image and amount in a larger, more detailed view, allowing users to access both overview and detailed information as needed.
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AI summary
A Check Stack Visualization technique is provided and allows an automated teller machine (ATM) user to see a stack of checks on one screen for check amount confirmation. Customers see all the checks on one screen and indicate that the amounts are correct and click to deposit the checks. In one preferred embodiment, a three dimensional (3D) list is used to display the checks on a Bezier curve along with the amounts highlighted. If the optical character recognition (OCR) process failed on a check amount, the technique highlights the check amount in red. If the customer does not think the check amount is correct, the customer can click on the small check image which brings up a larger check image and they can edit the amount. Once the customer is satisfied that the numbers are correct, the customer can click on a deposit all check button to complete the transaction.