Automated Banking Machine Lock Box with Wireless Token Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated banking machines lack secure and efficient mechanisms for managing access to keys and alarm systems, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
Innovation Solution
A lock box system with a wireless token and proximity reader that communicates with an alarm system, allowing authorized users to access the key and deactivate alarms, while ensuring secure storage and communication protocols for image and transaction data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional key management systems are used in automated banking machines, then the device complexity is reduced, but security against unauthorized access deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the key is stored inside a secure container, which is placed within a lock box, which itself is integrated into the automated banking machine. This multi-layered nesting approach enhances security by creating multiple barriers to unauthorized access while managing complexity through hierarchical organization of security components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary alarm system that acts as a mediator between the key storage mechanism and potential unauthorized access. The alarm system provides an additional layer of security by detecting and responding to unauthorized access attempts, thereby enhancing overall security without requiring direct modification of the key storage mechanism.
2Reliability
If access control mechanisms are added to protect keys, then security improves, but ease of operation for authorized users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the system automatically verifies authorization and manages key release without requiring manual intervention from security personnel. The automated verification process and automatic key release mechanism maintain security while improving ease of operation for authorized users by eliminating manual security checks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary authorization verification automatically before key access is required. By pre-configuring authorization credentials and performing verification in advance, the system maintains strict security controls while enabling rapid key release for authorized users, thus improving ease of operation without compromising security.
3Reliability
If secure storage mechanisms are implemented for image and transaction data, then reliability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security functions including key storage, alarm integration, and data protection into a single integrated lock box system. This merging of functions reduces overall system complexity by eliminating the need for separate security subsystems while maintaining comprehensive security for keys, image data, and transaction data through unified management.
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AI summary
In an example embodiment, there is disclosed an apparatus comprising a lock box having an input device, circuitry, and a lock for holding a key to gain access to an area. The apparatus further comprises an alarm system for protecting the area and a proximity reader coupled with the alarm system, the proximity reader is located within the area. The circuitry is operable to determine if an input received by the input device is for an authorized user. The lock box is operable to provide access to the key in response to the circuitry determining that the input received by the input device is for an authorized user. The proximity reader is operable to receive data from a wireless token. The alarm system is operable to deactivate for at least a portion of the area responsive to the proximity reader receiving the data from the wireless token.