Configurable Check Processing Module for ATM Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing self-service check depositing terminals lack a scalable check processing module that can accommodate either a single-check or a bunch-check acceptor and provide the functionality of different check processing module configurations, limiting flexibility and compatibility with various ATM types.
Innovation Solution
A scalable check processing module (SCPM) with a configurable mechanism that allows the pocket module to be positioned at different locations within the terminal, enabling it to support either single-check or bunch-check processing and various check processing module configurations, such as those provided by NCR Corporation's CPM2, CPM3, and CPM4 models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-check acceptor is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different ATM types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The check processing module employs a configurable mechanism that allows dynamic repositioning of the pocket module between multiple locations (first location for single-check acceptor, second location for bunch-check acceptor). This dynamic configurability enables the same module to adapt to different ATM types without requiring multiple dedicated designs, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining manageable device complexity through standardized components.
2Productivity
If a bunch-check acceptor is used, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The check processing module is designed as a universal unit that can perform both single-check and bunch-check processing functions by repositioning the pocket module. This multi-functionality allows a single module design to replace what would traditionally require separate dedicated modules for each function, achieving high productivity through bunch-check capability while avoiding the need to maintain multiple complex specialized designs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple CPM configurations are provided for different ATM types, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The check processing module is segmented into reconfigurable components, with the pocket module designed as a separate, movable unit that can be positioned at different locations within the module housing. This segmentation allows a single base module design to be manufactured once and then configured for different ATM types through simple repositioning of the pocket module, significantly improving ease of manufacture compared to producing multiple complete CPM variants.
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AI summary
A scaleable check processing module (SCPM) is provided for a self-service check depositing terminal. The SCPM comprises a supporting structure. The SCPM further comprises a first configurable mechanism located in the supporting structure and for (i) enabling a pocket module to be disposed at a first location of the supporting structure when the SCPM is to be installed into a first type of self-service check depositing terminal, (ii) enabling a pocket module to be disposed at a second location which is different from the first location of the supporting structure when the SCPM is to be installed into a second type of self-service check depositing terminal which is different from the first type of self-service depositing terminal, and (iii) enabling a pocket module to be disposed at a third location which is different from the first and second locations of the supporting structure when the SCPM is to be installed into a third type of self-service check depositing terminal which is different from the first and second types of self-service depositing terminals.