QR-Paired Mobile Teller Workflow for Flexible Bank Transactions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional bank teller operations require manual data entry and terminal operation for both bank and CIA systems, limiting efficiency and flexibility, especially in reconfigured layouts where tellers need to interact with customers directly.

Innovation Solution

A teller device equipped with QR code scanning capabilities allows for pairing with money devices to execute transactions offline, using a CIA system for transaction management, enabling tellers to move freely and facilitating seamless integration with existing banking systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual data entry and terminal operation are used for both bank and CIA systems, then transaction processing can be performed, but operational efficiency is limited and teller flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidteller flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual data entry and terminal operation with automated image recognition and optical character recognition (OCR) technology. The system captures images of documents or displays and automatically extracts transaction data, eliminating the need for tellers to manually type information into both bank and CIA systems. This substitution of mechanical manual operations with automated optical recognition systems directly improves operational efficiency while maintaining teller flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal teller device that can interface with multiple systems (bank system and CIA system) simultaneously through a single integrated platform. The teller device performs multiple functions including capturing images, recognizing text, processing transactions, and interfacing with different banking systems, eliminating the need for separate terminals for each system and thereby improving both efficiency and operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If tellers work behind the counter at fixed terminals, then transaction processing is stable, but tellers cannot interact with customers directly in reconfigured layouts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomer interaction flexibilityVSAvoidtransaction processing stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static fixed terminal into a dynamic mobile teller device that can move freely within the bank branch while maintaining full transaction processing capabilities. The device includes mobile components such as a handheld or wearable form factor with integrated scanning, recognition, and processing functions, allowing tellers to dynamically interact with customers at any location while maintaining stable and reliable transaction processing through the same core system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a portable teller device as an intermediary between the customer and the core banking system. This mobile intermediary maintains reliable connection to the banking system through wireless communication while enabling direct customer interaction in reconfigured layouts, thus preserving transaction stability while improving accessibility and customer service quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If tellers use fixed terminals for transactions, then system integration is straightforward, but integration with reconfigured layouts and mobile operations is complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration flexibilityVSAvoidsystem integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a universal teller device with standardized communication interfaces and protocols that can integrate with multiple systems including the bank system, CIA system, and various reconfigured layout configurations. The device performs multiple functions (image capture, OCR, transaction processing, wireless communication) in a single integrated platform, reducing overall system integration complexity while improving adaptability to different operational configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs configurable parameters and adjustable settings in the teller device that allow adaptation to different integration scenarios without changing the fundamental system architecture. The device can adjust communication protocols, interface configurations, and operational modes to match different bank layouts and system requirements, thereby improving integration flexibility while maintaining manageable complexity through parameter-based configuration rather than structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4664376A1Mobility teller system and method and QR code transaction activation
Publication Date: 2025.12.17 GLORY LTD
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AI summary

A money teller system in accordance with the present disclosure includes a money device and a teller device. The money device includes a body having a quick response (QR) code. The teller device includes a scanner and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry configured to generate a transaction with respect to an account; control the scanner to scan the QR code of the money device; pair the teller device and money device; and instruct the money device to process the transaction.