Detection method and apparatus for a user device or automatic teller bank machine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4420751
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06316378

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A method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting (ultrasonically or eletromagnetically) events of the presence and movement of a user within a defined user area, and a user operating zone within the user area, associated with a user device, such as an automatic teller bank machine, and for providing output signals indicative of those events. Transducer transceiver means is utilized with ranging circuit means and distance measuring circuit means. A computer means coupled to the distance measuring circuit means is also utilized to provide the output signals which may be used to control the operation of the user device and effect any corrective measures deemed desirable during its operation.

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  • NCR CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hale, William J Dayton, OH 16 1189
Paganini, Bruno J Centerville, OH 5 132

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