MEDIA DESKEW

Systems and methods for deskewing a media object may include receiving, at a deskew of a self-service terminal, the media object. The method may also include engaging a drive member to position the media object into a first position within the deskew. A deskew member may be engaged in a first direction to position the media object into a second position within the deskew. The deskew member may be engaged in a second direction to position the media object into a third position within the deskew. 1. A method of deskewing media , the method comprising:receiving, at a deskew of a self-service terminal, a media object;engaging a drive member to position the media object into a first position within the deskew;engaging a deskew member in a first direction to position the media object into a second position within the deskew, wherein the second position is determined by a strain placed on a motor of the deskew member; andengaging the deskew member in a second direction opposite the first direction to position the media object into a third position behind the second position within the deskew.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second position includes an edge of the media object in contact with a track.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third position includes an edge of the media object proximate a track.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third position includes an edge of the media object parallel with a central axis of the deskew.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein engaging the deskew member in the second direction includes reversing a direction of rotation of the deskew member for a preset time.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motor is a stepper motor and wherein engaging the deskew member in the second direction includes reversing a direction of rotation of the stepper motor for a preset number of steps.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ejecting the media object from the deskew.8. A system comprising:a processor; and engaging a motor, the ...

Document stacking

An apparatus and a method are disclosed for stacking items of media in a media container region. The apparatus includes a rotatable roller element arranged to rotate about a longitudinal axis to locate an incoming item of media at a deposit position with the container region. The apparatus also includes at least one trailing edge engaging element that engages with a trailing edge region of an incoming item of media and urges the trailing edge region towards a stack position. The apparatus also includes at least one preceding item edge engaging element that engages with an edge region of a preceding item of media to urge that edge region away from the incoming item of media.

MEDIA DEPOSITORY

A bunch sheet depository is described. The depository comprises: a pressure plate for pressing on a bunch of sheets; a picker aligned with the pressure plate and arranged to remove sheets individually from the bunch of sheets; a link arm including (i) a pivot, (ii) an urging portion coupled to the pressure plate and (iii) a resilient member; and an actuator coupled to the resilient member. The actuator is operable, when actuated, to move the resilient member to rotate the link arm about the pivot and thereby cause compression of the bunch of sheets by the pressure plate using a force from the resilient member that reduces as the resilient member relaxes in response to the pressure plate moving as sheets are removed from the bunch of sheets. 1. A bunch sheet depository comprising:a pressure plate for pressing on a bunch of sheets;a picker aligned with the pressure plate and arranged to remove sheets individually from the bunch of sheets;a link arm including (i) a pivot, (ii) an urging portion coupled to the pressure plate and (iii) a resilient member; andan actuator coupled to the resilient member and operable, when actuated, to move the resilient member to rotate the link arm about the pivot and thereby cause compression of the bunch of sheets by the pressure plate using a force from the resilient member that reduces as the resilient member relaxes in response to the pressure plate moving as sheets are removed from the bunch of sheets.2. A depository according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure plate receives a bunch of sheets on an upper surface thereof.3. A depository according to claim 1 , wherein the picker picks individual sheets from a top of the bunch.4. A depository according to claim 1 , wherein the bunch loader further comprises a sheet transport arrangement.5. A depository according to claim 4 , wherein the sheet transport arrangement comprises a chassis and a pivot shaft mounted to the chassis claim 4 , and the urging portion and the pressure plate are ...

DOCUMENT STACKING

An apparatus and method are disclosed for stacking items of media in a media container region. The apparatus includes a rotatable roller element arranged to rotate about a longitudinal axis to locate an incoming item of media at a deposit position with the container region. The apparatus also includes at least one trailing edge engaging element that engages with a trailing edge region of an incoming item of media and urges the trailing edge region towards a stack position. The apparatus also includes at least one preceding item edge engaging element that engages with an edge region of a preceding item of media to urge that edge region away from the incoming item of media. 1. Apparatus for stacking items of media in a media container region , comprising:a rotatable roller element arranged to rotate about a longitudinal axis to locate an incoming item of media at a deposit position within a container region;at least one trailing edge engaging element that engages with a trailing edge region of the incoming item of media and urges the trailing edge region towards a stack position; andat least one preceding item edge engaging element that engages with an edge region of a preceding item of media to urge said an edge region away from the incoming item of media.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:said at least one trailing edge engaging element, comprises a plurality of flexible paddle elements and said at least one preceding item edge engaging element comprises a plurality of flexible flap elements, said plurality of paddle elements and said plurality of flap elements being supported in a circumferentially spaced apart relationship on said roller element and arranged to rotate simultaneously therewith.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:the flap elements extend further from a common axis of rotation than the paddle elements.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:the roller element is a driven roller ...

JAM REDUCTION

A method and apparatus are disclosed for transporting at least one item of media. The apparatus includes at least one guide member providing a first guide surface that guides at least one item of media as the item is transported, at least one elongate slit in the guide surface and at least one belt member each extending along a respective slit and comprising a first belt portion that extends outwardly from the slit beyond the guide surface and a further belt portion that undercuts a region of the guide surface. 1. Apparatus for transporting at least one item of media , comprising:at least one guide member providing a first guide surface that guides at least one item of media as the item is transported;at least one elongate slit in the guide surface; andat least one belt member each extending along a respective slit and comprising a first belt portion that extends outwardly from the slit beyond the guide surface and a further belt portion that undercuts a region of the guide surface.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:the at least one guide member comprises a plurality of substantially planar guide regions located in a side-by-side, spaced apart relationship; whereina space between opposed edges of adjacent guide regions provides a respective elongate slit in the guide surface provided by respective upper surfaces of the adjacent guide regions.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:each guide region has a straight edge that extends between an upper surface comprising the first guide surface and a lower surface of the guide member.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:each guide region has an edge that comprises an undercut region.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:the further belt portion undercuts the guide surface on just one side of the belt member.6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:the further belt portion undercuts the guide surface on a first and ...

Folded media detection and processing

A media separator module of a valuable media depository is selectively controlled to detect folded media and selectively eject the media or preform double feed recovery processing based on a fold type detected for the media.

CLAMPING OF MEDIA ITEMS

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for transporting items of media along a transport path. The apparatus comprises at least one clamp member to apply a clamp force to a bunch of media items located between a support surface and said clamp member, wherein said clamp member is selectively moveable towards or away from said support surface to apply a predetermined clamp force to the bunch of media items. 1. A method of transporting at least one media item along a transport path , comprising:locating a bunch of media items between at least one support surface and at least one clamp member; andselectively moving said clamp member towards or away from said support surface to apply a predetermined clamp force to the bunch of media items.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:determining a thickness associated with the bunch of media items; andselectively moving said clamp member towards or away from said support surface responsive to the thickness.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:removing or adding a media item from or to the bunch of media items to respectively decrease or increase said thickness of the bunch of media items and moving the clamp member to maintain a pre-determined clamp force as the thickness is decreased or increased.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising:determining said thickness of the bunch of media items by sensing a displacement of a moveable element that is moveable towards or away from the clamp member responsive to said thickness of the bunch of media items; andselectively moving the clamp member towards or away from the support surface to apply the predetermined clamp force to the bunch of media items responsive to a displacement of the moveable element.5. The method as claimed in claim 4 , further comprising:biasing said moveable element towards said clamp member.6. Apparatus for transporting at least one media item along a transport path claim 4 , comprising:at ...

DEPOSIT MODULE

A Self-Service Terminal (SST) or deposit module for an SST and a method of use are disclosed for transporting an item of media along a transport path. The SST includes a guide surface comprising a first region in which an item of media is transported in a first orientation with respect to a respective direction of transport, and a further region in which an item of media is transported in a further orientation with respect to a respective direction of transport. The SST also includes a re-orientation module that transports an item of media between the first and further regions and rotates an item of media received at a one of the first and further regions into an orientation associated with a remainder one of the first and further regions. 1. A deposit module configured for use in a self-service terminal (SST) , comprising:a first region having a first axis of transport in which a media item is transported in a first orientation;a further region having a further axis of transport in which the media item is transported in a further orientation different than the first orientation;wherein the further axis of transport associated with the further region is substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first axis of transport associated with the first region; anda re-orientation device that (i) transports the media item between the first and further regions and (ii) rotates the media item between the first and further orientations.2. The deposit module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the re-orientation module comprises:a rotatable item guide rotatable by a drive shaft; andat least one clamping element that selectively clamps the media to move with the item guide, and automatically releases the media item from the item guide, as the item guide rotates to a pre-determined location in the further region.3. The deposit module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the re-orientation module further comprises:a housing comprising a cam surface; whereinthe at least one clamping ...

MEDIA ITEM TRANSPORTER

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for transporting items of media along a transport path. The apparatus comprises a first transport member and a further transport member located opposite the first transport member to transport a bunch of media items located between said transport members along a transport path, a drive mechanism to move a one of the first and further transport members towards or away from a remainder one of the first and further transport members to selectively locate the first and further transport members in a selectable spaced apart relationship, and at least one sensor to determine a position of the one transport member with respect to the remainder one transport member. 1. Apparatus for transporting a bunch of media items , comprising:a first transport member and a further transport member located opposite the first transport member to transport a bunch of media items located between said transport members along a transport path;a drive mechanism to move a one of the first and further transport members towards or away from a remainder one of the first and further transport members to selectively locate the first and further transport members in a selectable spaced apart relationship; andat least one sensor to determine a position of the one transport member with respect to the remainder one transport member.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism comprises:at least two linkage arms, each arm having a respective first and further end pivotably connected to a respective transport member or a housing for said respective transport member; andat least one drive shaft coupled to an end of at least one linkage arm to selectively move the one transport member with respect to the remainder one transport member.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the drive mechanism further comprises:a stepper motor that drives a cam member to selectively rotate the cam member about a cam axis to a desired ...

Media depository

A bunch sheet depository is described. The depository comprises: a pressure plate for pressing on a bunch of sheets; a picker aligned with the pressure plate and arranged to remove sheets individually from the bunch of sheets; a link arm including (i) a pivot, (ii) an urging portion coupled to the pressure plate and (iii) a resilient member; and an actuator coupled to the resilient member. The actuator is operable, when actuated, to move the resilient member to rotate the link arm about the pivot and thereby cause compression of the bunch of sheets by the pressure plate using a force from the resilient member that reduces as the resilient member relaxes in response to the pressure plate moving as sheets are removed from the bunch of sheets.

Document stacker apparatus and method of stacking documents

A plunger moves from a retracted position to an extended position to engage a document which is on a receiving platform to push the document through an opening in the receiving platform and towards a stacking platform to stack the document on the stacking platform. The plunger moves from the extended position back to the retracted position to allow a biasing force which is acting on the stacking platform to press the document which has just been stacked on the stacking platform against the receiving platform. A supporting mechanism supports first and second plate members of the receiving platform for pivoting movement between a non-parallel position in which the plate members form a substantially wide V-shape to cup the document as the plunger pushes the document through the opening and onto the stacking platform, and a parallel position in which the plate members are substantially parallel to each other as the plunger moves back to the retracted position to allow the biasing force which is acting on the stacking platform to press the document which has just been stacked on the stacking platform against the receiving platform.

Process of making brick

Printer apparatus

The present invention provides for a rotating drum-type printer having an electric motor which is located internally of the print drum (402). Using the components of a brushless, direct current (d.c.) motor, the stator windings (410) are attached to a stationary shaft (404), while the inside wall of the print drum (402) is attached to the permanent magnet rotor (412) for rotation therewith.

Scaleable check processing module for a self-service check depositing terminal

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. The first configurable mechanism may comprise a three-way diverter which (i) diverts checks from an inlet path to a first outlet path when the SCPM is installed into the first type of self-service check depositing terminal, (ii) diverts checks from the inlet path to a second outlet path which is different from the first outlet path when the SCPM is installed into the second type of self-service check depositing terminal, and (iii) diverts checks from the inlet path to a third outlet path which is different from the first and second outlet paths when the SCPM is installed into the third type of self-service check depositing terminal. The SCPM may further comprise a second configurable mechanism located in the supporting structure and for enabling an escrow re-bunch module (ERBM) to be installed. The second configurable mechanism may comprise a two-way diverter which (i) diverts checks from an input path to a first ...

Brick

Módulo de depósito e método para transportar pelo menos um item de mídia ao longo de um percurso de transporte em um módulo de depósito

módulo de depósito um módulo de depósito (150) para um sst (100) e um método de uso são revelados. o módulo de depósito (150) compreende: uma primeira região (220) na qual um tem de meios (400) é transportado em uma primeira orientação; uma região adicional (225) na qual o item de meios (400) é transportado em uma orientação adicional; e um dispositivo de reorientação (210) que (i) transporta o item de meios (400) entre a primeira região (220) e regiões adicionais (225) e (ii) gira o item de meios (400) entre a primeira orientação e orientações adicionais.

Módulo de depósito

MÓDULO DE DEPÓSITO Um módulo de depósito (150) para um SST (100) e um método de uso são revelados. O módulo de depósito (150) compreende: uma primeira região (220) na qual um tem de meios (400) é transportado em uma primeira orientação; uma região adicional (225) na qual o item de meios (400) é transportado em uma orientação adicional; e um dispositivo de reorientação (210) que (i) transporta o item de meios (400) entre a primeira região (220) e regiões adicionais (225) e (ii) gira o item de meios (400) entre a primeira orientação e orientações adicionais.

Mechanism for wire-cutting brick

Brick

Mechanism for cutting wire-cut brick.

Check processing module for a self-service check depositing terminal

A check processing module (CPM) is provided for a self-service check depositing terminal. The CPM comprises a substantially U-shaped plastic guide including (i) first and second leg portions forming the substantially U-shape, (ii) a surface which forms an opening in the first leg portion, and (ii) a releasing member which is disposed on the second leg portion. The CPM further comprises a shaft assembly including (i) a plastic shaft having opposite end portions and a central portion between the opposite end portions, (ii) a number of drive rollers disposed on the central portion, (iii) a first plastic race bearing attached to one end portion of the plastic shaft and disposed in the opening of the plastic guide, and (iv) a second plastic race bearing attached to the other end portion of the plastic shaft and secured by the releasing member to the plastic guide. The releasing member is operable to secure the shaft assembly to the plastic guide during operation of the CPM, and is operable to release the shaft assembly from the plastic guide during disassembly of parts of the CPM.

Paving-brick

Media deskew

Systems and methods for deskewing a media object may include receiving, at a deskew of a self-service terminal, the media object. The method may also include engaging a drive member to position the media object into a first position within the deskew. A deskew member may be engaged in a first direction to position the media object into a second position within the deskew. The deskew member may be engaged in a second direction to position the media object into a third position within the deskew.