Diebold Nixdorf. has filed a patent for an Automated Transaction Machine (ATM) with a beacon that communicates with electronic devices running a software application. The system allows for customization or actions based on the detection of the beacon, enhancing security and user experience. GlobalData’s report on Diebold Nixdorf gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Diebold Nixdorf, Automated Teller Machines (ATM) was a key innovation area identified from patents. Diebold Nixdorf's grant share as of January 2024 was 66%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Atm system with beacon for secure entry control

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Diebold Nixdorf Inc

The patent application (Publication Number: US20240037524A1) describes a system that includes a secure area with a secure entry, an automated transaction machine, and a beacon associated with the machine. The secure entry responds to a command generated by an electronic device running a software application in communication proximity with the beacon. The system allows for secure access control based on the location and identification of the electronic device, software application, customer, beacon, or automated transaction machine.

Furthermore, the system involves a server that receives data from the electronic device, allowing for personalized user experiences. The server can tailor information displayed on the automated transaction machine's screen based on user-correlated data received when the electronic device is within communication range of the beacon. Additionally, the system can update a database with information based on the data received from the electronic device, enabling targeted advertising and information delivery to various devices associated with the user. The patent also includes privacy enhancements such as making display screens partially opaque based on the received data, ensuring user privacy and security. Overall, the system described in the patent application offers a sophisticated and secure method for accessing automated transaction machines and providing personalized services based on user data.

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