ATM / Cash Machine apparatus and method and means that can be read by computer for use with this device

摘要

A method and apparatus of ATM and media that can be read by computer for use with this device. The Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) includes an Input Device (16), a card reader (20), a Cash Money (24), and an output device (18).The ATM works by reading the account information from a card through a card reader and validating the pin (Personal Identification Number) of the user using the Input Device.The ATM also works to deliver Cash through a Cash Money and distribute digital content with an output device in response to the options entered by the user. Also, the ATM is also charging a usage charge to an account linked to the card or money for the delivery of digital content distribution.The Digital Content Distributed by the ATM can include sound recordings, such as MP3 files, video files, books and other digital information. In order to distribute Sound files, the output device can include a sound system to output the audio files corresponding to the distribution of sound recordings.The Sound files can be acquired by the ATM from a source of digital information on the Internet or other network. License fees relating to the distribution of digital files can be transferred to the Licensing Authority or the source associated with the Digital Content.