Patents Could Bring Mobile Phones Closer to ATMs

Diebold, the company that produces electronic voting machines, announced that it has acquired five U.S. patents that allow mobile phones to interact directly with ATMs. Wireless Week

"Diebold said that the technologies will allow mobile phone owners to find ATMs, order cash withdrawals remotely, generate electronic checks, transmit wireless payments and conduct other transactions more securely and conveniently than they do now."

emily | 8:54 PM | SMS and Banking |
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