Gregory F Ray

US Patent:

20140239063, Aug 28, 2014

Filed:

Feb 28, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/193925

Inventors:

- North Canton OH, US
Gregory S. RAY - North Canton OH, US
Tim CREWS - Alliance OH, US
Bruce BOWEN - Chepachet RI, US
Lee KRAVITZ - Ellicott City MD, US
James TROCME - McLean VA, US

International Classification:

G07F 19/00

US Classification:

235379

Abstract:

In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an externally accessible headphone jack that is suitable for use with an automated banking machine such as an ATM. The headphone jack is configured to be releasably, electrically connectable to portable audio output devices. The headphone jack includes an opening external of the machine that is configured to receive electrical connector plugs therein. A jack housing is located within the automated banking machine, wherein the jack housing extends below the opening and bounds an interior area, wherein the interior area houses at least one electrical contact configured for releasable electrical connection with electrical connector plugs. The jack housing includes a drain opening therein below the at least one electrical contact that is configured to drain water from the interior area of the jack housing.