SECURITY APPARATUS FOR AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE
A security apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of a cash capture device inserted into a paper currency presenting area of an automated teller machine (ATM). The security apparatus comprises: a proximity detector for detecting the insertion of the cash capture device in the paper currency presenting area and generating a detecting signal in response to the cash capture device being detected; and control circuitry for receiving the detecting signal and disabling an operating motor of a paper currency dispensing shutter of the automated teller machine in response to receiving the detecting signal and causing the dispensing shutter to remain in an open position.