Graphical user interface and operator console management system for distributed terminal network

Abstract

A graphical user interface (GUI) and operator console management system for a distributed terminal network is described. In some embodiments, the terminals may be hardware terminals, kiosks, or clients. In some embodiments, a security analysis may be performed, and security scores may be determined, for visitors requesting operations at terminals based on an operator configuration. Security scores may be determined by a provider, in communication with the operator terminals, based on aggregation of a plurality of factors, wherein each factor may be weighted. The factors may incorporate operator settings or preferences. In one embodiment, the factors include one or more facial recognition factors. The one or more facial recognition factors may be used for biometric authentication. The provider may use the security scores to determine user privileges or permissions for the operations. The provider may deliver instructions or messages to the terminals based on the determinations.

1 . A method comprising:
 allowing access to a first account portal, console, or system that allows selections or updates,   receiving information associated with selections or updates made in the first account portal, console, or system;   based on the information associated with the selections or updates, updating configuration settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 performing a first processing, wherein performing the first processing comprises:
 receiving a first payload; 
 wherein the first payload comprises a phone number, the phone number received at the first hardware terminal; 
 wherein the first payload is communicated from the hardware terminal; 
 sending an SMS verification code to the phone number. 
   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 establishing a secure session between a software service provider and the hardware terminal.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 performing facial recognition or verification for a first visitor at a first terminal in the first set of terminals.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 ,
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals is a combination automated teller machine (ATM) and virtual currency kiosk.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 ,
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals dispenses a  cannabis -containing product.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 ,
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals dispenses a tobacco-containing product.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 ,
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals is a combination automated teller machine (ATM) and virtual currency kiosk capable of:   transactions that do not utilize virtual currency; and   transactions that utilize virtual currency.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 creating a first user account for a first user, wherein creating the first user account comprises:
 receiving first user data wherein the first user data comprises identification document information or identification information associated with the first user; 
 creating a user or account identifier associated with the first user; and/or 
 storing in association with the first user account, the user or account identifier. 
   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 :
 wherein the first account portal, console, or system comprises:
 one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs), the GUIs including at least:
 information associated with one or more terminals in a first set of terminals, wherein the information includes:
 an identifier label associated with each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals; 
 settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals, wherein the settings include: 
  first settings, wherein the first settings comprise: 
  compliance settings; 
  preference settings; 
  fee settings; and/or 
  controls for each of the first set of terminals. 
 
 
   
     
     
         11 . A system comprising:
 at least one memory;   one or more processors in communication with the memory;   the system configured for:
 allowing access to a first account portal, console, or system that allows selections or updates; 
 receiving information associated with selections or updates made in the first account portal, console, or system; 
 based on the information associated with the selections or updates, updating configuration settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals. 
   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , further configured for:
 performing a first processing, wherein performing the first processing comprises:
 receiving a first payload; 
 wherein the first payload comprises a phone number, the phone number received at the first hardware terminal; 
 wherein the first payload is communicated from the hardware terminal; 
 sending an SMS verification code to the phone number. 
   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , further configured for:
 establishing a secure session between a software service provider and the hardware terminal.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , further configured for:
 performing facial recognition or verification for a first visitor at a first terminal in the first set of terminals.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals is a combination automated teller machine (ATM) and virtual currency kiosk.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals dispenses a  cannabis -containing product.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 11 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals dispenses a tobacco-containing product.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 11 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals is a combination automated teller machine (ATM) and virtual currency kiosk capable of:   transactions that do not utilize virtual currency; and   transactions that utilize virtual currency.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 11 , further configured for:
 creating a first user account for a first user, wherein creating the first user account comprises:
 receiving first user data wherein the first user data comprises identification document information or identification information associated with the first user; 
 creating a user or account identifier associated with the first user; and/or 
 storing in association with the first user account, the user or account identifier. 
   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 11 :
 wherein the first account portal, console, or system comprises:
 one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs), the GUIs including at least:
 information associated with one or more terminals in a first set of terminals, wherein the information includes:
 an identifier label associated with each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals; 
 settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals, wherein the settings include: 
  first settings, wherein the first settings comprise: 
  compliance settings; 
  preference settings; 
  fee settings; and/or 
  controls for each of the first set of terminals. 
 
 
   
     
     
         21 . One or more non-transitory computer storage media encoded with computer program instructions that when executed by one or more hardware terminals cause the one or more hardware terminals to perform operations comprising:
 allowing access to a first account portal, console, or system that allows selections or updates;   receiving information associated with selections or updates made in the first account portal, console, or system;   based on the information associated with the selections or updates, updating configuration settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals.   
     
     
         22 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 performing a first processing, wherein performing the first processing comprises:
 receiving a first payload; 
 wherein the first payload comprises a phone number, the phone number received at the first hardware terminal; 
 wherein the first payload is communicated from the hardware terminal; 
 sending an SMS verification code to the phone number. 
   
     
     
         23 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 performing facial recognition or verification for a first visitor at a first terminal in the first set of terminals.   
     
     
         24 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals is a combination automated teller machine (ATM) and virtual currency kiosk.   
     
     
         25 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals dispenses a  cannabis -containing product.   
     
     
         26 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals dispenses a tobacco-containing product.   
     
     
         27 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 :
 wherein one or more of the first set of terminals is a combination automated teller machine (ATM) and virtual currency kiosk capable of:   transactions that do not utilize virtual currency; and   transactions that utilize virtual currency.   
     
     
         28 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 creating a first user account for a first user, wherein creating the first user account comprises:
 receiving first user data wherein the first user data comprises identification document information or identification information associated with the first user; 
 creating a user or account identifier associated with the first user; and/or 
 storing in association with the first user account, the user or account identifier. 
   
     
     
         29 . The one or more non-transitory computer storage media of  claim 21 :
 wherein the first account portal, console, or system comprises:
 one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs), the GUIs including at least:
 information associated with one or more terminals in a first set of terminals, wherein the information includes:
 an identifier label associated with each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals; 
 settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals, wherein the settings include: 
  first settings, wherein the first settings comprise: 
  compliance settings; 
  preference settings; 
  fee settings; and/or 
  controls for each of the first set of terminals. 
 
 
   
     
     
         30 . A system comprising:
 one or more computers and one or more storage devices on which are stored instructions that are operable, when executed by the one or more computers, to cause the one or more computers to perform operations comprising:
 allowing access to a first account portal, console, or system that allows selections or updates; 
 receiving information associated with selections or updates made in the first account portal, console, or system; 
 based on the information associated with the selections or updates, updating configuration settings for each of the one or more terminals in the first set of terminals.