An automated banking machine (10) includes a deposit accepting apparatus (44) which is capable of accepting and authenticating instruments, as well as accepting envelopes deposited into the machine by a user. A transport section (46) is operative to engage and transport deposited items selectively from...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6474548?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6474548 - Deposit accepting and storage apparatus and method for automated banking machine