Correct option is C
The correct answer is option (C) John Shepherd-Barron
- The Indian-born Scottish inventor who pioneered the development of the cash machine, also known as the Automated Teller Machine (ATM), isJohn Shepherd-Barron.
- He was born on June 23, 1925, in Shillong, India, and passed away on May 15, 2010, in the United Kingdom.
- Shepherd-Barron's idea for the ATM was inspired by vending machines that dispense chocolate bars; he envisioned a similar machine for dispensing cash after a personal experience with bank hours.
Information Booster :-
- James Goodfellow: A Scottish engineer who patented a similar ATM system in 1965 that included a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for transactions.
- Luther Simjian: An earlier pioneer who invented a type of cash-dispensing machine called the "Bankmatic" in 1939. His machine was installed in New York but failed to attract significant use and was removed after six months.
- Donald Harrier: There is limited information available regarding Donald Harrier's contributions to ATM technology compared to the other inventors mentioned.