*Congrats Dr. Shailesh !!!* Dr. Shailesh S., Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Cochin University of Science and Technology, CUSAT, has been granted a patent for developing an innovative technology designed to simplify financial transactions for the visually impaired. The patented technology, named "Voice Assisted Obtuse ATM," is designed to overcome challenges in conducting secure financial transactions. The system includes a comprehensive voice-guided interface to enhance functionality and user experience and incorporates advanced security features to prevent server-targeted attacks and ensure safe transactions. The key highlight of this technology is that it enables ATM transactions without the need for a physical card, allowing users to perform transactions entirely through voice commands which greatly benefits visually impaired individuals, enabling them to perform secure financial transactions with ease.