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Fraud prevention

US10152615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateMay 3, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F19/2055
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of detecting interference with a fraud prevention transmitter on a self-service terminal is described. The method comprises: detecting presentation of a card at a card reader; attempting to detect a customer while the card is presented; and triggering an alarm event if the customer is not detected while the card is presented on a predetermined number of occasions.

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