Hand action tracking for card slot tampering
US11881088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G3/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Payment card slot tampering at a transaction terminal is detected in real time. One or more images from one or more cameras are analyzed. The camera(s) is/are focused overhead of the terminal on an area adjacent to and in front of a card slot for a card reader of the terminal. The images are analyzed for determining whether hands of arms for an operator of the terminal are performing actions that indicate the operator may be attempting to install a card skimmer/shimmer into the card slot and/or attempting to remove an existing skimmer/shimmer from the card slot. When card slot tampering event is detected at the terminal a variety of automated actions are processed, such as shutting down the card reader, shutting down the terminal, confiscating any payment card inserted into the card slot, notifying a financial institution, and/or notifying legal authorities.
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