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Card authenticating apparatus for card-based transaction processing system

US4587379A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 23, 1984
Grant dateMay 6, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q20/4037
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A card authenticating apparatus for a card-based transaction processing system. A device is incorporated which allows a sales-person of a store equipped with the apparatus to automatically call a card controlling operator of a card issuer company for consultation as to completion of the transaction in concern, as occasion requires.

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