Method and apparatus for multiple format image capture for use in retail transactions
US6726094B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G3/003
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A customer self-service terminal for use in conducting retail transactions. The terminal includes a camera having multi-mode image capability. When a customer wishes to conduct a transaction, the camera is used to scan product barcodes. The camera is set to capture an image of a barcode for extraction of data contained in the barcode. When all desired products have been scanned, the camera is used to record steps in the tendering of payment. The customer presents a financial identification card such as a credit or debit card and swipes it through a magnetic stripe reader. The customer then places the card in the field of view of the camera which is set to a video graphic mode to capture an image of the card for storage. The customer is then presented with a transaction document for signing. The camera is set to a live video mode to record the act of signing. After the transaction document has been signed, the camera captures an image of the signature. The captured images are associated with the transaction record and stored along with the transaction record, and the transaction is completed. The camera may also be set to provide a live video feed, which may be used sent to a remote…
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