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Identification card reader

US7382911B1 · kind B1 · utility

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200References
77Claims
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Filing dateFeb 16, 2001
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10851
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is described a method and apparatus for processing a card. A card that is processed can have a corresponding card holder. In one embodiment, a card reader can be provided for reading information of a card. A card reader in one embodiment can be configured to sense a level of degradation of a card. A card reader in one embodiment can be in communication with a remote processor system.

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