Surface mountable multiformat reader for vending machine application
US7516887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/0893
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surface mountable multiformat card reader for vending equipment is disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a surface mountable card reader that comprises a mounting bracket for attaching to a vending machine. The surface mountable card reader also includes a card reader housing that extends outward from the mounting bracket. The housing, which includes a channel spaced outwardly from the mounting bracket for receiving a magnetic stripe card, comprises a radio frequency (RF) proximity reader that is adapted for receiving data via an RF signal from a contactless card. The housing also comprises a magnetic stripe reader that is adapted for receiving data from magnetic stripe cards that pass through the channel.
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