Multi-head point of sale terminal
US7850074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G1/0018
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention allows for multiple card orientations and multiple card directions of travel through use of multiple opposed magnetic stripe reader heads within a POS terminal card reader track. In one embodiment, the various opposed heads are offset along the card reader track. The POS terminal also accommodates smart card and contactless instrument readers and includes features for electronic signature capture, user display interaction, multi-tasking capabilities, check reading and age and identity verification.
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