Payment interface
US8875994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/088
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A payment interface apparatus, system and method is disclosed. In particular, a payment interface apparatus for use in vending machines, gaming machines, or other, typically unattended machines that accept payments via a variety of payment methods is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system and method for determining and processing a transaction as a particular transaction type based upon the type of media used on a standardized financial transaction card. The interface apparatus includes a plurality of sensors to read one or a plurality of media on a single standardized financial transaction card in a single presentation of the card.
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