Modular signature and data-capture system and point of transaction payment and reward system
USRE41716E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A modular signature and data capture device employs a standardized ISA bus, standardized communication ports, and standardized ×86 CPU architecture to promote flexibility in using past, present, and future software and accessories. A VGA-caliber backlit LCD is superimposingly combined with a pressure touch pad that is useable with a passive stylus. The LCD displays pen drawn signatures and graphics in real-time, and can display images and data stored in the device, or downloaded from a host system, including advertisements. The LCD can also display menus, device instructions, virtual pressure-sensitive data keys, and control keys. The device includes a built-in a three-stripe magnetic card reader unit. The device accepts PCMCIA-compatible accessories including solid state memory units and smartcards, and is compatible with plug-in accessories including an external PIN keypad entry unit, a fingerprint unit, an omnibus unit including a printer and check processor in addition to a fingerprint unit. Security is provided by DES-encrypting PIN data and/or using Master/Session and/or DUKPT key management, or by using fingerprint token data as a PIN. The invention may be used to conduct pa…
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