Card reader

Details Card reader Card reader

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)

Registers

Coded record sensors

Feed mechanisms

C235S454000, C235S483000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11446241

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a card reader for reading a card. The card reader includes a pair of rollers for transporting the card and a transmitter for transmitting light toward the transported card. A Charge Coupled Device (CCD) sensor is provided for sensing light reflected from the transported card. The card reader may further include a planar support for supporting the transmitter and the CCD sensor, and a transparent cover for engaging with the planar support and for covering the transmitter and the CCD sensor.

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