Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Credit or identification card systems
Patent
1986-07-31
1988-11-01
Leung, Philip H.
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Credit or identification card systems
235432, 235448, 235449, 34082534, G06K 500
Patent
active
047822171
ABSTRACT:
A single unitary terminal configuration includes a card reader for reading data contained on a credit or debit card, a communications system for accessing a central database for authorization purposes, an input/output system for inputting alphanumeric data into the terminal, and for displaying audio and visual signals concerning the use of the terminal and the card's status, and a printer for printing data onto a receipt. The terminal preferably includes a fixed head magnetic card reader for reading magnetic stripes of credit or debit cards. The card reader is preferably of an insertion type having a card receiving channel opening at an edge of the terminal housing.
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Clark Thomas J.
Soza Harry R.
Wilkison Dennis E.
Williams Craig C.
Leung Philip H.
Norand Corporation
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