Multi-head point of sale terminal

Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Credit or identification card systems

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C235S492000

Reexamination Certificate

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08083138

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides increased convenience 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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