Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Credit or identification card systems
Reexamination Certificate
2010-12-13
2011-12-27
St. Cyr, Daniel (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Credit or identification card systems
C235S492000
Reexamination Certificate
active
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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Cyr Daniel St.
Hypercom Corporation
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
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