Multi-head point of sale terminal
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Dec 27, 2011
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Apr 7, 2011
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Dec 13, 2010
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Apr 6, 2005
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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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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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HYPERCOM CORPORATION | 2851 WEST KATHLEEN ROAD PHOENIX AS 85053 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Henry, Chris | Sydney, AU | 23 | 384 |
# of filed Patents : 23 Total Citations : 384 |
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Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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