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Mobile electronic payment terminal

  • US 20010037249A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2001
  • Published: 11/01/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1998
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hand held mobile financial transaction terminal, said terminal including a first card reader for reading a customer card;

  • a secure keypad;

    display means;

    processing means for receiving data from said first card reader and said secure keypad, so as to conduct any required local processing, display appropriate messages on said display, and communicate with a remote host if required;

    interface means for enabling communication and control signals to be sent to and received from a communications device; and

    mechanical retaining means integral with said terminal for selective attachment of said communications device to said terminal providing operational contact with said interface means, wherein the communications device and terminal operatively form an integrated hand held unit, allowing selective removal of said communications device, said communications device being capable of independent operation when separated from said terminal.

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