Method and apparatus for credit card inquiry using cable network
First Claim
1. A credit card inquiry apparatus, comprising:
- a high-speed data communication means for transmitting/receiving data related to credit card inquiry with a master modem set up in a high-speed data communication network;
an access means for accessing to another credit card inquiry apparatus;
a first control means for processing data on communication conducted by the high-speed data communication means and the access means;
a first storage means for storing programs and data related to the first control means;
an output means for outputting the data processed in the first control means outside;
a card reading means for reading the credit card;
a key input means for inputting a predetermined value needed for a credit card approval;
a telephone access communication means for communicating through a telephone network access;
a second control means for controlling the output means, the card reading means, the key input means and the telephone access communication means; and
a second storage means for storing programs and data related to the second control means.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a credit card inquiry using a high-speed cable network is disclosed. The apparatus for a credit card includes: a communication unit for transmitting/receiving data necessary for a credit card inquiry to/from a master modem in a high speed communication network; a connection unit for connecting to another credit card inquiry system; a first controlling unit for processing information from the communication unit and the connection unit; a first storing unit for storing programs and information related to the first controlling unit; an output unit for outputting the information from the first control unit; a reading unit for reading information in the credit card; a key input unit for receiving a value necessary for approving a credit dealing; a PSTN communication unit for performing a communication through a public switched telecommunication network; a second controlling unit for controlling the output unit, the card reading unit, the key input unit; and a second storing unit for storing programs and information related to the second controlling unit.
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25 Claims
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1. A credit card inquiry apparatus, comprising:
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a high-speed data communication means for transmitting/receiving data related to credit card inquiry with a master modem set up in a high-speed data communication network;
an access means for accessing to another credit card inquiry apparatus;
a first control means for processing data on communication conducted by the high-speed data communication means and the access means;
a first storage means for storing programs and data related to the first control means;
an output means for outputting the data processed in the first control means outside;
a card reading means for reading the credit card;
a key input means for inputting a predetermined value needed for a credit card approval;
a telephone access communication means for communicating through a telephone network access;
a second control means for controlling the output means, the card reading means, the key input means and the telephone access communication means; and
a second storage means for storing programs and data related to the second control means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for converting signal applied to a credit card inquiry apparatus, comprising:
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a high-speed data communication means for transmitting/receiving data related to the credit card inquiry with a master modem set up in the high-speed data communication network;
an access means for accessing to another credit card inquiry apparatus;
a control means for processing data on communication performed by the high-speed data communication means and the access means; and
a storage means for storing programs and data related to the control means. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for inquiring a credit card applied to a credit card inquiry apparatus, comprising the steps of:
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a) recognizing a credit inquiry data signal by reading the credit card of a user and transmitting the recognized credit inquiry data signal into a signal conversion means;
b) at the signal conversion means, receiving the credit inquiry data signal, modulating the credit inquiry data signal to generate a modulated credit inquiry data signal and transmitting the modulated credit inquiry data signal to a master modem of a CATV broadcasting station through the CATV network;
c) at the master modem of a CATV broadcasting station, demodulating the modulated credit inquiry data signal and transmitting the credit inquiry data signal whose protocol is changed to a VAN company; and
d) at the VAN company, receiving the protocol-changed credit card inquiry data and requesting credit card inquiry to the credit card company of the customer by using the data of the received credit inquiry data signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer readable recording medium storing instructions for executing a method for inquiring a credit card applied to a credit card inquiry apparatus, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) recognizing a credit inquiry data signal by reading the credit card of a user and transmitting the recognized credit inquiry data signal into a signal conversion means;
b) at the signal conversion means, receiving the credit inquiry data signal, modulating the credit inquiry data signal to generate a modulated credit inquiry data signal and transmitting the modulated credit inquiry data signal to a master modem of a CATV broadcasting station through the CATV network;
c) at the master modem of a CATV broadcasting station, demodulating the modulated credit inquiry data signal and transmitting the credit inquiry data signal whose protocol is changed to a VAN company; and
d) at the VAN company, receiving the protocol-changed credit card inquiry data and requesting credit card inquiry to the credit card company of the customer by using the data of the received credit inquiry data signal. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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