PAYMENT SYSTEM WITH OUTDOOR TERMINAL
First Claim
1. A point of sale system for receiving a payment from a customer using an electronic payment card and transmitting the payment to a payment processor, the system providing for selective control of operation of at least one peripheral in the system, the system comprising:
- a payment terminal for handling the payment by the customer, wherein the payment terminal is configured to be programmed and connected to the payment processor, the payment terminal including a reader for the electronic payment card and a port for communication with the at least one peripheral;
at least one peripheral providing a payment device with a reader for the electronic payment card; and
a monitor including a first port for coupling to the payment terminal and a second port for coupling to the payment device, the monitor including a microcontroller providing for communication between the payment terminal and the at least one peripheral, wherein the monitor determines an operational status of the payment device, and the monitor causes a redirection of communication as necessary based on the operational status of the payment device.
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Abstract
A point of sale system is provided that can selectively control operation of one or more peripherals. The system includes a payment terminal with a reader for an electronic payment card and a port for communication with the peripheral. The system further includes a peripheral with a reader for the electronic payment card, and a monitor with a first port for coupling to the payment terminal and a second port for coupling to the payment device. The monitor includes a microcontroller providing for communication between the payment terminal and the peripheral, and the monitor determines an operational status of the peripheral. The monitor causes a redirection of communication as necessary based on the operational status of the peripheral.
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31 Claims
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1. A point of sale system for receiving a payment from a customer using an electronic payment card and transmitting the payment to a payment processor, the system providing for selective control of operation of at least one peripheral in the system, the system comprising:
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a payment terminal for handling the payment by the customer, wherein the payment terminal is configured to be programmed and connected to the payment processor, the payment terminal including a reader for the electronic payment card and a port for communication with the at least one peripheral;
at least one peripheral providing a payment device with a reader for the electronic payment card; and
a monitor including a first port for coupling to the payment terminal and a second port for coupling to the payment device, the monitor including a microcontroller providing for communication between the payment terminal and the at least one peripheral, wherein the monitor determines an operational status of the payment device, and the monitor causes a redirection of communication as necessary based on the operational status of the payment device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A monitor for controlling communication to at least one peripheral in a point of sale system, wherein the system provides for receiving a payment from a customer using an electronic payment card and transmitting the payment to a payment processor, the system including a payment terminal for handling the payment by the customer, the payment terminal including a port for communication with the at least one peripheral, the monitor comprising:
a first port for coupling to the payment terminal and a second port for coupling to the at least one peripheral, the monitor including a microcontroller providing for communication between the payment terminal and the at least one peripheral, wherein the monitor determines an operational status of the at least one peripheral, and the monitor causes a redirection of communication as necessary based on the operational status of the at least one peripheral. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A point of sale system for operation at a retail location including an indoor area and an outdoor area, the point of sale system configured to receive a payment from a customer using an electronic payment card and transmit the payment to a payment processor, the point of sale system comprising:
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(a) an indoor portion including;
a payment terminal for handling the payment by the customer, wherein the payment terminal is configured to be programmed and connected to the payment processor, the payment terminal including a reader for the electronic payment card and a port for communication with at least one peripheral; and
a monitor including a first port for coupling to the payment terminal and a second port for coupling to the at least one peripheral, the monitor including a microcontroller providing for communication between the payment terminal and the at least one peripheral, wherein the monitor determines an operational status of the at least one peripheral, and the monitor causes a redirection of communication as necessary based on the operational status of the at least one peripheral; and
(b) and an outdoor portion including;
a peripheral payment device with a reader for the electronic payment card. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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Specification