Method to Detect False Purchases with a Consumer Service Device
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1. A method, comprising:
- detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal;
monitoring for a product identifier; and
in response to failing to detect the product identifier, transmitting an alert signal indicating a failed transaction.
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Abstract
A method, system and computer program product for detecting false purchases is disclosed. The method includes detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal and monitoring for a product identifier. In response to failing to detect the product identifier, an alert signal is transmitted.
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1. A method, comprising:
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detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal;
monitoring for a product identifier; and
in response to failing to detect the product identifier, transmitting an alert signal indicating a failed transaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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9. A system, comprising:
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a motion detector for detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal;
a counter for monitoring for a product identification; and
a first signaling unit, in response to failing to detect the product identifier, transmitting an alert signal.
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17. A computer program product in a computer-readable medium, comprising:
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a computer-readable medium;
instructions on the computer-readable medium for detecting a motion across a product identifier in a self-service terminal;
instructions on the computer-readable medium for monitoring for a product identifier; and
instructions, in response to failing to detect the product identifier, transmitting an alert signal. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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