METHOD OF MONITORING PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR
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1. A method of monitoring product identification at a transaction terminal comprising:
- a. identifying a product using a reader at a transaction terminal;
b. recording video footage of the reading of the product at the transaction terminal;
c. covertly sending information indicating product identification to a remote recording device; and
d. recording the video footage at the remote recording device in combination with information indicating product identification.
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Abstract
A method of monitoring product identification at a transaction terminal by sending either visible light signals, near infra-red light signals or wireless signals to a recording device that records video footage of a transaction terminal in conjunction received product identification information. A system for effecting the method along with light based and wireless transmitting units are disclosed.
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67 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring product identification at a transaction terminal comprising:
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a. identifying a product using a reader at a transaction terminal; b. recording video footage of the reading of the product at the transaction terminal; c. covertly sending information indicating product identification to a remote recording device; and d. recording the video footage at the remote recording device in combination with information indicating product identification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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57. A transaction terminal monitoring system comprising:
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e. a video recording device for recording video footage of a transaction terminal; f. a wireless transmitter configured to send a wireless signal indicating product identification upon receipt of product identification information from a reader; and g. a wireless receiver configured to receive product identification information signals from the wireless transmitter, wherein the system is configured to superimpose product identification information on recorded video footage. - View Dependent Claims (58)
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59. A transaction terminal monitoring system comprising:
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h. a video recording device for recording video footage of a transaction terminal; and i. a light transmitter configured to send a light signal indicating product identification upon receipt of product identification information from a reader, wherein the system is configured to superimpose product identification information on recorded video footage. - View Dependent Claims (60, 61, 62, 63, 64)
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- 65. A product identification verification device including an input for receiving a signal from a reading device and a radio transmitter which transmits RF signals based on signals received from the reading device.
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67. A product identification verification device including a body, an input for receiving a signal from a reading device and a lamp which transmits light signals based on signals received from the reading device, wherein the lamp may be articulated about two orthogonal axes with respect to the body.
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