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Automatic transaction machine system for checking card data and embossed characters

  • US 5,151,582 A
  • Filed: 12/14/1989
  • Issued: 09/29/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An automatic transaction machine system giving access to information recorded on a card as embossed figures and printed information before starting a transaction comprising:

  • (a1) data read means for reading data stored by said card;

    (a) means for controlling said data read means to read data stored by said card,(b) first light emitting means for radiating a first set of rays onto figures embossed on a surface of said card,(c) second light emitting means for radiating a second set of rays onto printed information on said card;

    (d) image sensor means for receiving one of said first and second sets of rays after reflection from said card, said image sensor means including a plurality of photodetector elements,(e) means for controlling said image sensor means, and(f) checking means, connected to said data read controlling means and said image sensor means, for comparing information from said data read by said data read means with both of said embossed figures and said printed information for determining legitimacy of said card.

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