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Terminal for issuing and processing data-bearing documents

  • US 6,308,886 B1
  • Filed: 05/20/1999
  • Issued: 10/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for programming a card capable of containing machine-readable information, the system comprising:

  • a data transferring module including a first transfer station configured to transfer data to a first type of card, and a second transfer station configured to transfer data to a second type of card;

    a reversible card advancing device operative to selectively advance a card through the module in opposite directions; and

    a processor that is programmed to control the card advancing device in a forward direction to pass a card through the first transfer station if a first type of card is inserted, and to control the advancing device to pass a card through the first and second transfer stations if a second type of card is inserted.

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