System for utilizing a single card to provide multiple services in an open network environment
First Claim
1. An information management system for operation in a proprietary environment visited by a designated cardholder, the system comprising:
- a multi-purpose debit card coded to identify the designated cardholder, to provide access to at least one restricted area, and to identify services the card holder is entitled to receive;
at least one data input device operative to receive transactional information from a merchant and the card;
at least one database in communication with the at least one data input device, the at least one database operative to record transactional information and verify transactional information;
at least one host including the at least one database for processing transactional information; and
a transaction processor in communication with the at least one host and at least one financial institution through a network, the transaction processor operative to authorize each transaction occurring within the proprietary environment with the at least one financial institution as the transaction occurs.
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Abstract
An information management system for operation in a proprietary environment implementing a multi-purpose card held by a designated individual. The information management system includes a multi-purpose card, at least one data input device, at least one database, a host, and a transaction processor. The card is coded to identify the rightful cardholder and to identify the services the card holder is entitled to receive. The at least one data input device receives transactional information from the merchant/service-provider and the card. The database records transactional information and verifies transactional information. The host includes the at least one database for processing transactional information. The debit transaction processor authorizes ACH or debit transactions occurring within the proprietary environment. The ACH or debit transaction processor then communicates with the host and at least one financial institution through a network.
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10 Claims
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1. An information management system for operation in a proprietary environment visited by a designated cardholder, the system comprising:
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a multi-purpose debit card coded to identify the designated cardholder, to provide access to at least one restricted area, and to identify services the card holder is entitled to receive;
at least one data input device operative to receive transactional information from a merchant and the card;
at least one database in communication with the at least one data input device, the at least one database operative to record transactional information and verify transactional information;
at least one host including the at least one database for processing transactional information; and
a transaction processor in communication with the at least one host and at least one financial institution through a network, the transaction processor operative to authorize each transaction occurring within the proprietary environment with the at least one financial institution as the transaction occurs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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