Methods and systems for production of transaction cards
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1. A method for producing a plurality of transaction cards, the method comprising:
- assigning a reference number to each of the transaction cards;
fabricating the each of the transaction cards in accordance with a specification;
thereafter, comparing the reference number assigned to the each of the transaction cards with a database of previously assigned reference numbers; and
rejecting the each of the transaction cards if the reference number duplicates any of the previously assigned reference numbers.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for producing transaction cards. A reference number is assigned to each of the cards, which are fabricated in accordance with a specification. Usually the specification is provided externally from a card issuer that wishes to have the cards fabricated for distribution. After fabrication, the reference number assigned to each of the cards is compared with a database to identify any duplication. The identity of a responsible operator may be recorded during one or more stages during fabrication and/or as part of the process of comparing with previously assigned numbers.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for producing a plurality of transaction cards, the method comprising:
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assigning a reference number to each of the transaction cards;
fabricating the each of the transaction cards in accordance with a specification;
thereafter, comparing the reference number assigned to the each of the transaction cards with a database of previously assigned reference numbers; and
rejecting the each of the transaction cards if the reference number duplicates any of the previously assigned reference numbers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for producing transaction cards, the system comprising:
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a plurality of stations, each such station having mechanism for implementing a production function;
an operator interface to permit an operator to monitor a status of the stations;
a controller for controlling the stations and the operator interface; and
a memory coupled to the controller comprising a computer-readable medium having a computer-readable program embodied therein for directing operation of the system, the computer-readable program including;
instructions for assigning a reference number to each of the transaction cards;
instructions for fabricating the each of the transaction cards at the plurality of stations in accordance with the production function;
instructions for subsequently comparing the reference number assigned to the each of the transaction cards with a database of previously assigned reference numbers; and
instructions for rejecting the each of the transaction cards if the reference number duplicates any of the previously assigned reference numbers. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer-readable program embodied therein for directing operation of a system for producing transaction cards including a plurality of stations each having a mechanism for implementing a production function and an operator interface to permit an operator to monitor a status of the stations, the computer-readable program including instructions for operating the system in accordance with the following:
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assigning a reference number to each of a plurality of transaction cards;
fabricating the each of the plurality of transaction cards in accordance with a specification;
thereafter, comparing the reference number associated to the each of the plurality of transaction cards with a database of previously assigned reference numbers; and
rejecting the each of the transaction cards if the reference number duplicates any of the previously assigned reference numbers. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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