Method and system for electronically recording transactions and performing security function
First Claim
1. A system for electronically recording a transaction, comprising:
- a formatted surface including a data entry field that includes an address pattern;
an electronic reading device including a position sensor for detecting positions of the electronic reading device relative to the address pattern as information is written in the data entry field, wherein a unique position on the address pattern is identified from an examination of a portion of the address pattern, and wherein the positions of the electronic reading device are used to generate an electronic reproduction of the written information; and
a server for receiving the electronic reproduction of the written information.
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Abstract
A method and system for electronically recording and authorizing a transaction utilizes an electronic reading device for generating an electronic reproduction of written information by detecting positions of the electronic reading device relative to a particular address pattern in a data entry field of a formatted surface. The electronic reproduction of the written information is sent to a server that stores or processes the electronic reproduction. For example, the server can determine whether the electronic reading device is authorized to use the particular address pattern or whether the electronic reproduction correlates with stored data. In addition, to enable the electronic reading device, detection of a correct user personal identification number (PIN) or user fingerprint may be required.
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32 Claims
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1. A system for electronically recording a transaction, comprising:
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a formatted surface including a data entry field that includes an address pattern; an electronic reading device including a position sensor for detecting positions of the electronic reading device relative to the address pattern as information is written in the data entry field, wherein a unique position on the address pattern is identified from an examination of a portion of the address pattern, and wherein the positions of the electronic reading device are used to generate an electronic reproduction of the written information; and a server for receiving the electronic reproduction of the written information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for electronically recording a transaction, comprising the steps of:
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detecting a plurality of positions of an electronic reading device with respect to a particular address pattern on a formatted surface, said plurality of positions corresponding to information written on the formatted surface with the electronic reading device; identifying a unique position on the address pattern from an examination of a portion of the address pattern; determining whether an identifier for the electronic reading device is associated with the particular address pattern; and establishing whether the written information is valid based on said determination. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An electronic reading system, comprising:
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an electronic reading device including a position sensor for detecting positions of the electronic reading device relative to an address pattern on a formatted surface, wherein a unique position on the address pattern is identified from an examination of a portion of the address pattern; a memory for storing a preselected code; and a processor for converting the detected positions into an entered code and for comparing the entered code with the stored preselected code, wherein the electronic reading device is enabled for at least one function if the entered code matches the stored preselected code. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method of enabling an electronic reading device, comprising the steps of:
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determining a plurality of positions of an electronic reading device relative to an address pattern by detecting portions of the address pattern adjacent to the electronic reading device; identifying a unique position on the address pattern from an examination of a portion of the address pattern; converting the plurality of positions into an entered code; comparing the entered code with a preselected code; and enabling at least one function of the electronic reading device if the entered code corresponds to the preselected code. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method of enabling an electronic reading device, comprising the steps of:
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determining a plurality of positions of an electronic reading device relative to an address pattern by detecting portions of the address pattern adjacent to the electronic reading device; converting the plurality of positions into an entered code; comparing the entered code with a preselected code; enabling at least one function of the electronic reading device if the entered code corresponds to the preselected code; and disabling the at least one function of the electronic reading device after a preselected amount of time.
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