Patents by Inventor John Richard Spence

John Richard Spence has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Financial transaction terminal with limited access
    Patent number: 6097606
    Abstract: A financial transaction terminal is designed to receive both smart cards and debit cards and includes an access port for inserting or removing security modules such as SIM or SAM modules. A security switch arrangement is provided about the access port to protect the now accessible components of the terminal. Such a terminal provides the uncompromised physical security of a debit terminal with the flexibility and capabilities of a smart card terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: International Verifact Inc.
    Inventors: David Henry Groves, Fraser Hardman, John Richard Spence, Ki Sheung Yuen, Yiu Kong Wong