Patents Assigned to Hypercom Corporation
  • Patent number: 8432300
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a security sensor is present in a POS terminal between the keypad and a processor. The security sensor is configured to detect an unauthorized probe through the keypad and implement a security protocol. In an exemplary embodiment, the security sensor is a serpentine conductive circuit screen printed on the polyester film. The serpentine conductive circuit may cover almost all of the polyester film. For example, the serpentine conductive circuit may cover 90% to 100% of the film. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the serpentine conductive circuit limited to a section of the polyester film. For example, the serpentine conductive circuit may be on only ¼ of the film. This embodiment has the advantage of printing the serpentine conductive circuit on the critical security areas and leaving the non-critical areas with blank polyester film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Henry, William Shumate
  • Patent number: 8212795
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a stylus operates with a capacitive touch screen only when the stylus tip is in contact with the touch screen. The stylus is used as a sensor to determine the location where a user is touching the surface of a capacitive touch screen, but is not active until the stylus tip is pressed against the touch screen. In an exemplary embodiment, pressing the stylus tip against the touch screen activates the stylus by creating a physical separation in the circuit and disconnecting the stylus tip from ground. When the stylus tip is no longer grounded, it becomes active and is able to operate with a capacitive touch screen. In an exemplary embodiment, signal attenuation may be performed by diverting the sense signal to ground via a capacitor or other electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: 8083138
    Abstract: The invention provides increased convenience through use of multiple opposed magnetic stripe reader heads within a POS terminal card reader track. In one embodiment, the various opposed heads are offset along the card reader track. The POS terminal also accommodates smart card and contactless instrument readers and includes features for electronic signature capture, user display interaction, multi-tasking capabilities, check reading and age and identity verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: 8025219
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a compact, portable POS terminal through the co-location of a magnetic card slot and a smart card entry slot. In one embodiment, the smart card slot is positioned within a portion of the magnetic card slot. The POS terminal also accommodates contactless instrument readers and optionally includes features for electronic signature capture, user display interaction, multi-tasking capabilities, check reading and age and identity verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: 7850074
    Abstract: The invention allows for multiple card orientations and multiple card directions of travel through use of multiple opposed magnetic stripe reader heads within a POS terminal card reader track. In one embodiment, the various opposed heads are offset along the card reader track. The POS terminal also accommodates smart card and contactless instrument readers and includes features for electronic signature capture, user display interaction, multi-tasking capabilities, check reading and age and identity verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: 7828209
    Abstract: The ‘IP Diagnostics’ software is a new and innovative method of aiding the deployment and troubleshooting of IP enabled POS terminals. Its purpose is to identify where a failure in the IP connection is occurring. The IP Diagnostics application does this by testing major failure points within the IP chain from the POS terminal to the host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Walters, Gregory Boardman, Robert D. Martin
  • Patent number: 7810723
    Abstract: A system and method to allow users to purchase software applications for point of sale (POS) terminals from an application server via a network (e.g., the Internet) utilizing the POS terminal itself. One or more menus providing portals to available applications and their respective demonstration applications are provided to users on POS terminals. The demonstration applications may be directly downloaded from the application server onto the POS terminals. In addition, the user is able to purchase the application via the POS terminal either before or after the user has viewed/downloaded the demonstration application. After purchase, the application may be downloaded directly from the application server onto the POS terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Boardman, Robert D. Martin
  • Patent number: 7643044
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a compact, portable POS terminal through the use of a compact printer that utilizes a thermal printer with fan-folded paper. The POS terminal also accommodates contactless instrument readers and optionally includes features for electronic signature capture, user display interaction, multi-tasking capabilities, check reading and age and identity verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Publication number: 20060226224
    Abstract: The invention provides increased convenience through use of multiple opposed magnetic stripe reader heads within a POS terminal card reader track. In one embodiment, the various opposed heads are offset along the card reader track. The POS terminal also accommodates smart card and contactless instrument readers and includes features for electronic signature capture, user display interaction, multi-tasking capabilities, check reading and age and identity verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: 6631136
    Abstract: A data communication method enables the transfer of data having different protocols without requiring increased bandwidth in the transmission line. The system efficiently re-routes data in the event of network alterations and determines a fast and efficient way to transport data based on the then-existing network structure using link-state and distance vector techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventors: Noor A. Chowdhury, Paul G. Wallner, Suresh Katukam
  • Patent number: 5969319
    Abstract: A point of service (POS) terminal having an integral field replaceable printer for printing a customer receipt and a method for replacing the integral printer. The POS terminal comprises a single, unitary housing which houses the various components typically associated with a POS terminal, but which is also configured to accommodate an integral printer within the terminal housing. The integral print module may be easily accessed, removed and replaced by a merchant without the use of tools or special training and instruction. A moveable access panel associated with the terminal housing provides access to the removable, replaceable printer cartridge and allows the printer cartridge to be removed from the POS terminal and replaced without having to disassemble the POS terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: George Wallner
  • Patent number: D543580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: D544903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Henry, William Shumate
  • Patent number: D547361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: D551699
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry
  • Patent number: D553669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Henry, William Shumate
  • Patent number: D570402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Hypercom Corporation
    Inventor: Chris Henry