Patents Assigned to Hypercom Corporation
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Patent number: 9135609Abstract: 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. Further, information associated with the demonstration applications downloaded to each POS terminal may be reported to a manufacturer of each demonstration application.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory Boardman, Robert D. Martin
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Patent number: 8432300Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventors: Chris Henry, William Shumate
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Patent number: 8212795Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventor: Chris Henry
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Patent number: 8083138Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventor: Chris Henry
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Patent number: 8025219Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventor: Chris Henry
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Publication number: 20110079645Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Chris Henry
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Publication number: 20110010252Abstract: 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. Further, information associated with the demonstration applications downloaded to each POS terminal may be reported to a manufacturer of each demonstration application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory Boardman, Robert D. Martin
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Publication number: 20100328113Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Chris Henry, William Shumate
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Patent number: 7850074Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventor: Chris Henry
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Publication number: 20100299265Abstract: This is for a payment device that may be constructed from separate modules in a secure fashion such that the aggregation of the modules constitutes an overall secure device without the use of additional covers, cases, or tamper-resistant housings. The methods and system are provided whereby the devices within a modular payment system can exchange data between each-other in a secure fashion. While data encryption is being used elsewhere, the present invention extends the security zone from each secure payment module within a modular device out over the cable to the next device. This allows the user to purchase payment device components, place them as they see fit, and not have to obtain certification on their end product as a POS-A level payment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Walters, Ulf Andersson
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Patent number: 7828209Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventors: Paul Walters, Gregory Boardman, Robert D. Martin
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Patent number: 7810723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventors: Gregory Boardman, Robert D. Martin
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Publication number: 20100228864Abstract: The serial device management system is a new and innovative method of aiding the deployment and troubleshooting of POS terminals serially connected to IP enabled devices. Various messages and other data may be sent through a pipe from the IP enabled device to a serially connected POS terminal. This will allow the POS terminal to behave as if it has a direct IP connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Mohammad Arif
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Publication number: 20100097435Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Chris Henry
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Patent number: 7643044Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventor: Chris Henry
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Publication number: 20090289922Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Chris Henry
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Publication number: 20090108061Abstract: A method of transferring a value to a smart card includes inserting a smart card into a reader and reading data from at least one of a chip located in said smart card and a magnetic stripe located on a surface of the smart card. The method also includes inputting a transaction request for said value, sending said request and said data to a processing center and receiving approval of said request. The method includes transmitting said value to said smart card, receiving by said smart card of said value, and storing said value on a contactless communication portion of said smart card.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Philippe TARTAVULL, Chris HENRY
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Publication number: 20080024088Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and system for simultaneously charging the battery of a portable POS terminal and its peripherals, either through the use of electrical connections on a charging dock or via a USB connection. 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Chris Henry
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Publication number: 20080025779Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: HYPERCOM CORPORATIONInventor: Chris Henry
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Patent number: D570402Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Hypercom CorporationInventor: Chris Henry