Abstract: The system includes a PIN entry device (PED) for electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) transactions and enhanced security for consumer survey processing. In addition to the usual PED functionality and financial transaction processing, the system allows feedback from a user to be obtained in response to a question. The system displays a text to the user on a display, and prompts a response from the user. The displayed text is determined to be either an approved text (i.e., part of financial transaction) or an unapproved text (i.e., a response to consumer survey). The system and PED are configured to accept responses entered by the user in response to the approved text, and to accept only a single key press response when prompted by a display of the unapproved text, limiting or avoiding a possibility of fraudulently extracting user PIN through consumer survey questions.

Abstract: There is disclosed a PIN entry device (PED) for electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) transactions. In addition to the usual PED functionality, the PED disclosed herein allows feedback from a user to be obtained in response to a question. The PED comprises an alphanumeric display for displaying text to a user, a numeric keypad and one or more function keys. The PED is configured to operate to display text to the user on the alphanumeric display to prompt a response from the user. The displayed text corresponds to approved text and unapproved text. The PED is configured to accept responses entered on the numeric keypad or one or more function keys in response to approved text, and to accept only a single key press response when prompted by a display of unapproved text. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a PIN entry device (PED) for electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) transactions. The PED has enhanced user I/O functionality but retains the strict security and certification framework of such a device. In addition to the usual PED functionality, the PED disclosed herein allows feedback from a user to be obtained in response to a question. The PED comprises an alphanumeric display for displaying text to a user, a numeric keypad and one or more function keys. The PED is configured to operate to display text to the user on the alphanumeric display to prompt a response from the user. The displayed text corresponds to approved text and unapproved text. The PED is configured to accept responses entered on the numeric keypad or one or more function keys in response to approved text, and to accept only a single key press response when prompted by a display of unapproved text. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system operable to collect customer ratings during a transaction using an electronic point of sale system comprising a computer programmed to effect operation of the electronic point of sale system.

Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for combining a container with wipes and a deodorant dispenser. The hand held combination deodorant/antiperspirant and moist wipes container can have dual compartments, and can be vertically stacked and joined together by a coupler. The upper compartment can house the deodorant/antiperspirant product, and include an advance mechanism which raises or lowers the contents to dispense. The lower compartment can house wipes. Both compartments can have an opening through which the contents can be accessed and a cover to protect the product. The upper and lower compartments can be configured to release from each other. Alternatively, the compartments can be made inseparable from one another. The invention can be sized in order to attach and detach existing prior art deodorant dispensers from the wiper dispenser housing. Other types of toiletries and healthcare products can be used with the invention.