Payment interface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8875994
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13887912

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A payment interface apparatus, system and method is disclosed. In particular, a payment interface apparatus for use in vending machines, gaming machines, or other, typically unattended machines that accept payments via a variety of payment methods is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system and method for determining and processing a transaction as a particular transaction type based upon the type of media used on a standardized financial transaction card. The interface apparatus includes a plurality of sensors to read one or a plurality of media on a single standardized financial transaction card in a single presentation of the card.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • CRANE PAYMENT INNOVATIONS, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Theobald, Paul Pitstone, GB 4 140

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11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 May 4, 2026
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Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
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