Device for detecting the use of false cards by reading embossed characters

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PATENT NO 5814800
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08497226

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A card reader (for example, a swipe card reader for reading bank or security cards) is disclosed which comprises a detector for detecting surface features of the card such as embossed characters. In this way, a security check for false cards is implemented.

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MEGGITT (UK) LTDDORSET DORSET

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lamont, Iain Andrew James Nr. Clitheroe, GB2 1 2
Marsh, Peter Preston, GB2 5 51

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