Transaction terminal interface
AssigneeNCR Corporation
InventorGrant C. Paton
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Abstract
An in-car device (30) is provided, for user interaction with a transaction terminal (32). The device (30) communicates with the terminal (32) via local transceivers (26, 34). Data or instructions may be entered to the device (30) by means of data entry devices (16), such as a keypad, and transmitted to the terminal (32) to be executed. Results of the instructions may be transmitted back, and displayed to the user on a display screen (12) provided on the device (30). The device (30) may be used to conduct financial transactions, such as charging a smart card with electronic cash, or may be used to purchase goods and/or services from a third party, via a network transceiver (40) provided in the terminal (32).
Claims20
A method of conducting a transaction from within a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
- locating the vehicle adjacent a transaction terminal;
- entering user instructions on an in-car data entry facility provided within the vehicle;
- and
- transmitting the user instructions locally to the terminal for execution by the terminal.
An in-car apparatus to be provided within a vehicle for user interfacing with a transaction terminal, the apparatus comprising:
- means for interacting with a user;
- and
- means for transmitting data locally to a transaction terminal situated adjacent the apparatus.
A kit comprising:
- a fascia including means for interacting with a user carrying out a transaction at a transaction terminal;
- and
- means for mounting the fascia to at least a portion of a vehicle to provide an in-car apparatus for enabling a user in the vehicle to carry out a transaction at a transaction terminal located adjacent the vehicle.
A kit comprising:
- a fascia including means for interacting with a user in a vehicle to allow the user to carry out a transaction at a transaction terminal located adjacent the vehicle;
- and
- means for fixedly mounting the fascia to at least a portion of a vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.