GB2474717A - Rod-like device for operating Chip and PIN terminals - Google Patents

Rod-like device for operating Chip and PIN terminals Download PDF

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GB2474717A
GB2474717A GB0919489A GB0919489A GB2474717A GB 2474717 A GB2474717 A GB 2474717A GB 0919489 A GB0919489 A GB 0919489A GB 0919489 A GB0919489 A GB 0919489A GB 2474717 A GB2474717 A GB 2474717A
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    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
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    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
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    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/10—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means together with a coded signal, e.g. in the form of personal identification information, like personal identification number [PIN] or biometric data

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Abstract

A rod or stick device for operating the keyboard of Chip and Pin machines or transaction terminals widely used for validating credit/debit card transactions. The stick device has been specially designed to cooperate reliably with the keys of the most usually found Chip and Pin machines. The rod device may have a textured head which is specially shaped for this purpose. The device may have a generally rectangular cross-section of 8 mm x 5 mm and may by 60 mm in length. The rod may be made of plastics, metal, wood or glass. The stick conveniently has a key ring attachment at the opposite end to the head. Using the stick means that the user does not have to touch the buttons of the Chip and Pin terminal directly, minimising the exposure to germs, viruses, bacteria and the like. The stick may be manufactured with a special antibacterial agent to further protect the user from contamination.

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PINSTICKS
For Operating Chip n' Pin Machines The PINSTICK (FIG4) is a rod designed for operating the keyboard of the well-known Chip n' Pin machines widely used for validating credit/debit card transactions.
Pinsticks also protect the user of Chip n' Pin terminals from third party contamination. Pinsticks create a safety barrier to protect the user against a whole host of germs (cold virus, E.coli, Salmonella, Staph.aureus, Swine Flu, etc...) The PINSTICK has been specially designed to cooperate reliably with the keys of the most usually found Chip n' Pin machines; its textured head (FIG5) is specially shaped for this purpose. We have found that a generally rectangular cross-section of 60mm x 8 mm x 5 mm is particularly suitable (FIG1,FIG2, & FIG3) and the PINSTICK may be made of many different materials such as plastic, metal, wood, glass etc. Lightweight plastic is the most practical.
The Pinstick conveniently has a key ring attachment at the opposite end of the textured head. (FIG4 & FIG6) There is also the option of the Pinstick being manufactured with a special antibacterial agent to further protect the user from contamination.
The textured heads can be constructed in various patterns that make it quick and easy to enter data. (FIG 5) In tests, we found it faster to input data on a Chip n' Pin machine using a pinstick than using a normal human finger.
BACKGROUND
James Trott invented Pinstick as a result of his daughter who was born with cystic fibrosis. Realising the high contamination risks of using Chip n' Pin machines, James realised the need to protect vulnerable people like his daughter from catching potentially life threatening viruses. Even the common cold can result in weeks of strong antibiotic treatment and misery for his daughter.
To his amazement, James discovered through a detailed patent search that no such specific product existed for protection while using a Chip n' Pin machine.
With the increasing concerns of SARS and Swine Flu Pandemics, it made sense for James to develop Pinsticks further and make it available to everyone.
Pinsticks are also more efficient at inputting data than a human finger and so whilst offering protection they essentially quicken customers through the checkout process! Although being specifically designed for use in operating the keyboard of the well-known Chip n' Pin machines, the textured head size on Pinstick works equally well on Cash Point Machines, Lift buttons, Car Park ticket machines, further protecting the user from germs while using everyday objects.
DRAWINGS AND CLAIMS
1. A rod designed for operating the keys of a Chip n' Pin keypad, the head of the rod being so shaped as to cooperate with the keys of the keypad. (FIG1 & FIG5) 2. A rod as claimed in claim 1 in which the head of the rod is substantially rectangular. (FIG1 & FIG5) 3. A rod as claimed in claim 2 in which the corners of the substantially rectangular rod head are rounded. (FIG1 & FIG5) 4. A rod as claimed in claim 2 in which the head of the rod is substantially 5 mm x 8 mm in cross-section. (FIGI & FIG5) 5. A rod as claimed in claim in which the rod is substantially 60mm in length.
(FIG2 & FIG3) 6. A rod as claimed in claim 1 in which the whole length of the rod has the same cross section as the head of the rod. (FIG1,FIG2, & FIG3) 7. A rod as claimed in claim 1 in which the rod is made of light-weight plastic.
8. A rod as claimed in claim 1 in which the end of the rod from the head is designed to be connected with a key ring. (FIG4 & FIG6) 9. A rod as claimed in claim 8 in which a means detachable from the rod is provided to connect the rod with a key ring. (FIG4 & FIG6) 10.A rod as claimed in claim 9 in which the rod and detachable means are connected and detached by means of a click-lock device.
GB0919489A 2009-10-26 2009-11-06 Pinsticks Expired - Fee Related GB2474717B (en)

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CA1282373C (en) * 1987-02-09 1991-04-02 Neil S. Dechene Button/key actuating instrument with angled end
EP1231760A1 (en) * 2001-02-07 2002-08-14 Michel Terny Mouth-operated table telephone
JP2003154790A (en) * 2001-11-22 2003-05-27 Mitsue Kawamura Personal computer key push
US20040024710A1 (en) * 2002-03-07 2004-02-05 Llavanya Fernando Secure input pad partition
CN1838186A (en) * 2005-03-23 2006-09-27 吴开敏 Peep-proof cipher input device/hood
US20090266626A1 (en) * 2008-04-25 2009-10-29 Karl Robb Flexible Stylus Tip With Flat Contact Surface

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CA1282373C (en) * 1987-02-09 1991-04-02 Neil S. Dechene Button/key actuating instrument with angled end
EP1231760A1 (en) * 2001-02-07 2002-08-14 Michel Terny Mouth-operated table telephone
JP2003154790A (en) * 2001-11-22 2003-05-27 Mitsue Kawamura Personal computer key push
US20040024710A1 (en) * 2002-03-07 2004-02-05 Llavanya Fernando Secure input pad partition
CN1838186A (en) * 2005-03-23 2006-09-27 吴开敏 Peep-proof cipher input device/hood
US20090266626A1 (en) * 2008-04-25 2009-10-29 Karl Robb Flexible Stylus Tip With Flat Contact Surface

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP3906803A1 (en) * 2020-05-07 2021-11-10 Curv Brands LLC Mini protective key

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