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Automated transaction system with modular printhead having print authentication feature

CA 1296809 C · Owner: Bristow, Stephen · Inventors: Bristow, Stephen; Wright, Christopher B.

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A transaction terminal has input means for inputting a request for printing a value indicia on an article printing, means for printing the requested value indicia on the article and operating means for operating said terminal to enable a user to input the request for value indicia through the input means and to enable the printing means to print the requested value indicia on the article. In an improved printing means for the transaction terminal, the printing means is formed as a separate section in the terminal and has a printhead and a dedicated microprocessor for controlling the printhead contained therein. First ink supply means are provided for supplying a visible ink to the …

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  • Granted March 3, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 3, 2009.
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FiledSeptember 1, 1987
GrantedMarch 3, 1992
Term endedMarch 3, 2009
Patent numberCA 1296809 C
Classification (IPC)H04L9/00 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedSep 1, 1987Patent grantedMarch 3, 1992Term endedMarch 3, 2009

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