System for utilizing a single card to provide multiple services in an open network environment
CA 2410550 C · Owner: Mcguire, Judith · Inventors: Mcguire, Judith; Schmutz-Nugent, Melanie; Mollett, Cassandra J.
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An information management system for operation in a proprietary environment implementing a multi-purpose card held by a designated individual. The information management system includes a multi-purpose card at least one data , input device (26, 28 30, 32), at least one database (38, 40 42), a host , (36), and a transaction processor (44). The card is coded to identify the rightful cardholder and to identify the services the card holder is entitled to receive. The at least one data input device (26 28, 30, 32) receives , transactional information from the merchant/service-provider and the card. The database (38, 40, 42) records transactional information and verifies transactional …
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