Inventors:
Luis A. Arias - Miami FL 33178
International Classification:
G06F 708
US Classification:
235381, 235383, 235462, 705 1, 705 16, 705 44, 700233, 700231
Abstract:
A multi-function transaction processing system including a transaction terminal having a data entry facility and a transaction processor, the transaction processor being communicatively associated with a control processor that defines user accounts and issues one or more authorization codes associated with the user account(s) in response to payment authorities provided at the transaction terminal utilizing a payment authority input of the data entry facility. Furthermore, a printer assembly is communicatively associated with the transaction terminal and generates a card assembly, the card assembly including a first portion containing the authorization code thereon, and a second portion including additional promotional materials thereon. The user account as defined by the control assembly, includes a defined value, the authorization code provided being utilized to facilitate a transaction in accordance with that defined value.