Patent ID: 6651885
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
A multi-function transaction processing system comprising:a) a transaction terminal, said transaction terminal including a data entry facility and a transaction processor; b) said transaction processor of said transaction terminal being communicatively associated with at least a control processor; c) said data entry facility including a payment authority input structured to accept a payment authority; d) said control processor structured to define a user account and to issue an authorization code associated with said user account at least in response to said payment authority; e) a printer assembly communicatively associated with said transaction terminal and structured to generate a card assembly; f) said card assembly including at least a first portion and a second portion, said first portion including at least said authorization code thereon; g) said second portion including promotional materials; and h) said user account including a defined value at least partially defined by said payment authority, said authorization code structured to facilitate a transaction in accordance with said defined value.