Compact Payment Terminal

摘要

A compact payment terminal for operating upon a purchase made by a customer at a retail device is provided. The customer carries a mobile communication device that includes a payment module and a communication module. The compact payment terminal includes a first interface for interfacing with the retail device, a second interface for interfacing with the mobile communication device of the customer and a processing unit connected to the first and second interface. The compact payment terminal is configured to receive, via the first interface, a payment request from the retail device, cooperate, via the second interface, with the payment module of the mobile communication device for initiating a payment transaction respective to the payment request, and selectably conduct, via the second interface and the communication module of the mobile communication device, a communication session between the processing unit and at least one server.

主权项

1. A retail apparatus for serving customers upon purchase, each customer carrying a mobile communication device for paying for the purchase, the retail apparatus comprising: a retail device and a compact payment terminal that are: (i) mechanically secured to each other, (ii) electrically connected so that the compact payment terminal receives power for its operation from the retail device, and (iii) logically connected for exchanging data with each other; wherein:
the retail device comprising: (i) a power supply, and (ii) a sales unit for handling supply of items to customers; the compact payment terminal comprising: (i) a mobile communication device interface for exchanging data between the compact payment terminal and a paying mobile communication device positioned in proximity of the compact payment terminal, (ii) a retail device interface for receiving power from the power supply of the retail device and for exchanging data with the retail device, and (iii) a processing unit for the operation of functionalities of the compact payment terminal; and the compact payment terminal is configured to:
receive power from the retail device for the operation of the compact payment terminal,connect with a payment unit of the paying mobile communication device for receiving payment for the purchase,connect with a communication unit of the paying mobile communication device for communicating, via the paying mobile communication device, with at least one server addressed by the compact payment terminal, and initiate a communication session with each of said at least one server, andconnect with the retail device for acknowledging payment success or failure.