| 摘要 |
<p>A payment transaction processing and authorization system 10 comprises at least one payment station 16 comprising a local processor 20. The local processor is connected to a card reader 26 for cards 25 to be presented by bearers of the cards and a fingerprint scanner 24. The processor is configured to retrieve from a memory arrangement 35, stored data relating to the fingerprints of authorized users of the card. The scanner 24 is configured to generate data relating to the fingerprint of the bearer on presentation at the payment station. The processor is further configured to process and compare the stored data and the data generated and to authorize or enable the payment transaction, if there is a predetermined correlation between the stored data and the generated data.</p> |
