| 摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for verifying the identity of a credit-type cardholder comprises a swipe card reader (2) for reading an identification number from a card and a keyboard (3) for the cardholder to input an identifying number. The user input identifying number and the number from the card are compared and if a match is found, verification of the identity of the cardholder can be assumed. In one embodiment the comparison is made by a comparator and in another embodiment the comparison is made by a suitably programmed microprocessor or personal computer. The apparatus provides first verification of the holder's identity without the need for expensive links with central data bases and the like.</p> |
