There are provided systems and methods for a physical stand for multiple device orientations and peripheral card reader. A device stand may include a dock that allows for placement and securing of a computing device within the device case, such as through a locking or connecting mechanism. The device dock further includes a peripheral component, such as a physical card reader, that allows for reading and entry of card data into the computing device for use with an electronic transaction processing application on the computing device. This allows the computing device to process transactions electronic with an online service provider. Further, the device stand includes a hinge or joint that allows for rotating and inverting of the computing device over a curved extension from a base of the device stand, which allows the computing device to be viewed in multiple directions and orientations.

An electronic payment terminal including a magnetic-memory card reader and a card passage, wherein a magnetic-memory card is intended to slide. The card passage extends in a plane substantially parallel to a top face of the electronic payment terminal. At one end of the housing of the electronic payment terminal, a part of the bottom wall of the card passage extends beyond the top wall of the card passage. The electronic payment terminal furthermore includes at least one first front camera integrated at the end of the electronic payment terminal, in a plane substantially parallel to the top face of the electronic payment terminal, below the bottom wall of the card passage extending beyond the top wall of the card passage.

A system for error detection and notification that a storage medium of a first card is defective comprises an apparatus and a first server. The apparatus is configured to receive the storage medium of the first card. The apparatus comprises a first processor configured to receive data from the storage medium as the storage medium is inserted into the apparatus, wherein the received data is encoded into the storage medium. The first processor is configured to determine that the received data is incomplete and display a first output requesting authorization to issue a second card. The first processor is configured to transmit data to a communication network, wherein the transmitted data comprises user input authorizing issuance of the second card and requested data associated with the first card. The first server is configured to verify issuance of the second card, wherein the first server is communicatively coupled to the apparatus.

Transformation of inputs including beacon inputs, Global Positioning System (GPS) inputs, captured panorama inputs, user-penned descriptive inputs, and payment-amount-specifying inputs, via components, into outputs including user device POS configuration setting outputs and/or payment-gateway-directed authorization request outputs. Further, transformation of inputs including POS scanner inputs, POS keyboard inputs, and/or POS printer-directed inputs, via components, into outputs including compliance check outputs, tagged omnibus record outputs, SKU-UPC mapping outputs, and/or convergence/correlation outputs. Additionally, transformation of inputs including older limited-capability POS software image inputs and/or newer limited-capability POS software image inputs, via components, into outputs including update directive outputs. Functionality set forth includes allowing user devices to directly communicate with payment gateways, capturing and making use of scanner-obtained data and printer-destined data in a way that does not require code alternation of already-installed POS software, and allowing software of limited-capability POS devices to be updated without sending large, full-overwrite software images.

A card reader includes a card conveyance path comprising upper and a lower conveyance paths to convey a card inserted into a device; and a reading unit that reads information on the card. Lower concave and convex portions are provided on an upper surface of the lower conveyance path behind the reading unit. Upper concave and convex portions are provided on a lower surface of the upper conveyance path to be fitted to the lower concave and convex portion. A pressing unit provides a fitted state of the lower and upper concave and convex portions when no object is present. A detection sensor detects a state where an interval between the lower and upper concave and convex portions is widened. The detection sensor detects the state where the interval is widened, to recognize that an object is inserted between the lower and upper concave and convex portions.

A computer implemented method for enabling a payment transaction in a computer system executed at least partially by a computer of a user connected via a communication network to a remote computer comprising a database of payment-related data, said method comprising the steps of: a) accessing the payment-related data of a user from within the database, wherein a web browser extension on the user's computer is invoked by the user clicking on a web browser extension graphical user interface (GUI) widget displayed on the user's computer, wherein secure network access is established to access the user's payment-related data from within the database; b) presenting the user's payment-related data via a pop-up window displayed on the user's computer, without requiring application programming interface integration with a website or a web application of a payee, and without requiring a form re-direct away from the website or the web application of the payee; c) enabling the payment transaction, wherein the web browser extension invokes an auto-complete function to automatically populate fields of a checkout form presented from the website or the web application of the payee with the user's payment-related data.

In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a payment card amplification device comprising a card reader, an amplifier, an antenna, and a power supply. The card reader is configured to read payment card information from a payment card and generate an output signal comprising the payment card information. The amplifier is coupled to receive the card reader output signal and configured to generate an amplified signal comprising the payment card information. The antenna is coupled to receive the amplified signal and transmit the payment card information, wherein the transmitted payment card information can be read by a payment terminal. The power supply is coupled to a power source and configured provide power to the card reader and the amplifier.

An information processing apparatus includes: a housing; a substrate fixed in the housing; a touch panel installed in the housing and disposed to be inclined in a direction approaching the substrate toward a front of the information processing apparatus; and an opening detection switch provided between an edge of the touch panel on a front side and the substrate. The opening detection switch includes: a contact opening and closing portion fixed to the substrate; a key top having a hemispherical surface in contact with the edge; and an elastic member elastically deformable by a pressing force from the key top pressed by the edge to press down the contact opening and closing portion.

Techniques described herein are directed to, among other things, utilizing a self-centering user interface to receive information associated with a transaction. For instance, a computing device may receive a first input at a first location of a display. The computing device may then determine a positioning for the user interface, where the user interface may be substantially centered about the first location. In some instances, the computing device may display the user interface using the positioning. The computing device may then receive a second input corresponding to swipe from the first location of the display to a second location of the display. The computing device may then determine a symbol included in the user interface based at least in part on the second input. In some instances, the user interface includes a keypad for entering a personal identification number associated with a payment instrument.

A method of determining a proximity of an antenna located in a payment instrument to an antenna located within an electronic device may include receiving, at the antenna located within the electronic device, a first signal from the antenna located in the payment instrument, the first signal received at a first time, receiving, at the antenna located within an electronic device, a second signal from the antenna located in the payment instrument, the second signal received at a second time, the second time being later than the first time, determining a difference in a signal strength between the first and second signals, and displaying, on a display of the electronic device, an indication based on the determination.