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 information processing apparatus includes: a body having a top configured to allow a touch panel to be disposed thereon; and an input auxiliary device. The input auxiliary device includes: a frame including a first holding piece and a second holding piece configured to hold one side and another side of the body, respectively, to mount the frame on the top; and a key unit attachable to a backside of the frame. The one side includes: a card slot; and a second underside extending along the top toward the another side between the top and the card slot. The first holding piece is configured to be locked to the second underside.

In some implementations, a point of sale (POS) system may store a card read failure indication based on detecting that a transaction terminal failed to read information associated with a transaction card, wherein the card read failure indication includes information that indicates whether the transaction terminal failed to read the information associated with the transaction card from a chip, a magnetic stripe, or a contactless device. The POS system may transmit information associated with the card read failure indication to an external device based on detecting a successful transaction subsequent to the transaction terminal failing to read the information associated with the transaction card, wherein the information associated with the card read failure indication is transmitted to enable the external device to determine whether one or more of the transaction card or the transaction terminal is defective.

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, to systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features and improved user interfaces. For instance, a smart search may be provided, e.g., where search results vary based on the popularity of songs within the venue, in dependence on songs being promoted, etc. As another example, a tile-based approach to organizing groupings of songs is provided. Groupings may involve self-populating collections of songs that combine centrally-promoted songs, songs in a given genre that are popular across an audiovisual distribution network, and songs that are locally popular and match up with the given genre (e.g., because of shared attributes such as same or similar genre, artist, etc.). Different tile visual presentations also are contemplated, as are different physical jukebox designs. In certain example embodiments, a sealed core unit with the “brains” of the jukebox is insertable into a docking station.

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 method for realizing an EMV contact transaction without a password, wherein said method is implemented by an EMV IC card and a terminal, wherein when a terminal receives transaction information, it sets a password-free function setting; performs an offline data validation and limitation; performs terminal risk management and a behavior analysis; determines, on the basis of the password-free function setting, whether to perform online processing and performs transaction termination processing; the password-free function setting comprises: when an optional kernel configuration flag in an application parameter corresponding to the current application acquired is set and the transaction amount in the transaction information is greater than a password-free IC card transaction limitation amount, the current application is configured so that verifying the cardholder's PIN is obviated. The present invention allows password-free small-amount transactions, and obviates to upgrade IC cards.

Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate to security for a credit card processing reader. Part of security for a reader is protecting sensitive components, for example components that access information from a credit card during a transaction. An alternative security configuration may include integrated circuits replacing portions of electrically active mesh. This may reduce the size and cost of a reader while maintaining its security with respect to published guidelines.

A system for detecting a fraudulent ATM transaction is disclosed. The system relates to an ATM machine that receives a bank/ATM card from a customer. The ATM first attempts to read information from the card chip, but is unable to do so due to a read error. The ATM then instead reads the information from the magnetic strip, and initiates a fraud detection procedure. In one such procedure, the ATM uses a local wireless access point to detect a customer's device, such as a phone, in the vicinity of the ATM. In another such procedure, the ATM communicates with a backend server. The backend server then determines the location of the customer device either by transmitting a message to request authorization, or by utilizing GPS or other location-detection means on the customer device to determine whether the customer device is within the ATM vicinity.

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.

This application relates to systems, methods, and apparatus for using a computing device to perform payment transactions while the computing device is operating in a low power wallet mode during a low battery state of the computing device. During a low power wallet mode, various subsystems are prevented from receiving current from a battery of the computing device, while a near field communication (NFC) system of the computing device is provided with an operating current for detecting target systems. A target system and the NFC system can communicate during the low power wallet mode of the computing device, thereby allowing a user of the computing device to conduct payment transactions when the computing device is in a low power wallet mode. Such payment transactions can be useful if the user is ever stranded without enough power to fully operate the computing device and needs to pay for transportation.