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GB2421345A
GB2421345A GB0427415A GB0427415A GB2421345A GB 2421345 A GB2421345 A GB 2421345A GB 0427415 A GB0427415 A GB 0427415A GB 0427415 A GB0427415 A GB 0427415A GB 2421345 A GB2421345 A GB 2421345A
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Christopher Andre Philip Lea
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/10—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means together with a coded signal, e.g. in the form of personal identification information, like personal identification number [PIN] or biometric data
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F19/00—Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
    • G07F19/20—Automatic teller machines [ATMs]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F19/00—Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
    • G07F19/20—Automatic teller machines [ATMs]
    • G07F19/207—Surveillance aspects at ATMs

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Abstract

A PIN terminal keypad shield comprising of an opaque body 1, a translucent panel 2 and louvre slats 3. The shield, when fitted to a PIN terminal keypad, will allow the card holder to see the keys and enter his/her PIN number but will prevent a bystander seeing or a hidden camera recording the PIN number being entered and thus will help prevent card fraud.

Description

PIN TERMINAL KEYPAD SHIELD This invention relates to a PIN terminal keypad shield. The existing shields on PIN terminal keypads do not prevent bystanders seeing or a hidden camera recording the PIN number being entered which could result in card fraud. The present invention comprises of a shield that is securely fitted onto existing or new PIN terminal keypads and is designed in such a way that only the card holder can see the PIN number being entered. The introduction of chip and PIN cards could increase card fraud if the card holder is careless about entering his/her PIN number in such a way that a bystander may observe the number entered. The shield will also prevent a PIN number from being recorded by a hidden camera. Preferably the main body of the shield is made of metal or a strong opaque plastics material, with a translucent panel on top made of a strong plastics material or glass. The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:- FIGURE 1 shows a cross sectional side view of the shield (on X-X of Figure 2) as fitted to a PIN terminal keypad. FIGURE 2 shows a plan view of the shield. Referring to Figure 1, the shield 1 is basically box shaped and is fitted to an existing or new PIN terminal keypad 4 by a means suitable for the design of keypad applicable. The end of the shield, left hand side as shown, is open to allow the card holder's fingers to reach the keys on the keypad. A translucent panel 2 allows light through to illuminate the keys on the keypad. The louvre slats 3 are individually angled to allow the card holder clear sight of all the keys when viewed from the correct angle as illustrated by the dotted lines. The louvre slats overlap each other when viewed from directly above or from the side thus preventing a bystander observing or a hidden camera recording the PIN number entered. Figure 2 shows how the louvre slats overlap when viewed from above thus preventing a bystander observing or a hidden camera recording the PIN number being entered. A hinge could be incorporated in the shield so that it may be opened to facilitate cleaning of the keys on the keypad. The shield could also be used on cash machines and on any other device where PIN number security is vital. Figures 1 and 2 show the basic features of the shield that may be adapted as necessary to suit various applications.

Claims (4)

1. A PIN terminal keypad shield incorporating louvre slats and a translucent panel that, when fitted to a PIN terminal keypad, will allow the card holder to see the keys and enter his/her PIN number but will prevent a bystander seeing or a hidden camera recording the PIN number being entered.
2. A PIN terminal key pad shield as claimed in Claim 1 that will help prevent card fraud.
3. A PIN terminal keypad shield as claimed in any proceeding claim which is made of metal or a strong opaque plastics material, with a translucent panel on top made of a strong plastics material or glass.
4. A PIN terminal keypad shield substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
GB0427415A 2004-12-15 2004-12-15 Pin terminal keypad shield Expired - Fee Related GB2421345B (en)

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Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2438650A (en) * 2006-05-30 2007-12-05 Stephen Paul Lavery Foldable PIN (personal identification number) shield
NO20070842A (en) * 2007-01-30 2008-02-11 Micromouse As PIN terminal without keyboard
GB2446066A (en) * 2007-01-26 2008-07-30 Abu Zafar Data Entry Protection Device and Method of Use Thereof
GB2450333A (en) * 2007-06-19 2008-12-24 Kevin Bowers Security screen for use when entering a PIN
GB2452722A (en) * 2007-09-12 2009-03-18 Jane Alison Sanderson Vision shield for a keypad
NL2002671C2 (en) * 2009-03-26 2010-09-28 Jan Wybe Heida PROTECTION FOR A KEYPAD OF A PIN DEVICE.
WO2011044952A1 (en) * 2009-10-16 2011-04-21 Dresser Wayne Ab A transaction terminal comprising a view shield
WO2011070355A1 (en) * 2009-12-08 2011-06-16 Alistair Taverner Keypad shield

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP0092048A2 (en) * 1982-04-20 1983-10-26 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme Aktiengesellschaft Data input device for an information processor
WO1996024942A1 (en) * 1995-02-10 1996-08-15 Groenbjerg Ib A shield for a magnetic card apparatus
DE10006302A1 (en) * 2000-02-12 2001-08-16 Eberhard Woike Screening cover for keyboard, has entrances to keyboard arranged to be in alignment with operator viewing direction during keyboard working
FR2861484A3 (en) * 2003-10-23 2005-04-29 Andre Janiaud Shield to prevent codes being tapped out on a keypad or screen being viewed by a third party comprises slats or transparent strips with opaque edges

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0092048A2 (en) * 1982-04-20 1983-10-26 Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme Aktiengesellschaft Data input device for an information processor
WO1996024942A1 (en) * 1995-02-10 1996-08-15 Groenbjerg Ib A shield for a magnetic card apparatus
DE10006302A1 (en) * 2000-02-12 2001-08-16 Eberhard Woike Screening cover for keyboard, has entrances to keyboard arranged to be in alignment with operator viewing direction during keyboard working
FR2861484A3 (en) * 2003-10-23 2005-04-29 Andre Janiaud Shield to prevent codes being tapped out on a keypad or screen being viewed by a third party comprises slats or transparent strips with opaque edges

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2438650A (en) * 2006-05-30 2007-12-05 Stephen Paul Lavery Foldable PIN (personal identification number) shield
WO2007138273A1 (en) * 2006-05-30 2007-12-06 Stephen Paul Lavery Pin shield & holder for keys, gadgets and credit cards
GB2446066A (en) * 2007-01-26 2008-07-30 Abu Zafar Data Entry Protection Device and Method of Use Thereof
NO20070842A (en) * 2007-01-30 2008-02-11 Micromouse As PIN terminal without keyboard
GB2450333A (en) * 2007-06-19 2008-12-24 Kevin Bowers Security screen for use when entering a PIN
GB2452722A (en) * 2007-09-12 2009-03-18 Jane Alison Sanderson Vision shield for a keypad
GB2452722B (en) * 2007-09-12 2012-09-26 Jane Alison Sanderson Vision shield
NL2002671C2 (en) * 2009-03-26 2010-09-28 Jan Wybe Heida PROTECTION FOR A KEYPAD OF A PIN DEVICE.
EP2234076A1 (en) 2009-03-26 2010-09-29 Jan Wybe Heida Shielding for a keypad of a pin code terminal
WO2011044952A1 (en) * 2009-10-16 2011-04-21 Dresser Wayne Ab A transaction terminal comprising a view shield
WO2011070355A1 (en) * 2009-12-08 2011-06-16 Alistair Taverner Keypad shield
US8858108B2 (en) 2009-12-08 2014-10-14 Alistair Taverner Keypad shield

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