GB2457460A - Security cover for PIN keypads - Google Patents

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GB2457460A
GB2457460A GB0802627A GB0802627A GB2457460A GB 2457460 A GB2457460 A GB 2457460A GB 0802627 A GB0802627 A GB 0802627A GB 0802627 A GB0802627 A GB 0802627A GB 2457460 A GB2457460 A GB 2457460A
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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
    • 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
    • G07F7/1025—Identification of user by a PIN code
    • G07F7/1033—Details of the PIN pad

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Abstract

A security cover 1 with a slanting top 2 to conceal PIN keypads. A facsimile PIN pad 3 is engraved, printed or pasted on the top of the cover to serve as a visual reminder of the original PIN pad 4 concealed under the cover while the opening 5 in the front of the cover enables cardholders to access the number and other keys of the original PIN pad 4, concealed under cover, to key in PIN numbers without anyone seeing the operation. Tongues 6 at the outer corners of the edges of the two sides of the cover fit into corresponding grooves made in the surface of the table where the PIN pad is housed to enable the security cover to sit neatly.

Description

1 2457460 Security Cover For PIN Pads The invention relates to a box-like security cover for PIN pads of the type found on Automated Teller Machines. -
Background
As PIN pads are the sole means of keying in Personal Identification Numbers (PIN numbers) at cash points in open spaces, banks ought to protect them in such a way as to assure or guarantee cardholders' privacy. This however is far from being the case.
Moreover, Cardholders who have been strongly advised to keep their PIN numbers secret suddenly find that it is virtually impossible to do so at cash points in open spaces where the action of keying in PIN numbers can be seen by other cardholders and by bystanders with criminal intentions.
Feeling let down by banks and realising that safeguarding their PIN numbers is their responsibility, some cardholders resort to stratagems such as to brace themselves as close as possible to the machine or to clasp a hand over the PIN pad while the other hand keys in the PIN number. Others simply move on to find cash point where privacy can be assured.
Therefore, the object of this invention is to provide a means of protecting PIN pads so that cardholders may safeguard their PIN numbers while using Automated Teller Machines in open spaces.
The means of protecting PIN pads is provided by a cover or case with a slanting top to conceal PIN pads; a facsimile PIN pad engraved, printed or pasted on the top of the cover to serve as a visual reminder of the original PIN pad concealed under the cover and an opening in the front of the cover for the fingers to access the number keys on the original PIN pad concealed under the cover to key in PIN numbers without anyone seeing the operation.
In order for the cover to sit neatly over the original PIN pad on existing Automated Teller Machines, the corners of the outer and inner edges of the two sides of the cover are made to project to serve as tongues for insertion into corresponding grooves made in the surface of the table where the original PIN pad is housed. For new machines, the security cover can be built into the structure.
When fitting the cover, care should be taken to make it project slightly so that the row of number keys close to the opening will not be visible when a cardholder has to use the keys to key in his/her PIN number.
The facsimile PIN pad can be engraved or printed on top of the cover in the process of manufacture or pasted thereon after manufacture, the material of which should be of some durable, waterproof material.
The security cover can be made of some metallic or durable plastic material in a colour that matches that of the surrounding area.
METHOD
The method by which the cover is used is now described as follows: In the act of keying in PIN numbers, a cardholder passes the fingers through the opening 5 at the front of the security cover 1 in preparation to press the number keys on the original PIN pad 4. Both the fingers and the original PIN pad are now hidden from view.
As the cardholder focuses the eyes on the number keys on the facsimile PIN pad 3 engraved or printed on the top of the cover, the fingers under the cover automatically search for and press the keys of the PIN number the cardholder has in mind. If a mistake is made, the fingers search for the CANCEL key 7 and the operation recommences until the entire operation is completed.
With regards to focusing the eyes on the number keys on the facsimile PIN pad 3 on the top of the cover, it is just as if the cardholder is looking at the number keys of the original PIN pad. The only difference is that the PIN pad is transferred to a higher level. The advantage is that the fingers are left free to key in PIN numbers on the original PIN pad under the cover without anyone seeing the operation.
This method is analogous to that used by typists and pianists. For example, a typist looks at the letters and figures on the document to be typed while the fingers automatically strike the corresponding keys on the typewriter keyboard and a musician looks at the notation on the music sheet while the fingers strike the corresponding notes on the piano keyboard.
Therefore, in using the PIN pad with the cover over it, all a cardholder needs to do is to train the eyes to look at the number keys on the facsimile PIN pad on the top of the cover and get used to the fingers searching out the corresponding numbers on the original PIN pad under the cover. With practice the entire operation will have become automatic. However, there will be need for banks to assist some cardholders in using the covered PIN pad until they get used to it.
The invention is now described with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 shows a front view of the security cover.
Figure 2 shows a side view.
As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the security cover comprises a box like case 1 with a slanting top 2; the facsimile PIN pad 3 engraved, printed or pasted of the top; a section of the original PIN pad 4, borrowed from a typical Automated Teller Machine for illustration, showing under the cover; the opening 5 through which the fingers pass to key in PIN numbers on the original PIN pad under the cover and tongues 6 projecting from the outer corners of the edges of the two sides of the cover for insertion into corresponding grooves (not shown in the drawing) made in the surface of the table where the original PIN pad is housed. This tongue and groove arrangement is to allow the security cover to Sit neatly over PIN pads of existing Automated Teller Machines.

Claims (3)

  1. CLAIMSA box-like security cover for PIN pads, with a slanting top, to conceal PIN pads, which cover is provided with a facsimile PIN pad engraved, printed or pasted on top to serve as a visual reminder of the original PIN pad concealed under the cover and with an opening in front for the fingers to access the number and other keys on the original PIN pad concealed under the cover so that PIN numbers may be keyed in without anyone seeing the operation.
  2. 2 A box-like security cover for PIN pads, as claimed in CLAIM 1, with tongues at the outer corners of the edges of the two sides of the cover to fit into corresponding grooves made in the surface of the table where the original PIN pad is housed so that the cover may Sit neatly over the original PIN pad.
  3. 3 A box-like security cover for PEN pads substantially as described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2156129A (en) * 1984-03-21 1985-10-02 Louw F S Shield
WO2000011622A1 (en) * 1998-08-20 2000-03-02 Nowofab Aps Shielding device of a payment terminal
GB2422353A (en) * 2005-01-21 2006-07-26 Greg Collier Privacy shield for use when entering a PIN

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2156129A (en) * 1984-03-21 1985-10-02 Louw F S Shield
WO2000011622A1 (en) * 1998-08-20 2000-03-02 Nowofab Aps Shielding device of a payment terminal
GB2422353A (en) * 2005-01-21 2006-07-26 Greg Collier Privacy shield for use when entering a PIN

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