DATA COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL METHODS FOR THAT EQUIPMENT, AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Abstract

The invention relates to a collection device and a method for controlling such device. The collection device comprises a controller, a first NFC module, and a second NFC module. The first NFC module and the second NFC module operate under the control of the controller. The first NFC module is configured to operate in card reader mode, and is configured to transmit a first radio frequency signal, detect a first response, and obtain customer payment information from the first response. The second NFC module is configured to operate in card emulation mode, and is configured to send a second response including merchant collection information in response to the sensing of the second radio frequency signal.