POS Transaction Data Capture Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for extracting point of sale (POS) transaction data require modification to POS machine software or hardware, are costly and time-consuming, and intrusively demand customer interaction, including contact information, delaying transactions and invading privacy.
Innovation Solution
A POS transaction data management system that includes a POS transaction data capture and management module (TDCMM) installed on each POS machine, operating independently of the underlying software and hardware, capturing and communicating transaction data to a remote server without modifying existing systems, and generating receipts with adjunctive data, such as meta-data, without customer interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional methods are used to extract POS transaction data, then data can be obtained from POS systems, but modification to POS machine software and hardware is required which is expensive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a data capture module as an intermediary component that sits between the POS machine and the data extraction process. This module captures POS transaction data without requiring modification to the core POS software or hardware, thereby resolving the contradiction by enabling data extraction while avoiding complex modifications to the existing system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the data capture function from the POS machine core system by implementing a separate, independent data capture module. This segmentation allows the data capture functionality to be added without modifying the underlying POS software or hardware architecture, thus extracting data while maintaining system simplicity.
2Loss of information
If conventional methods are used to extract POS transaction data, then data can be obtained from POS systems, but the process is costly and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The data capture module performs preliminary action by continuously monitoring and capturing POS transaction data in real-time as it is generated. This eliminates the need for time-consuming post-processing extraction operations, thereby reducing the overall time and cost associated with data extraction while ensuring complete data capture.
3Loss of information
If conventional methods are used to extract POS transaction data, then data can be obtained, but purchaser interaction is required which delays transaction completion
Solution Approach 1:
The data capture module operates autonomously without requiring purchaser interaction. It automatically captures and extracts POS transaction data in the background, enabling the system to serve itself by obtaining necessary data without delaying the transaction completion process or requiring additional customer input.
4Loss of information
If conventional methods are used to extract POS transaction data, then data can be obtained, but purchaser privacy is intruded upon by requiring contact information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary POS transaction data elements required for processing, separating this data extraction function from any customer interaction mechanisms. By taking out the data capture capability from the customer interaction flow, the system obtains necessary information without intruding upon purchaser privacy or requiring contact information input.
Data Source
AI summary
First POS transaction summary data associated with a first POS machine is generated. A first authorization code associated with the first POS transaction summary data is transmitted to a first transaction data management module (TDCMM). The first POS transaction summary data is transmitted to a POS transaction data management server. Final POS transaction receipt data is generated, where the final POS transaction receipt data comprises the first POS transaction summary data augmented with adjunctive POS transaction data distinguishable from the first POS transaction summary data. The final POS transaction receipt data is transmitted to at least one receipt generation device within a set of receipt generation devices coupled to the first POS machine.