Path: utzoo!attcan!utgpu!jarvis.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!usc!randvax!zorin!chris From: chris@zorin.UUCP (Christopher Nielsen) Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc Subject: RE: Magnetic encoding on cards. Keywords: magnetic stipe, magic fingers, data storage Message-ID: <189@zorin.UUCP> Date: 25 Jul 89 15:36:33 GMT Distribution: na Organization: Zorin Data Systems, Inc., Santa Monica, CA Lines: 111 From: NU013809@NDSUVM1.BITNET (Greg Wettstein) > I am interested in locating any information regarding technical aspects of > the encoding methods used to place information on the magnetic strips commonly > found on bank cards or credit cards. ... >(...) > 3.) What type of hardware is available for reading this information and is > possible to interface this hardware to a personal computer which would > serve as the user interface. >(...) > Any information provided by the net would be greatly appreciated. We will be > needing some hardware vendors if this project proceeds so I would be > interested in hearing from anyone who works for companies involved with this > type of technology. Greg, here are some records from Zorin on-line product information database that may interest you... <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Zorin>>>> [01] [ Manufacturer ] Company -> Solutions Engineering Headquarters: 301-652-2738 4705 Langdrum Lane National: 800-635-6533 Bethesda, MD 20815 Name [TM] MINIBAR Barcode Readers Key ----> PC/XT/AT/RS-232/advanced bar code & magnetic stripe reader supports cash registers,port concentrators or asynchronous terminals connected on-line to a host/attractive,durable & compact/2 scanners can be connected simultaneously including light pens,slot scanners,magnetic stripe readers,laser scanners etc [ Systems ] SYS75679D <<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Zorin>>>> [01] [ Manufacturer ] Company -> DRT Corporation Headquarters: 612-942-7909 SlideScribe National: 800-345-4118 7521 Washington South FAX: 612-942-7852 Edina, MN 55435 Name [TM] SlideScribe Slide Labels Key ----> labeling 35mm projector slides/professional labels in less than 30 seconds/letter-quality printer/compact,portable PC/encoder decoder/SELF ADHESIVE MAGNETIC STRIPS-STORE INFORMATION to eliminate retyping or download to data file/self-adhesive labels available in 10 colors for coding/etc Price(s) > On file [ Video ] VID15475 <<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Zorin>>>> [04] [ Manufacturer ] Company -> Echo Plastic Systems Inc Headquarters: 305-931-8405 Dept MBB National: 800-327-0693 P.O.Box 69-4217 Miami, FL 33269-9931 Name [TM] Plastic Cards Key ----> plastic membership,credit or I.D type cards/offer maximum flexibility for advertising plus space for membership or identification < Roll-A-File * Medical I.D. * Magnetic Strip * Write-On * Business > Complete Printing & Embossing Service [ Plastics ] PLA25089D <<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Zorin>>>> [05] [ Manufacturer ] Company -> TPS Electronics Headquarters: 415-856-6833 4047 Transport FAX: 415-856-3843 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Telex: 371-9097 Name [TM] Bar Code/Magnetic Stripe Key ----> bar code reader/magnetic stripe reader/magnetic stripe encoder bar code print program/bar code-magnetic stripe combination TPS bar reader aids Macintosh manufacture! Price(s) > On file [ Systems ] SYS54812 <<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Christopher A. Nielsen ////////////////// Zorin Data Systems, Inc //// P.O. Box 5669 Santa Monica, CA 90405-0669 //// (213) 399-3804 //// UUCP: randvax!zorin!info //// <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Zorin... "The Future On-Line" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> < Online Product Information and other services - Call or write for free demo >