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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 1999
Filed:
Mar. 04, 1997
Akira Kumomura, Kawasaki, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program for processing plural types of transactions by a transaction processor connected to plural companies of different industries via a network. Use of the invention enables the efficient performance of a variety of transactions related to insurance utilizing one or a plurality of cards. In the invention the insurance card of a transactor is input, and a transaction screen including transaction keys related to preset transactions appropriate to the transactor is displayed. A transaction key showing a desired transaction is selected on the displayed screen and another card or other plurality of cards required for the desired transaction are inserted sequentially. The personal identification numbers of the cards are entered, and loan, inquiry, payment of insurance, contract, voidance/cancellation of a contract or payment of a premium transaction can be executed.