So when I install this on my assembly line workers as a "communication device", I will also get the benefit of knowing exactly what they are doing (or not doing) at any time as well? Bonus!
"The FPGA board was connected to a Maxim 1740 interface chip, which was linked via thin wires to a fake card, used for insertion in the terminal."
so, we'll have to hand over our card for the cashier to swipe.