Automated process control system, namely, micro-processor based hardware and software used to monitor the status of industrial processes, namely; Card readers for credit cards; Computer software for controlling self-service terminals; Computer terminals; Computer terminals, keyboards and printers; Computer touchscreens; Computers and computer hardware; Computers and computer peripherals; Customer self service electronic checkout station for point of sale; Electronic and magnetic ID cards for use in connection with payment for services; Electronic control systems for machines; Electronic equipment for point-of-sales (POS) systems, namely, point-of-sale terminals, advertisement display monitors, Electronic machines for reading credit cards and recording financial operations; Electronic payment terminal; Mobile data terminal (MDT); Multi-functional computer terminals with payment function; Multi-functional electronic payment terminals; Point-of-sale terminals; Secure terminals for electronic transactions