Device and method for repetitive communication of messages
First Claim
1. ) A communication apparatus for transmission of a message, disposed therein or thereupon, to recipients other than the user, comprising:
- a) a substrate;
b) machine readable data disposed upon or within said substrate comprising commands directing a communication device to transmit said message, and additional machine readable commands and additional data disposed upon said substrate, to said recipients; and
c) human readable data disposed upon or within said substrate, fully disclosing at least said message in a form readily interpretable and reproducible by the unaided human.
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Abstract
This invention is an apparatus and method to facilitate the repetitive communication of messages between parties by placing a single message in machine readable data upon a card, or substrate, so that all persons using that card are fully aware of the data to be transmitted. Repetition is achieved by communicating a fixed message by use of the card, rather than in allowing variation of the disclosed message, and in directions or additional information on the card that indicates its use and purposes. Data on the card may be communicated by a variety of devices including standard retail point of sale readers for credit cards, and by telephone keypads or standard keyboards on computers. The method comprises the distribution and communication of the message cards, and permits flexibility in the responses of those receiving the messages.
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1. ) A communication apparatus for transmission of a message, disposed therein or thereupon, to recipients other than the user, comprising:
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a) a substrate;
b) machine readable data disposed upon or within said substrate comprising commands directing a communication device to transmit said message, and additional machine readable commands and additional data disposed upon said substrate, to said recipients; and
c) human readable data disposed upon or within said substrate, fully disclosing at least said message in a form readily interpretable and reproducible by the unaided human. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. ) A communication apparatus comprising:
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a) a card-like substrate;
b) machine readable data disposed upon or within said substrate;
c) human readable data, disposed upon or within said substrate, and fully disclosing at least said machine readable data;
d) software and command data means for directing electronic and mechanical devices to transmit at least a portion of said machine readable data;
e) additional human readable data disposed upon or within said substrate and comprising directions for use of said communication apparatus; and
f) additional human readable data disposed upon said substrate and denominating other human readable data on said substrate as a full disclosure of said machine readable data. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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15. ) A method of providing a communication service for machine readable data on or in substrates, comprising the steps of:
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a) creating or reconfiguring software and a database of a central computer containing data regarding individuals, institutions or legal entities;
b) distributing said substrates to a plurality of holders or users;
c) reading of at least a portion of said machine readable data by a variety of electronic or mechanical devices;
d) indicating to users of said devices that said machine readable data was accurately read by said devices;
e) directing transmission of said machine readable data and other additional data input to said central computer by a plurality of data transmission systems;
f) reconfiguring said database, upon receipt at said central computer of said machine readable data and said additional data such that said data is combined and stored, and intended recipients, including legal entities, cardmakers or their agents, are identified;
g) transmitting a plurality of data or software from said central computer to at least one of said intended recipients, legal entities, cardmakers or their agents;
h) recording information comprising data or software transmitted from said central computer to said intended recipients or others, and reconfiguring said database and programming;
i) displaying said plurality of data or software on a variety of electronic or mechanical devices in possession of said intended recipients, legal entities, cardmakers or their agents; and
j) determing the appropriate response, if any, by said intended recipients, legal entities, cardmakers or their agents.
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