Selectable multi-purpose card
First Claim
1. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
- a plurality of card features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card;
selection means mounted on the card allowing a user to select a card feature; and
a light emitting polymer (LEP) display.
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Abstract
A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.
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25 Claims
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1. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
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a plurality of card features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card;
selection means mounted on the card allowing a user to select a card feature; and
a light emitting polymer (LEP) display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17)
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8. A selectable multi-purpose card having a plurality of features that allow the card to function as multiple cards comprising:
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a light emitting polymer (LEP) display;
memory means for storing feature information that activates the various card features;
input means operatively mounted on the card for allowing a user to select a card feature in a single step;
processing means for retrieving feature information that activates the selected card feature and outputting a drive signal representing the feature information; and
information retaining means, responsive to the drive signal, for preserving the feature information in a form that is readable by a reader device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 18)
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11. A method for conducting an electronic transaction comprising:
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providing a selectable multi-purpose card having a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card allowing the card to function as multiple cards;
providing a card reader comprising means for allowing a user to select a card feature;
establishing an electronic communication between the card and the card reader; and
selecting a card feature. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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19. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
a plurality of card features stored on a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each strip separately using a magnetic reader, wherein each magnetic strip stores information corresponding to a feature of the card, and wherein the plurality of magnetic strips are positioned such that a particular depth setting on the magnetic reader determines which magnetic strip is read by the magnetic reader. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
a plurality of card features stored on a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each strip separately using a magnetic reader, wherein each magnetic strip stores information corresponding to a feature of the card, and wherein the plurality of magnetic strips are positioned such that a particular orientation of the card relative to the magnetic reader determines which magnetic strip is read by the magnetic reader.
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22. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
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a plurality of card features stored on a plurality of chips mounted on the card, wherein each chip stores information corresponding to a feature of the card; and
selection means mounted on the card for allowing a user to select a card feature. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
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a plurality of card features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card; and
selection means allowing a user to select a card feature, wherein the selection means comprises a touch-sensitive display which allows the user to select a card feature by touching the touch-sensitive display.
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25. A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
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a plurality of card features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card; and
at least one pair of contacts which are exposed on at least one surface of the card, the contacts allowing a user of the card to select a feature by bridging the exposed contacts with the user'"'"'s finger.
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Specification