Selectable multi-purpose card
First Claim
1. A method for conducting an electronic transaction comprising:
- 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.
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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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7 Claims
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1. 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 (2, 3, 4)
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5. 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 (6)
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7. 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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