A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN RFID TRANSACTION DEVICE
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1. A system configured to removably attach an RFID transaction device to an article, comprising:
- an RFID module for sending transaction account information in response to an interrogation signal; and
a RFID module carrier housing encasing said RFID module, said RFID carrier housing comprising an attachment apparatus configured to attach said RFID carrier housing to said article, wherein said attachment apparatus is operable to remove said RFID module from said article.
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Abstract
A system and method for attaching a Radio Frequency operable transaction device to an article using various attachment apparatus are disclosed. The invention includes attaching a transaction device to an article using apparatuses comprised of bands, clips, clamps, drawstrings, and adhesives. The present invention allows for the securing of an RF transaction device (e.g., a payment fob) to a consumer'"'"'s person thereby enabling a transaction to be completed without the need for the consumer to manually present the transaction device.
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1. A system configured to removably attach an RFID transaction device to an article, comprising:
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an RFID module for sending transaction account information in response to an interrogation signal; and
a RFID module carrier housing encasing said RFID module, said RFID carrier housing comprising an attachment apparatus configured to attach said RFID carrier housing to said article, wherein said attachment apparatus is operable to remove said RFID module from said article. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for attaching an RFID transaction device to an article, said method comprising:
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affixing an attachment apparatus to said RFID transaction device; and
attaching said RFID transaction device to said article using said attachment apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for attaching an RFID transaction device to an article, said method comprising affixing an RFID transaction device to an article, wherein said step of affixing comprises inlaying said RFID transaction device substantially within a portion of said article.
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