Radio frequency fobs and methods of using the same
First Claim
1. A wireless transaction fob for wirelessly providing information to a reader comprising:
- an enclosure comprising an interior compartment for disposing an insert therein wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing information therein; and
a quick-release mechanism for removing a securing means from or attaching the securing means to the fob.
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Abstract
Transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same are provided. More specifically, fobs are provided having radio frequency functionality such that information, such as payment information, identification information, or other like information, may be wirelessly transmitted from a memory within the fob to a receiver. The fobs provided herein may comprise a microchip or other memory means, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may be provided with a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing means, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the insert contained therein.
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20 Claims
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1. A wireless transaction fob for wirelessly providing information to a reader comprising:
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an enclosure comprising an interior compartment for disposing an insert therein wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing information therein; and
a quick-release mechanism for removing a securing means from or attaching the securing means to the fob. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of using a wireless transaction fob comprising the steps of:
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providing a wireless transaction fob comprising an enclosure comprising an interior compartment for disposing an insert therein wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing information therein, a securing mechanism for securing the fob to a securing means, and a quick-release mechanism for removing the securing means from or attaching the securing means to the securing mechanism;
opening the securing mechanism by manipulating the quick-release mechanism;
removing a securing means from or attaching the securing means to the securing mechanism; and
closing the securing mechanism by manipulating the quick-release mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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