TRANSACTION CARD WITH EDGE-GLOW CHARACTERISTIC
First Claim
1. A transaction card comprising:
- a single layer substrate formed of a transparent polymer resin mixed with a fluorescent dye such that the single layer substrate exhibits an edge-glow characteristic, the single layer substrate being one of transparent and translucent; and
an account identifier connected to the single layer substrate, the account identifier linking the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record, the account identifier being machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal.
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Abstract
A transaction card includes a single layer substrate and an account identifier. The single layer substrate is formed of a transparent polymer resin mixed with a fluorescent dye such that the single layer substrate exhibits an edge-glow characteristic. The single layer substrate is one of transparent and translucent. The account identifier is connected to the single layer substrate and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.
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24 Claims
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1. A transaction card comprising:
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a single layer substrate formed of a transparent polymer resin mixed with a fluorescent dye such that the single layer substrate exhibits an edge-glow characteristic, the single layer substrate being one of transparent and translucent; and an account identifier connected to the single layer substrate, the account identifier linking the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record, the account identifier being machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A stored-value card comprising:
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a substantially planar member that is one of translucent and transparent; means for enhancing internal light reflection within the substantially planar member as viewed through an edge of the substantially planar member, the means for enhancing internal light reflection being applied to a first surface of the substantially planar member; and means for linking the substantially planar member with at least one of an account and a record having a value associated therewith such that the stored-value card can be redeemed for one or more of payment toward a purchase of goods or services and use of goods or services, the means for linking the substantially planar member being connected to the substantially planar member. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A method of providing a transaction card, the method comprising:
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extruding a mixture, which includes a polymer resin and a dye, to form a substantially planar substrate that is one of translucent and transparent; printing indicia to a first surface of the substantially planar substrate; printing a masked area to a second surface of the substantially planar substrate, the second surface being positioned opposite the first surface of the substantially planar substrate, and the masked area being substantially opaque; and applying an account identifier to the masked area of the transaction card, wherein the account identifier links the transaction card to an account or record. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card linked to a record or account, the method comprising:
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displaying the stored-value card to a potential consumer, wherein the stored-value card includes a substantially planar substrate and an account identifier, the substantially planar substrate having an edge-glow characteristic and being one of transparent and translucent, and the account identifier being coupled with the substantially planar substrate to link the substantially planar substrate to the record or account; and activating the record or account linked to the stored-value card to permit subsequent deductions from a value associated with the record or account for application toward one of a purchase and a use of one or more of goods and services. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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