Travel system and methods utilizing multi-application passenger cards
First Claim
1. A driver'"'"'s license card, comprising:
- a memory for storing in the card a driver'"'"'s license document issued to a particular cardholder; and
input/output means for entering or retrieving card data including information relating to said driver'"'"'s license document;
said driver'"'"'s license document comprising cardholder biometrics information including a driver'"'"'s picture;
said input/output means comprising means for on-line updating of license related information, including the expiration date of the document, previously stored in the card;
said input/output means further comprising;
means for retrieving data, including the driver'"'"'s picture stored in the card; and
means for displaying the data including said driver'"'"'s picture onto the card.
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Abstract
A travel system and methods that encompass a plurality of service providers and multi-application passenger cards so as to automatically compile, issue, utilize, and process the portable passenger cards for traveling purposes, purchase of travel-related goods and services, and for the implementation of other card-based applications. The multi-application cards are realized by smart debit and/or credit card technology and have the ability to store and activate a traveler'"'"'s permit for transportation and other travel services; as well as to host and employ a monetary value for electronic payment means. Biometrics identification of cardholders, as well as cryptographic certification of card data and travel-related information, can optionally be encoded onto the cards and can be verified, including validated, at various point-of-service locations upon presentation of the card for utilization.
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9 Claims
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1. A driver'"'"'s license card, comprising:
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a memory for storing in the card a driver'"'"'s license document issued to a particular cardholder; and input/output means for entering or retrieving card data including information relating to said driver'"'"'s license document; said driver'"'"'s license document comprising cardholder biometrics information including a driver'"'"'s picture; said input/output means comprising means for on-line updating of license related information, including the expiration date of the document, previously stored in the card; said input/output means further comprising; means for retrieving data, including the driver'"'"'s picture stored in the card; and means for displaying the data including said driver'"'"'s picture onto the card. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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