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Multi-functional data card

  • US 7,044,368 B1
  • Filed: 02/17/2004
  • Issued: 05/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multifunctional data card for carrying personal information about a user, said card comprising:

  • a housing having a generally rectangular shape and including a keypad for initializing a selected program and for entering a user access code unique to the selected program;

    a microprocessor disposed within said housing and being programmable via said keypad for processing data associated with a plurality of banking accounts that are owned by a user;

    a display panel operably connected to said microprocessor and for displaying a unique barcode associated with the selected program so that a vendor may scan the card and access data corresponding to the selected program;

    a fingerprint pad attached to said microprocessor for verifying a cardholder identity after a barcode is scanned from said panel;

    a memory connected to said microprocessor and for storing user data therein so that said card will switched to an inoperable mode after a predetermined number of unauthorized attempts to access said card have been executed;

    a power supply source disposed within said housing and electrically coupled to said microprocessor; and

    a first section and a second section pivotally connected thereto, said first and second sections being selectively movable between engaged and disengaged positions for allowing a user to access data stored within said card.

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