Wireless transaction fobs and methods of using the same
First Claim
1. A wireless transaction fob for wirelessly providing information to a reader comprising:
- a base comprising an interior tray;
an insert for disposing within the interior tray, wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing transaction information and radio frequency equipment for wirelessly conducting transactions; and
a cover for enclosing the insert within the interior tray when in a closed state, said cover comprising a portion that translationally slides over the interior tray and over the insert when in the closed state,wherein the insert is electrically unconnected to the base and the cover;
wherein an entire surface of the insert overlaps a surface of the interior tray.
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Abstract
The invention relates to transaction tokens (“fobs”) having wireless functionality and methods of using the same. More specifically, fobs 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 are disclosed. The fobs of this invention may comprise a microchip or other memory component, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may have a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing device, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the enclosed insert.
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19 Claims
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1. A wireless transaction fob for wirelessly providing information to a reader comprising:
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a base comprising an interior tray; an insert for disposing within the interior tray, wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing transaction information and radio frequency equipment for wirelessly conducting transactions; and a cover for enclosing the insert within the interior tray when in a closed state, said cover comprising a portion that translationally slides over the interior tray and over the insert when in the closed state, wherein the insert is electrically unconnected to the base and the cover; wherein an entire surface of the insert overlaps a surface of the interior tray. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of using a wireless transaction fob comprising the steps of:
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accessing an interior tray by translationally removing a cover from a base in a first direction; disposing an insert within the interior tray; and closing the insert within the fob by translationally sliding in a second direction the cover over the interior tray; wherein the fob comprises the interior tray for disposing the insert therein wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing transaction information and radio frequency equipment for wirelessly conducting transactions, and the cover for enclosing the insert that is disposed within the interior tray, the cover comprising a portion that slides within the base and over the insert, wherein the insert is retained within the interior tray by a recess portion, wherein the insert is electrically unconnected to the base and the cover, and wherein an entire surface of the insert overlaps a surface of the interior tray. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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