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Method and apparatus for promoting the selection and use of a transaction card

  • US 7,806,320 B2
  • Filed: 07/21/2006
  • Issued: 10/05/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
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1. A device comprising:

  • a sensor operable to detect a physical change and to produce a signal indicating the detected physical change;

    a transducer operable to produce an output signal promoting use of a transaction card;

    a processor operable to receive the signal produced by the sensor and operable to activate the transducer to produce the output signal; and

    a memory in communication with the processor, the memory storing instructions configured to direct the processor to;

    determine at least one condition for producing an output signal; and

    in response to receiving the signal produced by the sensor indicating detection of the physical change, activating the transducer to produce the output signal, based on the at least one condition.

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