Wireless transaction fobs and methods of using the same
First Claim
1. A device, comprising:
- an insert for disposing within an interior tray,wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing transaction information and radio frequency equipment for wirelessly conducting transactions, and wherein an entire surface of the insert overlaps a surface of the interior tray, wherein the insert further comprises a transponder for transferring information from the memory to a reader in proximity to the transponder;
a cover for enclosing the insert within the interior tray when in a closed state, the cover comprising a portion that translationally slides over the insert when in the closed state, wherein the cover further comprises a window for visually obtaining information from the insert;
a release mechanism for accessing the interior tray of the fob; and
a base having the interior tray, wherein the base further comprises a receptacle and further wherein the cover comprises a tab for engaging the receptacle to hold the cover and the base piece together.
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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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15 Claims
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1. A device, comprising:
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an insert for disposing within an interior tray, wherein the insert comprises a memory for storing transaction information and radio frequency equipment for wirelessly conducting transactions, and wherein an entire surface of the insert overlaps a surface of the interior tray, wherein the insert further comprises a transponder for transferring information from the memory to a reader in proximity to the transponder; a cover for enclosing the insert within the interior tray when in a closed state, the cover comprising a portion that translationally slides over the insert when in the closed state, wherein the cover further comprises a window for visually obtaining information from the insert; a release mechanism for accessing the interior tray of the fob; and a base having the interior tray, wherein the base further comprises a receptacle and further wherein the cover comprises a tab for engaging the receptacle to hold the cover and the base piece together. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of using a wireless transaction fob comprising:
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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
enclosing 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, the cover comprising a portion that slides within the base and over the insert, wherein the insert is electrically unconnected to the base and the cover wherein the cover comprises a tab and the base comprises a receptacle for the tab, wherein the method further comprises engaging the tab with the receptacle when closing the insert within the fob by closing the cover over the interior tray. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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