# US 10,872,283 B2 · Wireless communications device with concealed value > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,872,283 B2 - Document ID: US10872283B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/369,950 - Filed: 2019-03-29 - Published: 2020-04-30 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2018-10-31 - Assignees: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) - Applicants: Uipco, LLC - Inventors: Ruthie D. Lyle - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10872283B2 ## CPC - G06K 19/0614: {the marking being selective to wavelength, e.g. color barcode or barcodes only visible under UV or IR (methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers using a selected wavelength, see G06K7/12)} - G06K 19/0723: {the record carrier comprising an arrangement for non-contact communication, e.g. wireless communication circuits on transponder cards, non-contact smart cards or RFIDs} - G06K 19/07758: {arrangements for adhering the record carrier to further objects or living beings, functioning as an identification tag} - H01Q 1/44: using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna {, e.g. means for giving an antenna an aesthetic aspect}(H01Q1/27 - H01Q1/34 take precedence) - H04B 5/70: specially adapted for specific purposes - H04B 5/77: for interrogation - G06K: GRAPHICAL DATA READING (image or video recognition or understanding G06V); PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS - H01Q: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS (radiators or antennas for microwave heating H05B6/72) - H04B: TRANSMISSION ## Abstract A wireless communication device is disclosed. The wireless communication device has a near field communications transmitter system. The device has an outer chassis that can be sized, dimensioned and decorated to resemble common household items that lack any apparent value. The wireless communication device can also include an indicia that is invisible to an unaided human eye. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wireless communication device comprising: a contactless communications system configured to conduct contactless transactions for payment; the contactless communications system including a memory configured to store payment information, including payment information related to an account, a balance, or a value; an outer chassis including an interior cavity sized and dimensioned to retain the contactless communications system; the outer chassis having an exterior surface defining an exterior shape; wherein the exterior surface is decorated so as to mimic an unopened condiment packet that lacks apparent value; wherein the exterior shape of the outer chassis is sized and configured so as to be similar in size and shape to the unopened condiment packet; and wherein a material forming the exterior surface of the outer chassis is made to resemble the unopened condiment packet. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the material forming the exterior surface of the outer chassis is made of at least one of a metallic or non-metallic material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The wireless communication device according to claim 1, further comprising an internal resilient member disposed inside the outer chassis. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The wireless communication device according to claim 3, wherein the internal resilient member is a shaped piece of silicone. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication device is non-functional for an intended purpose of the unopened condiment packet which it mimics. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the contactless communications system includes a near field communications transmitter and a near field communications antenna. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the outer chassis is a flexible outer cover. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the outer chassis is more flexible than the contactless communications system. ### Claim 9 A wireless communication device comprising: an outer chassis including an interior cavity sized and dimensioned to retain a near field communications transmitter system configured to conduct contactless transactions for payment; the near field communications transmitter system including a near field communication device and a near field communication antenna; the outer chassis having an exterior surface defining an exterior shape; wherein the exterior surface is decorated so as to mimic an unopened condiment packet that lacks apparent value; wherein the exterior shape of the outer chassis is sized and configured so as to be similar in size and shape to the unopened condiment packet; and wherein the exterior surface of the outer chassis includes an indicia that is invisible to an unaided human eye. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The wireless communication device according to claim 9, wherein the indicia reflects a wavelength of light greater than 750 nanometers. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The wireless communication device according to claim 9, wherein the indicia reflects a wavelength of light in the infrared spectrum. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The wireless communication device according to claim 9, wherein the indicia is configured to distinguish the wireless communication device from one or more objects that lack apparent value having a similar size, shape, and decoration as the unopened condiment packet. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The wireless communication device according to claim 9, wherein the outer chassis is made of a material selected to resemble a material of the unopened condiment packet. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The wireless communication device according to claim 9, wherein the outer chassis consists essentially of the near field communications transmitter system and no other electronic components. ### Claim 15 A wireless communication device comprising: an outer chassis having an exterior surface defining an exterior shape; the outer chassis further including an interior cavity sized and dimensioned to retain a near field communications transmitter system configured to conduct contactless transactions for payment; wherein the near field communications transmitter system is disposed within the exterior surface of the outer chassis so that the near field communications transmitter system is not exposed; the near field communications transmitter system including a near field communication device and a near field communication antenna; wherein the exterior surface is decorated so as to mimic an unopened condiment packet that lacks apparent value; wherein the exterior shape of the outer chassis is sized and configured so as to be similar in size and shape to the unopened condiment packet; and wherein the outer chassis consists essentially of the near field communications transmitter system and no other communications components. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The wireless communication device according to claim 15, wherein the exterior shape of the outer chassis has a generally flattened cylindrical shape. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The wireless communication device according to claim 15, further comprising an internal resilient member disposed inside the outer chassis. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The wireless communication device according to claim 15, wherein the outer chassis is more flexible than the near field communications transmitter system. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The wireless communication device according to claim 18, wherein the exterior surface of the outer chassis includes an indicia that is invisible to an unaided human eye. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The wireless communication device according to claim 19, wherein the indicia reflects a wavelength of light in the infrared spectrum.