Protected Purse or Wallet Device
OwnerLisa Pearsoninventor
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Abstract
A secure purse device is disclosed, which keeps purses and wallets protected using antitheft technology. The secure purse device comprises a body component that is configured in the shape of a conventional purse, wallet, or suitcase. The body component comprises a lock that opens using biometric scanning and technology, such as fingerprint identification or passcodes. The device is typically made with a lightweight, antitheft metal frame and a cloth overlay. The body component also comprises motion sensors, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities, charging ports, location tracking, etc. Each device can be controlled via a smartphone app or a smart watch, if phone access is unavailable. Users can program their devices to ensure only authorized people can gain entry to prevent financial and identity theft.
Claims20
A secure purse device that provides a container equipped with antitheft technology, the secure purse device comprising:
- a body component configured to be secured to a conventional purse, a wallet, or a suitcase;
- wherein the body component comprises a plurality of antitheft components, such as a biometric scanner lock, a location tracking component, a motion sensor, or an alarm;
- and
- further wherein the secure purse device prevents identity and financial theft of a user's personal belongings housed within the body component.
A secure purse device that provides a container equipped with antitheft technology, the secure purse device comprising:
- a body component configured as a conventional purse, wallet, or suitcase;
- wherein the body component comprises a bottom surface and an exterior surface that provides for an open interior cavity, which can be closed and releasably secured via snaps, zippers, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners;
- wherein the body component comprises a memory, a processor, a transceiver/receiver, and a GPS component for tracking;
- wherein the body component comprises a plurality of antitheft components, such as a biometric scanner lock, a location tracking component, a motion sensor, or an alarm;
- wherein the alarm has arming and disarming capabilities and is in communication with a camera and microphone/speaker for audio and video notifications;
- wherein the body component comprises Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities;
- wherein the biometric scanner lock acts to seal the open interior cavity of the body component and allows access to contents of the body component via scanning a user's fingerprints or can be overrode with a passcode, if needed;
- and
- further wherein the secure purse device prevents identity and financial theft of a user's personal belongings housed within the body component.
A method of preventing identity and financial theft for a purse or other container, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a secure purse device comprising a body component with antitheft components;
- utilizing biometric technology to lock the device, such as fingerprint scans or passcodes;
- utilizing location tracking and motion sensors to prevent theft and track the device, if needed;
- controlling the device via a smartphone app or a smart watch;
- programming the device to ensure only authorized people can gain entry;
- and
- manufacturing the device of a lightweight, antitheft metal frame and a cloth overlay.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.