Personal data storage and transaction device system and method

A method for personalizing an electronic device, comprising the steps of:

• receiving an unsolicited message that includes an identification code of another electronic device;
• transmitting an unsolicited message by the electronic device that includes an identification code of the electronic device;
• receiving a response message from the another electronic device in response to the identification code of the electronic device;
• and
• configuring the electronic device for an application based on the response message.

A method for personalizing an electronic device, comprising the steps of:

• receiving an unsolicited message that includes an identification code of another electronic device;
• transmitting an unsolicited message by the electronic device that includes an identification code of the electronic device;
• receiving a response message from the another electronic device in response to the identification code of the electronic device;
• configuring the electronic device for an application based on the response message;
• transmitting an interrogation signal periodically from the electronic device;
• and
• sending a security alarm sequence when a signal is not received in response to the interrogation signal.

An electronic device, comprising:

• an antenna;
• a transmitter having an output coupled to the antenna for transmitting an unsolicited message that includes an identification code of the electronic device;
• a receiver having an input coupled to the antenna for receiving an unsolicited message that includes an identification code of another electronic device and a response message based on the identification code of the electronic device;
• and
• a display having terminals coupled to an output of the receiver for receiving signals that configure the display for an application based on the response message.