Selectable multi-purpose card
AssigneeBank One, Delaware, National Association
InventorGeorge Blossom
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Abstract
A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.
Claims16
A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising:
- a plurality of card features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card, the plurality of card features comprising a stored-value account feature and a second account feature;
- selection means allowing a user to select a card feature;
- and
- a flexible display which displays a remaining amount of stored value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.