Electronic device cover with embedded radio frequency (RF) transponder and methods of using same
AssigneeNokia Mobile Phones Ltd.
InventorsThomas W. Zalewski, Michael C Pennington, Randall C. Roberts, Steven A. Shaw
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Abstract
A changeable cover for an electronic device and method of using same in a payment system is provided. The cover has a transponder responsive to interrogation by an electric field. The cover provides an electronic identification number and other information in response to the interrogation signal. Also provided is a system for making payments, comprising at least one mobile station (4) which has an associated cover (100) for providing local data transfer. The system also comprises at least one point of sale terminal or the like, which has a second transceiver for providing data transfer.
Claims15
A removal non-planar external cover module for a mobile device comprising:
- a main face, having an upper surface which is exposed when said removal non-planar cover is removably attached to said mobile device;
- a plurality of wall elements joining said main face at its edge wherein said main face and at least portions of said wall elements define a receivable cavity for receiving said mobile devices;
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- transponder having data and circuitry responsive to an interrogation signal to communicate the data with a remote station via wireless communication.
A portable radio communication device comprising:
- a removal non-planar external cover comprising:
- a main face, having an upper surface which is exposed when the removal non-planar cover is removably attached to the portable radio communication device;
- a plurality of wall elements joining the main face at its edge wherein the main face and at least portions of the wall elements define a receivable cavity for receiving the portable radio communication device;
- a transponder embedded in the removable non-planar cover, the transponder having data and circuitry responsive to an interrogation signal to communicate the data with a remote station via wireless communication.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.