Selectable multi-purpose card
AssigneeJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
InventorGeorge Blossom
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Abstract
A selectable, multi-purpose card is provided. The card comprises a plurality of features stored in a memory storage device operatively mounted on the card. The plurality of card features allows the card to function as multiple cards, and a selection device mounted on the card enables a user to select any of the plurality of card features in a single step. In one embodiment the plurality of card features comprises a transaction card feature and a security card feature. The card may also include a flexible display configured to display a security code. In some embodiments, the display may also be configured to display a remaining amount of account value.
Claims22
A selectable multipurpose card comprising:
- a plurality of card features stored in at least one memory storage device operatively mounted on the card, the plurality of card features allowing the card to function as multiple cards,
- wherein the plurality of card features comprises a transaction card feature, a stored value card feature and a security card feature;
- selection means mounted on the card for enabling a user to select any of the plurality of card features in a single step;
- a flexible display configured to display a remaining amount of stored value and a security code;
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- a radio frequency (RF) interface for allowing communication between the card and an external system via the transmission and reception of RF signals.
A selectable multipurpose card comprising:
- a plurality of card features stored in at least one memory storage device operatively mounted on the card, the plurality of card features allowing the card to function as multiple cards, wherein the plurality of card features comprises a transaction card feature, a stored value card feature and a security card feature;
- a selection device configured to:
- enable a user to select any of the plurality of card features in a single step;
- and
- cause the card to communicate card information to an external system;
- a flexible display configured to display a security code and a remaining amount of stored value;
- a radio frequency (RF) transmitter configured to transmit RF signals to an external system;
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- security means for preventing unauthorized use of the card and for preventing unauthorized access to information stored on the card.
A selectable multipurpose card comprising:
- a plurality of card features stored in at least one memory storage device operatively mounted on the card, the plurality of card features allowing the card to function as multiple cards,
- wherein the plurality of card features comprises a stored value card feature and a security card feature;
- selection means mounted on the card for enabling a user to select any of the plurality of card features in a single step;
- a flexible display configured to display a security code and a remaining amount of stored value;
- and
- a radio freciuencv (RF) interface for allowing communication between the card and an external system via the transmission and reception of RF signals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.