公开(公告)号：US20080223923A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11687280

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Aaron Porvaznik ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Aaron Porvaznik ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/0866 ,  G01C22/006 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/357 ,  G06Q20/363 ,  G07F7/1008

Abstract: A financial transaction card includes an enclosure, a step detector, and a processing device. The enclosure includes an account identifier linked to a financial account or record such that the financial transaction card can be used toward the purchase or use of at least one of goods and services. The step detector is positioned within the enclosure and configured to perceive movement caused each time a person carrying the financial transaction card takes a step. The processing device is positioned within the enclosure and in communication with the step detector, the processing device being configured to identify movement perceived by the step detector and to determine a cumulative number of steps taken by the person while carrying the financial transaction card. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods of using a stored-value card, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡包括外壳，步进检测器和处理装置。 外壳包括与金融帐户或记录相关联的帐户标识符，使得金融交易卡可以用于购买或使用商品和服务中的至少一种。 步进检测器位于外壳内并被配置为感知每次携带金融交易卡的人采取步骤时所产生的移动。 处理装置位于外壳内并与步进式检测器通信，该处理装置被配置为识别由步进式检测器感知到的移动并且确定该人在携带金融交易卡时采取的累积步数。 还公开了储值卡组件，促进储值卡销售的方法，使用储值卡的方法以及其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080119952A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11604016

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/0014 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/3574 ,  G06Q20/4037 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G10H2240/181

Abstract: A financial transaction product includes a media player, a housing, and an account identifier. The media player is configured to receive and store compressed digital media files and to convert the compressed digital media files into sound waves. The housing at least partially encloses the media player. The account identifier links the housing to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. Methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card assembly and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易产品包括媒体播放器，住房和帐户标识符。 媒体播放器配置为接收和存储压缩的数字媒体文件，并将压缩的数字媒体文件转换成声波。 外壳至少部分地包围媒体播放器。 帐户标识符将房屋连接至至少一个财务帐户或财务记录。 还公开了鼓励购买和促进使用金融交易卡组件的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080109350A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11592760

申请日：2006-11-03

Applicant: Karie Lazarowicz ,  Lizbeth Otremba ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Karie Lazarowicz ,  Lizbeth Otremba ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/08 ,  G06Q20/10

Abstract: A financial transaction card includes a housing and an account identifier. The housing includes a soft and pliable material and defines a chamber configured to maintain at least one item. The account identifier is disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The account identifier is configured to link the housing to a financial account or a financial record. Other embodiments of financial transaction cards, financial transaction card assemblies, and associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡包括住房和帐户标识符。 壳体包括柔软且柔韧的材料并且限定被配置为保持至少一个物品的室。 帐户标识符设置在外壳的外表面上。 帐户标识符被配置为将房屋连接到财务帐户或财务记录。 还披露了金融交易卡，金融交易卡组件和相关方法的其他实施例。