American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

Gail A Francolini

David S Bonalle

Danielle R Nulle

Lisa A Webb

Leigh Reynolds Malnati

Lisa E Skilling-Belmond

Steven A Rank

Zarita Norcross

Sue Mueller

Lee A Allard

Ellen Lasch

Danielle L Kunian

Samantha S Ing

Peter Kirwan Bates

Kevin Robert Young

Steve Rank

Pam Kornfeld

The invention relates to transaction tokens ('fobs') having wireless functionality and methods of using the same. More specifically, fobs having radio frequency functionality such that information, such as payment information, identification information, or other like information, may be wirelessly transmitted from a memory within the fob to a receiver are disclosed. The fobs of this invention may comprise a microchip or other memory component, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may have a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing device, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the enclosed insert.

Wireless transaction fobs and methods of using the same

Transaction tokens ('fobs') having wireless functionality and methods of using the same are provided. More specifically, fobs are provided having radio frequency functionality such that information, such as payment information, identification information, or other like information, may be wirelessly transmitted from a memory within the fob to a receiver. The fobs provided herein may comprise a microchip or other memory means, and/or antenna disposed on or within an insert and encased within an enclosure in an interior compartment. The fobs may be provided with a quick-release mechanism for easily attaching to and detaching from a securing means, such as a keychain or the like. Moreover, the interior compartments of the fobs may be easily accessible for replacing the insert contained therein.

Radio frequency fobs and methods of using the same

A system and method for attaching a Radio Frequency operable transaction device to an article using various attachment apparatus are disclosed. The invention includes attaching a transaction device to an article using apparatuses comprised of bands, clips, clamps, drawstrings, and adhesives. The present invention allows for the securing of an RF transaction device (e.g., a payment fob) to a consumer's person thereby enabling a transaction to be completed without the need for the consumer to manually present the transaction device.

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Fairfield, CT, United States of America

Gail A Francolini