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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2016
Dynamics Inc., Cheswick, PA (US);
Brian Zhang, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Bruce S. Cloutier, Jeannette, PA (US);
L. Casimir Mostowy, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Dynamics Inc., Cheswick, PA (US);
Abstract
A programming device is provided that programs cards, such as payment cards, with data, such as personal data, using light transmitters and receivers. For example, an infrared transmitter may be provided to program personal data (e.g., a customer's credit card number) into a card wirelessly. In doing so, the card may be, for example, completely laminated such that there are no exposed electronic components on the exterior surface of the card and be programmed via light. The programming device may shield the programming components to block ambient light from interacting with those programming components during programming. A conveyor may be utilized to align multiple cards with a programming device to allow assembly-line style programming of the cards.