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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2010
Peter Kirwan Bates, Framingham, MA (US);
David S. Bonalle, New Rochelle, NY (US);
Gail A. Francolini, Fairfield, CT (US);
Samantha S. Ing, New York, NY (US);
Danielle L. Kunian, New York, NY (US);
Leigh R. Malnati, Mountain Lakes, NJ (US);
Danielle R. Nulle, Atlantic Highlands, NJ (US);
Lisa E. Skilling-belmond, New York, NY (US);
Lisa A. Webb, Darien, CT (US);
Kevin Young, South Boston, MA (US);
Peter Kirwan Bates, Framingham, MA (US);
David S. Bonalle, New Rochelle, NY (US);
Gail A. Francolini, Fairfield, CT (US);
Samantha S. Ing, New York, NY (US);
Danielle L. Kunian, New York, NY (US);
Leigh R. Malnati, Mountain Lakes, NJ (US);
Danielle R. Nulle, Atlantic Highlands, NJ (US);
Lisa E. Skilling-Belmond, New York, NY (US);
Lisa A. Webb, Darien, CT (US);
Kevin Young, South Boston, MA (US);
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
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.