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US-2016283837-A1 · Sep 29, 2016 · US
Programming protocols for powered cards and devices
US12530552B1 · US · B1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12530552-B1 |
| Application number | US-201615052004-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B1 |
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2026 |
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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.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A system comprising: a first card and a second card on a conveyor, the first card including a first light communication component; and a programming device arranged in proximity to said conveyor, said programming device including a second light communication component, wherein: said conveyor is operable to align the first light communication component with the second light communication component, and said programming device is operable to transmit…
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- What does patent US12530552B1 cover?
- 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 electroni…
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- Dynamics Inc
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- Primary CPC classification G06K7/12. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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