Systems and methods for programmable payment cards and devices with loyalty-based payment applications

US9010630B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9010630-B2
Application numberUS-33908508-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Priority dateDec 24, 2007
Publication dateApr 21, 2015
Grant dateApr 21, 2015

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A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) or other device (e.g., mobile telephone) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to communicate data to a magnetic stripe read-head. Data may include the type of reward that a user would like to earn as a result of making a purchase or the type of reward that a user would like to utilize to at least partially pay for a purchase.

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What is claimed is: 1. A payment card comprising: a first button associated with a first reward; and a second button associated with a second reward, wherein selection of said first button causes information indicative of said first reward to be communicated through a dynamic magnetic stripe communications device and a light source to emit light. 2. The payment card of claim 1 , wherein said first reward is a points reward. 3. The pay…

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What does patent US9010630B2 cover?
A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) or other device (e.g., mobile telephone) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable to communicate data to a magnetic stripe read-head. Data may include the type of reward that a user would like to earn as a result of making a purchase or the type of reward that a user would like to utilize to at least partially pay for a purchase.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mullen Jeffrey David, Yen Philip, Dynamics Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B5/02042. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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