Computer-based systems involving fingerprint or biometrically-activated transaction cards and methods of use thereof
US11055683B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/409
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Transaction cards, systems and methods configured with card validation and fingerprint or other activation features. In one embodiment, an exemplary transaction card may comprise transaction circuitry configured to conduct purchase transactions, at least one fingerprint sensor, data storage configured to store fingerprint reference data, communication circuitry, card control circuitry configured to activate or otherwise control the card based on fingerprint verification, and computer readable media storing instructions for transmitting fingerprint verification information when a purchase transaction is attempted to POS device and/or an online entity.
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