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Metal, ceramic, or ceramic-coated transaction card with window or window pattern and optional backlighting

US12254367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2023
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/07747
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transaction card includes at least one metal layer having one or more apertures therein. A light guide is disposed beneath the metal layer. The light guide has a light output and a light input. The light output is positioned to transmit light through at least the one or more apertures of the metal layer. At least one LED is positioned to transmit light into the light input of the light guide.

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