Techniques for managing physical cards stored in a physical wallet
US12327157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10297
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This Application sets forth techniques for managing (e.g., tracking or detecting the presence or absence of) physical cards stored in a physical wallet. In particular, the techniques set forth a smart wallet configured to detect the physical cards stored therein, as well as a smart card configured to be inserted into a traditional wallet and to detect the physical cards stored therein. The smart wallet/smart card can be configured to, upon detecting a change to physical cards stored in the smart wallet/traditional wallet, gather information associated with the physical cards and store the information into a memory of the smart wallet/smart card. The smart wallet/smart card can, upon being communicably coupled to a wireless device, transmit the information to the wireless device. Subsequently, the wireless device can output a notification indicating any missing physical cards as well as provide remedial options.
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