Flexible chip card with display
US6402039B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/133305
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A chip card including a flexible body; at least one semiconductor chip supported within the flexible body and comprising a memory for storing the information; a display element capable of displaying at least a portion of the information stored in the semiconductor chip, the display element being supported within the flexible body and comprising display areas viewable from at least one side of the chip card; circuitry for controlling the display element; the chip card being capable of undergoing flexing of the type and magnitude experienced by a card during normal use, handling, and storage (e.g., storage in a pocket, wallet, or purse) without permanent damage to the display element and without permanent loss of the displayed information. A chip card may include a power source to provide multi-media capabilities by driving a speaker/microphone or showing a series of images to produce an animated display or film clip.
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