Debit card having scratch-off label strip and method of applying same
US6405930B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/025
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A debit card in the form of a telephone calling card is formed as a rectangular configured, planar card member that is wallet sized and has front and rear surfaces. The rear surface includes instructions for telephone dialing. A scratch-off label strip has been adhered to the rear surface. The scratch-off label strip has opposing sides and one side has a self-adhesive positioned thereon that removably adheres to scratch-off label onto the planar card member. The other side has a PIN code field containing a printed PIN (personal identification number) thereon. A control code field is positioned adjacent the PIN code field and has a control code printed thereon. A scratch-off layer covers only the PIN code field to obscure from view the PIN while leaving unobscured the control code field.
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