Abstract: A RFID transponder dispenser and authorizer (RTDA) system for distributing and activating an RFID Transponder at a point of purchase. The system has a storage for Transponders and Transponders in the storage. It also has at least one electronic data reader, network access to a processor system, and an application for customer data verification, electronic data and account data verification across the network at the processor, an interface to the RTDA apparatus to control dispensing of Transponders, and receiving an account verification code and an activation confirmation code from the processor. The RTDA reads customer electronic account data, verifies same and verifies the account is valid, dispenses a Transponder to a customer, reads the Transponder ID code, and associates the Transponder ID code with the customer's electronic account data in a unique customer record in an RFID database, and receives an account activation confirmation code and displays confirmation of activation to the customer.

Abstract: A transponder securing apparatus includes a transponder holder configured to receive a transponder and a mechanism operably coupled with the transponder holder and configured to be attached to an object. The mechanism may include a wrappable mechanism having ends being configured to be wrapped around an object and secured to at least one of the object and another end. The mechanism may include a clamping mechanism including at least two openings configured to engage edges of the object. The mechanism may include an elastic mechanism configured to be elongated to fit around the object and to contract to secure the transponder securing apparatus to the object. The mechanism may include a locking mechanism having a first portion configured to extend through the object and a second portion configured to mechanically engage the first portion to hold the first portion and the second portion in place.

Abstract: A payment processing and transaction management system includes one or more devices at the point-of-sale for reading a contactless payment tag and verifying the validity of its use. Payment options can be written to memory within the tag or stored on a host accessible by point-of-sale devices when the payment tag is presented. The devices facilitate controlled use of tags to access prepaid funds, automated clearing house funds, credit card payments, or other sources of payment. Devices at the point-of-sale provide for validation by a customer entering a personal identification number or by a cashier by verifying a photograph of an authorized user associated with the tag. Customers and merchants can specify and modify limitations on how the tag can be used. Customers can request e-mail or text message alerts when the tag is used or used in a way that violates limitations on the use of the tag.

Abstract: A RFID transponder dispenser and authorizer (RTDA) system for distributing and activating an RFID Transponder at a point of purchase. The system has a storage for Transponders and Transponders in the storage. It also has at least one electronic data reader, network access to a processor system, and an application for customer data verification, electronic data and account data verification across the network at the processor, an interface to the RTDA apparatus to control dispensing of Transponders, and receiving an account verification code and an activation confirmation code from the processor. The RTDA reads customer electronic account data, verifies same and verifies the account is valid, dispenses a Transponder to a customer, reads the Transponder ID code, and associates the Transponder ID code with the customer's electronic account data in a unique customer record in an RFID database, and receives an account activation confirmation code and displays confirmation of activation to the customer.

Abstract: A RFID transponder dispenser and authorizer (RTDA) system for distributing and activating an RFID Transponder at a point of purchase. The system has a storage for Transponders and Transponders in the storage. It also has at least one electronic data reader, network access to a processor system, and an application for customer data verification, electronic data and account data verification across the network at the processor, an interface to the RTDA apparatus to control dispensing of Transponders, and receiving an account verification code and an activation confirmation code from the processor. The RTDA reads customer electronic account data, verifies same and verifies the account is valid, dispenses a Transponder to a customer, reads the Transponder ID code, and associates the Transponder ID code with the customer's electronic account data in a unique customer record in an RFID database, and receives an account activation confirmation code and displays confirmation of activation to the customer.