Abstract: A method includes providing an integrated circuit (IC) card that has a first size and is carried as part of a surrounding card. The surrounding card has a second size that is larger than the first size. The IC card includes an IC. The method further includes coupling a temporary antenna to the IC. In addition, the method includes transmitting to the IC via the temporary antenna an account number for storage in the IC. The account number is to be accessed with use of the IC card. Still further, the method includes detaching the temporary antenna from the IC, and installing the IC card in a wristwatch, wristband or bracelet to couple the IC to a second antenna included in the wristwatch, wristband or bracelet.

Abstract: A payment card account number is downloaded to a contactless payment application program stored in a mobile telephone. In association with the payment card account number, at least one image that represents a payment card is also downloaded to the contactless payment application program stored in the mobile telephone. The at least one card payment card image displays the downloaded payment card account number.

Abstract: A mobile telephone displays an image of a payment card in connection with a contactless payment function implemented in the mobile telephone. The mobile telephone constructs the payment card image from separate image elements. Data which represents at least some of the image elements is stored in an image data format which includes at least some dedicated storage fields for the various image elements.

Abstract: A method includes wearing a shoe on a user's foot. The shoe incorporates a proximity payment device. The method also includes bringing the shoe into proximity with a proximity reader to make or evidence a payment.

Abstract: An identification token includes a body and an RFID IC embedded in the body. An antenna is also embedded in the body and is coupled to the RFID IC. A switch is embedded in the body and coupled to at least one of the RFID IC and the antenna. The switch is located at a switch location in the body. The switch is actuatable by being pressed by a user's finger. The identification token also includes a printed indication on the body for indicating the switch location to the user of the identification token.

Abstract: An identification token includes a body and an RFID IC embedded in the body. An antenna is also embedded in the body and is coupled to the RFID IC. A switch is embedded in the body and coupled to at least one of the RFID IC and the antenna. The switch is located at a switch location in the body. The switch is actuatable by being pressed by a user's finger. The identification token also includes a printed indication on the body for indicating the switch location to the user of the identification token.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a transaction authorization request in a server computer. The transaction authorization request is for the purpose of authorizing a payment card account transaction. The method further includes parsing the discretionary data field defined in the transaction authorization request, to receive information regarding a payment device that initiated the payment card account transaction.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a contactless smart card. The method further includes bringing the contactless smart card into proximity with a merchant device so as to transfer information from the contactless smart card to the merchant device. The transferred information enables the merchant device to receive contactless payments.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, apparatus comprises a body defining: a first seat to receive a first device having a wireless communication interface; and a second seat to receive a second device having a wireless communication interface; a first wireless communication interface supported by the body to communicate with the wireless communication interface of the first device; and a second wireless communication interface supported by the body to communicate with the wireless communication interface of the second device.

Abstract: A mobile telephone includes conventional features such as a housing, a speaker, a microphone, an antenna by which voice signals are transmitted and received, and electronic circuitry which handles the sending and receiving of voice signals. The mobile telephone includes two more antennas, one adjacent the front surface of the housing, and the other adjacent the rear surface of the housing. In addition, the mobile telephone includes a payment circuit that is mounted in the housing and coupled to the latter two antennas. The payment circuit is operative to selectively receive a customer's payment card account number via one or both of the latter two antennas.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a method comprises transmitting at least one signal, via a wireless interface, from an identification token issued to an account holder to a communication device issued to the account holder; receiving at least one signal from the communication device via the wireless interface; and resetting a security parameter in the identification token in response at least in part to receiving the at least one signal from the communication device. In accordance with some embodiments, apparatus comprises an identification token issued to an account holder, the identification token to transmit at least one signal, via a wireless interface, to a communication device issued to the account holder, to receive at least one signal from the communication device via the wireless interface, and to reset a security parameter in the identification token in response at least in part to receiving the at least one signal from the communication device.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method comprises providing a media including a plurality of coupled pages, the plurality of coupled pages including at least one printed page defined by at least one printed sheet; coupling at least one RF identification token to the at least one printed sheet; and storing information in the at least one RF identification token, the information including information regarding a plurality of products. According to some embodiments, apparatus comprises a media including a plurality of coupled pages, the plurality of coupled pages including at least one printed page defined by at least one printed sheet; and at least one RF identification token coupled to the at least one printed sheet, the at least one RF identification token including stored information regarding a plurality of products.

Abstract: A case for holding a contactless smart card includes a set of plastic walls for defining a generally planar space. The space may be for housing one smart card or alternatively may be for housing two smart cards. The walls include two parallel walls which each have a planar extent that corresponds to a planar extent of the generally planar space. The two parallel walls include a first wall and a second wall. The first wall has an actuation region formed therein to permit a user's finger to actuate, through the first wall, a switch on the smart card. If the case is for holding two cards, then there is also an actuation region in the second wall. In some embodiments, the case may include additional spaces each for housing one or two cards.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method comprises: providing a card sized to fit within a card personalization machine, the card including a surface defining at least a portion of a recess; inserting at least a portion of a sub-card into the recess; providing adhesive between the surface and the sub-card to releasably retain the at least a portion of the sub-card within the recess; and personalizing the sub-card, using the card personalization machine, while the at least a portion of the sub-card is within the recess. According to some embodiments, apparatus comprises: a card defining a recess; a sub-card, at least a portion of the sub-card being inserted into the recess; adhesive to releasably retain the at least a portion of the sub-card within the recess; and a card personalization machine to personalize the sub-card while the at least a portion of the sub-card is within the recess; wherein the card is sized to fit within the card personalization machine.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method comprises: storing, in a personalization token, information to personalize an identification token; issuing the personalization token to an account holder; and transmitting the information from the personalization token to the identification token using a wireless interface. According to some embodiments, apparatus comprises: a personalization token issued to an account holder, the personalization token comprising: information to personalize an identification token; and a wireless communication interface to transmit the information to the identification token.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a method includes enabling operation of an RFID integrated circuit of a first card in an identification token using a first switch; and enabling operation of an RFID integrated circuit of a second card in an identification token using a second switch. In accordance with some embodiments, an identification token includes: a first card including an RFID integrated circuit; a second card including an RFID integrated circuit; a first switch to enable operation of the RFID integrated circuit of the first card; and a second switch to enable operation of the RFID integrated circuit of the second card.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises: sensing at least one of movement and position of an identification token; determining if a criteria is satisfied; and enabling operation of the identification token if the criteria is satisfied; wherein determining if the criteria is satisfied comprises determining if the at least one of movement and position satisfies a reference criteria; and wherein the sensor comprises a sensor to provide a signal indicative of at least one of movement and position of the identification token prior to presentation to a proximity coupling device.

Abstract: A holder for a contactless payment card includes a substrate that has a first side and a second side that is opposite to the first side. There is an adhesive material on the first side of the substrate. The holder also includes at least one sheet that is joined to the substrate to form a pouch. The second side of the substrate faces the pouch. The pouch is shaped and sized to securely hold a contactless integrated circuit identification card that has no more than half of a planar extent defined for the standard ID-1 identification card.

Abstract: An identification token such as a proximity payment device may be integrated with a wristwatch. For security purposes, the identification token may be disabled when removed from the user's wrist. The identification token may be re-enabled by interaction with a docking station or personal computer at the user's residence.