Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.

Abstract: A modular transaction card assembly includes a card frame having the traditional dimensions of a credit card, and a transaction card that is smaller than a traditional card and that fits into a receptacle of the card frame. Each of the card frame and the transaction card may be capable of performing contactless data transactions individually. The combined assembly of the card frame with the transaction card secured in the receptacle is also capable of performing contact data transactions, and in some instances, with an identifier that is distinct from the card frame or the transaction card alone. The card frame may include a processor enabling it to perform data encryption and authentication of the smaller transaction card.

Abstract: A wallet for attachment to a mobile device. The wallet has a body defining a compartment and a device side surface. The wallet has a first arrangement of magnetic material with a first region exposing a first polarity magnetic field at the device side surface and a second adjacent region exposing an opposite polarity magnetic field at the device side surface. The wallet also has a second arrangement of magnetic material with a first region exposing a first polarity magnetic field at the device side surface and a second adjacent region exposing an opposite polarity magnetic field at the device side surface. Collectively, the first and second arrangements, in use, magnetically couple the accessory to a mobile device and cause the accessory to adopt a specific orientation on the mobile device.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for encapsulating printed collectibles, including comic books and cards. The protective apparatus including a forward panel forming a recess adapted to receive a base panel. The printed collectible positions between the forward panel and the base panel. The base panel is hingedly connected to a stand.

Abstract: A currency disinfecting assembly for sterilizing paper currency includes a cabinet that is comprised of an opaque material to inhibit light from passing therethrough. A plurality of holders is each disposed in an interior of the cabinet to accommodate paper currency. A plurality of light emitters is each coupled to the cabinet to emit light outwardly therefrom. Each of the light emitters is positioned inside of the cabinet to direct the light onto the paper currency. Moreover, each of the light emitters emits light in the ultraviolet spectrum to sterilize the paper currency.

Abstract: A device for holding at least one object, the device comprising at least two planar frames located adjacent one another, each planar frame comprising an opening leading to a space for receiving an object in a respective planar frame; and an object retaining member for maintaining an object in a space of an adjacent planar frame; wherein the object retaining member is formed of a side of the respective planar frame and is adjacent to the space of the adjacent planar frame; and wherein the opening of the respective planar frame is aligned in a different direction from an opening of the adjacent planar frame is disclosed. The device is suitable for, but not limited to, storing cards, coins and bank notes.

Abstract: A wallet is designed to be folded in half along a central bill loop that can hold paper currency thereunder. The opened wallet, on each side of the bill loop, can include a card slot formed therein. When opened, the wallet can have four corners that, when folded, meet to form two outside corners of the folded wallet while two inside corners are formed at ends of the folded portion. The left-side card slot can be offset from the right-side card slot such that, when folded, cards in the left-side card slot can provide support adjacent one outside corner of the wallet, while cards in the right-side card slot can provide support adjacent the other outside corner of the wallet. Thus, the wallet is structurally supportive without requiring any additional elements to provide such support, outside of the user's own cards stored in the wallet.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a case for a portable electronic device. The case has a back wall and a plurality of side walls for retaining the portable electronic device. The back wall includes a storage area. A cover is hingedly attached to the back wall to selectively cover the storage area. The storage area includes a grip for retaining edges of data cards.

Abstract: A smart card wallet for holding a plurality of smart cards. The smart card wallet comprises a front surface plate; a back surface plate; a communication interface configured to receive instructions from a transaction terminal; a switch coupled to the communication interface; an internal core coupled between the front surface plate and the back surface plate, the internal core comprises: a first cavity configured to hold a first smart card that stores one or more sets of information associated with a first account of a user; a second cavity configured to hold a second smart card that stores one or more sets of information associated with a second account of the user, wherein the switch is configured to provide the instructions to the first smart card by electrically coupling the communication interface to the first smart card while the second card remains disabled.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a ear piece case housing, a receptacle within the ear piece case housing and configured to hold an earpiece, an earpiece connector at the receptacle and configured to electrically connect with the earpiece, and electromagnetic shielding materials integrated into the ear piece case housing to electromagnetically isolate the earpiece while the earpiece is contained within the case housing. The ear piece case housing may include a charger and a removable slide cover adapted for sliding over the charger.

Abstract: A minimalist wallet is provided. The minimalist wallet includes a frame with an embedded magnetic material. A first band and a second band are attached to the frame. A securement mechanism is attached to the second band. The securement mechanism includes a magnet that is magnetically attachable to the embedded magnetic material. Alternatively, the frame may include the magnet that is magnetically attachable to a magnetic material embedded in the securement mechanism. The minimalist wallet is configured to retain receipts, coupons, credit cards, debit cards, and/or paper money, among others.

Abstract: A card clamp is provided. The card clamp includes a first clamping plate (1), a second clamping plate (2), a connecting belt (3), a first metal connector and a second metal connector. The first clamping plate (1) is provided with a first through groove (4), a first side surface (5) and a second side surface. The first side surface (5) and the second side surface are parallel to each other. The first through groove (4) penetrates through the first side surface (5) and the second side surface. The second clamping plate (2) is provided with a second through groove (7), a third side surface (8) and a fourth side surface, The third side surface (8) and the fourth side surface are parallel to each other. The second through groove (7) penetrates the third side surface (8) and the fourth side surface.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving blocks of a blockchain from one or more of a neighboring blockchain peer and an ordering service node, identifying two or more blocks from among the received blocks that belong to a same slot within the blockchain, validating the two or more identified blocks in parallel via execution of the two or more identified blocks at a same time, and in response to validation of the two or more identified blocks, storing the two or more identified blocks on a local blockchain ledger of a blockchain peer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for cards, including a housing which tightly fits around a stack of cards and has a card opening for locating and removing cards. Within the housing a finger button operated ejector arm is provided such that the cards through the card opening can be partly slid from the housing. The ejector arm is designed such that a distal part of it further away from its rotation point is at an initial distance to the cards stack while a proximal part of it closer to its rotation point engages the cards stack and by further rotation of the ejector arm to its extended position the distal part starts engaging the cards stack due to cancelling of this distance.

Abstract: A healthcare product package (10) comprises a container (2) for containing a healthcare product and an information unit (1) which is located inside the container. The information unit (1) comprises a carrier (3), for instance a base card, and at least one information article (4, 6, 8) attached to the carrier (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for cards, including a housing which tightly fits around a stack of cards and has a card opening for locating and removing cards. Within the housing a card eject feature is provided such that the cards through the card opening can be partly slid from the housing. The card eject feature has an ejector arm which is moved by operating a finger button and forces the cards simultaneously to partly exit the housing. The card eject feature includes a barrel for normal duty operation and a trigger for heavy duty operation to engage and force cards to partly exit the housing.

Abstract: A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable of communicating information to a magnetic stripe reader. Information used in validating a financial transaction is encrypted based on time such that a validating server requires receipt of the appropriate encrypted information for a period of time to validate a transaction for that period of time. Such dynamic information may be communicated using such an emulator such that a card may be swiped through a magnetic stripe reader—yet communicate different information based on time. An emulator may receive information as well as communicate information to a variety of receivers (e.g., an RFID receiver).

Abstract: A wallet including a plate and a strap attached to the plate is provided. The strap has a first end, a central portion, and a second end. The plate is shaped as a frame defining an opening and defining an anchoring slot, and a lacing region defining a plurality of lacing slots is suspended within the opening by one or more connectors. The first end of the strap is anchored to the plate through the anchoring slot, the central portion of the strap extends around plate, and the second end of the strap is laced through the lacing slots to secure the strap to the plate, which defines an interior compartment between the strap and the plate. Contents of the wallet are positioned between the central portion of the strap and the plate and are held in place by tightening the second end of the strap.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a ear piece case housing, a receptacle within the ear piece case housing and configured to hold an earpiece, an earpiece connector at the receptacle and configured to electrically connect with the earpiece, and electromagnetic shielding materials integrated into the ear piece case housing to electromagnetically isolate the earpiece while the earpiece is contained within the case housing. The ear piece case housing may include a charger and a removable slide cover adapted for sliding over the charger.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relates to a track and trace (TT) device. The TT device includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, a near field communication (NFC) tag coupled with the RFID tag, and protective materials to cover the TT device. The RFID tag includes an identifier that is unique among all RFID tags and is, therefore, only associated with a product in which the TT device is embedded in. The NFC tag is pre-encoded with location information of a registration server. To register the product, the registrant uses an NFC-enabled device to access the location information of the registration server and to display thereon a registration page generated by the registration server. The registration page is automatically populated with the unique identifier of the RFID tag. Once registration is completed, an account corresponding to the association of the registrant with the product is created and stored.

Abstract: [Problem] Provided is a card-containing back cover that has excellent strength and appearance and that a card can be easily inserted into and removed from. [Solving Means] A card-containing back cover configured to be mounted on a back face of a mobile information terminal includes a cover body configured to be mounted on the mobile information terminal and a card-containing pocket disposed on an outer surface of the cover body and configured to be capable of containing a card by sliding the card. A card removal hole is provided in the cover body at a position covered by the card-containing pocket, and the card removal hole is formed such that the card contained in the card-containing pocket can be slid through the card removal hole and removed from the card-containing pocket.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relates to a track and trace (TT) device. The TT device includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, a near field communication (NFC) tag coupled with the RFID tag, and protective materials to cover the TT device. The RFID tag includes an identifier that is unique among all RFID tags and is, therefore, only associated with a product in which the TT device is embedded in. The NFC tag is pre-encoded with location information of a registration server. To register the product, the registrant uses an NFC-enabled device to access the location information of the registration server and to display thereon a registration page generated by the registration server. The registration page is automatically populated with the unique identifier of the RFID tag. Once registration is completed, an account corresponding to the association of the registrant with the product is created and stored.

Abstract: A vehicle attached wallet to keep a plurality of cards in a convenient location within a vehicle. A housing body for storing the cards, formed of a single, integral sheet of material. The integral sheet of material is folded at the center section of the sheet of material between first and second outer ends of the sheet of material to form a first rectangular shaped side wall and a second rectangular shaped side wall. Side edges of the first side wall and the side edges of the second side wall are aligned and attached to each other. An opening extends between the first and second outer ends to provide access to an otherwise closed interior cavity defined by the first side wall, the second side wall and the side edges. A Velcro strip is secured to a first side wall of the housing body.

Abstract: Object including a card holder for cards and a money holder for money, wherein the card holder has a card storage space for a stack of one or more cards and the money holder has a money storage space for money, wherein the money storage space is designed such that the money is stored loosely and the money holder has a for the money designed money access opening to the money storage space which with a part of the object, preferably the card holder, can be closed to prevent passage of money.

Abstract: Approaches herein provide protection for an identification chip of a contactless device using a transmission blocking element. In some approaches, a contactless card may include a body having first and second main sides. An identification chip may be coupled to the first main side, and the transmission blocking element may be slidably coupled to the body. The identification chip is covered by the transmission blocking element in a first position, and uncovered by the transmission blocking element when the transmission blocking element is in a second position. The transmission blocking element may include a first section extending along the first main side of the body, and a second section extending parallel to the first section. The transmission blocking element may further include a tab coupling together the first and second sections, wherein the tab is positioned within an internal slot embedded within the body.

Abstract: An RFID tag and a method of its use are disclosed. One such RFID tag includes first, second, and third RFID inlays included on a tag housing, the first, second, and third RFID inlays each corresponding to a different rate identifier. The tag also includes a panel engaged with the housing and movable among first, second and third positions. The panel includes RFID shorting structures each positioned to electrically contact one of the first, second, and third RFID inlays such that, in any of the first, second, and third positions, only one of the first, second, and third RFID inlays remains active.

Abstract: A card and money holder with a magnifying lens including a carrying case having a pair of flaps foldably and continuously attached along a middle crease, a magnifying lens hingedly attached to the middle crease between an interior surface of each of a front flap and a back flap of the pair of flaps. A zipper has a male member and a female member continuously attached to an outer edge of the front flap and the back flap, respectively. The male member is configured to slidingly engage the female member to securely attach the front flap to the back flap. At least one single slit is horizontally disposed within the interior surface of the front flap and, alternately, the interior surface of the back flap. A plurality of slits is horizontally and medially disposed within the interior surface of each of the front flap and the back flap.

Abstract: A card identity concealment device partially covers a card to conceal an identity portion on the card, while still enabling functionality of the card by allowing access to a reading portion on the card. The device protects against unauthorized viewers, identity theft, or physical damage to the card and allows easy insertion into a Credit Card reader. A first panel overlays a substantial region of the first side, including the identity portion. The first panel includes a first panel indicia that creates a false identity for the card by indicating a different card information than on the identity portion of the card. Second panel is spaced parallel and joined along at least two opposing sides with the first panel. The second panel is adapted for receiving the card, while still allowing access to the reading portion.

Abstract: A payment card (e.g., credit and/or debit card) is provided with a magnetic emulator operable of communicating information to a magnetic stripe reader. Information used in validating a financial transaction is encrypted based on time such that a validating server requires receipt of the appropriate encrypted information for a period of time to validate a transaction for that period of time. Such dynamic information may be communicated using such an emulator such that a card may be swiped through a magnetic stripe reader—yet communicate different information based on time. An emulator may receive information as well as communicate information to a variety of receivers (e.g., an RFID receiver).

Abstract: A wireless device security system for preventing the unauthorized reading of wireless devices by a reader. The wireless device security system generally includes a device holder that is adapted to receive a wireless device for storage, access and removal. The device holder includes an interference tag that interferes with the wireless communications between the wireless device and a reader when the wireless device is positioned at least partially within the device holder. The device holder preferably includes a layer of shielding material adjacent to or near the wireless device during storage to further prevent unauthorized wireless communications with a reader.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for protecting information related to personal accounts and other kinds of information displayed on personal and identification cards. In some embodiments, the invention further provides a credit card with a card portion displaying a first part of an account number and an electronically readable region. The credit card may also include a sleeve portion that holds the card portion and that may display a second part of an account number. The sleeve portion may have a window through which the first part of the account number is visible, so that the first and second parts of the account number provide a complete valid account number.

Abstract: A device (100) comprising a Radio Frequency Identification transponder and means for selectively controlling the Radio Frequency Identification communication, the device (100) comprising: a first, internal, electromagnetic shield fixed on one side of the Radio Frequency Identification transponder's antenna and a second, internal, electromagnetic, movable shield (180) on the other side of the Radio Frequency Identification transponder's antenna wherein the device (100) comprises an internal actuator (170) configured to operate a movable mechanism (150), influencing the position of the movable shield, such that when the internal actuator is in a first position, the movable shield is in a first position allowing communication with the Radio Frequency Identification transponder and when the internal actuator is in a second position, the movable shield is in a second position, in which it blocks all contactless communication with the Radio Frequency Identification transponder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing security for authentication devices—such as electronically readable cards or ID badges with embedded RFID chips or NFC capability—may include an envelope or pocket-like case for carrying an electronically readable card, having an electrically conductive, non-opaque sleeve that can be moved to cover or expose the electronically readable card and that prevents information on the card from being electronically read when covered yet still allows the card to be seen when covered. In one or more embodiments, the sleeve may be a wire mesh that is flexible enough to be compressed to expose the card yet stiff (or rigid) enough to be extended to cover the card and that is transparent enough to allow reading visual information on the surface of the card when covering the card. Protection can be switched off by a mechanical switch that leaves the protection normally on.

Abstract: An indicator device comprises a first slide member (22) mounted on a planar base (1). The first slide member (22) is displaceable between a first position in which it reveals a first status indicating area (26) indicative of a first condition or state and a second position in which it reveals a second status indicating area (28) indicative of a second condition or state. A second slide member (30) is mounted on the base (10) and is displaceable into and across the path of the first indicator member (22) when the first indicator member is in the first position, to inhibit displacement of the first indicator member. The second indicator member (30) is displaceable between a first position in which it does not inhibit the displacement of the first indicator member (22) and a second position in which it inhibits the displacement of the first indicator member to its second position. The device may also be provided with one or more RFID tags (80, 82, 84) to permit remote monitoring of the status of the device.

Abstract: A backup key for a vehicle includes a blade extending along an axis within a first plane and a head, attached to the blade, extending along the axis and defining a slot along the axis for insertion of a torque assisting device. The slot may be configured to receive a coin. The slot may be configured such that the torque assisting device, when inserted into the slot, lies in a second plane that is generally perpendicular to the first plane. A case for a portable electronic device includes a housing configured to receive the portable electronic device and defining a plurality of receptacles for one or more backup keys. The case also includes a key fob circuit for wirelessly interfacing with a keyless entry system and a communication circuit that connects to the key fob circuit for coupling the portable electronic device and the keyless entry system.

Abstract: An antenna core includes a laminate of a plurality of Co-based amorphous magnetic alloy thin strips in which a length ratio of a long axis to a short axis is greater than 1. 60% or more of the Co-based amorphous magnetic alloy thin strips in terms of the number of the thin strips as percentage have a line-shaped mark formed along the long axis on at least one surface thereof. An antenna includes the antenna core and a winding wound around the antenna core along the long axis.

Abstract: A pocket folder with increased document capacity and method of manufacturing same is disclosed. The folder has two cover panels 14-16, joined along a longitudinal joint or score line, a pair of pocket flaps 40a-40b and a top flap 70. Top flap 70 folds along a score line 72a-72b and a midline score 74 and a plurality of parallel scores 78 to accommodate expansion. At the pockets, a v-shaped notch 52 between the pockets prevents bunching and a circular cut away 90a-90b provides greater access to the documents.

Abstract: A multi-page presentation folder is described that is capable of securing and displaying one or more sheets of material, such as sheets of music. One or more sheets may be secured and displayed via each panel of the multi-page presentation folder. In various embodiments, for a given number of page turns, a greater number of sheets may be displayed and/or presented. For example, in one embodiment, a multi-page presentation folder allows user to “turn a page” only once to view up to six sheets or only twice to view up to eight sheets. The folder may also provide stability to the sheets of material preventing them from sagging.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a dispenser body and a sleeve carried by the dispenser body, wherein the sleeve includes a sleeve opening. A card, such as a business card, is repeatably moveable through the sleeve opening. The dispenser includes a dental floss recess for receiving dental floss. The sleeve covers the dental floss recess.

Abstract: An assembly for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card, upon a panel that pivots to be received within a pouch, pocket or sleeve to hold and retain the card during transport and storage.

Abstract: Small form-factor apparatus and methods for holding, securing, and accessing personal items normally carried on a keychain and in a wallet including, for example, keys, USB drive, bottle opener, driver's license, credit-cards, RFID cards and paper currency are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preventing wireless identity theft including the step of: inserting a metallic lining into a storage bag, where the lining covers the entire interior of the storage bag. The storage bag may include at least one of a purse, handbag, backpack or briefcase. In another embodiment of the present invention, the method of preventing wireless identity theft may include inserting a metallic lining into a wallet. The present invention further includes a system for wireless identity theft prevention comprising: a mechanism to store RF enabled cards; and a metallic lining within an interior of the mechanism to store RF enable cards. The mechanism to store RF enabled cards may include at least one of a purse, backpack, briefcase or wallet.

Abstract: A wallet has a back layer and at least one front layer stitched to the back layer around part of a perimeter thereof to define at least one pocket in the wallet dimensioned to hold and completely surround the smart card. Both of the layers are composed of a stainless steel fabric capable of blocking RF radiation.

Abstract: A name badge, made from transparent plastic and having a front part (1) and a rear part (2) which is connected resiliently to the former via a first yoke (3) and having at least one retaining ridge (5) for a cardboard insert, said retaining ridge (5) protruding into the clearance between the front part (1) and the rear part (2), does not comprise a formed blank but rather an injection moulded part in a deviation from previous practice.

Abstract: Embodiments of card removal apparatus include a substantially flat body and one or more ledges. The substantially flat body includes a bottom edge, a card contact surface adjacent the bottom edge, and a tab area that extends beyond the card contact surface. The one or more ledges are proximate to the bottom edge and extend above the card contact surface at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the card contact surface. To utilize the card removal apparatus, a user slides an insertion edge of the card removal apparatus alongside a desired card until the ledge(s) snap into place along a bottom edge of the desired card, at which point the user may pull on the tab area to drag the card from the slot as it is supported by the ledge(s).

Abstract: A smart card with an RFID tag is held in a wallet comprising a back layer and at least one front layer stitched to the back layer around part of a perimeter thereof to define at least one pocket in the wallet dimensioned to hold and completely surround the smart card. Both of the layers are composed of a stainless steel fabric capable of blocking RF radiation.

Abstract: A protective cover for cards that can conveniently be snapped into place on the back of the card and readily removed and replaced any number of times for convenience. Such a protective cover does not interfere with the use of the card. in addition, the protective cover protects the magnetic strip of the card or the bar codes of the card such that attempts to retrieve the information on the magnetic strips and the bar codes by radio frequency use is prevented.

Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.

Abstract: A wallet card retrieval slip that includes a sleeve having a transparent top sheet and a transparent bottom sheet conjoined at a back edge and a second edge, the sleeve having a vertical pull tab disposed on a first edge proximal the back edge and a horizontal pull tab disposed on a front edge proximal the second edge, wherein a card is removably insertable into the sleeve and easily retrieved from a wallet pocket by means of the vertical and horizontal pull tabs. An alternative embodiment has the vertical pull tab centrally disposed on the first edge to enable a staggered arrangement of vertical pull tabs on a plurality of sleeves when used with a plurality of cards in adjacent pockets in a wallet.

Abstract: A wallet (apparatus for card arrangement) that maintains card arrangement in a secure position while allowing the user to more quickly and efficiently insert and remove their cards by exposing a greater card surface area. An apparatus for card arrangement comprises a base wallet (202) bound to small and large inner pocket partitions (204 and 206) covered by a top cover (212). Furthermore the invention increases the life of the wallet, effectively decreasing the cost of ownership over the life of the wallet.