Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Input/output data processing – Peripheral adapting
Patent
1999-02-25
2000-11-07
Myers, Paul R.
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Input/output data processing
Peripheral adapting
710102, 34082534, 705 41, 235382, G06F 1300
Patent
active
061450359
ABSTRACT:
A system comprising a card device for effectuating a transaction when presented to a transaction terminal, the card device including a memory and a first energy source, the source for powering the memory for a period of time, and a card cradle carrier for storing the card device when the card device is not engaged in the transaction. The card cradle carrier is formed of a substantially rigid material and forms at least a portion of a personal effect. In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, the card cradle carrier includes a second energy source for recharging the first energy source when the card device is received for storage by the card cradle carrier.
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Hui Titkuan
Mai Chao C.
Mendenhall Wayne
Scherpenberg Francis A.
Dallas Semiconductor Corporation
Myers Paul R.
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