17961919. TRANSACTION CARD WITH HIDDEN VISUAL FEATURES simplified abstract (Capital One Services, LLC)
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TRANSACTION CARD WITH HIDDEN VISUAL FEATURES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bryant Yee of Silver Spring MD (US)
Tyler Maiman of Melville NY (US)
Cruz Vargas of Ocean Springs MS (US)
TRANSACTION CARD WITH HIDDEN VISUAL FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961919 titled 'TRANSACTION CARD WITH HIDDEN VISUAL FEATURES
Simplified Explanation
Approaches for Concealing Transaction Card Numbers
- Transaction card includes structures on main sides
- Structures separate in bent configuration, abut in flat configuration
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in credit cards, debit cards, and other transaction cards to enhance security and privacy by concealing card numbers from unauthorized individuals.
Problems Solved: This technology helps prevent fraud and identity theft by making it more difficult for thieves to obtain and misuse transaction card numbers.
Benefits: Enhanced security and privacy for cardholders Reduced risk of fraud and identity theft
Potential Commercial Applications of Concealing Transaction Card Numbers Enhancing security features in credit cards and debit cards Providing added privacy protection for users of transaction cards
Possible Prior Art: One possible prior art could be the use of RFID blocking technology in wallets and card holders to prevent unauthorized scanning of card information.
Unanswered Questions:
How does this technology impact the usability of transaction cards in everyday transactions? What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale in the banking and financial industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided are approaches for concealing or obscuring transaction card numbers. In some approaches, a transaction card may include a body comprising a first main side opposite a second main side, and a plurality of structures extending from at least one of the first or second main sides. In a bent configuration of the body, the plurality of structures separate from one another, in a substantially flat configuration of the body, adjacent structures of the plurality of structures abut one another.
