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Abstract

A self verifying transaction card having a self contained keyboard or keypad for entering a personal identification code, a simplified verification display comprised of light emitting diodes (LED's) which light up in a pre-determined configuration for validation of a verification check, a non-volatile memory with a stored code, and a self contained power supply. The card further contains circuitry for comparison of an entry with the stored code, with a pre-determined successive number of improper entries serving to disable the card from further identification functions and transactions. Clock/calendar timer and a contained microprocessor or microcontroller cause the verification function to be disabled at the expiration date of the card. The clock/calendar timer also provides a basis for uniquely correlating the time and date of a transaction to a changing verification display. A proper verification configuration at the time of transaction is not determinable and fraudulent transactions by merchants are prevented. In one embodiment the LED display is modulated to blink rapidly to conserve energy and to optically transmit data from the card to a remote terminal.

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First Claim