Activation and assigning value to gift cards using RFID

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10628821
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15721995

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The present disclosure and related inventions describe a system and method by which gift cards may be user-activated and assigned value using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). The user-activated gift card contains an RFID chip embedded therein that works in conjunction with a mobile website or mobile app to allow users to activate and assign value to the gift card at any time and at any place.

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AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATIONONE AMERICAN BOULEVARD CLEVELAND OH 44145

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Marsh, Allison Olmsted Falls, US 43 474

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