Patent ID: 8928455
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G07C,H04L

Abstract:
1. A key fob comprising: a biometric sensor comprising a fingerprint area sensor having a surface for receiving a finger; a controller, the controller comprising at least one processor configured to authenticate a user of the key fob based on biometric information obtained with the biometric sensor and stored biometric information for an individual; a RF transmitter for communicating stored transaction information to a reader upon authentication of the user; a housing, the housing comprising a base for supporting the biometric sensor and a cover sleeve slidably engaged with the base to allow for extension from and retraction into the sleeve by the base, thereby permitting selective exposure of the fingerprint area sensor under user actuation; and a bowed spring element for retaining the base in retracted and extended positions as selected by the user, the bowed spring element having a first end fixed with respect to the cover sleeve and a second end attached to the base, the second end moving with the base as the base is extended from and retracted into the sleeve.