Patent ID: 6223233
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
A wallet in combination with a personal information device, the combination comprising:a personal information device having a display, an input device and an induction coil; anda wallet having an input device and an induction coil, said wallet being adapted to receive and detachably retain said personal information device, andsaid induction coil of said personal information device and said induction coil of said wallet are adapted to communicate with each other without electrical contact there between when said personal information device is retained by said wallet;wherein said input device of said wallet is operable to be turned on and off; said personal information device includes means for supplying a wake signal to said wallet when said personal information device is retained by said wallet; and said wallet further includes control means for operatively controlling said input device of said wallet to turn on in response to receipt of said wake signal by said wallet.