Patent ID: 6325292
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
A method for utilizing a portable collector card; said method comprising the steps of:storing in the card a collectible information about a collectible item; said collectible information comprising data about a celebrity;subsequently conveying including retrieving said collectible information from said portable collector card;said step of storing the information comprising the step of earmarking the card-based information with a certificate of authenticity;earmarking said collectible information with a security key to assure that only a legitimate cardholder can use the information stored in the card;subsequently presenting the card for use of said collectible information;requesting and providing a security information for accessing the card data; andverifying including comparing the provided information against said security key stored in the card; andif there is a match; then unlocking the card-based information for usage by said legitimate cardholder; andotherwise, denying use of said collectible information by the cardholder; said security key comprising a biometrics characteristics information of said legitimate cardholder.