Electronic Identity Card Holder

Abstract

An electronic identity card holder 100. The holder 100 comprises a slot 150 for receiving an identity card 170. The slot 150 has a first side 150 a and an opposing second side 150 b , the first side 150 a of the slot 150 having a viewing window 140 that is positioned to allow viewing of the second side 150 b of slot 150. The second side 150 b of the slot 150 comprises a first button 110 configured to perform a function in response to user-actuation. The first button 110 is positioned so as to be covered by an identity card 170 in the slot 150.

1 . An electronic identity card holder, comprising a slot for receiving an identity card in the holder, the slot having a first side and an opposing second side, the first side of the slot comprising a viewing window positioned to allow viewing of the second side of slot, and the second side of the slot comprising a first button configured to perform a function in response to user-actuation, wherein the first button is positioned so as to be covered by an identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         2 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first button is positioned so as to be selectively accessible by the presence/absence of an identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         3 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the first button is configured to protrude above the surface of the second side of the slot so as to provide a friction fit for an identity card received in the slot. 
     
     
         4 . The card holder of  claim 1 , comprising a second button, wherein the second button is configured to protrude above the surface of the second side of the slot, wherein the first button is configured to protrude above the surface of the at least second button, the difference between the protrusions of the first and second buttons thereby flex an identity card within the slot to further secure said identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         5 . The card holder of  claim 4 , wherein the first and second buttons comprise first and second respective raised tactile profiles, the height of the raised tactile profiles controlling the protrusions of the first and second buttons. 
     
     
         6 . The card holder of  claim 4 , wherein the card holder comprises a third button, the second and third buttons being positioned on opposite sides of the first button to flex the identity card in a curved manner about the first button to secure said identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         7 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the or each button initially has a function which is preset during manufacture, or is user-configurable. 
     
     
         8 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the card holder comprises other elements provided on the second side of the slot, these other elements being selectively accessible by the presence/absence of an identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         9 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the slot comprises an open end for receiving an identity card and a closed end, wherein the button(s) are positioned proximal to the closed end to allow for access to said button(s) upon partial removal of the identity card from the slot. 
     
     
         10 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the card holder is configured to be wearable. 
     
     
         11 . The card holder of  claim 1 , wherein the dimensions of the slots are configured to accept an identity card conforming to one or more ISO standards. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . The card holder of  claim 2 , wherein the first button is configured to protrude above the surface of the second side of the slot so as to provide a friction fit for an identity card received in the slot. 
     
     
         14 . The card holder of  claim 2 , comprising a second button, wherein the second button is configured to protrude above the surface of the second side of the slot, wherein the first button is configured to protrude above the surface of the at least second button, the difference between the protrusions of the first and second buttons thereby flex an identity card within the slot to further secure said identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         15 . The card holder of  claim 3 , comprising a second button, wherein the second button is configured to protrude above the surface of the second side of the slot, wherein the first button is configured to protrude above the surface of the at least second button, the difference between the protrusions of the first and second buttons thereby flex an identity card within the slot to further secure said identity card in the slot. 
     
     
         16 . The card holder of  claim 2 , wherein the or each button initially has a function which is preset during manufacture, or is user-configurable. 
     
     
         17 . The card holder of  claim 3 , wherein the or each button initially has a function which is preset during manufacture, or is user-configurable. 
     
     
         18 . The card holder of  claim 4 , wherein the or each button initially has a function which is preset during manufacture, or is user-configurable. 
     
     
         19 . The card holder of  claim 5 , wherein the or each button initially has a function which is preset during manufacture, or is user-configurable. 
     
     
         20 . The card holder of  claim 6 , wherein the or each button initially has a function which is preset during manufacture, or is user-configurable. 
     
     
         21 . The card holder of  claim 2 , wherein the card holder comprises other elements provided on the second side of the slot, these other elements being selectively accessible by the presence/absence of an identity card in the slot.