Wallet or wallet with receptacle for a tag / tracker

Abstract

The invention relates to a purse (1) or wallet which has at least one outer surface (2) with a wall thickness, wherein a cutout (5) is provided in the outer surface (2), with a pocket for a tag / tracker (3).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an article, in particular a wallet with a function for accommodating a tracker according to the features in claim 1.

[0002] It's well known from the state of the art that wallets, or wallet clips, can get lost. While wallets contain identification devices such as ID cards or similar, it always depends on the honesty of the finder whether such a wallet will be returned.

[0003] There are also various state-of-the-art approaches that allow such wallets to be located using GPS trackers or similar devices. However, these have not yet become established in the mass market.

[0004] However, current technology allows for so-called tags that can be located using RFID or NRF, for example, i.e., potentially a short-range function. This is especially true in the age of smartphones, so that one could quickly find one's lost keys or even one's lost wallet, for example, because a display device, especially a smartphone, can lead to the wallet.

[0005] Such tags or trackers can be passive or active. Active trackers, in particular, have their own power source and sometimes emit a signal themselves.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to integrate a tracker into a corresponding object, in particular a purse or wallet, thereby improving the traceability.

[0007] The aforementioned task is solved in such a way that the tracker is detachably integrated into an external part of a purse or wallet.

[0008] This is achieved, in particular, by providing a cutout in an outer part, in particular in an outer side, into which the tracker can be detachably integrated. For this purpose, a pocket is incorporated. The pocket has a receiving space. Preferably, a protective film or protective cover is also arranged on the outside. However, this protective film or protective cover is, in particular, not designed to shield or inhibit radiation.

[0009] This offers two key advantages. First, an active tracker can transmit more effectively and isn't blocked by the coins themselves when inside a wallet, such as a coin compartment or similar. In these cases, even a slight increase in transmission is sometimes necessary to even locate a lost wallet.

[0010] A second key advantage is visual visibility, so that an honest finder may already know that this wallet can be found via a tag or tracker and, for example, uses a reader to read this tag or tracker.

[0011] The invention can also be applied to other objects, such as handbags, leather bags, or even suitcases. It is crucial that the tracker or tag is not located inside, where it would be shielded in case of doubt, but is integrated directly into the outer shell or an external part in a detachable but captive manner, with optional direct visibility. This serves as a deterrent to prevent the object from being stolen. Furthermore, the direct integration into the exterior immediately signals to a finder that a tracker is present, allowing them to immediately begin the process of locating the original owner.

[0012] In particular, the receptacle is designed as a pocket. The pocket is accessible in particular from the interior of the purse or wallet. The pocket preferably has a form-fitting receptacle. In particular, the tag or tracker is round and approximately the size of a coin. The pocket can also preferably be round, in particular the outwardly visible field. In a further preferred embodiment, the present invention provides that a code is additionally applied. In this case, it does not have to be a purse, but can also be, for example, a key ring or the like. The additional application of the code ensures the following.If the tracker, which transmits its data electronically, is no longer functional, for example, because an active tracker no longer has power or a passive or active tracker cannot be read, there is the additional feature that by entering the code into a lost and found system, the found object can still be traced to its previous owner. The code can be a numeric code, a barcode, or similar. The code can also be readable as a QR code. Using a downstream lost and found system, it is then possible to identify the owner by entering the code.

[0013] Further features, properties, and aspects are illustrated in the following figures. These serve to facilitate understanding of the invention. They show: Figure 1perspective view of a purse, Figure 2perspective view of a wallet and Figures 3 to 5longitudinal sectional views through an outside of a purse 6accordingFigure 1 .

[0014] In the figures, the same reference symbols are used for identical or similar components, even if a repeated description is omitted for reasons of simplification.

[0015] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a wallet 1. A viewing window 4 is incorporated into an outer side 2 of the wallet 1. This viewing window 4 serves to form a pocket. For this purpose, the outer side 2 itself is cut out in the area of ​​the pocket. A tracker 3 is arranged therein. The tracker 3 can be inserted from an inner side (not shown in detail) or in an interior of the wallet 1 of the purse. The viewing window can have a diameter D4 that is smaller than a diameter D3 of the tracker 3. The tracker 3 is thus radially overlapped on the outside, but its main body is itself directly visible from the outside through the viewing window 4 and can transmit signals to the outside.

[0016] Figure 2 shows a wallet or clip. This is a simplified version of a purse, which primarily carries credit cards and, if necessary, banknotes. Here, too, there is a receptacle for a corresponding tracker 3 on the outer side 2.

[0017] Figure 3shows a cross-section through such an outer side (2). Here, there is a cutout 5 in which the outer side 2 is cut out. A cover or film 6 then covers this from the outside. On the inside, there can be indicated holders 9, which provide appropriate backing. This can also be a continuous holder 9, a leather seam or something else, so that the actual tag 3 or tracker 3 is arranged directly in the outer side 2 itself. Some coins 8 are shown inside. Credit cards can also be arranged here instead of the coins 8. These therefore do not shield the tracker 3, so that it can ensure its full transmission power or reception power to the outside in order to be traceable via wireless contact.

[0018] Figure 4shows an alternative longitudinal section. Here, the diameter D4 of the viewing window 4 is smaller than the diameter D3 of the tag / tracker 3. This prevents the tag 3 or tracker from being lost to the outside. Figure 5 shows a complementary design variant. The ends of the outer side 2 in the area of ​​the viewing window 4 are narrowed or tapered in the wall thickness 7. This offers the advantage that, with a corresponding thickness of the tag or tracker 3, the wall thickness 7 of the outer side 2 or the leather of the outer side 2 does not protrude outwards by several millimeters beyond the tracker 3.

[0019] Figure 6shows another design variant. The end 10 of the viewing window 4 here has a stepped shoulder 11. The wall thickness 7 of the outer side 2 is cut out or stepped from the inside out. This allows the tag or tracker 3 to be less thick on the outside. At the same time, it is held in place with improved form-fitting.

[0020] Insofar as the end of the viewing window 4 is mentioned in the context of this invention, this refers to the inward-facing edge or frame of the viewing window 4. This can be circumferential, at least partially circumferential. Reference symbol:

[0021] 1 -Wallet 2 -Exterior 3 -Tag / Tracker 4 -Viewing window 5 -Cutout 6 -Cover / Foil 7 -Wall thickness 8 -Coin 9 -Holder 10 -Ends 11 -Step D3 -Diameter D4 -Diameter

Claims

1. Purse (1) or wallet having at least one outer side (2) with a wall thickness (7), wherein a cutout (5) is present in the outer side (2), with a pocket for a tag / tracker (3).

2. Purse (1) or wallet according to claim 1, characterized in that a cover and / or a film is arranged outwards over the cutout (5) of the tracker (3).

3. Purse (1) or wallet according to claim 2, characterized in that the wall thickness of the cover or film (6) is thinner than the wall thickness (7) of the outer side (2).

4. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tag or tracker (3) is detachably arranged in the cutout (5) or a pocket.

5. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer side (2) is made of a leather or a plastic material or a synthetic material.

6. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tag / tracker (2) is detachably and captively integrated into the outer side (2) with direct visibility from the outside.

7. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutout has a receptacle (5) as a pocket for the form-fitting accommodation of the tag / tracker (3).

8. Purse (1) or wallet according to claim 7, characterized in that the pocket is accessible from the interior of the purse (1) or wallet (2).

9. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outwardly visible field of the receptacle (5) is round.

10. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pocket is round.

11. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatthe cutout (5) has a viewing window (4) on the outside.

12. Purse (1) or wallet according to claim 11, characterized in that the viewing window (4) has a diameter (D4) that is smaller than the diameter (D3) of the tag / tracker (3).

13. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ends (10) of the viewing window (4) are reduced in their wall thickness (7).

14. Purse (1) or wallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ends (10) of the viewing window (4) have a stepped shoulder (11).

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