Luminous Transaction Card

Abstract

A transaction card is described that includes a first printed layer, a second printed layer, an antenna inlay layer, and a light emitting element. At least one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer has a transparent portion through which light passes. The antenna inlay layer has a loop antenna disposed thereon. The light emitting element has a two-dimensional form factor and is disposed between the antenna inlay layer and one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer. The transaction card includes a wireless power receiver circuit that receives a wireless signal via the loop antenna and induces a voltage across terminals of the light emitting element, causing the light emitting element to emit light through the transparent portion.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Cross-reference of related applications This application claims the benefits and priority of U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 565,542, filed on 30 December 2021, entitled “ILLUMINATING TRANSACTION CARD,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. [Background technology]

[0002] Transaction cards are used for payments in a wide variety of situations. In trading accounts targeting diverse consumer markets, such as technology-oriented markets and luxury goods markets, companies may offer transaction cards with unconventional designs. [Overview of the project]

[0003] However, because transaction cards have various limitations such as size restrictions, magnetic stripe placement restrictions, and standard requirements, non-traditional designs are limited in order to enable the use of transaction cards with widely available and standard reader devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] Various methods for creating a light-emitting transaction card are disclosed. In some methods, the transaction card includes a first printed layer and a second printed layer. At least one of the first and second printed layers includes a transparent or translucent portion through which light can pass. The transaction card further includes an antenna inset layer on which one or more antennas are disposed. In some embodiments, the antennas include loop antennas. A light-emitting element is disposed or positioned between the antenna inset layer and one of the first and second printed layers, so that the light-emitting element is positioned in close proximity to the transparent portion.

[0005] The transaction card further includes a light-emitting element and a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to a loop antenna. In some methods, the wireless power circuit is configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, thereby causing the light-emitting element to emit light and radiate through a transparent portion. The wireless signal may be an oscillating magnetic field radiated by the transaction card reader device, or a similar wireless signal.

[0006] According to various methods, a light-emitting element can be a single light-emitting diode (LED), multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel, a printed dispersion of LEDs, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the light-emitting element is one or more printed micro-light-emitting diode (microLED) regions. Furthermore, as will be described below, a light-emitting element can have a two-dimensional shape factor. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] Many aspects of this disclosure can be better understood by referring to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily proportional to the actual size, and instead the focus is on clearly illustrating the principles of this disclosure. Furthermore, in the drawings, similar reference numbers indicate corresponding parts across several figures. [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of a non-illuminating transaction card according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of a transaction card in an illuminated state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] This is an exploded view of an exemplary configuration of a transaction card. [Figure 4] This is an exploded view of one exemplary configuration of a transaction card. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of an exemplary configuration of a transaction card. [Figure 6]This figure shows an exemplary configuration of the antenna and light-emitting element of a transaction card. [Figure 7] This is a front view of one exemplary configuration of the antenna and light-emitting element of a transaction card. [Figure 8] This is a rear view of an exemplary configuration of the antenna and light-emitting element of a transaction card. [Figure 9] This figure shows various methods for forming the light-emitting elements of a transaction card. [Figure 10] This figure shows an exemplary configuration of the antenna and light-emitting element of a transaction card. [Figure 11] This figure shows an exemplary configuration of the antenna and light-emitting element of a transaction card. [Figure 12] This figure shows an exemplary configuration of the antenna and light-emitting element of a transaction card. [Figure 13] This figure shows an exemplary configuration of the antenna and processing chip of a transaction card. [Figure 14] This flowchart provides an example of a process for manufacturing a transaction card according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] This figure shows an example of a sheet used when manufacturing the process explained by the flowchart in Figure 13. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The following discussion provides an overall description of luminescent transaction cards and methods for manufacturing them. While the following discussion provides illustrative examples of various embodiments of this disclosure, the use of these illustrative examples does not preclude other implementations that conform to the disclosed principles.

[0009] Figures 1 and 2 show examples of transaction cards 100 assembled according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The transaction card 100 may include light-emitting regions 103 that emit light when the transaction card 100 receives a wireless signal sufficient to power one or more light-emitting regions of the transaction card 100, which are referred to herein collectively as light-emitting regions in the singular form for illustrative purposes.

[0010] In particular, Figure 1 shows the transaction card 100 in a non-illuminating state, and Figure 2 shows the transaction card 100 in an illuminated state. In some examples, when the transaction card 100 is placed in close proximity to the reader device 106, the reader device 106 may emit a wireless power signal sufficient to cause the light-emitting diode to illuminate. For example, the reader device 106 may generate an oscillating magnetic field. For example, the reader device 106 may include a contactless payment terminal.

[0011] Therefore, it should be understood that wireless power signals may be radiated via near-field communication (NFC) and / or radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies. In an additional method, when the transaction card 100 is placed in relation to a smartphone or other electrical device having a wireless power transmitter, or when placed within a wireless power area generated by a wireless power transmitter, the transaction card 100 may receive a wireless power signal sufficient to cause its light-emitting elements to illuminate and perform other transaction-related functions.

[0012] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of one exemplary configuration of the transaction card 100. Overall, the transaction card 100 may include a first printed layer 109, a second printed layer 112, an antenna embedding layer 115, a first laminate overlay layer 118, a second laminate overlay layer 121, and a light emitting element 124. As can be understood, the light emitting element 124 may include one or more light emitting elements 124, and one or more light emitting elements 124 are referred to herein as the light emitting element 124 in the singular for the sake of explanation. In some techniques, the transaction card 100 further includes a post-lamination varnish layer 127 and a processing chip 130. The post-lamination varnish layer 127, the first laminate overlay layer 118, and / or the second laminate overlay layer 121 may be transparent or translucent.

[0013] The first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112 may be formed by printing or disposing ink or other colored items on the layer, thereby creating a transaction card 100 having a certain appearance. At least one of the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112 may include one or more transparent portions 133 through which light passes, and one or more transparent portions 133 are referred to herein as the transparent portion 133 in the singular for the sake of explanation. The transparent portion 133 may include an area where no ink is printed, or an area where the ink is thinly or otherwise applied so that light can be transmitted through the transparent portion 133. In some techniques, the transparent portion 133 is formed of a material different from the remaining portions of each layer. It should be understood that the non-transparent portions of the first printed layer 109 and / or the second printed layer 112 may be opaque. The combination of opaque and transparent properties may be configured to create a transaction card 100 having a desired aesthetic appearance.

[0014] In FIG. 3, the transparent portion 133 is shown to be on the first printed layer 109, but it should be understood that the transparent portion 133 can also be disposed on the second printed layer 112. In some approaches, the transparent portion 133 can be disposed only on the second printed layer 112. Further, FIG. 3 shows the transparent portion 133 as having an oval shape. However, it should be understood that the transparent portion 133 can be circular, square, rectangular, and can be in a shape that forms numbers, characters, ribbons, banners, etc.

[0015] The antenna embedding layer 115 can include various antennas such as a loop antenna 120 and other suitable types of antennas disposed thereon. To facilitate providing the transaction card 100 with a thin thickness, an antenna such as the loop antenna 120 can have a two-dimensional form factor. For this purpose, when copper or other conductive material is configured as a coil having one or more windings disposed at or near the edge of the antenna embedding layer 115 within the substrate, the loop antenna 120 or other antenna can be provided. The loop antenna 120 can be nested within the substrate such that the substrate generally has a flat surface. Depending on the desired characteristics of the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112, it should be understood that the loop antenna 120 can be visible or not visible when the transaction card 100 is assembled.

[0016] According to various methods, the light-emitting element 124 may have a two-dimensional shape factor and may be positioned between the antenna mounting layer 115 and one of the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112. Furthermore, the light-emitting element 124 may be positioned close to the transparent portion 133. The light-emitting element 124 may be a separate component from the first printed layer 109, the second printed layer 112, and the antenna mounting layer 115, but in some embodiments, the light-emitting element 124 may be integrally formed on each of the surfaces of one of the layers so that the light-emitting element 124 is positioned close to the transparent portion 133. In various embodiments, the light-emitting element 124 has a two-dimensional shape factor, thereby enabling the transaction card 100 to have or meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards related to transaction cards. For example, the transaction card 100 may have a width of 85.6 millimeters (mm), a height of 53.98 mm, and a thickness of 0.76 mm.

[0017] The second laminate overlay layer 121 may include a magnetic stripe 136. The magnetic stripe 136 may include any band of magnetic material capable of storing data. The data stored on the magnetic stripe 136 may include various information such as the account number of the payment account associated with the transaction card 100, the expiration date of the payment account, the card verification value (CVV) or card verification code (CSC), and the service code.

[0018] The transaction card 100 may further include a wireless power receiver circuit (not shown) which can be coupled to the light-emitting element 124 and the loop antenna 120. The wireless power receiver circuit may be configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna 120, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element 124, thereby causing the light-emitting element 124 to emit light and radiate light through the transparent portion 133.

[0019] The processing chip 130 is shown to be positioned within a pocket 139 on the outer surface of the antenna mounting layer 115. In some methods, the processing chip 130 can be fixed within the pocket 139 using a suitable adhesive. Furthermore, in some methods, as shown in Figure 3, the post-lamination varnish layer 127, the first laminate overlay layer 118, and / or the first print layer 109 may include a window 142 having a similar size and shape to the processing chip 130, so that when the transaction card 100 is fully assembled, the top surface of the processing chip 130 is positioned through the window and is coplanar or nearly coplanar with the top surface of the post-lamination varnish layer 127.

[0020] Furthermore, a loop antenna 120 may be used to enable wireless communication between the processing chip 130 and a contactless payment terminal or other reader device 106. The loop antenna 120 may also be used to power the processing chip 130 via wireless signals received from the payment terminal. In some implementations, the loop antenna 120 may be physically coupled to the processing chip 130, while in other implementations, the loop antenna 120 may be inductively coupled to the processing chip 130. Although shown separately from the processing chip 130, in some implementations, the loop antenna 120 or a portion thereof may be included in or integrated with the processing chip 130.

[0021] The processing chip 130 may represent any integrated circuit chip that can be used to protect or process payments using the transaction card 100. Examples of the processing chip 130 include integrated circuit chips that implement various versions of the Europay, Mastercard, and VISA (EMV) standards for smart payment cards. In some implementations, the processing chip 130 is coupled to a loop antenna 120 to enable contactless payments using near-field communication (NFC), ultra-wideband (UWB), or similar low-power, near-field wireless communication standards. However, in other implementations, the processing chip 130 may include an integrated antenna.

[0022] Figure 4 shows a partially exploded view of another exemplary configuration of the transaction card 100. In Figure 4, the processing chip 130 is shown to be positioned within a pocket 139 on the outer surface of the antenna mounting layer 115 or another suitable layer. The processing chip 130 may be secured within the pocket 139 using any suitable adhesive. The bottom of the pocket 139 in the antenna mounting layer 115 may have a number of holes 145. The loop antenna 120 is shown separately from the antenna mounting layer 115, but may be embedded within the antenna mounting layer 115 and positioned on each of its surfaces. In some embodiments, the loop antenna 120 may be physically coupled to the processing chip 130 by passing wires 158 (e.g., a first wire and a second wire 158) through each of the holes 145 located at the bottom of the pocket 139. For example, the first wire and the second wire 158 may be coupled to terminals on the processing chip 130.

[0023] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of an exemplary configuration of the transaction card 100. The transaction card 100 may include a wireless power receiver circuit 161, which in some ways may be coupled to the light-emitting element 124 and the loop antenna 120. The wireless power receiver circuit 161 may be configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna 120, induce a voltage between the terminals 164 of the light-emitting element 124, thereby causing the light-emitting element 124 to emit light and radiate light through the transparent portion 133. The wireless signal may be received, for example, when the transaction card 100 is placed with an oscillating magnetic field.

[0024] In some methods, the wireless power receiver circuit 161 includes a bridge rectifier 167 that converts the AC signal received from the loop antenna 120 into a DC signal. Thus, the wireless power receiver circuit 161 sends the DC signal to the terminals 164 of the light-emitting element 124, in other words, it induces a potential (i.e., voltage) between the terminals 164 of the light-emitting element 124. In various embodiments, the transaction card 100 is 1m 2 , 1.5m2 、 2.0 m 2 、 2.5 m 2 、 3.0 m 2 、 3.5 m 2 、 4.0 m 2 such as 1 m 2 to 4 m 2 light-emitting elements can be caused to emit light.

[0025] The example of FIG. 5 shows a light-emitting element 124 having a size larger than the transparent portion 133 and having a square or rectangular shape. For example, the light-emitting element 124 may include an OLED panel disposed behind a layer having the transparent portion 133, whereby light is radiated through the transparent portion 133 when the transaction card 100 receives a sufficient wireless signal. Although the light-emitting element 124 is square, since the transparent portion 133 is oval, other portions of the transaction card 100 outside the transparent portion 133 are opaque, so it should be understood that the light-emitting area on the transaction card 100 is oval. FIG. 5 shows the light-emitting element 124 aligned with the transparent portion 133, but in some techniques, the light-emitting element 124 (e.g., the OLED panel) can be offset by a predetermined (e.g., 45 degrees).

[0026] However, in some techniques, the light-emitting element 124 can be smaller than the transparent portion 133. For example, in a technique where the light-emitting element 124 is a single LED, the single LED can be disposed in the upper right or upper left area of the transparent portion 133, or in another suitable location. In any case, the transaction card 100 can have a light-emitting center region or other regions, card number, expiration date, "member since" banner, card owner name, boundary region surrounding the processing chip 130, and the like.

[0027] Figure 6 shows an example of the antenna of the transaction card 100 shown relative to the light-emitting element 124. The antenna of the transaction card 100 may include the aforementioned loop antenna 120, as well as other antennas, including the inductive light-emitting antenna 170 and the processing chip antenna 173. The processing chip antenna 173 may be coupled to the processing chip 130. The method shown in Figure 6 includes a wire 158 that can be physically or directly coupled to the processing chip 130. However, in another method, the processing chip 130 may be powered via inductive coupling.

[0028] The inductive light-emitting antenna 170 can supply power to the light-emitting element 124, causing the light-emitting element 124 to emit light. For this purpose, in some methods, the loop antenna 120 may be used to supply power to the processing chip 130, while the inductive light-emitting antenna 170 may be used to supply power to the light-emitting element 124. Other combinations of antennas and powered elements may also be used. As mentioned above, the light-emitting element 124 may consist of multiple light-emitting elements 124. In some methods, the light-emitting element 124 of the transaction card 100 may provide a first light-emitting region 176a and a second light-emitting region 176b (collectively, "light-emitting region 176") formed from a plurality of micro-light-emitting diodes (microLEDs).

[0029] In some methods, the light-emitting region 176 can be formed on a substrate by printing a predetermined shape using diode ink. The diode ink may include a liquid or gel suspension having printable LED dispersions in it. Printing microLEDs onto a substrate (e.g., a layer of transaction card 100) may include, for example, screen printing. The density of LEDs within the light-emitting region 176 may be determined based on the concentration of LEDs in the ink composition before printing, as well as the average number of LEDs obtained in the printed area when dry.

[0030] LEDs in suspension may include semiconductor devices that emit light when powered. Therefore, in some embodiments, the light-emitting region 176 may be powered by an inductive light-emitting antenna 170. LEDs within the light-emitting region 176 may be arranged between two conductive layers, at least one of which may be transparent, thereby allowing light to be visibly emitted through the transparent conductive layer. The LEDs are printed to form the light-emitting region 176 and connected in parallel with each other. LEDs within the light-emitting region 176 may be energized by inducing a predetermined voltage between the conductive layers. Therefore, the inductive light-emitting antenna 170 may include a conductive metal or other material that forms a loop, which induces an electric current and an oscillating magnetic field to cause the microLEDs within the light-emitting region 176 to emit light, thereby causing a portion of the transaction card 100 to light up.

[0031] Although demonstrated using a coil to induce an oscillating magnetic field, another method may involve coupling a wire to a conductor layer and inducing a suitable voltage. In some methods, the induced light-emitting antenna 170 is coupled to or integrated with the loop antenna 120 and / or the processing chip antenna 173. The light-emitting region 176 may be positioned behind the transparent portion 133 of the transaction card 100, in close proximity to the transparent portion 133, or relative to the transparent portion 133. Thus, when a suitable voltage is applied to the conductor layer of the light-emitting region 176, the LEDs emit light.

[0032] Next, referring to Figures 7 and 8, Figure 7 shows a front view of the transaction card 100, and Figure 8 shows a rear view of the transaction card 100. In some methods, the light-emitting element 124 of the transaction card 100 may include terminals 179. For example, terminals 179 may include a negative terminal 179a and a positive terminal 179b. The method shown in Figure 6 uses inductive coupling, while the methods shown in Figures 7 and 8 show that the inductive light-emitting antenna 170 is physically or directly coupled to the light-emitting element 124. When the transaction card 100 is placed in an oscillating magnetic field, the loop antenna 120 induces a current in the inductive light-emitting antenna 170. When a current is induced in the inductive light-emitting antenna 170, a voltage is applied between the terminals 179 of the light-emitting element 124.

[0033] In some methods, the light-emitting element 124 includes microLEDs arranged between a first conductive layer 181a and a second conductive layer 181b. A first terminal 179a is coupled to the first conductive layer 181a, and a second terminal 179b is coupled to the second conductive layer 181b, inducing a voltage within the microLEDs. Wires 184 of an inductive light-emitting antenna 170 can be directly coupled to the respective terminals 179.

[0034] Figure 9 shows various alternative methods for forming the light-emitting element 124. First, a first light-emitting element 124a is shown, formed by a single light-emitting region 176a having the same size and dimensions as the transparent portion 133 of the transaction card 100. For example, the transparent portion 133 may have the same shape as the light-emitting region 176a. Second, a second light-emitting element 124b is shown, formed by a single light-emitting region 176b, called an oversized light-emitting region 176, where the light-emitting region may have a slightly larger size and dimensions than the transparent portion 133 of the transaction card 100, in order to provide an improved light-emitting effect.

[0035] The third light-emitting element 124c includes two light-emitting regions 176c, 176d, the fourth light-emitting element 124d includes three light-emitting regions 176e...176g, the fifth light-emitting element 124e includes four light-emitting regions 176h...176k, and so on. To make it recognizable, it should be understood that the transaction card 100 may include a different number of light-emitting elements 124 and light-emitting regions 176. Furthermore, the light-emitting elements 124 may be arranged in various alternative configurations other than those shown in Figure 9. The light-emitting regions 176 of the light-emitting elements 124 may be formed by printing diode ink onto a layer of the transaction card 100 according to the technique shown in Figure 9.

[0036] Moving along with Figures 10, 11, and 12, Figures 10, 11, and 12 show another exemplary configuration of the transaction card 100. Specifically, Figure 10 shows a transaction card 100 having a light-emitting element circuit 182 with a single light-emitting diode 185, while Figure 11 shows a transaction card 100 having a light-emitting element circuit 182 with multiple light-emitting diodes 185. The light-emitting element circuits 182 in Figures 10 and 11 may have a two-dimensional shape factor and may be formed integrally with the antenna inlay layer 115 (or other suitable layer). For example, the light-emitting element circuits 182 in Figures 10 and 11 may be etched into the antenna inlay layer 115 without adding significant thickness to each layer.

[0037] Referring particularly to Figure 11, a configuration of light-emitting diodes 185 for illuminating the egg-shaped transparent portion 133 is shown. For example, the first row of light-emitting diodes 185 has a single light-emitting diode 185, the second row of light-emitting diodes 185 has three light-emitting diodes 185, the third row of light-emitting diodes 185 has three light-emitting diodes 185, and the fourth row of light-emitting diodes 185 has a single light-emitting diode 185. The light-emitting diodes 185 in the second and third rows may be aligned or offset, and the offset configuration is shown in Figure 11. Similarly, the light-emitting diodes 185 in the first and fourth rows may be offset or aligned, and the aligned configuration is shown in Figure 11. It should be understood that other configurations of light-emitting diodes 185 may be used depending on the shape of the transparent portion 133, or in other words, the shape of the area to be illuminated.

[0038] Referring particularly to Figure 12, a configuration of light-emitting diodes 185 for illuminating a centurion-shaped transparent portion 133 is shown. In other words, the light-emitting diodes 185 are dispersed along the boundary or periphery of a given shape (e.g., centurion shape). Therefore, it should be understood that other configurations of the light-emitting diodes 185 may be used depending on the shape of the transparent portion 133, or in other words, the shape of the area to be illuminated. In another embodiment, an LED band or another set of light-emitting diodes 185 may be dispersed along the boundary or shape to be illuminated. In some embodiments, the number of light-emitting diodes 185 may be eight, the number of which provides adequate illumination and sufficient power supplied via the inductive light-emitting antenna 170 and / or loop antenna 120.

[0039] Figure 13 shows another exemplary configuration of the transaction card 100. The bottom and top surfaces of the processing chip 130 are shown for illustrative purposes. In the method shown in Figure 13, the antenna of the transaction card 100 includes a loop antenna 120 and a processing chip antenna 173. The processing chip antenna 173 is inductively coupled to an inductive antenna 188 located on and / or exposed on the bottom surface of the processing chips 130a, 130b. The antenna may further include a distal antenna loop 191 located at the distal end of the transaction card 100 opposite the antenna of the processing chip 130, which further facilitates the reception of wireless signals in the oscillating magnetic field generated by the reader device 106.

[0040] Referring now to Figure 14, a flowchart 300 is shown that gives an example of a process for manufacturing a transaction card 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. While the flowchart in Figure 14 shows an exemplary sequence of operations, it should be understood that the order of operations may differ from that shown. For example, operations shown in two or more consecutively shown boxes may be performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously. As another example, operations shown in two or more boxes may be performed in an alternative sequence compared to that shown. Furthermore, in some embodiments, one or more of the boxes shown in the flowchart of Figure 14 may be skipped or omitted. It should be understood that all such variations are within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0041] Starting from box 303, a first print layer 109 and a second print layer 112 may be printed. The first print layer 109 and the second print layer 112 may be printed such that one of them includes a transparent portion 133. The transparent portion 133 may include areas where ink is not printed, or areas where ink is applied thinly or in other ways, so that light can be transmitted through it. It should be understood that the non-transparent portions of the first print layer 109 and / or the second print layer 112 are opaque and block the transmission of light.

[0042] Next, in box 306, the light-emitting elements 124 of the transaction card 100 may be formed or provided. The formed or provided light-emitting elements 124 may have a two-dimensional shape factor, and when assembled, the thickness of the transaction card 100 will not increase significantly due to the light-emitting elements 124, and will not become non-compliant with ISO standards. In some methods, the light-emitting elements 124 may be provided by printing them on a substrate, such as an antenna embedding layer 115 or other layers, which should be placed between the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112. Printing the light-emitting elements 124 may involve the use of diode ink containing a liquid or gel suspension in which LEDs are dispersed. Printing microLEDs on a substrate may include, for example, screen printing. Printing the light-emitting elements 124 may be carried out to achieve a predetermined desired density of LEDs, the density of LEDs may be determined as a function of the density of LEDs in the ink composition before printing.

[0043] In some methods, providing the light-emitting element 124 may involve forming a substrate (e.g., an antenna mounting layer 115) that includes a light-emitting element circuit 182 having one or more light-emitting diodes 185 within it. The configuration of the light-emitting diodes 185 may be determined based on the shape and size of the transparent portion 133 and / or the area of ​​the transaction card 100 to be illuminated.

[0044] In some methods, forming the light-emitting element 124 may include forming or providing an OLED panel and arranging the OLED panel on a substrate. In some methods, the OLED panel is formed integrally with the substrate, while in other methods, the OLED panel is separate from the substrate. The substrate described in any of the above methods may be an antenna embedding layer 115 or other suitable layer to be placed between the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112.

[0045] Subsequently, in box 309, the antenna fitting layer 115 and the antennas within it may be formed by creating, for example, a loop antenna 120, a processing chip antenna 173, a distal antenna loop 191, other desired antennas, and / or combinations thereof. The antennas may be formed by arranging copper or other conductive material within the configuration shown in the preceding figure, thereby forming an antenna having a two-dimensional shape factor. In some methods, box 309 is carried out before box 306.

[0046] In box 312, the light-emitting element 124 and the antenna mounting layer 115 may be positioned between the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112. It should be understood that a transparent portion 133 on at least one of the first printed layer 109 and the second printed layer 112 may be aligned with or positioned relative to the light-emitting element 124, thereby allowing light emitted by the light-emitting element 124 to be emitted through the transparent portion 133.

[0047] In some examples, a bonding medium deposited using any number of techniques may be utilized. For example, glue or a similar adhesive may be sprayed onto each or selective of the layers. In another example, an adhesive sheet may be placed between the first printed layer 109 and the antenna inlay layer 115 and / or between the second printed layer 112 and the antenna inlay layer 115.

[0048] In box 315, a first laminate overlay layer 118 may be attached to the outermost surface (or, in other words, the top surface) of the first printed layer 109, and a second laminate overlay layer 121 may be attached to the outermost surface (or, in other words, the bottom surface) of the second printed layer 112. In some methods, a magnetic stripe 136 may be placed on the upper edge of the second laminate overlay layer 121 of the transaction card 100 before doing so.

[0049] In some implementations, the magnetic stripe 131 may be attached to the second laminate overlay layer 121 using an adhesive. In other implementations, the magnetic stripe 136 may have an adhesive backing, and when placed in contact with the second laminate overlay layer 121, the magnetic stripe 136 becomes self-adhesive. In some implementations, the placement of the magnetic stripe 136 may be omitted (for example, in embodiments of transaction cards 100 that are not manufactured to include the magnetic stripe 136).

[0050] Next, in box 318, the processing chip 130 can be attached to the antenna mounting layer 115. For example, adhesive can be deposited in the pockets 139 of the antenna mounting layer 115. Then, the processing chip 130 can be placed in the pockets 139. Then, the adhesive in the pockets 139 can attach the processing chip 130 to the antenna mounting layer 115. After that, the process can proceed to completion.

[0051] Figure 15 shows examples of various sheets used in the manufacturing process described by the flowchart in Figure 14. As illustrated, the first sheet may include several of the following: a first printed layer 109, a second printed layer 112, an antenna inlay layer 115, a post-lamination varnish layer 127 (e.g., a front laminate), a second laminate overlay layer 121 (e.g., a rear laminate and magnetic stripe 136), and so on. In other words, a sheet may be formed to have several of these layers before it is cut and assembled.

[0052] After the sheets for each layer are formed, the sheets are matched, their alignment is registered, and the sheets are joined together. In particular, the alignment of the sheets may be important because the antenna of the antenna inlay layer 115 is rolled to achieve a strict tolerance of 0.5 mm or less. When the various layers are stacked together, the layers may be spot-welded to each other for lamination.

[0053] The features, structures, or properties described herein may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments, and where possible, the features discussed in the various embodiments are interchangeable. Numerous specific details are given in the following description to fully understand the embodiments of the disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the technical solutions of the disclosure may be implemented without using one or more of the specific details, and that other methods, components, materials, etc., may be utilized. In other examples, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not illustrated or described in detail to avoid obscuring the aspects of the disclosure.

[0054] To describe the relative relationship of one component to another, this specification uses relative terms such as “on,” “below,” “upper,” and “lower,” but these terms are used only for convenience, for example, to indicate the orientation in the examples shown in the drawings. It should be understood that when the device is inverted, the aforementioned “upper” component becomes the “lower” component. When a structure is “on” another structure, it is possible that the structure is integrally formed on the other structure, or that the structure is “directly” mounted on the other structure, or that the structure is “indirectly” mounted on the other structure through the other structure.

[0055] In this specification, terms such as “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the foregoing” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements and components. Unless otherwise specified in the appended claims, the terms “equip,” “include,” “have,” and “incorporate,” and their variations, are used non-exclusively and mean including additional elements, components, etc., in addition to the elements, components, etc. listed. When a component is described as having “one or more” components, it should be understood that the component may be referred to as “at least one” component.

[0056] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used merely as descriptive labels and do not imply any limitation on the number of elements. When multiple components are presented, understand that, to the extent applicable, the components may be referred to as the "first" component, the "second" component, and so on.

[0057] Unless otherwise specifically stated, disjunctive phrases such as "at least one of X, Y, or Z" should be understood, in context, to be generally used to indicate that an item, term, etc., may be X, Y, Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X;Y;Z;X or Y;X or Z;Y or Z;X, Y, or Z, etc.). Therefore, such disjunctive phrases are not intended, nor should they be intended, to suggest that a particular embodiment requires the presence of at least one X, at least one Y, or at least one Z, respectively.

[0058] It should be emphasized that the embodiments described herein are merely possible examples of implementations described for the sake of a clear understanding of the principles of this disclosure. Many variations and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without substantially departing from the spirit and principles of this disclosure. All such modifications and variations are included in the scope of this disclosure as herein and are protected by the following claims.

[0059] Various embodiments of this disclosure are described in the following sections. The following sections describe some embodiments of this disclosure, but other embodiments of this disclosure are also described above.

[0060] A transaction card comprising: a first printed layer and a second printed layer, where at least one of the first and second printed layers has a light-transmitting transparent portion; an antenna mounting layer on which a loop antenna is disposed; a light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor disposed between the first and second printed layers, the light-emitting element being positioned in close proximity to the transparent portion; and a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the loop antenna, the wireless power circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, cause the light-emitting element to emit light, and radiate light through the transparent portion.

[0061] Clause 2 - A transaction card according to Clause 1, wherein the wireless power receiver circuit includes a bridge rectifier that converts an alternating current (AC) signal received from a loop antenna into a direct current (DC) signal and supplies the DC signal to the terminals of a light-emitting element.

[0062] A transaction card according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the light-emitting element is one of a single light-emitting diode (LED), multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel.

[0063] A transaction card according to Clause 4 - the light-emitting element is a printed microlight-emitting diode (microLED), and the printed microLED is formed from an ink slurry in which multiple light-emitting elements are arranged.

[0064] A transaction card according to Clause 5 - Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the light-emitting element comprises a first light-emitting region and a second light-emitting region, the first light-emitting region comprising a first plurality of printed micro-light-emitting diodes (microLEDs), the second light-emitting region comprising a second plurality of printed microLEDs, and the second plurality of printed microLEDs being separate and independent from the first plurality of printed microLEDs.

[0065] A transaction card according to any of the clauses 1 to 5, further comprising a first transparent laminate overlay layer and a second transparent laminate overlay layer having a magnetic stripe, wherein a first print layer, an antenna inlay layer, and a second print layer are sequentially arranged between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

[0066] A transaction card comprising: a printed layer having a light-transmitting transparent portion and an opaque portion; a light-emitting element positioned adjacent to the transparent portion of the printed layer; an antenna-fitting layer having an antenna; and a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the antenna, the wireless power circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, thereby causing the light-emitting element to emit light and radiate light through the transparent portion.

[0067] A transaction card according to Clause 7, wherein the light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting region in which a plurality of microlight-emitting diodes (microLEDs) are arranged.

[0068] A transaction card according to Clause 9, wherein the light-emitting region is one of a plurality of light-emitting regions in which a plurality of microLEDs are arranged, and each of the light-emitting regions is positioned relative to a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer.

[0069] A transaction card according to Clause 1, wherein the antenna is a loop antenna, and the transaction card comprises an inductive light-emitting antenna that induces an electric current through a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, causing a plurality of microLEDs within a light-emitting area to emit light.

[0070] A transaction card according to Clause 7, wherein the light-emitting element is a light-emitting diode (LED) integrally formed with the antenna embedding layer.

[0071] A transaction card according to Clause 11, wherein the light-emitting diode (LED) is one of a plurality of light-emitting diodes in a predetermined configuration.

[0072] Clause 13 - A transaction card according to any of Clauses 7-9, 11, or 12, wherein the antenna is a loop antenna, and the transaction card further comprises an inductively coupled inductively luminescent antenna to a light-emitting element, the inductively luminescent antenna being configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, causing the light-emitting element to emit light.

[0073] A transaction card according to any of the clauses 7-13, further comprising a processing chip and a processing chip antenna inductively coupled to the processing chip, configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the processing chip.

[0074] A method comprising forming a first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer comprises a transparent portion; providing a light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor; forming an antenna mounting layer in which an antenna is disposed; and arranging the light-emitting element and the antenna mounting layer between the first printed layer and the second printed layer, such that the light-emitting element is positioned in close proximity to the transparent portion.

[0075] The method of Clause 16 - the method of Clause 15, further comprising attaching at least one laminate overlay layer to at least one of the first print layer and the second print layer, and attaching a processing chip to the antenna inlay layer.

[0076] Clause 17 - The method of Clause 15 or Clause 16, further comprising inducing a voltage between the terminals of a light-emitting element to cause the light-emitting element to emit light.

[0077] Clause 18 - Any method of Clauses 15-17, wherein providing light-emitting elements includes printing light-emitting elements using diode ink in which multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are dispersed.

[0078] Clause 19 - Any method of Clauses 15 to 17, wherein providing a light-emitting element includes forming at least one light-emitting diode (LED) integrally with the antenna fitting layer.

[0079] Any method of Clause 20 - any method of Clauses 15 to 19, further comprising providing a first transparent laminate overlay layer, providing a second transparent laminate overlay layer having a magnetic stripe, and sequentially arranging a first print layer, an antenna inlay layer, and a second print layer between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

Claims

1. A first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer or the second printed layer has a first transparent planar portion that transmits light and a second transparent planar portion that transmits light, An antenna mounting layer, on which a loop antenna is disposed, is inserted between the first printed layer and the second printed layer. A light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor disposed between the antenna mounting layer and one of the first printed layer or the second printed layer, wherein the light-emitting element is disposed in close proximity to the first transparent planar portion and the first transparent planar portion has a smaller surface area than the light-emitting element, A semiconductor device disposed between the antenna mounting layer and one of the first printed layer or the second printed layer, wherein at least one surface of the semiconductor device is located in close proximity to the second transparent planar portion. A transaction card comprising: a light-emitting element, a semiconductor device, and a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to a loop antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element and the semiconductor device, cause the light-emitting element to emit light and radiate light through the first transparent planar portion, and cause the semiconductor device to emit light and radiate light through the second transparent planar portion.

2. The transaction card according to claim 1, wherein the wireless power receiver circuit includes a bridge rectifier that converts an AC signal received from the loop antenna into a DC signal and supplies the DC signal to the terminal of the light-emitting element.

3. The light-emitting element, A single light-emitting diode (LED), Multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and A transaction card according to claim 1 or claim 2, which is one of the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels.

4. The transaction card according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the light-emitting element is a printed microlight-emitting diode (microLED), and the printed microLED is formed from an ink slurry in which a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged.

5. The light-emitting element comprises a first light-emitting region and a second light-emitting region, The first light-emitting region comprises a first plurality of printed micro-light-emitting diodes (microLEDs), The transaction card according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second light-emitting region comprises a second plurality of printed microLEDs, the second plurality of printed microLEDs being separate and independent from the first plurality of printed microLEDs.

6. A transparent first laminate overlay layer, It further comprises a second laminate overlay layer that is transparent and has magnetic stripes, The transaction card according to claim 1, wherein the first printed layer, the antenna insertion layer, and the second printed layer are sequentially arranged between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

7. A print layer having a first transparent planar portion that transmits light, a second transparent planar portion, and an opaque portion, A light-emitting element is disposed in close proximity to the first transparent planar portion of the printed layer, wherein the first transparent planar portion has a smaller surface area than the light-emitting element. An antenna mounting layer having an antenna, A semiconductor device disposed between the antenna mounting layer and the printed layer, wherein at least one surface of the semiconductor device is located in close proximity to the second transparent planar portion. A transaction card comprising: a light-emitting element, a semiconductor device, and a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to an antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element and the semiconductor device, cause the light-emitting element to emit light and radiate light through the first transparent planar portion, and cause the semiconductor device to emit light and radiate light through the second transparent planar portion.

8. The transaction card according to claim 7, wherein the light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting region in which a plurality of microlight-emitting diodes (microLEDs) are arranged therein.

9. The light-emitting region is one of a plurality of light-emitting regions in which the plurality of microLEDs are arranged. The transaction card according to claim 8, wherein each of the light-emitting regions is arranged relative to the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer.

10. The aforementioned antenna is a loop antenna, The transaction card according to claim 9, wherein the transaction card comprises an inductive light-emitting antenna that induces an electric current passing through the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, causing the plurality of microLEDs in the light-emitting region to emit light.

11. The transaction card according to claim 7, wherein the light-emitting element is a light-emitting diode (LED) formed integrally with the antenna mounting layer.

12. The transaction card according to claim 11, wherein the light-emitting diode (LED) is one of a plurality of light-emitting diodes having a predetermined configuration.

13. The aforementioned antenna is a loop antenna, The transaction card according to any one of claims 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12, further comprising an inductively coupled inductively coupled inductively luminescent antenna, wherein the inductively luminescent antenna is configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, causing the light-emitting element to emit light.

14. Processing chip and A processing chip antenna inductively coupled to the processing chip, configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the processing chip, The transaction card according to claim 13, further comprising the following:

15. To form a first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer or the second printed layer comprises a transparent planar portion. By providing a light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor, Installing semiconductor devices, To form an antenna mounting layer in which an antenna is disposed, which is inserted between the first printed layer and the second printed layer, A method comprising arranging the light-emitting element, the semiconductor device, and the antenna fitting layer between the first printed layer and the second printed layer, thereby arranging the light-emitting element in close proximity to the transparent planar portion and the semiconductor device in close proximity to the transparent planar portion.

16. At least one laminate overlay layer is attached to at least one of the first print layer or the second print layer, The method according to claim 15, further comprising attaching a processing chip to the antenna mounting layer.

17. The method according to claim 15 or claim 16, further comprising inducing a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element to cause the light-emitting element to emit light.

18. The method according to claim 15, wherein providing the light-emitting element includes printing the light-emitting element using diode ink in which a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are dispersed.

19. The method according to claim 15, wherein providing the light-emitting element includes forming at least one light-emitting diode (LED) integrally with the antenna insertion layer.

20. By providing a transparent first laminate overlay layer, A second laminate overlay layer is provided, which is transparent and has magnetic stripes. The method according to claim 15, further comprising sequentially arranging the first print layer, the antenna insertion layer, and the second print layer between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

21. A first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer has a transparent portion that transmits light, An antenna mounting layer on which a loop antenna is installed, A light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor is disposed between the antenna mounting layer and one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer, wherein the light-emitting element is disposed in close proximity to the transparent portion, A transaction card comprising: a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the loop antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, cause the light-emitting element to emit light, and cause light to radiate through the transparent portion, The light-emitting element comprises a first light-emitting region and a second light-emitting region, The first light-emitting region comprises a first plurality of printed micro-light-emitting diodes (microLEDs), A transaction card wherein the second light-emitting region comprises a second plurality of printed microLEDs, and the second plurality of printed microLEDs are separate and independent from the first plurality of printed microLEDs.

22. A first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer has a transparent portion that transmits light, An antenna mounting layer on which a loop antenna is installed, A light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor is disposed between the antenna mounting layer and one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer, wherein the light-emitting element is disposed in close proximity to the transparent portion, A transaction card comprising: a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the loop antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the loop antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, cause the light-emitting element to emit light, and cause light to radiate through the transparent portion, A transparent first laminate overlay layer, It further comprises a second laminate overlay layer that is transparent and has magnetic stripes, A transaction card in which the first printed layer, the antenna insertion layer, and the second printed layer are sequentially arranged between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

23. The transaction card according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the wireless power receiver circuit includes a bridge rectifier that converts an AC signal received from the loop antenna into a DC signal and supplies the DC signal to the terminal of the light-emitting element.

24. The light-emitting element, A single light-emitting diode (LED), Multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and A transaction card according to claim 21 or claim 22, which is one of the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels.

25. The transaction card according to claim 21 or claim 22, wherein the light-emitting element is a printed microlight-emitting diode (microLED), and the printed microLED is formed of an ink slurry in which a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged.

26. The light-emitting element comprises a first light-emitting region and a second light-emitting region, The first light-emitting region comprises a first plurality of printed micro-light-emitting diodes (microLEDs), The transaction card according to claim 22, wherein the second light-emitting region comprises a second plurality of printed microLEDs, the second plurality of printed microLEDs being separate and independent from the first plurality of microLEDs.

27. A transparent first laminate overlay layer, It further comprises a second laminate overlay layer that is transparent and has magnetic stripes, The transaction card according to claim 21, wherein the first printed layer, the antenna insertion layer, and the second printed layer are sequentially arranged between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

28. A printed layer having transparent areas that transmit light and opaque areas, A light-emitting element is positioned adjacent to the transparent portion of the printed layer, An antenna mounting layer having an antenna, A transaction card comprising: a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, cause the light-emitting element to emit light, and cause light to radiate through the transparent portion; The light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting region in which a plurality of micro-light-emitting diodes (microLEDs) are arranged. The light-emitting region is one of a plurality of light-emitting regions in which the plurality of microLEDs are arranged. A transaction card in which each of the light-emitting regions is positioned relative to a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer.

29. A printed layer having transparent areas that transmit light and opaque areas, A light-emitting element is positioned adjacent to the transparent portion of the printed layer, An antenna mounting layer having an antenna, A transaction card comprising: a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, cause the light-emitting element to emit light, and cause light to radiate through the transparent portion; The aforementioned antenna is a loop antenna, The transaction card further comprises an inductively coupled inductively luminescent antenna to the light-emitting element, wherein the inductively luminescent antenna is configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, causing the light-emitting element to emit light.

30. A printed layer having transparent areas that transmit light and opaque areas, A light-emitting element is positioned adjacent to the transparent portion of the printed layer, An antenna mounting layer having an antenna, A transaction card comprising: a wireless power receiver circuit coupled to the light-emitting element and the antenna, the wireless power receiver circuit configured to receive a wireless signal via the antenna, induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, cause the light-emitting element to emit light, and cause light to radiate through the transparent portion; Processing chip and A processing chip antenna inductively coupled to the processing chip, configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the processing chip, A transaction card that also features [additional features].

31. The aforementioned antenna is a loop antenna, The transaction card according to claim 28, wherein the transaction card comprises an inductive light-emitting antenna that induces an electric current passing through the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, causing the plurality of microLEDs in the light-emitting region to emit light.

32. The transaction card according to any one of claims 28 to 30, wherein the light-emitting element is a light-emitting diode (LED) formed integrally with the antenna mounting layer.

33. The transaction card according to claim 32, wherein the light-emitting diode (LED) is one of a plurality of light-emitting diodes having a predetermined configuration.

34. The aforementioned antenna is a loop antenna, The transaction card according to claim 28 or 30, further comprising an inductively coupled inductively coupled inductively luminescent antenna to the light-emitting element, wherein the inductively luminescent antenna is configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element, causing the light-emitting element to emit light.

35. Processing chip and A processing chip antenna inductively coupled to the processing chip, configured to induce a voltage between the terminals of the processing chip, A transaction card according to claim 28 or claim 29, further comprising the above.

36. To form a first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer has a transparent portion. By providing a light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor, The antenna forms an antenna mounting layer within it, A method comprising arranging the light-emitting element and the antenna mounting layer between the first printed layer and the second printed layer, thereby positioning the light-emitting element in close proximity to the transparent portion, At least one laminate overlay layer is attached to at least one of the first print layer and the second print layer, A method further comprising attaching a processing chip to the antenna mounting layer.

37. To form a first printed layer and a second printed layer, wherein at least one of the first printed layer and the second printed layer has a transparent portion. By providing a light-emitting element having a two-dimensional shape factor, The antenna forms an antenna mounting layer within it, A method comprising arranging the light-emitting element and the antenna mounting layer between the first printed layer and the second printed layer, thereby positioning the light-emitting element in close proximity to the transparent portion, By providing a transparent first laminate overlay layer, A second laminate overlay layer is provided, which is transparent and has magnetic stripes. A method further comprising sequentially arranging the first print layer, the antenna insertion layer, and the second print layer between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

38. At least one laminate overlay layer is attached to at least one of the first print layer and the second print layer, The method according to claim 37, further comprising attaching a processing chip to the antenna mounting layer.

39. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 38, further comprising inducing a voltage between the terminals of the light-emitting element to cause the light-emitting element to emit light.

40. The method according to claim 36 or claim 37, wherein providing the light-emitting element includes printing the light-emitting element using diode ink in which a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are dispersed.

41. The method according to claim 36 or claim 37, wherein providing the light-emitting element includes forming at least one light-emitting diode (LED) integrally with the antenna fitting layer.

42. By providing a transparent first laminate overlay layer, A second laminate overlay layer is provided, which is transparent and has magnetic stripes. The method according to claim 36, further comprising sequentially arranging the first print layer, the antenna fitting layer, and the second print layer between the first laminate overlay layer and the second laminate overlay layer.

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