Electronically readable data card with protection against loss in post - has data strip and card, protected by posting data strip separately to card in form that is readily transferred by user

摘要

The data card separates the card from the magnetic or optically recorded data during transit through the postal system. The card (1) which is typically of plastic has a surface in which the embossed information fields containing a number and the name of the holder (5-7). A further region contains the signature of holder. The card is sent in this form. The coded data is added by positioning the card over a carrier that has the data strip protected by foils (8,9). These may be removed to allow transfer by the data strip onto the card. ADVANTAGE - Protected against misuse following loss or theft while in transit through post.