Terry Patrick Peterson

US Patent:

7523871, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Nov 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/998025

Inventors:

Allen Wilson - Antelope CA, US
Terry Peterson - Vacaville CA, US

International Classification:

G06K 19/00

US Classification:

235487, 235488, 235489, 235492

Abstract:

The steps of an identification theft proof tag and sticker method are providing a plurality of tags with a telephone number, a PIN, and a plurality of selections corresponding to a phone number, each tag optionally containing a smart chip and a smart card with a microprocessor; activating the tag by the user by following specific instructions and placing a registered tag on a valuable; following the instructions printed on the tag when finding a lost valuable by a person other than the owner; using the tag as a phone card, if needed, and dialing the number on the back of the tag; entering the PIN when prompted to do so, and selecting a contact number; and contacting the owner and ascertaining the best way to return the valuable.