American Express Company
Computer-based systems utilizing cards with cellular capabilities and methods of use thereof

Abstract:

In various some embodiments a cellular card includes at least one microprocessor. The cellular card is equipped with multiple devices and configured with multiple functionalities to deter use of the cellular card in unsecure or fraudulent transactions. In various embodiments, the cellular card overcomes drawbacks often associated with cards containing batteries such as battery overheating, battery short life time, battery underperformance in extreme temperatures, and other types of drawbacks associated with batteries contained in cards.