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Bluetooth Credit Card Holders

The Ping Wallet Alerts People When They're Credit Cards Fall Out

— August 21, 2013 — Art & Design
There are many ways that a day can become suddenly ruined and losing the content of one's wallet is definitely one of them; the Ping Wallet hopes to curb that occurrence. The Ping Wallet is a credit card holder that uses Bluetooth technology to alert people when their credit card has either been forgotten, stolen or simply fallen out.

Designed by Alix Narcisse and Phillipe J. Jean, both of whom are based in Miami, Florida, the Ping Wallet is being touted as 'the world's thinnest, smartest wallet.' Able to fit into existing wallets, it is pretty compact. The Ping Wallet's smartness comes into play once it is connected to either the user's iPhone or Android device. When a credit card is recorded as lost, it emits a sound via an accompanying app.
Trend Themes
1. Bluetooth Credit Card Holders - The Ping Wallet alerts people when their credit cards fall out using Bluetooth technology.
2. Smart Wallets - The Ping Wallet is being touted as 'the world's thinnest, smartest wallet' and connects to the user's smartphone.
3. Lost Credit Card Prevention - The Ping Wallet's ability to record lost credit cards and emit a sound via an app prevents the loss of valuable cards.
Industry Implications
1. Fintech - The development of Bluetooth credit card holders like the Ping Wallet highlights the potential for innovation in the financial technology industry.
2. Wearable Technology - Smart wallets, such as the Ping Wallet, represent the intersection of fashion and technology, offering disruptive innovation in the wearable tech industry.
3. Mobile Applications - The accompanying app for the Ping Wallet demonstrates the opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions for credit card protection and security.
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