This was around 2001 or so, still a decent idea. Concept is that you have a card with all of your information, along with possible body shop or other advertisements, that people can quickly/easily exchange in an accident. Advertisers would pay for the cards, and then maybe distributed by insurance companies. Was on a patent kick after my first, never came close to filing on this one, but here was some of the start. Not sure if I have other decks, didn't see them, but thought I did.

1. 1
Provisional Patent Application of
Edward J. Martin, Jr.
for
Collision Card
October 2001
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONOF THE SERVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
FIG. 1 is the top view of the example being presented. This example is standard credit card sized (10)
with rounded corners to facilitate handling.
FIG. 2 is the front view of the profile.
FIG. 3 is the side view.
FIG. 4 is a view in a larger scale showing the information required to form this.
FIG. 5 is the top view providing an example of background graphics/color (140) for the example.
FIG. 6 is the rear view (opposite of top) showing potential for promotional information (170).
Reference numerals in drawings
10 Device perimeter
20
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONOF THE INVENTION
The Invention
The present invention is a data transmitting device. The invention allows for a portable,
inexpensive to produce, easy to operate, for the delivery of data from one user to another. To the best of
the inventor’s knowledge, the specific challenge has never been directly addressed. Though not a
requirement of the invention, the ability of the base invention to include promotional information (Fig.6)
is expected to enable the insurance providers a means of revenue by partnering with and charging other
businesses who would like to have their information in front of potential clients, such as towing
companies, car repair and accident attorneys.
Example for Preferred Embodiment
The best mode being submitted for practicing this invention is for the use in car collisions with .
This example is being used to demonstrate the features of the invention and is just one of multiple
configurations already analyzed by the inventor and should not be seen as restrictive of scope of the
invention being disclosed. In addition, this configuration will support promotional objectives by placing
the invention on informational cards for distribution by companies. This example will be credit card size
(Fig.1) (2.125 inch x 3.375 inch, 5.4 cm by 8.57 cm), made of plastic.

2. 2
Examples ofApplication
Some ofthe data points that are required on this are:
 Driver & policy holder names
 Address & Telephone number
 Driver license number and state
 Insurance company name, agent, address and policy number
 Policy descriptions, coverage etc.
 Instructions on what to do next
 Vehicle description and VIN
Some potential partners (THINK, who would want to talk to you post accident?):
 Towing companies
 Doctors or medical facilities (Clinic chains)
 AAA
 Body & engine repair
 New car companies, used car dealers
 Web sites that deal in this area (not sure who that would be)
 Accident attorneys
 Rental car agencies
Examples ofBenefit
 Provides summary of all pertinent information
 Do not have to find a writing instrument
 Do not need paper
 Can verify card information easily against license and registration
 Have better proof of accident in case police cannot come
 Could possibly have a place for owner to sign to confirm this
 Could leave scene after giving verbal confirmation to police
 Do not need to worry about smudging or rain damage
 Easier to read for the other person
 Easier to carry, harder to forget/lose than a piece of paper

3. 3
CLAIMS
What I claim as my invention is:
Heidi, check out this Accident Action Pack to see exactly what it is, it might be an IP show
stopper or something another insurance company does. My guess is that it is a form with blanks,
but I did not have time to research it.
Gather as much information about the accident as possible. Again,
your Accident Action Pack has an easy-to-follow form that will guide
you in obtaining all the right information. If you can't locate your
form:
Write down the names, addresses and phone number of everyone
involved. It is very important to make sure that you observe everyone
who was involved and get their names, addresses and telephone
numbers. (See Insurance Fraud.)
Get the automobile insurance company names and policy numbers of
all vehicle owners.
Write down the year, make, model and plate number of all vehicles.
Note the location and extent of all the damage to all vehicles.
Write down the names, addresses and phone numbers of any
witnesses.
Note the location of the accident - street names, cross streets,
landmarks, route or exit numbers.
For each vehicle, note the direction of travel, road signs or signals,
and
the number of lanes.
Note the time of day, weather conditions and road conditions.
If a camera is available, photograph the scene from four directions.

4. 4
Also photograph the damage to each vehicle.
Write a brief description of the accident, and sketch the scene if
possible.
As soon as you can - even from the scene if possible - call the
Response Insurance claims department at 1-800-552-3150. Have your
policy number, registration, driver's license and police report
information available.