Systems and methods for enhanced dining and other experiences using a mobile device
US10032144B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/405
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for enhanced dining experiences, and other experiences, using a mobile device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system (1) monitors providing at least one good or service to the customer during the event; the system (2) performing processing to determine cardless payment feature availability including: (a) determining a probable spend of the customer for the event; (b) determining a probable spend acceptable threshold (PSAT) for the event; (c) comparing the probable spend of the customer versus the PSAT, and based on such comparing, determining that the probable spend is within PSAT and, based on such determination, determining that the cardless payment feature is available to the customer; the system (3) generating an invoice; (4) transmitting the invoice to the customer's messaging address; (5) receiving, over the at least one network, an approval for the invoice; and the system (6) charging the customer's account.
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