Anonymous electronic transactions

US10032211B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Intel Corporation · US

Inventors

• Robert Sullivan · Angels Camp, US
• David W. Aucsmith · Portland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 8, 2013
• Grant date: Jul 24, 2018
• Expiry date: Apr 23, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/06
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for protecting privacy of parties to electronic transactions, such as transactions conducted through a GSM network. An anonymity service provider receives orders directed from its subscriber to a recipient for goods or services, along with information about its subscriber. The anonymity service provider relays the order to the recipient but withholds information about the subscriber, as the subscriber directs. The recipient receives payment for the good or service by way of a voucher from the anonymity service provider.