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Method and system for performing purchase and other transactions using tokens with multiple chips

US10282536B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2011
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/42
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention is directed to devices with multiple chips for facilitating small purchase transactions through a stored value account while also permitting other transactions through a network as directed by the user. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method and system for performing at least one transaction may involve identifying a token used to perform a transaction wherein the token is read at a reader associated with a service provider, the token comprising at least two chips, a first chip associated with a first protocol accessing a local system and a second chip associated with a second protocol accessing a central controller via a network; identifying an appropriate protocol for the transaction; routing the transaction to the appropriate protocol; identifying at least one account for funding the transaction; authenticating the transaction; and funding the transaction through the at least one account.

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