Data security system using mobile communications device
US10496990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods to unlock an account associated with a user for a limited period of time to enable the user conduct a transaction using funds from that account. In one embodiment of the invention, the user may select options relating to the transaction using a payment menu provided at a mobile communications device associated with the user. A notification message is received at the mobile communications device informing the user that the account is unlocked for a certain period of time and for a certain amount. After the transaction is complete, the user is notified and the account is locked again.
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