Systems and methods for facilitating remote authorization and payment of goods via mobile commerce
US10789585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S3/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An on-site consumer at a merchant location can obtain payment authorization and a payment method via a mobile device and mobile application from third-party payor that is not at the merchant location. The on-site consumer can select products for purchase and receive the price from the merchant POS device. The on-site consumer can initial the mobile application and select a third-party payor. A notification can be sent to the mobile or other device of the third-party payor. The third-party payor can elect to pay or decline the request and can select a payment method via the mobile application on their device. The decision of the third-party payor and any payment method can be transmitted to the mobile device of the on-site consumer and/or the merchant POS device. After the completion of the purchase, the mobile application can transmit an electronic receipt to the mobile device of the third-party payor.
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