Systems and methods for transportation check-in and payment using beacons
US10943219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B15/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There are provided systems and methods for transportation check-in and payment using beacons. A service provider, such as a transportation, payment, or other service provider, may utilize short range wireless beacons at or near a transportation service that provide automated check-in with a user device. When the user device is in proximity to the beacon, the user may be checked-in and provide payments for use of the transportation service, such as payment for a transportation fare. The user may receive scheduling and/or updates for the transportation service. Additionally, while the user is travelling with the transportation service, the user may purchase extra fare if the user realizes that current travel coverage of the purchased transportation fare does not cover an expected cost of the trip. The extra fare may be automatically purchased if the user device loses power or the user is unaware of the trip cost.
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