Video call flash payment
US11126977B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/65
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various aspects of the subject technology relate to completing a payment over a video call. A method includes initiating, a video call between a user and a vendor, the user and the vendor having a scheduled appointment comprising a specified duration of time. The method also includes directing the user to the video call through video call software. The method also includes receiving, from the video call software, a notification that the video call ended, the notification comprising video call metadata. The method also includes calculating, through an online marketplace, a total cost of the scheduled appointment based at least on the video call metadata and marketplace data. The method also includes generating, through the online marketplace, an invoice based on the total cost. The method also includes receiving payment information from the user regarding the invoice. According to aspects, the method includes a flash-to-pay option for payment.
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