Handheld electronic device capable of magnetic field communication and payment method using the same
US11232339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B5/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments provide a handheld electronic device capable of magnetic field communication. The handheld electronic device includes: a first cover, a second cover, a memory, a display, a processor, first and second antennas, and at least one sensor. The memory stores instructions that enable the processor to: store payment information in the memory; display at least one image or text related to the payment information on the display, in response to at least part of a user input; determine whether a payment process starts by using the electronic device; and transmit, according to the determination as to whether a payment process starts, a first signal related to the payment information via the first antenna, and allow an external device to read the payment information via the second antenna.
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