System and method for digitally providing access to an article
US12223783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a system for digitally providing access to an article is disclosed. The system includes a locking unit to secure and article in a locked state and a server. The server generates a digital key associated with the article or the locking unit. When the digital key is provided to a portable electronic device of a user, the digital key enables the portable electronic device to alter the locking unit between the locked state and the unlocked state without the user paying for the article or authorizing payment for the article. Upon a first event, the digital key is assigned to the user and provided to the portable electronic device of the user. The first event includes the user initiating a request for access to the article or the digital key, and verification that the user satisfies a predetermined condition.
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