Process for making a payment using an account manager
US6014646A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/405
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for making a payment using an account manager or kiosk, the process guaranteeing the payment of the supplier and the anonymity of the customer. A customer (U) withdraws from his bank (B) a sum in the form of "blind" electronic coins or cash, deposits the latter in one or more anonymous accounts in a kiosk (K) and finally uses said account or accounts for paying suppliers of goods or services (SA). The invention has application to streamline and voice telepayment.
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