Method and system for processing payments for remotely purchased goods
US6381582B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0635
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided whereby goods can be purchased from a remote seller such as a catalog marketer, and paid for at a local register, such as that of a local retailer. A point-of-sale system operable by a local seller processes, in a user-friendly manner, purchase codes identifying remote sellers to enable transactions including payments for both local and remotely purchased goods. A processor operable by a remote seller generates data for use by the local seller in receiving and processing a payment for goods purchased from the remote seller. A processor operable by a processing merchant permits the processing merchant to facilitate the remote sales and local payments, reconciling the related transactions occurring at the remote seller and the local seller. Further provided is a process for use by a customer enabling remote purchase of goods with subsequent local payment at a convenient location.
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