Transaction method
US6415156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Transaction method for ordering goods or services by mobile telephone, an order for delivery being transmitted to the services provider via a mobile radio network.At least certain order data, in which at least a monetary amount is indicated, are packed in one or more SMS or USSD or e-mail short messages, and are transmitted to a validation platform connected to a short message service center. The indicated monetary amount is deducted from a monetary account of the customer and is transferred to a monetary account of the services provider.
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