Electronic identifier payment systems and methods
US7158955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/025
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A payment service method and system involve a payment service provider, a customer/payor and a consumer provider/payee. The customer/payor enrolls in the service and is provided a unique identifier that enables the customer to conduct transactions with the payment service provider. The customer/payor interfaces with the payment service provider through various forms of communication, and can facilitate payments to the consumer providers/payees through the payment service provider while remaining anonymous.
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