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Anonymous transaction authentication

US7264152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F7/08
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An automated system for the confirmed efficient authentication of an anonymous subscriber's profile data. The system is comprised of software/hardware interface to facilitate centralized access and exchange to easily and inexpensively allow the confirmed authentication of subscriber profiles of customers wishing to blind their transactions, while maintaining current services. In one aspect the system allows a subscriber to anonymously accomplish credit card transactions without associating any aspect of the transaction with any information associated with the true identity of the subscriber.

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