System and method for personal identification number distribution and delivery
US7676030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for obtaining a personal identification number (PIN) from a client terminal is disclosed herein. The method includes storing, at the client terminal, PINs for plural prepaid services. The method also includes receiving, at the client terminal, a request for a PIN associated with a desired prepaid service corresponding to one of the plural prepaid services. A PIN request is then sent, from the client terminal, to a server when less than a predefined number of PINs associated with the desired prepaid service are stored at the client terminal. In response, one or more PINs associated with the desired prepaid service are received at the client terminal. The method further includes dispensing at least one PIN corresponding to the desired prepaid service from the client terminal.
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