Single transit card to multiple rider trip methods and architecture
US8225997B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/3227
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile device is provided. The mobile device comprises a near field communication transceiver, a memory that contains a secure element, and an application that can pay multiple transit fares. The near field communication transceiver is used to complete fare payment transactions with a fare gate, based on a transit funds balance. The secure element in the memory stores the transit funds balance. The application, when executed on the mobile device, pays a plurality of fares corresponding to a plurality of passengers entering a public transportation system via the fare gate at substantially the same time.
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