System and method for active jamming of confidential information transmitted at a point-of-sale reader
US8244169B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04K2203/32
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for impeding reception of confidential information is disclosed. The system comprises a point-of-sale transceiver configured to receive confidential information transmitted by a mobile device incorporating an electronic wallet and a signal generator in communication with the point-of-sale transceiver and configured to broadcast a jamming signal substantially concurrently with the point-of-sale transceiver receiving the confidential information.
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