Evolving payment device
US8442913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/42
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer apparatus is provided that comprises processor and a computer-readable medium coupled to the processor. The computer readable medium comprises code executable by the processor for implementing a method that comprises receiving a first indication at a computer apparatus that an evolving token has been used in a first transaction. Use of the evolving token in the first transaction provides a first benefit. The method further comprises that in a subsequent transaction after the first transaction, the evolving token changes so that it is associated with a payment account and the evolving token can be used to make payments.
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