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Location-based categorization prompting of transactions

US8554647B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2012
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0639
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing suggested transaction categories based on location. The system includes a computer apparatus including a processor and a memory; and a software module stored in the memory. The software module includes executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to determine a location of a user; access a database including a plurality of locations and associated transaction categories; determine at least one category associated with the location of the user using the database; and provide the at least one category to the user so that the user may categorize a transaction. In some embodiments, the system determines the category based on a combination of the location and a characteristic of the transaction or a previous input by the user. The system assists users in categorizing transactions so that the user is better able to track spending.

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