System and method for paying a merchant by a registered user using a cellular telephone account
US8606640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/0196
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method allows users to make purchases by charging or funding a prepaid debit card with their cell phone accounts by simulating a user roaming with their mobile device.
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