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Release of funds based on criteria

US8706618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2005
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/02
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system to transfer payment to a seller of a network-based commerce transaction are described herein. The method includes generating a risk model based on seller-specific criteria, and releasing funds from a holding account to the seller based on the risk model.

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