Service activation using algorithmically defined key

US8782391B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Visa International Service Association · US

Inventors

• Ashwin Raj · Foster City, US
• John Tullis · San Francisco, US
• Mark Carlson · Rue de l'Église, US
• Patrick Faith · Pleasanton, US
• Shalini Mayor · Foster City, US
• Joseph J. Mirizzi · Copperopolis, US
• Lauren White · San Bruno, US
• Olivier Brand · Walnut Creek, US
• Mike Lindelsee · South Lake Tahoe, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 8, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 15, 2014
• Expiry date: Aug 18, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W12/08
• WIPO field: Digital communication
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for service activation using algorithmically defined keys are disclosed. A consumer who has a relationship with a first party may wish to enroll in a service provided by a third party. The first party can maintain control of such enrollments through the use of algorithmically defined keys. The algorithmically defined keys also allow the third party service provider to verify data provided by the consumer as matching data stored by the first party. The verification provides for data synchronization without requiring the third party to have access to the first parties data systems.