Proximity detection for kiosk payment
US8810358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/18
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for proximity detection of kiosk payments are provided. A kiosk system includes a cash/coin acceptor device and an added sensor. The sensor detects when a hand of a customer is in proximity to the cash/coin acceptor device indicating cash or coins are about to be inserted into the device. The sensor coordinates with a state of the kiosk system and when the state permits and the hand is in proximity to the device, the device is activated or enabled to accept the cash or coins for a transaction of the customer.
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