Camera as a vehicle to identify a merchant access device
US8918334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0613
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods of conducting a payment transaction using a mobile phone having a camera. The systems and methods receive an image of a merchant access device and optionally location data from a mobile device of a user engaged in the transaction. The systems and methods also receive transaction information associated with the transaction and account information associated with an account of the user. The systems and methods use the information to authorize or decline the transaction.
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