Mobile device initiated retail transaction using wireless communication for security tag detachment
US8963717B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/242
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for purchasing an article having a security tag attached thereto. The methods involve: obtaining, by a mobile communication device, article information and payment information for purchasing the article; communicating the article information and payment information from the mobile communication device to a remote system via a network connection for completing a purchase transaction; and communicating a detachment key from the mobile communication device to the security tag via a first short-range communication. Notably, the detachment key is communicated to the security tag exclusively if the article was successfully purchased during the purchase transaction. The detachment key is configured to cause an actuation of a detachment mechanism of the security tag.
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