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Transaction device and processing system

US9105020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q20/3278
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a transaction processing system for evaluating transactions between a customer and a merchant comprises a transaction tracker, an account selection engine, and a performance module. The transaction tracker is operable to identify a transaction executed by a customer using a transaction device, the transaction device being operable to execute a transaction with a point of sale receiver associated with the merchant by providing an account number for a first account of the plurality of accounts. The account selection engine is operable to receive information identifying at least one characteristic of the transaction and select a recommended account based on the at least one characteristic. The performance module is operable to compare the first account with the recommended account to determine whether the customer would have received a financial benefit by executing the transaction using the recommended account instead of the first account.

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