Bitcoin kiosk/ATM device and system integrating enrollment protocol and method of using the same
US9135787B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/201
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A standalone Bitcoin kiosk/ATM device including a bill validator, bill dispenser, printer, one or more scanners/readers, touch screen display, processor/controller and wireless internet connection means (e.g. modem). An enrollment and security protocol involves a processor programmed to run executable instructions, said executable instructions causing said processor to facilitate: (i) receipt of a customer's mobile phone number via the user interface; (ii) transmission of a text message including a random code to the mobile phone of the customer; (iii) receipt and confirmation of the random code entered by the customer via the user interface; (iv) receipt of a PIN entered by the customer via the user interface; (v) receipt of a palm vein pattern via the biometric interface; (vi) receipt of a customer photo via the camera; and (vii) receipt of identification data including photo via the ID scanner/reader.
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