Electronic currency and authentication system and method
US9147188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/068
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic currency and authentication system and method. An electronic money validator is attached to electronic money. The electronic money validator authenticates the electronic money originated by electronic money issuer. The electronic money might be originated when cash or cash equivalent is received from a customer for deposit into the customer's account. The electronic money validator is retired when the electronic money is removed from circulation.
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