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E-card transaction authorization based on geographic location

US9317847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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80References

21Claims

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Assignee

SONY GROUP CORPORATION · JP

Inventors

Brant Candelore · San Diego, US
Frederick J. Zustak · Poway, US
Steven Richman · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2014
Grant date	Apr 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 23, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06Q20/425
WIPO fieldIT methods for management
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Transactions using a bank customer's electronic debit or credit card (“e-card”) are authorized based on geographic location. For example, a transaction may be denied if it is determined that no legitimate Point of Sale (POS) terminals are in the area of the e-card.

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