Mobile payment solution for self-service multi-function printer
US9501769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/0021
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method incorporating a multi-function printer (MFP), a mobile device and a server to effect payment of MFP services. The MFP generates and displays a session prepayment code containing identification information for the MFP and for a specific session initiated by a user. The code is entered into the mobile device and the mobile device transmits it to the server. In response, the server transmits a menu of MFP functions and costs to the mobile device, allowing the user to estimate and prepay the cost of the specific session through a service accessible on the mobile device. Once proof of prepayment is received, the server transmits an authorization code to the mobile device and the user inputs it into the MFP. The MFP verifies the authorization code with the server and performs user-selected functions until a time allotted for the specific session ends or until available credit is used, whichever comes first.
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