System and method for age verification over mobile app for purchasing age-restricted items
US9665896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/40145
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for forecasting sales is presented. A transmission by a customer is received indicating an intention for a customer to purchase an item from a retailer via a mobile device. An embodiment determines if the item is subject to an age-restriction. This can be accomplished by using location data of a retailer. Biometric data is received from the customer intending to purchase the item. The biometric data is compared to verified biometric data to confirm the identity of the customer. The age of the customer is determined. Thereafter, the transaction is allowed to proceed if the age of the customer satisfies the age-restriction for the item. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
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