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Verifying that a purchasing request is legitimate

US9818094B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2013
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q2220/18
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A computing device provides a user interface of a third-party application program. The user interface includes an interface element that causes purchase of a product. The computing device receives an indication that the user has selected the interface element. The computing device identifies a first identity certificate that is assigned to the third-party application program from among multiple identity certificates that are assigned to multiple respective third-party application programs. The computing device sends the first identity certificate to a server system so as to cause the server system to determine whether the first identity certificate matches a second identity certificate. The computing device receives an indication that the third-party application program is able to legitimately purchase the product. The computing device sends a request for purchasing the product.

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