Techniques for automating a retail transaction
US9846863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0613
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for automating a retail transaction are provided. In an embodiment, a customer of a retailer is provided a bill to complete a transaction with the retailer. The bill includes a barcode or a Quick Response (QR) code with details of the bill encoded therein. The customer, using a mobile device, scans the code. The mobile device automatically connects with a mobile transaction service and completes payment details for the customer. The retailer's system is notified that payment was received and the transaction is completed.
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