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System and method for age verification over mobile app for purchasing age-restricted items

US9881328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2017
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2037

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  • 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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