CONTROLLED DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20210406970A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-30

    申请号:US17447528

    申请日:2021-09-13

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Abstract: A controlled dispensing system includes a dispensing fixture and a server system coupled to the dispensing fixture and a mobile device via a communication network. The server system receives from the mobile device identification data of a user of the mobile device, verifies an identity or age of the user, and receives a request to reserve a controlled product included in the dispensing fixture. In accordance with the verifying of the identity or age of the user and the request to reserve the controlled product, the server system transmits to the mobile device dispense approval data including user validation and product selection information. The dispensing fixture obtains via an input peripheral a dispense code provided by the mobile device, the dispense code corresponding to the dispense approval data, and in accordance with the dispense code, causes a dispensing mechanism to dispense the controlled product.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING MOBILE DEVICE-TO-MACHINE PAYMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20210142325A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-13

    申请号:US16934392

    申请日:2020-07-21

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Inventor: Paresh K. Patel

    Abstract: A device with one or more processors, memory, and two or more communication capabilities obtains, from a payment module, an authorization request via a first communication capability (e.g., Bluetooth). The device sends, to a server, the authorization request via a second communication capability distinct from the first communication capability (e.g., cellular or WiFi technology). In response to sending the authorization request, the device obtains, from the server, authorization information via the second communication capability. After obtaining the authorization information, the device detects a trigger condition to perform a transaction with a payment accepting unit associated with the payment module. In response to detecting the trigger condition, the device sends, to the payment module, at least a portion of the authorization information via the first communication capability.

    Method and system for providing offers for automated retail machines via mobile devices

    公开(公告)号:US10963905B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US16029483

    申请日:2018-07-06

    Applicant: PayRange Inc.

    Inventor: Paresh K. Patel

    Abstract: A mobile device with a display, processor(s), and memory: identifies a retail machine configured for wireless communications based on broadcasted information transmitted by the retail machine and including an identifier corresponding to the retail machine; transmits the identifier to a server and receives from the server an electronic communication including a promotional offer for products or services offered by the retail machine; displays the promotional offer; detects selection of a promotional offer; receives a notification from the retail machine that a product or service was provided by the retail machine for a user of the mobile device; transmits confirmation information associated with the notification to the server, receives promotion validation information from the server indicating validation of the promotional offer; and based on the promotion validation information, displays information confirming application of the promotional offer.

    Method and system for an offline-payment operated machine to accept electronic payments

    公开(公告)号:US10891608B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-12

    申请号:US15878352

    申请日:2018-01-23

    Applicant: Payrange Inc.

    Inventor: Paresh K. Patel

    Abstract: This application discloses a payment module with one or more processors, memory, a short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with one or more mobile devices, and a first interface module configured to output to a control unit of the offline payment-operated machine one or more electrical pulses. The payment module receives a wireless request via the short-range wireless transceiver from a respective mobile device of the one or more mobile devices to initiate a cashless operation of the offline-payment operated machine. In response, the payment module causes the offline payment-operated machine to initiate the requested cashless operation by issuing a first number of electrical pulses to the control unit via the first interface module. Further, in response to the wireless request, the payment module sends operation information corresponding to the initiated operation of the offline payment-operated machine to the respective mobile device via the short-range wireless transceiver.

    Method and system for retrofitting an offline-payment operated machine to accept electronic payments

    公开(公告)号:US09875473B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-23

    申请号:US14458192

    申请日:2014-08-12

    Applicant: PayRange Inc.

    Inventor: Paresh K. Patel

    CPC classification number: G06Q20/327

    Abstract: A payment module with one or more processors, memory, a short-range wireless transceiver (e.g., BLE), and a first interface module configured to couple the payment module with a control unit of an offline-payment operated machine that includes a coin receiving switch. The payment module receives a transaction request via the short-range wireless transceiver from a respective mobile device to perform a transaction with the offline-payment operated machine. In accordance with receiving the request, the payment module causes the offline-payment operated machine to perform the requested transaction by issuing one or more electronic pulses emulating one or more signals issued by the coin receiving switch to perform the transaction to the control unit of the offline-payment operated machine via the first interface module.

    Method and system for performing mobile device-to-machine payments
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    发明授权
    Method and system for performing mobile device-to-machine payments 有权
    执行移动设备到机器付款的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09547859B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14335762

    申请日:2014-07-18

    Applicant: PayRange Inc.

    Abstract: A device with one or more processors, memory, and two or more communication capabilities obtains, from a payment module, an authorization request via a first communication capability (e.g., Bluetooth). The device sends, to a server, the authorization request via a second communication capability distinct from the first communication capability (e.g., cellular or WiFi technology). In response to sending the authorization request, the device obtains, from the server, authorization information via the second communication capability. After obtaining the authorization information, the device detects a trigger condition to perform a transaction with a payment accepting unit associated with the payment module. In response to detecting the trigger condition, the device sends, to the payment module, at least a portion of the authorization information via the first communication capability.

    Abstract translation: 具有一个或多个处理器,存储器和两个或更多个通信能力的设备通过第一通信能力(例如,蓝牙)从支付模块获得授权请求。 设备经由与第一通信能力不同的第二通信能力(例如,蜂窝或WiFi技术)向服务器发送授权请求。 响应于发送授权请求,设备经由第二通信能力从服务器获取授权信息。 在获得授权信息之后,设备检测触发条件以与与支付模块相关联的支付接收单元执行交易。 响应于检测到触发条件,设备经由第一通信能力向支付模块发送至少一部分授权信息。

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