REFUND CENTERS FOR PROCESSING AND DISPENSING VENDING MACHINE REFUNDS VIA AN MDB ROUTER

    公开(公告)号:US20180165908A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15893514

    申请日:2018-02-09

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Abstract: A method is performed at an electronic payment module with one or more processors, memory, a slave interface that couples the module with an unattended machine via a multi-drop bus (MDB), and one or more host interfaces that couple the module with at least one payment peripheral of the unattended machine. The method also includes: receiving, from a refund center, a request to issue an approved refund of a predetermined amount and one or more criteria that must be satisfied before dispensing the predetermined amount. In accordance with a determination that the one or more criteria are met, the method includes issuing (i) a signal to the unattended machine, via the slave interface, that the at least one payment peripheral is unavailable and (ii) a signal to the at least one payment peripheral, via the one or more host interfaces, to dispense the predetermined amount.

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

    公开(公告)号:US20170193508A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-06

    申请号:US15406492

    申请日:2017-01-13

    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.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH UNATTENDED MACHINES USING DETECTABLE TRIGGER CONDITIONS AND LIMITED-SCOPE AUTHORIZATION GRANTS
    43.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH UNATTENDED MACHINES USING DETECTABLE TRIGGER CONDITIONS AND LIMITED-SCOPE AUTHORIZATION GRANTS 审中-公开
    使用可触发的触发条件和有限范围的授权供应商与未使用的机器相互作用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160098711A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14968703

    申请日:2015-12-14

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for interactions with unattended retail machines (“URMs”) using detectable trigger conditions and limited-scope authorization grants. An exemplary method is performed at a mobile device and includes: receiving, via a communications unit, a broadcasted signal from an electronic payment device coupled with an URM. The broadcasted signal includes a request to authorize funds that are associated with a user of the mobile device for use at the URM. The method further includes: (i) sending the request to a server via the communications unit, (ii) receiving, from the server, an authorization grant (e.g., the grant expires if predetermined criteria are satisfied), and (iii) detecting a trigger condition to initiate a cashless transaction with the URM. In accordance with a determination that the predetermined criteria haven't been satisfied, the method includes: initiating the cashless transaction with the URM by sending the authorization grant to the electronic payment device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了使用可检测的触发条件和有限范围的授权授权与无人值守零售机(“URM”)的交互的系统和方法。 在移动设备处执行示例性方法,并且包括:经由通信单元从与URM耦合的电子支付设备接收广播信号。 所广播的信号包括授权与用于URM的移动设备的用户相关联的资金的请求。 该方法还包括:(i)经由通信单元向服务器发送请求,(ii)从服务器接收授权许可(例如,如果满足预定标准,该授权过期),以及(iii)检测 触发条件以启动与URM的无现金交易。 根据尚未满足预定标准的判断,该方法包括:通过向电子支付设备发送授权许可来启动与URM的无现金交易。

    Method and device for retrofitting an offline-payment operated machine to accept electronic payments
    44.
    发明授权
    Method and device for retrofitting an offline-payment operated machine to accept electronic payments 有权
    用于改装离线支付操作机器以接受电子支付的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09256873B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14456683

    申请日:2014-08-11

    Applicant: PayRange Inc.

    Abstract: A payment module includes: one or more processors, memory, a first interface module configured to couple the payment module with a control unit of an offline-payment operated machine, and a short-range communication capability for communicating with one or more mobile devices each including a complimentary short-range communication capability and a long-range communication capability. The payment module receives a transaction request via the short-range communication capability from a mobile device to perform a transaction with the offline-payment operated machine. The payment module validates the transaction request to verify that the mobile device is authorized to initiate payment for the transaction by a remote server via the long-range communication capability. In accordance with a determination that the transaction request is valid, the payment module causes the offline-payment operated machine to perform the requested transaction by issuing a signal, via the first interface module, to the control unit to perform the transaction.

    Abstract translation: 支付模块包括:一个或多个处理器,存储器,被配置为将支付模块与脱机支付操作的机器的控制单元耦合的第一接口模块,以及用于与每个的一个或多个移动设备进行通信的短距离通信能力 包括免费的短距离通信能力和远程通信能力。 支付模块通过来自移动设备的短距离通信能力接收交易请求,以执行与离线支付操作的机器的交易。 支付模块验证交易请求,以验证移动设备是否被授权通过远程通信能力由远程服务器发起交易支付。 根据交易请求有效的确定,支付模块使离线支付操作的机器通过经由第一接口模块向控制单元发出信号来执行所请求的交易,以执行交易。

    Method and system for presenting representations of payment accepting unit events

    公开(公告)号:US12229767B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-18

    申请号:US17985832

    申请日:2022-11-12

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Inventor: Paresh K. Patel

    Abstract: After sending a request to a payment module, via a first communication capability (e.g., BLE), to initiate a transaction with a payment accepting unit associated with the payment module, a mobile device with one or more processors, memory, one or output devices, and two or more communication capabilities obtains a notification from the payment module via the first communication capability. The notification indicates an event at the payment accepting unit associated with the payment module. In response to obtaining the notification, mobile device provides a representation of the notification to a user of the mobile device via the one or more output devices of the mobile device. For example, a message is displayed on a display of the mobile device, a vibration alert is produced by a vibration mechanism of the mobile device, an aural alert is produced by a speaker of the mobile device, and/or the like.

    System and method for robotic ticket scratching via live remote mobile interface

    公开(公告)号:US12214288B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-04

    申请号:US18327837

    申请日:2023-06-01

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Abstract: A controller is configured to obtain first image data from a camera associated with a ticket machine; transmit the first image data to an application server; receive, from the application server, a first command for the ticket machine; cause the ticket machine to provide, based on the first command, a ticket having a scratching area; cause a robotic scratching device to scratch, or remove an opaque substance from, the scratching area of the ticket in accordance with a scratching command; and obtain second image data including an image of the scratching area of the ticket while the robotic scratching device scratches the scratching area.

    NFC Validation Bypass System and Method

    公开(公告)号:US20240367902A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-07

    申请号:US18775914

    申请日:2024-07-17

    Applicant: PAYRANGE INC.

    Inventor: Paresh K. Patel

    Abstract: A browser application of a mobile device receives an instruction from a web page to obtain identity and/or age data from a digital wallet application of the mobile device, obtains the requested data upon successful biometric authentication, transmits the requested data to the server system, receives a graphic barcode from the server system corresponding to a determination by the server system that the requested data satisfies an identity or age-based restriction or regulation, and causes the graphic barcode to be displayed on a display of the mobile device. A verifying device scans the graphic barcode and transmits it to the server system. The server system transmits a validation decision to the verifying device based on a determination that the graphic barcode transmitted to the mobile device corresponds to the graphic barcode received from the verifying device.

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