Sensor-based transaction authorization via mobile device

    公开(公告)号:US10755258B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-25

    申请号:US15816174

    申请日:2017-11-17

    Applicant: Square, Inc.

    Abstract: A method that includes receiving, from one or more motion sensors in a device, data describing a signature arc in three-dimensional space, the signature arc having been generated by gesturing using the device; identifying, from the data describing the gestured signature arc, a plurality of points that correspond to the gestured signature arc in three-dimensional space; generating a curve along the identified plurality of points corresponding to the gestured signature arc; generating a two-dimensional representation of the gestured signature arc; and displaying, on a display screen, the generated two-dimensional representation of the gestured signature arc.

    Power management of point-of-sale component

    公开(公告)号:US09864424B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-09

    申请号:US15390247

    申请日:2016-12-23

    Applicant: Square, Inc.

    Abstract: Techniques for generating schedule(s) specific to a merchant for managing power states of component(s) of a point-of-sale (POS) system of the merchant are described. Transaction data associated with transactions involving the merchant may be received from a POS application of the POS system. Based at least partly on the transaction data, a schedule for managing the power states of a component, such as a battery-operated payment reader device, may be determined. The schedule may indicate when to change a first power state of the component to a second power state. The schedule may be sent to a POS system. The POS system may use the schedule to manage the power states of a component of the POS system, such as a battery-operated reader device. Additionally, or alternatively, the POS system may determine triggering events and may manage the power states of the component based on the triggering events.

    Generating a signature with a mobile device

    公开(公告)号:US09824348B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-21

    申请号:US13961827

    申请日:2013-08-07

    Applicant: Square, Inc.

    Abstract: A method that includes receiving, from one or more motion sensors in a device, data describing a signature arc in three-dimensional space, the signature arc having been generated by gesturing using the device; identifying, from the data describing the gestured signature arc, a plurality of points that correspond to the gestured signature arc in three-dimensional space; generating a curve along the identified plurality of points corresponding to the gestured signature arc; generating a two-dimensional representation of the gestured signature arc; and displaying, on a display screen, the generated two-dimensional representation of the gestured signature arc.

    Card reader communication method
    4.
    发明授权
    Card reader communication method 有权
    读卡器通讯方式

    公开(公告)号:US09530032B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-27

    申请号:US14966985

    申请日:2015-12-11

    Applicant: Square, Inc.

    Abstract: A card reader includes a body, the body being configured for coupling with a device, the device including a device light sensor and a device light source; a reader light sensor that is configured to capture light being emitted from the device light source, wherein, when the body is coupled to the user device, the reader light sensor is positioned adjacent to the device light source; a reader light source that is configured to emit light to the device light sensor, wherein, when the body is coupled to the user device, the reader light source is positioned adjacent to the device light sensor; a reader interface positioned in the body and configured to read the card; and circuitry configured to communicate data between the card reader and the user device using the reader light sensor and the reader light source.

    Abstract translation: 读卡器包括主体,身体被配置为与设备耦合,该设备包括设备光传感器和设备光源; 读取器光传感器,其被配置为捕获从所述设备光源发射的光,其中,当所述主体耦合到所述用户设备时,所述读取器光传感器被定位成与所述设备光源相邻; 被配置为向所述设备光传感器发射光的读取器光源,其中,当所述主体耦合到所述用户设备时,所述读取器光源被定位成与所述设备光传感器相邻; 读取器接口,其定位在所述主体中并且被配置为读取所述卡; 以及被配置为使用读取器光传感器和读取器光源在读卡器和用户装置之间传送数据的电路。

    Read head array stitching
    7.
    发明授权
    Read head array stitching 有权
    读头阵列拼接

    公开(公告)号:US09033235B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US14057322

    申请日:2013-10-18

    Applicant: Square, Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06K7/087 G06K7/084

    Abstract: Read head array stitching techniques are described. A card reader includes an array of magnetic sensors (a read head array) for retrieving account information from a magnetic stripe of a financial transaction card. The magnetic sensors can be arranged in rows and columns. During a card swipe, each magnetic sensor receives a series of readings. A processor determines relative bit rates for each series of readings. The processor determines which sensor corresponds to which track of the magnetic stripe based on a comparison of the relative bit rates. The processor generates a data stream for at least one track based on portions of readings from each sensor during periods of time the sensor is determined to correspond to the track.

    Abstract translation: 描述读头阵列拼接技术。 读卡器包括用于从金融交易卡的磁条检索帐户信息的磁性传感器阵列(读取头阵列)。 磁传感器可以排列成行。 在卡片刷卡期间,每个磁性传感器接收一系列读数。 处理器确定每一系列读数的相对比特率。 基于相对比特率的比较,处理器确定哪个传感器对应于磁条的哪个轨道。 在确定传感器对应于轨道的时间段期间,处理器基于来自每个传感器的读数的部分,为至少一个轨道生成数据流。

    Bidirectional audio communication in reader devices
    8.
    发明授权
    Bidirectional audio communication in reader devices 有权
    阅读器设备中的双向音频通信

    公开(公告)号:US08931699B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US14231598

    申请日:2014-03-31

    Applicant: Square, Inc.

    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure provide a card reader for receiving payment card information at a mobile point-of-sale terminal. In some implementations, a reader of the subject technology can include a memory, a conditioning module and a 3.5 mm audio plug including an audio bus that is configured for insertion into a headphone port of a host device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer. Implementations of the subject technology also include a microprocessor configured to perform operations for receiving a training sequence for use in determining communication parameters associated with a mobile device, and in response to the training sequence, transmitting an acknowledgement signal to the mobile device, via the audio bus, to indicate that a communicative coupling with the mobile device has been successfully established.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开的方面提供一种读卡器,用于在移动销售点终端处接收支付卡信息。 在一些实施方式中,本技术的读取器可以包括存储器,调节模块和3.5mm音频插头,其包括被配置为插入主机设备的耳机端口的音频总线,诸如智能电话或平板计算机 。 主题技术的实现还包括被配置为执行用于接收用于确定与移动设备相关联的通信参数的训练序列的操作的微处理器,并且响应于训练序列,经由音频向移动设备发送确认信号 总线,以表明与移动设备的交流耦合已经成功建立。

    Pay-by-name payment check-in with a payment card

    公开(公告)号:US10929847B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-23

    申请号:US16403708

    申请日:2019-05-06

    Applicant: Square Inc.

    Abstract: A technique for providing a pay-by-name payment experience is disclosed. A point-of-sale (POS) system at a store receives information identifying an account with a central server from a payment card using a short-range wireless technology. In response to that, it obtains information regarding the account, including a person's name associated with the account, using the received information. It also accepts a name from a specific consumer in the vicinity. At this point, it determines whether the name accepted from the specific consumer and the name associated with the account are identical. If it determines that the two names are identical, it checks-in the consumer to the store.

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