公开(公告)号：WO2015089301A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/069788

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: SQUARE, INC.

Inventor： WADE, Jeremy ,  TEMPLETON, Thomas

IPC: G06Q20/32 ,  G11B27/036 ,  H04N5/93

CPC classification number: G06K7/084 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M2250/14

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 3.5mm 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，主题技术的阅读器可以包括存储器，调节模块和3.5mm音频插头，其包括配置成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。

公开(公告)号：WO2022016104A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2021/042054

申请日：2021-07-16

Applicant: SQUARE, INC.

Inventor： REZAYEE, Afshin ,  BIDARI, Emad ,  TEMPLETON, Thomas ,  LAMFALUSI, Michael ,  MAIBACH, Matthew H. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse L.

IPC: A44C9/00 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G07F7/08 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  G06K19/077 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: A wearable payment device, such as a finger ring worn by a user, communicates payment data to a payment reader that uses the payment data in order to request a payment transaction. Such wearable payment device may be conveniently carried by and accessible to the user such that utilization of the payment device for the payment transaction is less burdensome for the user, thereby encouraging use of the payment device for payments. Indeed, in some cases, such as when the payment device is implemented as a finger ring or other type of jewelry, the user may be encouraged to carry the payment device in an exposed manner such that it is readily available for the payment transaction without the user having to search in a wallet, pocket, or purse.

公开(公告)号：WO2018118332A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2017/062890

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: SQUARE, INC.

Inventor： TEMPLETON, Thomas ,  TERRA, David ,  WHITE, Michael

IPC: G07F7/08 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3228 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G07F7/0886 ,  G07G1/12

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.

公开(公告)号：WO2015020763A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：PCT/US2014/046759

申请日：2014-07-15

Applicant: SQUARE, INC.

Inventor： TEMPLETON, Thomas ,  POST, Daniel Jeffrey ,  TOPPANI, Dominique Gilbert ,  SUTTON, Alex

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06Q20/353 ,  G06K7/01 ,  G06K7/087 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/3567 ,  G06Q20/357 ,  G07F7/0866 ,  G07F7/0873 ,  G07F7/0893 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for modulating card information between a card reader and a user device. One of the methods includes receiving, from a read head of the card reader, card information associated with a card. The card information is encoded in a first format to be sent to the user device at a first data rate. The card information is encoded in a second format to be sent to the user device at a second data rate lower than the first data rate. The card information is sent to the user device encoded in the first format and the second format.

Abstract translation: 方法，系统和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序，用于在读卡器和用户设备之间调制卡信息。 一种方法包括从读卡器的读取头接收与卡相关联的卡信息。 卡信息以第一格式编码，以第一数据速率发送到用户设备。 卡信息以第二格式编码，以低于第一数据速率的第二数据速率发送到用户设备。 卡信息被发送到以第一格式和第二格式编码的用户设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2015050746A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/057044

申请日：2014-09-23

Applicant: SQUARE, INC.

Inventor： WADE, Jeremy ,  TEMPLETON, Thomas ,  WEBER, Trent ,  LAMFALUSI, Michael

IPC: H05K9/00 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06K7/0095 ,  G06K7/0078 ,  G06K7/10257 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A technique for tamper protection in an electronic device is disclosed. A conductive mesh is affixed onto one or more interior surfaces of the outer housing of the device. The mesh includes one or more conductive traces coupled to one or more detectors within the device. The detector can detect an open-circuit or short-circuit condition resulting from an unauthorized attempt to open the housing, and output a signal to trigger an appropriate countermeasure. The electrical contacts along the trace that are monitored can be selected differently from one manufactured unit to the next, and can be selected based on a randomness function. The selection of contacts may be made during or after manufacturing of the device. The mesh can include multiple metal traces that run very close together, in parallel, across one or more interior surfaces of the housing, allowing detection of both open-circuit and short-circuit conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备中的防篡改技术。 将导电网固定在装置外壳的一个或多个内表面上。 网格包括耦合到设备内的一个或多个检测器的一个或多个导电迹线。 检测器可以检测未经授权的打开外壳的尝试导致的开路或短路状况，并输出信号以触发适当的对策。 被监测的迹线上的电触点可以从一个制造的单元到下一个不同的选择，并且可以基于随机函数来选择。 触点的选择可以在器件制造期间或之后进行。 网状物可以包括跨过壳体的一个或多个内表面非常接近地并行运行的多个金属迹线，允许检测开路和短路条件。

公开(公告)号：WO2014031493A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：PCT/US2013/055441

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: SQUARE, INC.

Inventor： TEMPLETON, Thomas

IPC: G06K7/08

CPC classification number: G06K7/082 ,  G06K7/08 ,  G06K7/084

Abstract: A magnetic read head includes a plurality of pins; circuitry for converting magnetic signals to electrical signals, where output of the circuitry is coupled to the plurality of pins; and a shield that encloses the circuitry, the shield having a front face through which magnetic signals pass to read the magnetic stripe, a base on a side of the shield opposite the front face, and one or more side surfaces between the base and the front face, and wherein the shield has an opening for each pin of the plurality of pins, wherein each pin is configured to pass through a respective opening, wherein the plurality of openings are positioned on the one or more side surfaces of the shield, where each pin extends from the shield along an axis that is parallel to a plane defined by the base of the shield.

Abstract translation: 磁读头包括多个引脚; 用于将磁信号转换成电信号的电路，其中所述电路的输出耦合到所述多个引脚; 以及封闭电路的屏蔽件，屏蔽件具有磁性信号通过的正面以读取磁条，在屏蔽件的与前表面相对的一侧的基部以及基部与前部之间的一个或多个侧表面 并且其中所述屏蔽件具有用于所述多个销中的每个销的开口，其中每个销配置成穿过相应的开口，其中所述多个开口位于所述屏蔽的一个或多个侧表面上，其中每个 销沿屏蔽沿平行于由屏蔽底部限定的平面的轴线延伸。