Abstract:
Described herein is a transaction management method comprising receiving incoming sound signals transmitted in at least one of a plurality of frequencies from a client device, the plurality of frequencies being pre-defined, extracting transaction digest from the incoming sound signals of at least one of the plurality of frequencies and verifying existence of a merchant code in the transaction digest, the transaction digest further comprising a client code being incorporated into the transaction digest by the client device. The transaction management method further comprises updating a blockchain with the transaction digest in response to existence of the merchant code being verified. Wherein transaction between the merchant and the client is effected upon update of the blockchain with the transaction digest.
Abstract:
A method of generating an audio visual identification comprising the steps of extracting an audio sequence from a randomly generated noise generator, such as a white or pink noise generator, and saving the sequence as an audio tone; attaching the audio tone to a data file, which data file has a binary value; allocating a binary value to the combined audio tone and data file, whereafter the combined binary value enables the verification of the data file content at time of audio tone attachment. Where data file modification, alternately a different audio tone is attached to the data file – the binary value would not correspond to the binary value of the initial combined audio tone with data file. Data verification is thereby confirmed where binary values correspond.
Abstract:
A method of performing a transaction using a first computing device (1a) and a second computing device (1b) is described. A local data connection is established (31) between the first computing device and the second computing device. An amount to transfer is identified (32) at either the first computing device or the second computing device. A first account is identified (33) at the first computing device and a secound account at the second computing device. One or more credentials are provided (34) at the first computing device to authorise the transaction, and encrypted and authenticated transaction data is sent to a payer account provider for value transfer between the first account provider and a second account provider. Confirmation of the completed transaction is then provided (35) to the first computing device and the second computing device. Suitable computer program products and computing devices are provided. This method is particularly effective for providing local person to person value transfers in real time.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a smartphone-based virtual wallet, that manages payment options available to a user. One claim recites a portable device comprising: a touch screen display; a microphone for capturing ambient audio; memory for storing an image; and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured for: generating copies of the stored image; obtaining a payload corresponding to financial information; providing the payload to an erasure code generator, in which the erasure code generator produces a plurality of outputs; embedding one of the plurality of outputs in a copy of the stored image and proceeding with embedding until each of the plurality of outputs is so embedded in a copy of the stored image, in which the embedding utilizes digital watermarking; causing the touch screen display to display embedded image copies so as to cause a static image display effect, the displayed embedded image copies being displayed by the portable device in response to a user input to enable a financial transaction. A great variety of other features, arrangements, combinations and claims are also detailed.
Abstract:
An apparatus for transmitting audio tokens includes an acoustic transmitter to generate a range of audio frequencies including an infrasonic range, a sonic range, and an ultrasonic range. An audio token generator assembles the audio tokens, which include a timestamp and an identifier, and modulates the audio token in to the range of audio frequencies. A synchronizer determines the timestamp relative to an input audio stream and a mixer mixes the audio stream and the audio token for presentation by the acoustic transmitter. An apparatus for receiving the audio tokens includes an acoustic receiver to receive the range of audio frequencies. An audio token extractor extracts the audio token including the timestamp and the identifier from the range of audio frequencies. An interpreter determines user information responsive to at least one of the timestamp and the identifier and a user interface element present the user information to a user.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a system and method that provides a merchant associated with a point of sale (POS) system and a consumer associated with a portable computing device (PCD) to complete a purchase transaction without transmitting or presenting confidential payment credentials. In an exemplary embodiment, sound is used to transmit data between the POS and the PCD. A payment request is rendered on the PCD. The consumer reviews and authorizes via a unique cryptographic signature. The merchant approves via addition of its unique cryptographic signature. A remote service in communication with the POS verifies the signatures via previously registered public keys. The transaction is then settled to a consumer account. Confirmation is returned to the POS and PCD. Advantageously, the transaction is commenced and completed without the PCD being online. Further, the consumer payment credentials are not stored on the PCD or transmitted from the PCD to the merchant POS system.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and system for transmitting a transaction identifier from a handheld communication device to an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Device. The transaction identifier is encoded into audio frequency tones and emitted by a handheld communication device. The audio frequency tones are received by an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) device present at a merchant location. Further, the audio frequency tones are decoded at the EDC device and the transaction identifier is retrieved for further processing of the proximity payment transaction.
Abstract:
An apparatus for commercial transactions using a transaction card via a communication device in audio communication with a remote processor assembly The apparatus comprises an input device for capturing information from the transaction card a controller for converting the captured card information into an audio signal The controller is linked to the communication device The apparatus may also be part of an assembly wherein this controller is part of the communication device The remote processor assembly includes a transaction server linked to a remote processor/Issuer for validating the transaction card data.
Abstract:
A speech application implements a telephone-based commerce system and method which complements a core payment processing business and influences banks and other key partners to conduct such electronic business and commerce. The speech application includes a speech driven telephone interface for consumer shopping and order placement of commodity items; a consumer registration interface and secure process that ties in a credit card, debit card, or bank account; and a build-your-own-voice-store web application which includes a voice user interface with interactive voice response tailoring each voice store within the speech framework of the present invention and an inventory database. Multi-currency services, permitting pricing or payment in any chosen currency, as well as multiple spoken language processing of voice inputs are supported for performing voice commerce over telephones.