Abstract: The GRADUATED SECURITY SEASONING APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“GSS”) transform user virtual wallet activity and historical fraud reports via GSS components into transaction authorization triggers generated pursuant to graduated, transaction risk-appropriate, escalated security protocols. In one implementation, the GSS obtains a current transaction request, the request utilizing a user virtual wallet account for payment. The GSS identifies a transaction risk type associated with the request, and calculates a transaction risk level associated with the transaction risk type. Based on the transaction risk level, the GSS selects a security protocol for processing the current transaction request; and provide a security data request in accordance with the selected security protocol.

Abstract: The TRANSACTION VISUAL CAPTURING APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“TVC”) transform mobile device location coordinate information transmissions, real-time reality visual capturing, and mixed gesture capturing via TVC components into real-time behavior-sensitive product purchase related information, shopping purchase transaction notifications, and electronic receipts. In one implementation, the TVC obtains user check-in information from a user mobile device upon user entry into a store. The TVC extracts a user identifier based on the user check-in information, and accesses a database for a user profile. The TVC determines a user prior behavior pattern from the accessed user profile, and obtains user real-time in-store behavior data from the user mobile device. Using these, the TVC generates and provides a recommendation to the user mobile device. The TVC adds a product for purchase by the user to a cart based on the provided recommendation.

Abstract: There is provided a card or token for use in financial transactions. The financial transaction token or card has an onboard energy storage device that enables onboard electronics to operate when the card is not in the proximity of a merchant Point-Of-Service (POS) terminal. In one implementation, the onboard energy storage device includes a capacitor such as a thin-film capacitor that stores sufficient energy to power onboard electronics without the need for an onboard battery. The card may be incorporated within various conventional apparatus such as a see-through and/or protective substrate, an item of clothing, an item of jewelry, a cell phone, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a credit card, an identification card, a money holder, a wallet, a personal organizer, a keychain payment tag, and like personality.

Abstract: A method and computer readable medium for conducting a transaction, comprising receiving a verification value and a portion of a dynamic data element, determining candidate dynamic data elements using the portion of the dynamic data element, calculating candidate verification values using candidate dynamic data elements, and determining if the received verification value matches any of the candidate verification values, wherein the transaction is thereafter authenticated if a candidate verification value matches a candidate verification value.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to systems and methods for analyzing transaction data for mobile merchant transactions, and generating a message based on the analysis. Transaction data for one or more transactions conducted at one or more mobile merchants is electronically received, the transaction data including a location for each of the one or more transactions. The transaction data is analyzed by a server computer which generates a message based on the analysis, the message being transmitted to a client device.

Abstract: Transaction processing involves receiving data from an access transaction application of a portable consumer device, wherein the received data comprises data from an access transaction data string that includes a transit verification value wherein, with the exception of the transit verification value, the access transaction data string is substantially similar to a retail data string comprising retail data, wherein the access application data string is adapted for use with an access transaction processing system and the retail data string is adapted for use with a retail processing system. The transaction processing involves processing access transaction application data for selective authorization of the transaction.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes generating an initial key after interacting with an access device, storing the initial key at a key storage location, altering the initial key with a public key to form an altered key, and sending the altered key to a server computer along with an identifier for the access device. The altered key is changed to the initial key at the server computer and is stored with the identifier in a database in operative communication with the server computer. The initial keys that are stored at the key storage location and in the database are used to alter and restore transaction data associated with multiple financial transactions that are conducted using the access device.

Abstract: A method for verifying a portable consumer device. The method includes receiving an authorization request message associated with a transaction conducted using a portable consumer device. The portable consumer device includes a portable consumer device fingerprint. The authorization request message includes an altered portable consumer device fingerprint and an algorithm identifier. The method also includes selecting an algorithm from among a plurality of algorithms using the algorithm identifier, determining the portable consumer device fingerprint using selected algorithm and the altered portable consumer device fingerprint, determining if the portable consumer device fingerprint matches a stored portable consumer device fingerprint, and sending an authorization response message after determining if the portable consumer device fingerprint matches the stored portable consumer device fingerprint.

Abstract: A system for managing reward reversal is provided. The system includes a device that is capable of adjusting the accumulation and redemption levels of rewards after a purchase or return transaction.

Abstract: The MOBILE WALLET STORE AND SERVICE INJECTION PLATFORM APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“SEWI”) transform user goal, trigger, trigger monitoring and paperless electronic ticket entry inputs via SEWI components into triggered monitoring updates, purchase transaction triggers, and goal resolution outputs. In one implementation, the SEWI obtains a consumer item interest indication including a context of the consumer's interest focus. The SEWI ascertains a consumer activity intent assessment from consumer atmospheric activity indicia, wherein the consumer atmospheric activity indicia include a geographic location and the obtained consumer item interest indication. The SEWI determines a dynamic injection virtual wallet component to service the consumer item interest indication, wherein the dynamic injection virtual wallet component may include any of: an augmented reality heads up display overlaying wish list or virtual wallet purchase cart items; a concierge request; and merchant offerings.

Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to a server computer. The server computer establishes a first channel of communication to receive payment device data in a first format (e.g., chip type) and establishes a second channel to receive the payment device data in a second format (e.g., legacy type). The server computer receives an authorization request message in the second format from a merchant and generates a new authorization request message in the first format. The server computer then forwards the new authorization request to the issuer for approval.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an “also notify” feature that allows a user to set up rules to notify a recipient that a transaction was conducted by the user. When a user conducts a transaction using an account associated with a server computer in an alert system, the server computer generates an alert message if a rule is triggered. The alert message is transmitted to the user informing of the transaction. The server computer also notifies a recipient on a platform specified in the triggered rule by the user, using a supplemental alert message.

Abstract: The BIDIRECTIONAL BANDWIDTH REDUCING NOTIFICATIONS AND TARGETED INCENTIVE PLATFORM APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“Ad-Track”) transform consumer activity data via Ad-Track components into ad revenue sharing payment transactions. In one implementation, a method of improving network data transmission efficiency and reducing network bandwidth usage is disclosed, comprising: instantiating a remote tracking component on a user device; receiving a consumer trigger event with regard to a product via the remote tracking component; determining a related merchant based on the trigger event, the merchant providing the product; and providing an advertisement component advertising the merchant via the remote tracking component to the consumer.

Abstract: The WALLET SERVICE ENROLLMENT PLATFORM APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“WSEP”) facilitates the enrollment of payment accounts in a consumer's virtual wallet. The consumer may be logged into their payment account issuer's web site and designate one or more payment accounts for enrollment in a virtual wallet. The issuer may then share account, billing and/or other relevant information with the virtual wallet provider to facilitate the enrollment of the designated payment accounts in the virtual wallet. The WSEP may also be configured to facilitate the creation and funding of pre-paid accounts in a consumer's virtual wallet.

Abstract: The SOCIAL NETWORK PAYMENT AUTHENTICATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“SNPA”) transform social networking user login inputs via SNPA components into notifications of authenticated purchase transactions. In one embodiment, the SNPA obtains an authentication request for a purchase transaction. The SNPA extracts card account data related to the authentication request, and provides the card account data related to the authentication request to a social networking server. The SNPA also provides an indication for a user to authenticate via logging into a social networking service associated with the social networking server. The SNPA obtains an indication from the social networking server that the user is authenticated. In response to obtaining the indication that the user is authenticated, the SNPA initiates completion of the purchase transaction.

Abstract: A portable consumer device includes a base, and a computer readable medium on the base. The computer readable medium comprises code for an issuer verification value and a supplemental verification value. The issuer verification value is used by an issuer to verify that the portable consumer device is authentic in an on-line transaction and the supplemental verification value is used to verify that the portable consumer device is authentic in an off-line transaction.

Abstract: A server computer for implementing advanced authorization using token validation is provided. The server computer comprises a processor and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor comprising code executable by the processor for implementing a method. The method comprises receiving verification information that is based on a verification token associated with a client computer. The method further comprises receiving transaction information associated with a first transaction and receiving account information associated with a payment account used in the first transaction. A risk score associated with the first transaction is generated based on at least the verification information, the transaction information, and the account information.

Abstract: At each of a plurality of point of sale terminals (POS) of a transit system, for each of a plurality of riders, each seeking access to a facility of the transit system by using a payment device issued by an issuer in a payment system, data is read from the payment device, where the data includes an identifier for an account issued by an issuer. For each such access, a communication including the identifier is addressed to a network address of a system remote from the payment processing system and each of POS terminals. A response to the communication is received including information regarding whether access is granted based upon the identifier being on a list keep by the remote system. If access is granted, the rider is permitted access to the facility and the payment device is unchanged for the fare.

Abstract: A system, method and prepaid payment mobile phone configured to display a current prepaid balance. The prepaid payment mobile phone receives a debit balance request from input on the mobile phone. After retrieving an encoded current balance, the mobile phone displays the amount. The current balance may be calculated by the phone after a transaction, or the phone may receive a debit balance via a short message service notification.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are presented for screen locking or delaying the screen locking of mobile devices, such as smart phones, based on whether the gait of the current user match that of its true, authorized owner. A user's gait can be measured using accelerometers embedded in the device. Other movements, such as where a user normally goes to work, can be measured using GPS or other positional location data and used to lock or delay locking of the screen.