Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented systems and processes that facilitate an initiation and a performance of one or more trustless transactions between counterparty devices operating within a trusted, secure computer-networking environment. For example, an apparatus may receive, through a touchscreen display unit, first data that identifies a session identifier associated with a transaction session, and may determine a validity of the session identifier based on the received first data. The apparatus may establish the transaction session in response to the determined validity of the session identifier. The transaction session may be associated with first and second operations characterized by values of corresponding parameters.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, generate and provision digital tokens based on dynamically obtained contextual data. For example, an apparatus may receive first information that characterizes an exchange of data initiated by a first application program executed by the apparatus, and may generate and transmit a signal to a computing system through a programmatic interface associated with a second application program executed by the apparatus. In some instances, the first signal may include the first information and data that instructs the computing system to obtain a digital token representative of a data type available for use in the data exchange. The apparatus may also receive a second signal that includes the digital token and based on the digital token, perform operations that present second information characterizing the available data type on an interface.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that perform a real-time delegated approval of initiated data exchanges by network-connected devices. For example, an apparatus determines determine a value of a parameter that characterizes an exchange of data and a first data type involved in the data exchange, and generates and transmits a first signal to a communications device associated with a second data type available for use in the data exchange and associated with the first data type. The apparatus receives, from the communications device, a second signal that includes information indicative of an approval of the second data type for use in the data exchange, and in response to the received approval, the apparatus performs the data exchange using the second data type and in accordance with the parameter value.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a wearable device is disclosed. The method includes: receiving, from a tokenization service provider (TSP), a signal representing a first code derived by the TSP from decrypting a security token previously provisioned in the computing device, wherein the security token was received at a terminal from the computing device and transmitted to the TSP; obtaining, based on the received signal representing the first code, a device identifier of the computing device and an identifier of an account; querying a device database to verify that the computing device is associated with a first status; verifying that the account is enabled for an operation initiated using the computing device; and transmitting an authorization message to the terminal, the authorization message authorizing the operation.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented systems and processes that perform operations that initiate, approve, and execute exchanges of data between network-connected systems, apparatuses, and devices in a computing environment. For example, a network-connected apparatus may receive a first value of a parameter that characterizes an exchange of data initiated at a terminal device, identify a second value of the parameter allocated to the client device. In response to a determination that the first parameter value exceeds the second parameter value, the apparatus may request, and receive, parameter data from an application program executed by the at least one processor. The parameter data may identify a third value of the parameter allocated to the client device by the executed application program, and the apparatus may authorize, based on the second and third parameter values, a performance of the initiated data exchange in accordance with the first parameter value.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, authenticate device identity and authorize exchanges of data in real-time based on dynamically generated cryptographic data. For example, an apparatus may receive a first signal that includes a first cryptogram associated with a client device, and may perform operations that authenticate an identity of the client device based on a comparison of the received first cryptogram and a second cryptogram generated by a computing system associated with an application program executed by the client device. In response to the authenticated identity, the apparatus may load profile data associated with the client device from a storage unit, and perform operations consistent with the profile data in accordance with the authenticated identity.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computerized systems and methods for generating secured blockchain-based ledger data structures that track occurrences of events across fragmented and geographically dispersed lines-of-business of an enterprise. In one instance, an apparatus associated with a rules authority of the secured blockchain-based ledger may detect an occurrence of a triggering event, and may access and decrypt a set of rules hashed into the secured blockchain-based ledger using a confidentially-held master cryptographic key. The apparatus may identify a rule associated with the detected event, and perform one or more operations consistent with the rule, including a disbursement of various rewards to employees in response to customer-specific interactions with the enterprise. The disclosed embodiments provide a rules process for aggregating mutually incompatible enterprise data that specifies the events, and for tracking the events in uniform data structures accessible across the enterprise.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computerized systems and methods for generating secured block-chain-based ledger data structures that track subdivide ownership and usage of one or more assets, such as Internet-connected devices. In one instance, an apparatus associated with a rules authority of the secured block-chain-based ledger may detect an occurrence of a triggering event related to at least one of partial ownership interests in the assets, and may access and decrypt a set of rules hashed into the secured block-chain-based ledger using a confidentially-held master cryptographic key. The apparatus may identify a rule associated with the detected event, and perform one or more operations consistent with the rule, including a generation of additional data blocks reflecting a change in at least one of the partial ownership interests, and additionally or alternatively, processes that adaptively monitor a compliance of one or more partial owners with an imposed usage restriction.

Abstract: A processor receives a signal representing data including event information detailing an event involving an entity having a registered ownership interest in a product and loads a portion of a distributed electronic ledger for tracking ownership information associated with the product. The distributed electronic ledger includes, within a block thereof and associated with the product, an event trigger list including entity data associated with each entity having a registered ownership interest in the product and a rules engine including rules associated with event triggers in the event trigger list. The processor determines whether a triggering event corresponding to the event is stored in the event trigger list and, when the event has a corresponding triggering event, determines the associated rule within the rules engine. The processor updates and saves the distributed electronic ledger by performing an action specified by the determined associated rule.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and systems reliant on establishing a common session key between an electronic device and a computer server are disclosed. The method and systems may be for processing de-tokenization requests in payment transaction processing and for preparing an electronic device to perform payment transactions. During such a transaction, the server may perform a method that includes receiving a de-tokenization request including a payment token and a cryptogram generated by the electronic device using a session key generated by the electronic device based on a fingerprint of the electronic device, a secret value previously shared with the electronic device, the payment token, and a transaction counter; retrieving the fingerprint, the secret value, and the transaction counter and generating the session key based on the same; verifying the cryptogram using the session key; retrieving an associated account number; and sending response to the request including the account number.

Abstract: A computer system provides a user interface efficient in its use of screen space allowing values to be provided for attributes. The computer system comprises a processor and a display, an input interface, and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computer system to: display, within a first region of the display, a plurality of icons corresponding to a plurality of attributes; receive, via the input interface, input corresponding to a drag-and-drop operation wherein a particular one of the plurality of icons is dragged to and then dropped at a drop position within a second region of the display; and assign a value to an attribute corresponding to the particular one of the plurality of icons based on a location of the drop position within the second region. Related methods and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system has a storage medium encoded with program instructions, and a processor coupled to access the program instructions. The instructions configure the processor for: receiving a first request at a POS terminal to surrender a previously purchased first asset in exchange for at least a portion of a second asset that was used to purchase the first asset, receiving the private key from the first asset; accessing a set of rules stored in a distributed electronic ledger, the set of rules specifying conditions associated with the first request; transmitting an authorization to return the at least a portion of the second asset in exchange for surrender of the first asset, in the case where the conditions are satisfied; and invalidating the first request in the case where one or more of the conditions are not satisfied.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented devices, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, perform dynamic biometric authentication based on distributed ledger data. For example, a device may compute a first hash value based on first biometric data captured by a sensor unit, and may transmit a request to, and receive a response from, a computing system across a communications network via the communications unit. The request may cause the computing system to execute instructions maintained within the distributed ledger data, and to extract second biometric data maintained within an element of the distributed ledger data. The second biometric data may include a second hash, which the computing system may incorporate into the response. The device may authenticate an identity associated with the device when the first hash value corresponds to the second hash value incorporated within the response.

Abstract: A system has a storage medium encoded with program instructions, and a processor coupled to access the program instructions. The instructions configure the processor for: receiving a first request at a POS terminal to surrender a previously purchased first asset in exchange for at least a portion of a second asset that was used to purchase the first asset, receiving the private key from the first asset; accessing a set of rules stored in a distributed electronic ledger, the set of rules specifying conditions associated with the first request; transmitting an authorization to return the at least a portion of the second asset in exchange for surrender of the first asset, in the case where the conditions are satisfied; and invalidating the first request in the case where one or more of the conditions are not satisfied.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods for providing user interface (UI)-based modifications to adjust and interact with data exchange splits. An example client device can include can identify a data exchange (DE) associated with at least three entities, the DE associated with a total value. A visualization representing the DE can be presented via a UI and can include a chart comprising the total value of the DE exchange divided into value areas that are each associated with a particular entity. In response to a detection of input associated with a selection of an edge between a first and second value area, the combined value area associated with the first and second value areas can be locked. In response to detected movement input associated with the edge, the relative values of the first and second inside the combined value area can be adjusted in the visualization.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, authorize initiated exchanges of data in real-time based on dynamically generated tokenized data. For example, an apparatus may receive first positional data identifying a first geographic position of a client device and based on the first positional data, the apparatus may determine a value of a parameter characterizing an exchange of data between the client device and a terminal device disposed proximate to the client device during a temporal interval. The apparatus may transmit data requesting a pre-authorization of the data exchange to a computing system, which perform operations that pre-authorize the data exchange in accordance with the parameter value and transmit a digital token representative of the pre-authorized data exchange to the terminal device. The digital token may be valid during the temporal interval and may include a cryptogram associated with the client device.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, authorize initiated exchanges of data based on tokenized data characterized by a limited temporal or geographic validity. For example, an apparatus may receive a first signal that includes first information identifying a first geographic position of a client device. The apparatus may also obtain a digital token representative of a pre-authorization of a data exchange between the client device and a terminal device during a corresponding temporal interval. The terminal device may, for example, be disposed within a geographic region that includes the first geographic position of the client device. The apparatus may generate and transmit a second signal that includes the digital token to the client device. In some examples, the apparatus may transmit the second signal being through a programmatic interface associated with an application program executed by the client device.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include processes that manage a cryptographically secure generation and exchange of data between network-connected systems operating within a computing environment using a permissioned distributed ledger. For example, and based on secure interaction with a distributed smart contract maintained within ledger blocks of the permissioned distributed ledger, an apparatus and a counterparty system may generate local symmetric encryption keys that facilitate a secure communication session between the apparatus and the counterparty system. Using the symmetric encryption key, the apparatus may generate a cryptographically secure representation of generated or obtained data, which may be transmitted to the counterparty system across the secure communications channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a digital messaging system includes a storage device and a processor coupled to the storage device. The storage device storing software instructions for controlling the processor that when executed by the processor configured the processor to: generate a first message comprising a payload portion; encrypt the payload portion of the message; derive a first session key from a domain-specific key; and sign the message using the first session key.

Abstract: A computer system for selectively enabling a data transfer method is disclosed. The computer system includes a processor, a communications module, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computer system to: receive a signal from a remote electronic device via a network using the communications module, the received signal representing information including a context for a transfer of value between a database record associated with a data sender and a database record associated with a data receiver, the context including an identifier for the data receiver; obtain a condition to be satisfied in performing the transfer of value based on the identifier for the data receiver; determine that the condition is satisfied by performing the transfer of value using a particular data transfer method; and enable the transfer of value using the particular data transfer method.