Abstract: In certain embodiments, the use of re-usable cold storage keys to sign messages may be facilitated. In some embodiments, an offline computer system (operating within an offline computing environment) may obtain, from a removable computer-readable storage medium, signing key shards corresponding to a signing private key and a blockchain transaction to be signed, where the signing key shards satisfy a key shard threshold that is (i) a number of key shards required for reconstructing the signing private key and (ii) less than a number of key shards derived from the signing private key using a ceremony key. The offline computer system may form a ciphertext of the signing private key using the signing key shards and reconstruct the signing private key by decrypting the ciphertext using the ceremony key. The offline computer system may sign the blockchain transaction using the signing private key.

Abstract: A cash depositing system for a user to deposit cash into a user's account via a store, is provided with: a cash handling apparatus that recognizes and counts cash deposited by the user at the store, and obtains an amount of the cash; and a management server that acquires the amount of the cash and account information of the user, and determines whether or not a fund equivalent to an account deposit amount to be deposited into the user's account can be obtained from the store to a management company. In case where the management company can obtain the fund from the store, the management server instruct an external device, which performs account handling for moving the fund between an account of the management company and the user's account, to perform the account handling.

Abstract: The virtual code-based financial transaction providing method according to an embodiment of the inventive concept includes a step S200 for receiving a virtual code provided by a virtual code generation means, by a virtual code verification means, a step S400 for extracting multiple detailed codes included in the virtual code by the virtual code verification means, a step S1000 for searching for a storage location of an actual card number on the basis of the multiple detailed codes by the virtual code verification means, and a step S1200 for performing a financial transaction or for making a request for performing a financial transaction with the actual card number extracted from the storage location.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described herein for the direct sharing and use of transaction data separately from transaction authorization processes. Transaction metadata associated with a transaction may be received and validated. Authorization information corresponding to the transaction may be received. The degree to which the transaction metadata is tested may be based on a predicted time of receipt of the authorization information. The transaction metadata and authorization information may be correlated. A computing device may determine whether to authorize the financial transaction based on the authorization information and the correlated transaction metadata. All or portions of the transaction metadata may be provided to one or more users after the transaction has been authorized or denied.

Abstract: A provider institution computing system includes a customer database storing customer information, a network interface circuit structured to enable an exchange of information over a network, and a transaction circuit generating trackable transaction requests.

Abstract: A service uses a system of servers and specialized interfaces to facilitate transfer of value from a gift card to an open loop card of a user. The service may support user-facing interfaces that interact with customers. The service may also support an API-based interface with a gift card processor to obtain gift card value, effect the value transfer, and confirm that the gift card value has been depleted. The service may also include a programmatic interface to various transaction processor services such as associating the transferred value with a personal account number of the user, a merchant associated with the original gift card, transaction monitoring, and messaging services that provide status information to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medium processing apparatus, including: a banknote device configured to process a banknote, including a banknote device door arranged at an opening of a safe box and being movable between an open position and a closed position; a banknote device lock configured to switch the banknote device door between a locked state and an unlocked state, a loose coin device configured to process a loose coin, including a loose coin device door arranged at an opening of a safe box and being movable between an open position and a closed position; a loose coin device lock configured to switch the loose coin device door between a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the banknote device lock and the loose coin device lock perform a switching between the locked state and the unlocked state independently from each other.

Abstract: A method for offering at least one credit product by at least one credit issuer to a consumer at a point-of-sale between a merchant and the consumer. The method includes the steps of: providing a credit issuer data set including a plurality of data fields to a central database; initiating a transaction between the consumer and the merchant at the point-of-sale; offering, to the consumer at the point-of-sale, the at least one credit product; and presenting, to the consumer at the point-of-sale, at least one data field in the credit issuer data set. The at least one data field presented to the consumer is populated with data directed to the credit product, the credit issuer, or any combination thereof. An apparatus and system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A control unit performs a reconciliation process in a case where an error occurs while a transport unit is transporting media to a temporary storage unit or a storage unit and the number of media stored in a memory becomes uncertain, the reconciliation process being a process in which the control unit checks the number of media stored in the memory using the temporary storage unit while at least a part of the media remain in the temporary storage unit.

Abstract: A system and method for committing preauthorized database transactions generates a preauthorized database transactions based on a received parameter and a parameter value. The method further includes storing the generated preauthorized database transaction in a temporary storage; accessing a reference database to determine a current value of the received parameter; determining that a current value of the received parameter matches the received parameter value; and committing the preauthorized database transaction to a database.

Abstract: A hyperlink message for machine-to-machine (M2M) or machine-to-human (M2H) communication has a semantic metadata tag, a content field, an executable specification field. Executable specification instructs a machine to perform a task associated with the machine related data, and post to a machine social media platform results of the task as content for the hyperlink message. The hyperlink message posting is visible and available to other participating machines on the machine social media platform to read and contribute related content as a hyperlink discussion of M2M or M2H communication.

Abstract: A validation terminal located at a registered location comprises a barcode reader, a memory, and a processor. The memory stores a public key that is paired with a private key linked with the registered location of the validation terminal. The processor is operably coupled to the barcode reader and the memory, and is configured to detect an encrypted barcode that was scanned by the barcode reader from a mobile device that is located at the registered location of the validation terminal. The encrypted barcode is based at least in part upon transaction information associated with products in a digital cart, and the encrypted barcode is encrypted using the private key. The processor is further configured to decrypt the encrypted barcode using the stored public key, and to indicate the transaction is valid in response to decrypting the encrypted barcode using the public key.

Abstract: A card accessory device including, among other things, one or more processors and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, are configured to cause the card accessory device to receive, from a terminal in communication with the card, one or more messages comprising a complete message indicative of successfully reading the card and a read error message indicative that there was an error in reading the card, identify one or more predetermined sequences based on the one or more messages, and perform via a rumble pack, one or more predetermined vibration sequences comprising a first vibration sequence associated with the complete message and a second vibration sequence associated with the read error message in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: a system for authenticating the presence of an emergency vehicle and notifying the driver of a vehicle equipped with the disclosed system of the presence of the presence of the emergency vehicle and the type of emergency vehicle that is near or approaching. The system uses the mirror or other signaling device of the vehicle equipped with the disclosed system to notify the driver that the approaching vehicle is an official vehicle, and the identification of the governmental agency that controls the approaching vehicle.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving, by a computing device from a customer device, a request to provision a financial account for the customer, associating, by the computing device, a mobile device with the requested financial account, and sending, by the computing device to the mobile device, authentication information for the requested financial account. The method further includes receiving the authentication information by the computing device from a financial terminal that received the authentication information from the mobile device, receiving, by the computing device, first location information of the mobile device, and provisioning, by the computing device and based on the first location information of the mobile device being within a predetermined distance of a location of the financial terminal, the requested financial account for the customer.

Abstract: A payment device for conducting a transaction is provided. The payment device includes a device substrate, a payment device identifier visibly located on the device substrate, and a data storage region contained on or within the payment device. The payment device identifier does not include information identifying an issuer for the payment device. The data storage region comprises a first data storage sub region containing data corresponding to the payment device identifier, and a second data storage sub region electronically isolated from the first data storage sub region and containing data identifying the issuer of the payment device.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatuses for facilitating transfers between user commerce accounts associated with a merchant of a commerce platform within a computing environment supported by a processor and a memory to execute such functionality. An exemplary system may include a means for creating a merchant account platform at the payment system; creating a single charge from a customer at the merchant account platform; creating multiple transfers from the merchant account platform to different connected accounts, wherein the multiple transfers are to each transfer a sub-portion of proceeds associated with the single charge from the customer to each of the different connected accounts; performing the single charge from the customer to the merchant account platform; and performing each of the multiple transfers from the merchant account platform to the different connected accounts. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for conducting monetary and financial transactions in an economy by treating amounts as collections of distinct individual, minimal, and indivisible units of account, each of which has a persistent identity and history throughout its lifecycle. A method is disclosed for conducting monetary transactions on the basis of appending the record of relationship between each individual unit of account and its respective owners throughout the lifecycle of the unit. Further, a method is disclosed for identifying the units in binary computer notation and assigning specific informational content to each unit by designating various sub-sections within the binary identifier of each unit to hold specific information and values relevant to the unit.

Abstract: A computer vision card reader and/or point of sale device is described. The device is configured to sense when a user inserts a card into a card reader and to determine when a user departs or is about to depart from the device without retrieving the card. The device may issue an audible or visible alert to the user, reminding the user to retrieve the card. The device may additionally send a notification to a mobile device associated with the user that reminds the user that he has left a card at the point of sale. In some embodiments, message sent to the user contains a code and, upon entry of the code, the point of sale or card reader device returns the card to the user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed by at least one processor includes actions of: receiving information indicating a change to an entity of an application; and in response to receiving the information: providing, in real-time, the information indicating the change to the entity as one or more items of application metadata to one or more active sessions of the application; storing the information indicating the change to the entity as one or more items of application metadata in read-optimized storage; and storing one or more timestamps corresponding to the one or more items of application metadata in a timestamp cache.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, methods, processes, computer program code and means for using mobile devices to conduct transactions with value dispensing devices.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method and system for improving the security of transaction in an emulated Integrated Circuit. Methods and devices for pre-generating session keys for securing transactions are provided. The generated session key is obfuscated with a preventing data for unauthorized use and/or access of the session cryptographic and encrypted. This encrypted obfuscated key is provisioned from a remote computer to the communication device. The mobile application is configured to decrypt and de-obfuscate the received encrypted obfuscated session cryptographic key, during a transaction. The method may also include generating, by the communication device, a transaction cryptogram using the decrypted and de-obfuscated session cryptographic key, and sending by the communication device to the remote system the transaction cryptogram to conduct the transaction. The transaction can be authorized based on at least whether the decrypted and de-obfuscated session cryptographic key is the expected one.

Abstract: A wireless communication network comprises a Network Exposure Function (NEF) and an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) to register a User Equipment (UE). The NEF receives a NEF Application Programming Interface (API) call that has a UE instruction. The NEF translates the NEF API call having the UE instruction into an AMF API call that has the UE instruction. The NEF transfers the AMF API call to the AMF. The AMF translates the UE instruction into a registration message that has a registration cause. The AMF transfers the registration message that has the registration cause to the UE. The UE receives the registration message, and in response, identifies networking data based on the registration cause and performs a registration based on the networking data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for associating a player loyalty account of a player with a stored value account. The player can accumulate loyalty points over time. The accumulated loyalty points can be converted to value, such as cash or coupons, associated with the stored value account. The value can be accessed by the player through the use of a stored value payment vehicle associated with the stored value account. The value added to the stored value account can be restricted such that the use of the value is limited to particular merchants or particular types of transactions.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing wearable sensor data in reconciliation with calendar entry data. A computer processor is coupled to a user configurable calendar system and a user wearable device. The processor detects one or more user activity events from one or more electronic wearable devices associated with the user and detects one or more user calendar events from a user configurable calendar system. The processor is configured to determine a course of action to be taken by the user based upon the one or more calendar events and the detected one or more user events.

Abstract: A casino cage cashout system includes integrated chip validation and transaction record generation. The system includes an interface to a chip reader. An output of the chip reader is used to generate chip information, including chip value, such as for causing an automated cash dispenser to dispense cash in an amount equal to the value of the chips being redeemed. The cage cashout system is also integrated with an anti-money laundering (AML) system, wherein the cage cashout system automatically generates a transaction report which include information regarding the chip cashout and transmits that report to the AML system.

Abstract: In a method, computer readable medium, or system for making a payment transaction between a payor having an associated payor computer with a ledger storage for the payor and a payee having an associated payee computer with a ledger storage for the payee in a consensus payment network having a plurality of nodes each comprising a respective computer with ledger storage and relying on consensus determinations, an initiator is provided for making the payment transaction between the payor and the payee, the initiator being either the payor, the payee, or an intermediary having an associated intermediary computer. The respective initiator computer creates a temporary payment transaction consensus subnetwork comprising a set of validation nodes acceptable to both the payor and the payee, the set of validation nodes comprising fewer than all of said plurality of nodes in the payment network.

Abstract: Using identifiers on user payment instruments to identify user loyalty accounts comprises a method to store a loyalty account list associated with a user, the loyalty account list comprising one or more user loyalty accounts; associate an identifier with the loyalty account list; receive information identifying a user loyalty account associated with a merchant, the information comprising an account number for the user loyalty account and an identity of the merchant; associate the user loyalty account with the loyalty account list; receive a request for information identifying a user loyalty account associated with a merchant, the request comprising the identifier received by the merchant from a user payment instrument and an identity of the merchant; determine the user loyalty account associated with the merchant; and provide the information identifying a user loyalty account associated with a merchant.

Abstract: Existing currency validation (CVAL) devices, systems, and methods are too slow, costly, intrusive, and/or bulky to be routinely used in common transaction locations (e.g., at checkout, at an automatic teller machine, etc.). Presented herein are devices, systems, and methods to facilitate optical validation of documents, merchandise, or currency at common transaction locations and to do so in an obtrusive and convenient way. More specifically, the present invention embraces a validation device that may be used alone or integrated within a larger system (e.g., point of sale system, kiosk, etc.). The present invention also embraces methods for currency validation using the validation device, as well as methods for improving the quality and consistency of data captured by the validation device for validation.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a computer system displaying user interfaces for accessing passes and transfer accounts. In some examples, passes are added to the computer system. In some examples, passes are accessed. In some examples, transfers relating to the passes and transfer accounts are displayed, such as in search user interfaces.

Abstract: A method for pre-authorizing a delivery transaction is disclosed. A transaction value can be pre-authorized such that resources can be delivered. After the resources are delivered, a user can determine whether to continue with processing the transaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a system that utilizes virtual ticket vouchers in association with one or more transactions involving one or more components of a gaming establishment ecosystem.

Abstract: A mobile wallet system to users is described. The mobile wallet system allows users to provide payments to merchants via the mobile wallet system. Users' mobile wallets are linked to payment forms associated with the users (e.g., bank accounts, credit cards, gift cards, etc.). Additionally, the mobile wallet system allows a first user to request funding from or provide funding to a second user for certain transactions. To pay for a good or service provided by a merchant, a user selects a form of payment, which may be another user, and provides a code to the merchant, which is used by a merchant computing system to initiate payment from the user to the merchant via the financial institution computing system.

Abstract: Systems and methods including detachable passive or interactive display that interface with fixed size portable communication or display device providing variable size display capability. Detachable display can comprise compartment for seamlessly accommodating portable communication or display device. Interface between the portable device and the detachable display can be implemented by wired or wireless communication. Detachable display can include weatherproof body, and compartment accommodating portable device can include weatherproof seal protecting the portable device. Detachable display device can include an additional user interface providing functionality of any complexity, from basic on/off and volume control switches to complex interactive menu navigation tools and other controls such as touch pads and biometric sensors. Detachable display device can include data input and output capabilities, such as text, audio and video, to other external devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for creating a personalized barcode for an account holder at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM). An embodiment operates by storing account holder unique data and a first rule for generating a personalized barcode unique to the account holder based on the account holder unique data. After receiving a request for completion of a transaction from the first account holder, placing the account holder unique data and the first rule in a pairing service. Thereafter, the ATM is configured to retrieve the account holder unique data and the first rule from the pairing service, generate the first personalized barcode based on the first rule and the account holder unique data, and present the first personalized barcode to the first account holder.

Abstract: A method for offering at least one credit product by at least one credit issuer to a consumer at a point-of-sale between a merchant and the consumer. The method includes the steps of: providing a credit issuer data set including a plurality of data fields to a central database; initiating a transaction between the consumer and the merchant at the point-of-sale; offering, to the consumer at the point-of-sale, the at least one credit product; and presenting, to the consumer at the point-of-sale, at least one data field in the credit issuer data set. The at least one data field presented to the consumer is populated with data directed to the credit product, the credit issuer, or any combination thereof. An apparatus and system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing an account token to an external entity during the lifecycle of a payment transaction. In some embodiments, an external entity may be a merchant computer requesting authorization of a payment message. In other embodiments, the external entity may be a support computer providing a payment processing network or a merchant support functions.

Abstract: A method of operating an automated transaction machine (ATM) can include at least partially disengaging a first component of the ATM from a remainder of the ATM. The method can also include altering the first component to a non-conforming condition after being at least partially disengaged. The method can also include re-engaging the first component with the ATM after being altered. The method can also include replacing a second component of the ATM after the re-engaging. Replacing the second component can include pairing the second component with a computing device of the ATM. The pairing can be responsive at least in part to the altering.

Abstract: A method of detecting a counterfeit item using a contactless scanner includes contactlessly scanning at least a portion of an item to generate a scanned image of the at least a portion of the item, wherein the at least a portion of the item comprises a graphic, identifying elements in the scanned image that correspond to elements in the graphic, measuring the identified elements to generate a plurality of element measurements, determining whether the item is counterfeit based on a comparison between at least one element measurement of the plurality of element measurements and at least one reference element measurement that is associated with an authentic version of the item, and in response to determining that the item is counterfeit, generating an alert indicating a detection of a counterfeit item.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a secure safe apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a base and a bollard. The bollard comprises a first portion and a second portion manufactured as a single vertical member. The first portion is of sufficient length to extend below a bottom surface of the base into ground at a site where the secure safe apparatus is set. The second portion is of sufficient length to extend through a thickness of the base and above a top surface of the base. The second portion is adapted to be inserted through an aperture in a floor of a safe and affixed to an interior beam manufactured within an inside of the safe to affix the second portion to the beam.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards systems and methods for aiding compliance with tax collection and reporting obligations. Distributed ledgers may assist with the verified calculation of taxes owed through the use of identity wallets and cryptocurrency transactions may be employed to effectuate payment to sellers as well as payment of taxes owed to the appropriate tax authorities. Verification of identity sources and of tax calculation and transmission engines may reduce compliance obligations on the part of sellers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for allowing completion of cardless ATM transactions at an ATM using a barcode that encodes an identifier for that ATM. A user of a mobile banking app may begin a transaction on their mobile device and, upon reaching a stage of the transaction where ATM access is needed (e.g., to withdraw physical cash), requests that the user visit an ATM to scan the barcode. When the mobile app scans the barcode, the ATM displaying the barcode is associated with the transaction, and completes the transaction (e.g., by dispensing cash). This barcode, while usable to identify the ATM for this purpose, also provides additional information that can be obtained by any barcode reader. This additional information may, for example, be a link to a website that provides an explanation about this service.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a currency handling system which makes it possible to decrease a risk of dealing with foreign currency at the time of the occurrence of a communication error in a case in which a currency reading device capable of accepting a variety of currencies including a foreign currency is used while the currency handling system is connected to a management server through a communication line. A currency handling system 100 is connected to a casino management system 2 through a network 3, and includes a currency reading device 201 which is capable of accepting a variety of currencies and a PTS terminal 700. The PTS terminal 700 causes a process which limits usage of a foreign currency but allows usage of a local currency in the currency reading device 201 to be performed in a case (offline state) in which an error occurs in communication with the casino management system 2.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a notification of the gesture from a sensing device, receiving an input from a user to select a banking transaction, and determining an intent of the gesture from the sensing device. Additionally, the method includes altering the banking transaction based on the input of the user and the intent of the gesture from the sensing device. The method further includes transmitting a request separate from the banking transaction based on the intent of the gesture.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for allowing purchase of virtual gift cards includes receiving a communication indicating a gift card type and specifying a value amount. Responsive to the communication, a purchase of a virtual gift card of that type and storing that value amount is processed. This processing includes processing a payment for the specified value amount. Further, a gift card merchant application programming interface (API) capable of processing a purchase of a virtual gift card of the indicated gift card type is identified from amongst a set of such APIs. That API is used to initiate purchase of the virtual gift card. After the purchase is processed, an indication of the purchased virtual gift card is sent to a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device uses the indication to configure itself to allow transactions using the purchased virtual gift card to be initiated. Fraud detection may also be performed.

Abstract: A mechanism and method are provided for attesting a platform entity. The method is performed by a verification entity. The method may include performing mutual authentication between a TEE of the verification entity and a TEE of the platform entity. The method may include sending, towards the TEE of the platform entity, a first piece of protected secret data. The method may include sending, towards the TEE of the platform entity, at least one protected nonce. The method may include receiving, from the TEE of the platform entity, a protected concatenation of the secret data and the at least one nonce. The method may include attesting the platform entity by, in the TEE of the verification entity, verifying that the secret data and the at least one nonce received from the platform entity are identical to the sent secret data and at least one nonce.

Abstract: An interaction account management method includes defining a financial network for an account holder, the financial network including at least the account holder and a financial advisor, wherein the financial advisor is associated with the financial institution. The method also includes storing financial account information associated with the account holder in a database, the account holder information including information input by the account holder relating to at least one financing plan. The method further includes accessing the stored account holder information, generating two or more payment options associated with the at least one financing plan based at least in part on the account holder information, receiving a recommendation over the network from the financial advisor, the recommendation relating to the at least one payment option, and displaying, on a user interface associated with a user device, the two or more payment options and recommendation.

Abstract: Various embodiments generally relate to generating and scheduling transactions in advance. More specifically, various embodiments relate to receiving a request for a transaction from a user device; processing the transaction, where the transaction requires some user interaction at a point of transaction to complete the transaction; identifying a location for completion of the transaction; determining possible points of transaction within a predetermined distance of the identified location; displaying the possible points of transaction; receiving a selection of one of the possible points of transaction; generating a unique identifier for the transaction based on the selected point of transaction; and sending the unique identifier for presentation at the selected point of transaction, where the unique identifier is used to complete the transaction.

Abstract: Multifactor authentication techniques described herein may allow a user to submit a recent proof of purchase as a part of a multifactor authentication process to access an account associated with a financial institution. As part of the login process, the user may submit a proof of purchase associated with a transaction. The financial institution may determine information associated with the transaction, such as a merchant associated with the proof of purchase, a time of the transaction, the last four numbers of the transaction card used, a dollar amount, or any combination thereof. If the information matches one or more records in the transaction history of the user's account, the financial institution may authenticate the user and provide access to the account. In this way, the financial institution may leverage transaction history known to the financial institution and the user to authenticate the user.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include a system for sharing data. The system may direct a first user device to establish a respective wireless connection with second user devices. The system may cause the first user device to display, via a GUI, icons respectively corresponding to the second user devices. The system may track respective locations of the second user devices relative to the first user device, and may modify the GUI by repositioning the icons in the GUI based on the respective locations of each second user device relative to the first user device. The system may receive a request, from the first user device, to transfer data to a second user device of the second user devices based on a current position of an icon associated with the second user device in the modified GUI. The system may then transfer the data to the second user device.