Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for secure initial secret delivery for collocated containers with shared resources techniques is disclosed. The method comprises providing an application type identifier and a token for accessing a secrets management service; creating asynchronously, a plurality of collocated containers with shared resources; initiating a request for a creation for an initial secret; validating the request, requesting an identity for the collocated containers; validating the identity; starting an application instance; and using the initial secret to retrieve other secrets for the application instance.

Abstract: While a bill controller is moving a bill press and a pool guide from accumulation positions to delivery positions, a time period from a time point to a time point for moving both the bill press and the pool guide and a time period from the time point to a time point for moving only the pool guide are given.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a method and system for provisioning a merchant-specific payment apparatus, such as a temporary payment card, via a computing device, such as an automated teller machine (ATM). A user, such as a customer, may specify a merchant. A record of known payment acceptance types at that merchant may be returned, which may be used to determine what type of temporary payment card gets issued to the user.

Abstract: A computer implemented method including receiving guest data corresponding to a transaction. The method determining a guest transaction total based on the number of prior transactions associated with the guest identifying information. The method includes determining that the guest transaction total is greater than the predetermined threshold number of transactions and responding accordingly.

Abstract: A system for processing electronic information includes a decorative assembly that includes (i) a cap piece having a stud, includes an embedded NFC chip, ornaments around its periphery, and a scannable code located at a center of the cap piece, and (ii) a socket base with a female socket in its center configured to receive the stud and located in an upper section of the socket base, where a bottom section of the socket base includes a PIN that is covered by an opaque peel off sticker. The system also includes a wearable element that is affixed to the decorative assembly, a backend system for processing activation of the decorative assembly or for processing payments by a user of the decorative assembly; and an interface between the decorative assembly and the backend system.

Abstract: A cross-wallet system generate a cross-platform key or a virtual account number for a first digital wallet provider to be used by the consumer when the consumer wishes to send payment to a second digital wallet provider with which the consumer does not possess an account. Moreover, the virtual account number, in one example, may only include a partial set of card number that does not include the typical set of card number. The virtual account number created by embodiments of the invention further enable security features that prevent fraud and protect the consumer's financial assets.

Abstract: A server receives a request for a deal from a client device of a merchant, the request for a deal including a merchant identifier. The server then accesses merchant information based on the merchant identifier, the merchant information including a merchant category and a merchant location. Additionally, the server obtains a set of candidate deals based on the merchant category and merchant location. The server then obtains historical information for each candidate deal, the historical information corresponding to one or more conversion rates of the candidate deal when the candidate deal was previously offered by one or more merchants. Next, the server determines a predicted conversion rate for each candidate deal, based on the historical information for the respective candidate deal and selects a deal based on the predicted conversion rates for the set of candidate deals.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may receive, from the gaming program, account information for a card associated with an account of a user. The device may receive, via a user interface provided by the gaming program, customization information associated with the card, wherein the customization information includes at least one of: one or more features supported by the card, or one or more design elements to be included on the card. The device may generate a virtual card, associated with the card, based on the customization information. The device may cause the virtual card to be available for display and to be used to perform exchanges in the gaming program or other gaming programs. The device may transmit information associated with the customization information to cause the card to be manufactured or printed according to the customization information.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for provisioning payment card credentials to an Internet of Things (IoT) device that is associated with a companion application. In an embodiment, a mobile device processor displays a companion application user interface (UI) on a display screen, receives a user selection of an option to obtain payment card credentials from the companion application UI, displays a prompt for the user to provide user authentication data to the companion application, receives the user authentication data from a biometric sensor, and authenticates the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for expediting math-based currency (“MBC”) transactions are described. A financial institution facilitates the expedited MBC transactions. The expedited MBC transactions are achieved by guaranteeing merchants that a pending MBC transaction between the merchant and a customer will be verified by the MBC verification nodes. A provided guarantee can be collected on by the merchant in the event that a guaranteed MBC transaction is not verified by the MBC verification nodes.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and methods enabling updating of a card number of a payment card and thereby reissuing the payment card utilizing a reissue application associated with the payment card. The reissue application, when executed communicates with a service provider that manages the payment card. The payment card includes processing circuity and a rewriteable visual display. Using cryptographic techniques, the reissue application and payment card are authenticated to the service provider. Upon verification, an updated card number is obtained and provided via near-field communication to the payment card. In response to the update payment card number received from the reissue application, the rewriteable visual display on the payment card is updated with the updated card number. Other information may also be presented on the rewriteable visual display of the payment card based on user preferences.

Abstract: Systems and methods involving a temporary card as well as features and functionality of an associated server and/or application resident on a computing device are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary system may comprise a temporary card provided to a user to conduct purchase transactions for a period of temporary use as well as a server configured to manage operation of the temporary card and execute instructions causing the server to: communicate with an app resident on a computing device associated with the user, instruct the app to generate one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs) configured to display first interactive GUI elements with first user-selection(s) and second interactive GUI elements with second user-selection(s), and/or control the temporary card based on the first and second user-selections.

Abstract: A device may receive an indication that an ATM transaction is to be conducted, display prompt(s) for a user to input user authentication credential information and to select an ATM transaction type, detect user input(s) that include a user authentication credential and a selection of a particular ATM transaction type, and receive, from an ATM device, a request to establish a communication session. The ATM device may include a sync button to initiate communicative coupling of the ATM device and the user device. The request may be based on a user selection of the sync button. The device may communicatively couple to the ATM device, and provide, to the ATM device, the user authentication credential and data regarding the particular ATM transaction type to cause the ATM device to perform the ATM transaction. The device may display information regarding the ATM transaction.

Abstract: A card (35) generates a dynamic security code for a card transaction, e.g. a card not present (CNP) transaction. The card (35) receives a request (83) to generate a dynamic security code from an electronic device (10) external to the card via an external card interface (330). The card (35) receives a message (87) comprising a time via the external card interface (330). The card (35) computes (89) the dynamic security code based on the time and a key (dCVV-key) stored at the card. The card (35) sends the dynamic security code (90) to the electronic device (10) via the external card interface (330) for display on a display (14) of the electronic device (10). The card (35) may determine (88) an authenticity of the message comprising the time.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus for processing network data transmitted from a plurality of remote, distributed terminal devices, comprising: a logic processing device that: accesses, over one or more distributed networks, instructions that define initialization of a process of determining multi-user network sources and that specify to allocate one or more portions of a virtual record among the multi-user network sources by automatically simulating a digital exchange process in which the data processing apparatus is a receiving source to receive at least one of the one or more portions by a processing network.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes storing, in a data store maintained by a payment service, transaction history information associated with two financial accounts of a user. Upon detecting an intent by the user to transfer funds between the first financial account and the second financial account via an application executing on a device of the user, a prediction of a suggested amount of funds for a user to transfer from the first financial account to the second financial account is generated. The payment service sends instructions to the user's mobile device to display the suggested amount of funds with a request to confirm the transfer. Upon receiving confirmation from the mobile device, the payment service initiates the transfer.

Abstract: A method for conveyance of payment credentials through a third party data source includes: storing, in a memory of a computing device, at least a first public key and payment credentials associated with a transaction account; generating, by a generation module of the computing device, a machine-readable code encoded with at least the first public key; displaying, by a display device interfaced with the computing device, the generated machine-readable code; generating, by the generation module of the computing device, a key pair comprised of at least a private key and a second public key; encrypting, by an encryption module of the computing device, the payment credentials using the private key; and electronically transmitting, by a transmitting device of the computing device, the encrypted payment credentials to a publicly accessible data source.

Abstract: Techniques to pre-authenticate an identity for an electronic account are described and claimed by the present disclosure. The electronic account may enforce a multi-factor authentication procedure that involves a number of steps. In addition to the electronic account, a user may have other accounts requiring authentications. Successful authentications with respect to those other accounts may provide evidence of the user's identity. If sufficient evidence is present, one or more steps of the multi-factor authentication procedure may be bypassed. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A banking system of a financial institution maintains a plurality of customer accounts in math-based currency (“MBC”). The system includes a network interface configured to facilitate data transmission over a network. The system includes a ledger including information relating to the plurality of customer accounts associated with a plurality of customers. The system includes a processor configured to update information contained in the ledger relating to the plurality of customer accounts based on the occurrences of MBC transactions involving the plurality of customers.

Abstract: A system can be capable of receiving and storing electronic records associated with adjustments to an electronic resort wallet from a gaming device and/or other funds transfers using another device. Where the electronic record includes information such as an identifier of the gaming device, a player ID, a timestamp, a transaction amount, and a transaction type. The system may further be capable of using rules to group related electronic records into a set of related electronic records. The system may also be capable of reviewing a set of related electronic records to determine if the related records indicate unusual activity, and in response to detecting unusual activity, causing the system to trigger an alert.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to using machine learning to simulate an interactive voice response system. A computing platform may establish a virtual assistant session with a mobile banking application executing on a mobile device, which may include authenticating at least one authentication credential associated with an online banking account. The computing platform may receive an assistance message from the mobile device requesting assistance. Using a machine learning model, the computing platform may identify an intent of the assistance message. The computing platform may generate a response message based on the intent of the assistance message. The computing platform may send the response message and one or more commands directing the mobile device to output an audio response file based on the response message to the mobile device, which may cause the mobile device to convert the response message into the audio response file and output the audio response file.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for secure communication of information that may be used to authorize communications or transfer of resources by use of an intelligent resource instrument with nano display. The provided systems, methods, and computer program products are designed to select and display viewable information, simultaneously record EEG readings for a user, and use this information to verify user identity. Upon verification of user identity, the intelligent resource instrument may be activated for use in a resource transfer.

Abstract: An analog and digital communication system establishes a connection between a plain old telephone service (POTS) device and a destination device. The system includes a customer appliance that includes multiple ports, an internal power source device, a subscriber identification module (SIM) card, an electronic control unit, an analog to digital convertor, and a processor device. At least one of the ports are operably connected to the POTS device. A controller communicates remotely with the customer appliance via the network to provide routing of the telephone call between the POTS device and the destination device. The controller is configured to at least one of transmit the telephone call or receive the telephone call via a closest public switched telephone network (PSTN) handoff or via an internal customer appliance network establishing a connection between the customer appliance and a second customer appliance.

Abstract: Systems and methods discussed herein relate to an Open Payment Network that allows a plurality of retailers to provide goods and services to users of applications including e-wallets and allows the users to pay for purchases using currency including digital currency earned as credits, points, or other rewards as well as traditional bank-backed currency in the form of cash, credit, or debit. In addition, a user who has registered for the system through a profile or using an individual application or applications can query the system and obtain a quote to determine how much value currency from a variety of sources (e.g., applications) has towards the purchase of a particular good or service at a real or virtual retail location.

Abstract: An authorization control network includes at least one computer server. The server(s) receives a cardholder credential and a profile modification request from a communications device, and determines an account attribute by querying a profile database with an account identifier. The server(s) rejects the modification request if the server determines from the account attribute that a limit profile associated with the account identifier is linked to a cardholder credential other than the received cardholder credential. The server(s) then receives from a POS device an authorization request that includes the account identifier and an authorization value.

Abstract: A wallet server includes a processor with hardware. The processor is configured to acquire user information of user terminals carried by users who use a store, and configured to perform payment processing, and to generate group information when payment processing is performed by using a first user terminal. The group information is user information of the first user terminal and a second user terminal. The processor is configured to generate, from information on the payment processing and the group information, consumption information associated with each of the user terminals in a group.

Abstract: System and methods for managing third party tokens and transaction across issuer ecosystems are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing device comprising at least one computer processor, a method for managing payment tokens may include: (1) a first computer program associated with a financial institution and executed by the information processing device accessing a payment token associated with a second computer program executed by the information processing device; (2) the first computer program identifying the payment token as associated with a financial instrument issued by the financial institution; (3) a backend for the financial institution generating an association between the payment token and the financial institution; and (4) the backend for the financial institution communicating the association to an authorization platform for the financial institution.

Abstract: A method for providing interaction information, such as, for example, settlement information, by which a device provides the settlement information to a counterpart device, includes displaying an image which relates to an item to be used for performing the interaction, such as, for example, a credit card image of a credit card of a user of the device, on a lock screen of the device, and receiving a touch input from the user with respect to the credit card image. In the method, settlement information which corresponds to the touched credit card image is used for performing a settlement via the device.

Abstract: The MULTI-PURPOSE VIRTUAL CARD TRANSACTION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“WIP”) transform wallet in proxy card generation requests and purchase inputs via WIP components into wallet in proxy card generation notifications and wallet in proxy card-based transaction purchase notifications. In one implementation, the WIP server may receive a transaction authentication request associated with a proxy payment identifier, and then determine that the proxy payment identifier is associated with an electronic wallet. The WIP sever may further obtain a payment identifier associated with the electronic wallet, and authenticate the transaction using the obtained payment identifier associated with the electronic wallet.

Abstract: In a controlled-environment facility resident-to-resident communication management system a controlled-environment facility electronic digital mail center, and/or the like, receives and creates a digital version of an original mail item received at a controlled-environment facility, and a controlled-environment facility mail database, and/or the like, that stores digital versions of original mail items received at the controlled-environment facility.

Abstract: A CTI mobile device includes a first physical layer of electronic components adapted to fit in a first rectangular housing, the components adapted in aggregate to function as a mobile CTI communications device capable of accessing a wireless mobile network, and a second physical layer of electronic components adapted to fit in a second rectangular housing, the components adapted in aggregate to function as a mobile smart card capable of accessing a financial network to perform transactions and manage accounts, the first and second housings adapted to be coupled, and a plurality of contact pads distributed in like number and geometric pattern to interfacing sides of the first and second housings, the contact pads magnetized to attract opposing contact pads to couple the first and second housings together along the interfacing sides.

Abstract: The innovation disclosed and claimed herein, in me aspect thereof, comprises systems and methods of funds transfer authentication. The authentication can include receiving a transfer request to transfer funds from a payer to a payee, the transfer request identifies the payer, the payee, and an amount to transfer. Customer information associated respectively with the payer and the payee is identified. The payer and the payee are authenticated. A communication session is opened between the payer and payee. A time-limited payee OTP is generated and sent to the payee. The payee OTP is received within a first time limit. The funds are transferred from the payer to the payee based on receiving a matching payee OTP.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating and managing dynamic customized electronic tokens for electronic device interactions. A system for transferring data between a user device associated with a user and a remote device may include a memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the stored instructions. The stored instructions may configure the processor to receive, via a network, transaction information from the remote device, access information associated with an electronic token, and provide the electronic token to the remote device. The electronic token may be associated with at least one of the user or the user device, and a token server may generate the electronic token based on the received transaction information, and determine one or more expiration parameters for the electronic token.

Abstract: Systems and methods for obtaining non-customer lead information include authenticating a user at an ATM for a transaction via biometric information, determining that the user is a non-customer of a financial institution operating the ATM, determining that the user was a customer of the financial institution prior to becoming a non-customer, presenting an offer to the non-customer on the ATM based in part on the non-customer lead information collected from an at least one previous transaction with the user, where, responsive to the determination that the user was a customer of the financial institution operating the ATM prior to becoming a non-customer, the offer further comprises a message to the user indicative of the user being a former customer, receiving a response from the non-customer relating to the offer presented, transferring the response to the financial institution computing system.

Abstract: A computing system includes a first computing platform and a virtual exchange computing platform, where the first computing platform provides an application and a first electronic value token and the virtual exchange computing platform is communicatively coupled to the first computing platform. The virtual exchange computing platform receives the information corresponding to the first electronic value token and calculates, via API functions linking to banking as a service (BaaS) functionality processed by a valuation computing platform, a valuation of the first electronic value token. The virtual exchange computing platform causes presentation, via a network and on a first user device, a user interface screen presenting a visualization of a value of the electronic value token and comprising an input and triggers, based on a received trade input from the user interface, a virtual exchange of value involving the first electronic value token.

Abstract: Techniques for performing data exchanges during voice call sessions is described. In one example, a network server may facilitate a voice call session between user devices and associate a unique session number (USN) to each of the voice call sessions. The USN may be used as a reference when toggling between voice call sessions. In one example, when a particular voice call session is toggled to an active state, the network server may limit recipients of sensitive financial information to be between transacting parties in the active voice call session. By isolating other user devices that are not privy to transactions in the active voice call session, the chances for a transacting party in the active voice call session to accidentally send payments, for example, to an unintended recipient can be substantially minimized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for secure mobile checkouts are disclosed. The system may include a secure mobile checkout device configured to scan products available in a merchant store. The device may scan the product to determine a product identifier. The device may transmit the scanned product data to a checkout application to retrieve product data corresponding to the product identifier. In device may initiate a transaction with a payment network to purchase the product, based on the product data provided by the checkout application. The payment network may process the transaction, and may authorize the purchase with the merchant.

Abstract: A system and method for handling crypto-asset transactions includes: receiving from a payment processing system an electronic transaction request including: a payment token corresponding to a payment identifier associated with the customer account, and a transaction amount in a fiat currency; determining current price data corresponding to a first crypto-asset and a second crypto-asset associated with the customer account; associating the electronic transaction request with at least one data processing task for executing at least one crypto-asset transaction; and when at least one crypto-asset confidence condition is satisfied based on the current price data of at least one of the first crypto-asset or the second crypto-asset, generating signals for providing, via the payment processing system, an indication that the electronic transaction request is authorized without waiting for confirmation of execution of the at least one crypto-asset transaction in the respective distributed ledger.

Abstract: A computer system and method for enabling or disabling a payment vehicle at the request of a payment card holder from a remote device. The computer system comprises a computer having memory and a processor for processing input data received from a remote device. The input data comprises an instruction executable by the processor in a form of a text message or electronic mail received from the remote device, with the instruction to enable or disable a payment card of a payment card holder by changing the status of the payment card. An interactive remote interface computer software application is provided to the payment card holder for use on the remote or other device.

Abstract: Systems and method for splitting a bill offline include detecting one or more local devices using local wireless communications provided by a peer-to-peer communication module. At least one payer device of the one or more local devices is selected for apportioning a primary bill. An offline payment authorization is then received from each at least one payer device through local wireless communications provided by the peer-to-peer communication module. When an Internet connection is later detected, the system provider connects to the Internet and sends the offline payment authorization received from each at least one payer device to a payment provider device over the Internet. The payment provider device may then transfer funds from account(s) of the at least one payer device to the account of the system provider.

Abstract: There is provided a method for use by a mobile device. The method includes launching a software application requiring an identity verification of each of a plurality of users for performing a requested action, the plurality of users including a first user and a second user, receiving a first biometric information of the first user and a second biometric information of the second user, sending the first biometric information of the first user and the second biometric information of the second user to a server, receiving notifications from the server as to whether the first and second biometric information corresponding to biometric information in first user and second user profiles, respectively, and performing the requested action, if the notifications indicate a match.

Abstract: A computer system receives an indication from a user that the user wishes to perform a mobile wallet transaction to transfer funds to a recipient using a mobile device. The transaction is authenticated by the computer system. The authentication includes receiving login credentials manually entered by the user and determining that the login credentials match stored login credentials for the user. The authentication further includes determining that the mobile device has a device token stored thereon that matches a device token stored in a database of the computer system. The device token uniquely identifies the mobile device in the computer system. The authentication further includes determining that the mobile device has a customer token stored thereon that matches the customer token stored in the database. The customer token uniquely identifying the customer in the computer system. The computer system transmits the funds to the recipient responsive to the authenticating step.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for a network cache of device input for redundancy during device inoperability. A device may detect that the device is in danger of failure, for example, if a battery is low on the device, the device is damaged, or the device may lose network connectivity. On detection of such a condition, the device may request that a server that performs electronic transaction processing establish or trigger a mode that allows for caching of transaction data as input for the transaction data is entered to a device, which may be done by sending signaling to the server indicating the condition that affects the device's operability. The server may then cache input for the transaction data. If the device fails prior to approving and completing electronic transaction processing, the server may use the cached data to generate a digital ledger for another entity.

Abstract: In-vehicle payment system and method are provided. The in-vehicle payment system includes a first communication device configured to communicate with a payment terminal, a payment device configured to providing payment form information, and a body controller configured to, when receiving payment information from the payment terminal, perform payment processing in association with the payment terminal using the payment form information.

Abstract: A server comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a computing device, a signal representing a request to perform an operation from a user; determine that the user does not have a persistent account; and when it is determined that the user does not have a persistent account: obtain, via the communications module and from a digital identity network, a signal including verified identity data of the user; generate a temporary data record and associate the temporary data record with the verified identity data of the user; receive a value transfer based on the requested operation and store the received value in the temporary data record; and perform the operation using the stored value in the temporary data record.

Abstract: Methods for product authentication, which include: providing an article having a substrate with an analyte encoded composition; obtaining a sample of the composition; applying the sample to a test device to obtain test results, analyzing test results from the test device using an electronic device communicatively connected to an authentication authority, wherein the electronic device transmits the test device code and the test results to the authentication authority and confirms or denies authentication after comparison to an authentication database of authentic test results.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium coupled to the processor. The non-transitory computer readable medium comprises code that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to receive a money transfer amount indicative of an amount of funds to be transferred to a recipient. The processor generates a key code associated with the money transfer amount that is provided to a user of the system and given to the recipient by the user. The key code is programmed by the processor to enable the recipient to use the key code to redeem the amount of funds associated with the money transfer amount.

Abstract: Examples describe data security and routines structured to avoid conflicts. One example includes accessing data for a merchant website including a framework with a first routine for a function, and accessing an account security element for the merchant website with a second routine associated with an account security system for the function. The second routine is optimized to avoid conflicts with the first routine. The framework is automatically updated while the second routine is maintained with no changes. The merchant website data is then transmitted with the updated first routine and the account security element with the second routine, where the updated first routine and the second routine facilitate data security on the client device without framework conflicts when the updated first routine for the function and the second routine for the function operate concurrently on the client device.

Abstract: A processing device includes processing circuitry and non-volatile storage configured to store management information that identifies supervisor-subordinate relationships among users. The processing circuitry receives a request from a first user, wherein the request includes a request to alter access rights of a second user to a network resource. The processing circuitry establishes authorization of the first user to request access to the network resource based on information included in a directory services database, and retrieves management information associated with the first user and the second user from the non-volatile storage.

Abstract: One or more devices, systems and/or methods for generating waste profiles are provided. For example, a graphical user interface may be controlled to display a waste profile interface. A request to generate a waste profile associated with waste may be received via the waste profile interface. The request may comprise waste parameters of the waste. One or more waste information databases may be analyzed to identify data records associated with the waste parameters. The waste profile may be generated based upon the waste parameters and the data records. An electronic waste transfer request, comprising the waste profile, associated with the waste, may be transmitted over a network connection to a second device associated with a waste facility. An acceptance message indicating that the waste facility accepts the waste or a rejection message indicating that the waste facility rejects the waste may be received from the second device.