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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2020
Filed:
May. 06, 2020
Applicant:
Tapcentive, Inc., San Francisco, CA (US);
Inventors:
Mike Lindelsee, South Lake Tahoe, CA (US);
David Wentker, San Francisco, CA (US);
Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Dawsonville, GA (US);
Assignee:
Tapcentive, Inc., San Francisco, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G07F 17/32 (2006.01); G06Q 20/04 (2012.01); G06Q 20/34 (2012.01); G06K 19/07 (2006.01); G06K 19/04 (2006.01); G06Q 50/34 (2012.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G07F 17/3251 (2013.01); G06K 19/041 (2013.01); G06K 19/0723 (2013.01); G06Q 20/0457 (2013.01); G06Q 50/34 (2013.01);
Abstract
Near Field Communication (NFC) chips or tags are securely activated where at least one validation or redemption number is assigned to the chip or tag at the time of activation. Subsequent to activation, the NFC chip or tag enables secure data access via an Ancillary Device. Validation or redemption of the NFC chip or tag is also provided for.