Smart menu options
First Claim
1. A method of using a portable electronic device comprising:
- opening a wireless communication channel with a point-of-purchase device;
determining a location of the device; and
providing a payment options based on the location of the device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided that allow for a portable electronic device to provide smart menus to a user based on a context of a transaction. Specifically, the method of using a portable electronic device may include opening a near field communication (NFC) channel with a point-of-purchase device and providing a smart menu based on a determined context. The portable electronic device may be configured to determine the context based at least in part upon acquiring sales transaction information for the point-of-purchase device. Additionally, the portable electronic device may be configured to determine the context based at least in part upon acquiring vendor identification information.
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49 Claims
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1. A method of using a portable electronic device comprising:
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opening a wireless communication channel with a point-of-purchase device; determining a location of the device; and providing a payment options based on the location of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of conducting a purchase transaction comprising:
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opening a wireless communication channel between a user electronic device and a vendor electronic device; prioritizing a listing of payment methods stored on the user electronic device based on information regarding vendor identification; and providing the vendor electronic device with payment method information from the listing of payment options to complete the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 38)
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28. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a wireless communication device configured to open a communication channel to communicate information related to a purchase transaction; a processor configured to prioritize methods of payment according to a context determined by the information obtained via the communication channel related to the purchase transaction. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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32. A system comprising:
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a point-of-purchase device comprising a wireless communication device; a portable media device comprising; a memory configured to store user preferences related to purchase transactions; a processor coupled to the memory; and a plurality of wireless communication devices coupled to the processor, wherein the portable media device is configured to receive data from the point-of-purchase device, determine a context of a sales transaction based on the received data and prioritize payment methods based on the stored user preferences. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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39. A method of setting preferences on a portable device comprising:
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completing a transaction using a selected payment method; and setting a preference for the selected payment method for future transactions. - View Dependent Claims (40)
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41. A method of setting payment option preferences on a portable device comprising:
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storing payment option information on the device; associating context information with the stored payment option indicating preferences for use of the payment option, wherein the context information is related to at least one of the following categories; - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A method for conducting a purchase transaction comprising:
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initiating wireless communications between a portable device and a point-of-purchase terminal; confirming items that are the subject of the purchase transaction; suggesting a payment option based on user set preferences and a context of the transaction; and confirming suggested payment option. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49)
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