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Authorization system and method

  • US 8,020,756 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/2006
  • Issued: 09/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device that allows a device holder to participate in a purchase process, the device comprising:

  • a memory on the device that stores account data and captures purchase history information including at least one of SKUs and UPCs;

    a transmitter on the device for sending the account data to a Point of Sale device to complete a purchase;

    an authorization button that prevents the device from transmitting the account data to the Point of Sale device unless initiated by the device holder; and

    an authentication system that provides verification of ownership of at least one account associated with the account data.

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