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System and method for active jamming of confidential information transmitted at a point-of-sale reader

  • US 8,244,169 B1
  • Filed: 08/11/2011
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for impeding reception of confidential information, comprising:

  • a point-of-sale transceiver configured to receive a confidential information transmitted by a mobile device incorporating an electronic wallet; and

    a signal generator in communication with the point-of-sale transceiver and configured to broadcast a jamming signal substantially concurrent with the point-of-sale transceiver receiving the confidential information.

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