SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGE VERIFICATION OVER MOBILE APP FOR PURCHASING AGE-RESTRICTED ITEMS
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving a transmission indicating an intention by a customer to purchase an item via a mobile device, wherein receiving the transmission comprises;
receiving the transmission that the customer has scanned, with the mobile device, a unique identifier of the item to be purchased;
coordinating a first display of item information for the item on the mobile device of the customer;
receiving a purchase confirmation of the item from the mobile device of the customer;
coordinating a second display of one or more item suggestions on the mobile device of the customer; and
receiving a check-out process initiation for the item from the mobile device of the customer;
determining if the item is subject to an age-restriction; and
if the item is subject to the age-restriction;
confirming an identity of the customer;
determining an age of the customer after confirming the identity of the customer; and
allowing the customer to purchase the item if the age of the customer satisfies the age-restriction for the item.
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Abstract
A system and method for forecasting sales is presented. A transmission by a customer is received indicating an intention for a customer to purchase an item from a retailer via a mobile device. An embodiment determines if the item is subject to an age-restriction. This can be accomplished by using location data of a retailer. Biometric data is received from the customer intending to purchase the item. The biometric data is compared to verified biometric data to confirm the identity of the customer. The age of the customer is determined. Thereafter, the transaction is allowed to proceed if the age of the customer satisfies the age-restriction for the item. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a transmission indicating an intention by a customer to purchase an item via a mobile device, wherein receiving the transmission comprises; receiving the transmission that the customer has scanned, with the mobile device, a unique identifier of the item to be purchased; coordinating a first display of item information for the item on the mobile device of the customer; receiving a purchase confirmation of the item from the mobile device of the customer; coordinating a second display of one or more item suggestions on the mobile device of the customer; and receiving a check-out process initiation for the item from the mobile device of the customer; determining if the item is subject to an age-restriction; and if the item is subject to the age-restriction; confirming an identity of the customer; determining an age of the customer after confirming the identity of the customer; and allowing the customer to purchase the item if the age of the customer satisfies the age-restriction for the item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system comprising:
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one or more processing modules; and one or more non-transitory storage modules storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processing modules and perform acts of; receiving a transmission indicating an intention for a customer to purchase an item from a retailer via a mobile device, wherein receiving the transmission comprises; receiving the transmission that the customer has scanned, with the mobile device, a unique identifier of the item to be purchased; coordinating a first display of item information for the item on the mobile device of the customer; receiving a purchase confirmation of the item from the mobile device of the customer; coordinating a second display of one or more item suggestions on the mobile device of the customer; and receiving a check-out process initiation for the item from the mobile device of the customer; determining if the item is subject to an age-restriction; and if the item is subject to the age-restriction; confirming an identity of the customer; determining an age of the customer after confirming the identity of the customer; and allowing the customer to purchase the item if the age of the customer satisfies the age-restriction for the item. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. At least one non-transitory memory storage module having computer instructions stored thereon executable by one or more processing modules to:
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receive a transmission indicating an intention by a customer to purchase an item via a mobile device, wherein receive the transmission comprises; receive the transmission that the customer has scanned, with the mobile device, a unique identifier of the item to be purchased; coordinate a first display of item information for the item on the mobile device of the customer; receive a purchase confirmation of the item from the mobile device of the customer; coordinate a second display of one or more item suggestions on the mobile device of the customer; and receive a check-out process initiation for the item from the mobile device of the customer; determine if the item is subject to an age-restriction; and if the item is subject to the age-restriction; confirm an identity of the customer; determine an age of the customer after confirming the identity of the customer; and allow the customer to purchase the item if the age of the customer satisfies the age-restriction for the item.
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