Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Systems and methods to facilitate payment of shipped goods
- Patent Title (中): 方便运送货物的系统和方法
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Application No.: US12023507Application Date: 2008-01-31
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Publication No.: US08645227B2Publication Date: 2014-02-04
- Inventor: Dave Owen
- Applicant: Dave Owen
- Applicant Address: US CO Englewood
- Assignee: The Western Union Company
- Current Assignee: The Western Union Company
- Current Assignee Address: US CO Englewood
- Agency: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
- Main IPC: G06Q30/00
- IPC: G06Q30/00 ; G06Q99/00 ; G06Q30/06 ; G06Q20/40 ; G06Q30/04 ; G06Q10/08

Abstract:
One method herein includes forwarding an invoice for a purchase agreement made between a seller and a buyer. The method includes receiving a service selection indicating that the invoice is to be paid using an escrow system. The service selection includes a token for verification of a buyer's signatory. The method receives funding confirmation that the buyer has deposited funds into an escrow account. Based on funding confirmation, notification to ship the goods is sent. The method receives shipping confirmation confirming that the goods have been shipped. Upon receipt of the goods, a receiver is authenticated as the authorized signatory using the verification system. This authentication is based on the stored token matching a provided token. Based on verification of the receiver, the goods are released and the deposited funds from the escrow account are deposited into the seller's account.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090198586A1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE PAYMENT OF SHIPPED GOODS Public/Granted day:2009-08-06
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