Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Providing automated initial and final payment for an activity based on determining the location of an activity participant's mobile communication device
- Patent Title (中): 基于确定活动参与者的移动通信设备的位置,为活动提供自动的初始和最终支付
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Application No.: US13800916Application Date: 2013-03-13
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Publication No.: US08744968B1Publication Date: 2014-06-03
- Inventor: David M. Grigg , Susan Smith Thomas , Scott Lee Harkey , Laura Bondesen , Matthew A. Calman
- Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
- Applicant Address: US NC Charlotte
- Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
- Current Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US NC Charlotte
- Agency: Moore & Van Allen PLLC
- Agent Michael A. Springs; James C. Edwards
- Main IPC: G06Q10/00
- IPC: G06Q10/00 ; G06Q40/00

Abstract:
Systems, methods and computer programs provide for automated initial and final payment for an activity based on determining the location of an activity participant's mobile communication device. The described embodiments provide for the activity participant to automatically pay for the activity based on their presence at the activity location and agreement to participate. As such, the need to check-in and/or pay for the activity at a conventional payment counter is eliminated. Further, the invention provides for an automatic final payment to be made at the conclusion of the activity as opposed to having to pre-pay for the activity prior to conducting the activity. By remitting final payment at the completion of the activity, activity pricing can be accurately determined based on the amount and/or time of the activity in which the activity participant participated.
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