Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to making payments with a mobile device. In one example process, the mobile device receives and stores information for one or more payment accounts on the mobile device. The mobile device is used to make payments using the payment accounts. In some examples, authorization to proceed with a payment is performed before each purchase made by the user. The authorization process can include receiving a verification of the user, such as a fingerprint scan or passcode. In some examples, a payment account is selected from among available payment accounts. In some examples, an indication is displayed of a digital item associated with a purchased item. In some examples, a payment transaction is initiated with participants of an ongoing communication. In some examples, an application of a retailer is invoked based on the availability of the application. In some examples, a purchase recommendation is provided.
Abstract:
Techniques for discovering and/or advertising services are described herein. A first bitmask is received from a remote device over a wireless network, the first bitmask having one or more bits that have a predetermined logical value. Each bit represents a particular service provided by the remote device. A logical operation is performed between the first bitmask and a second bitmask locally generated within a local device, where the second bitmask represents a service being searched by the local device. It is determined whether the remote device is potentially capable of providing the service being searched by the local device based on a result of the logical operation.
Abstract:
Techniques to provide service discovery via personal area network protocols. A personal area network is generally a network that covers only a few feet or meters of physical space. Personal area networks can be wired or wireless. Wired personal area networks include, for example, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 (or FireWire) connections. Wireless personal area networks can include, for example, IrDA, Bluetooth, UWB, Z-Wave and ZigBee. Service discovery results in indication of services that are available via the personal area network and not necessarily the physical devices that provide the services. A wireless device may utilize DNS formatted data over a Bluetooth connection to determine services that are available from other Bluetooth devices within range.
Abstract:
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display: displaying, on the display, a user interface for a first application, wherein the user interface for the first application includes a payment affordance associated with a payment transaction; detecting selection of the payment affordance; and in response to detecting selection of the payment affordance: transferring first transaction information about the payment transaction from the first application to a second application; and displaying, on the display, a user interface for the second application, wherein the user interface for the second application includes the first transaction information received from the first application and includes second transaction information provided by the second application, wherein the second transaction information is not available to the first application
Abstract:
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display: displaying, on the display, a user interface that includes information identifying a first retailer; while displaying the user interface that includes the information identifying the first retailer, receiving a request to initiate a payment transaction with the first retailer; in response to receiving the request to initiate the payment transaction with the first retailer: in accordance with a determination that an application of the first retailer is available on the electronic device, invoking the application of the first retailer, wherein the application of the first retailer enables a user to initiate the payment transaction with the first retailer; and in accordance with a determination that the application of the first retailer is not available on the electronic device, providing the user with an option for proceeding with the payment transaction without invoking the application of the first retailer.
Abstract:
Techniques for discovering and/or advertising services are described herein. A first bitmask is received from a remote device over a wireless network, the first bitmask having one or more bits that have a predetermined logical value. Each bit represents a particular service provided by the remote device. A logical operation is performed between the first bitmask and a second bitmask locally generated within a local device, where the second bitmask represents a service being searched by the local device. It is determined whether the remote device is potentially capable of providing the service being searched by the local device based on a result of the logical operation.