AUGMENTED BEACON AND GEO-FENCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Systems and methods for providing augmented beacons are described. In one implementation, an augmented beacon server receives a definition of an augmented beacon defining a geographical area of interest, where digital content is associated with the augmented beacon. Based on a determination that a target device is within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon, the augmented beacon server provides an unique identifier associated with the augmented beacon to the target device, where the unique identifier comprises an indication that the digital content associated with the augmented beacon can be displayed by the target device.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
defining an augmented beacon comprising a geographical area of interest; receiving a request to authorize a transaction occurring at a physical location within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon, wherein the transaction appears to be initiated by a particular user; in response to receiving the request, determining whether a device associated with the particular user is located within the geographical area of interest of the augmented beacon; and authorizing or declining the transaction based on the determining of whether the device is located within the geographical area of interest.