Method for protecting card payment through wireless hardlock, involves activating debit or credit card payment through additional radio transmission path as permitted

摘要

The method involves activating a debit or credit card payment through an additional radio transmission path as permitted. A mobile phone is used as radio transmission. A site survey or site determination of the mobile phone is carried out. An advance call or a text message is send to the mobile phone. An independent claim is also included for an apparatus for protecting a card payment through a wireless hardlock.