摘要 |
Disclosed herein is a non-optical system, device and method for conducting electronic transactions utilizing a wireless communications device adapted to receive a transaction program and data. The device comprises memory storage for storing a transaction program, a microprocessor and a transponder chip. The microprocessor executes instructions contained within the transaction program to program a code segment on the transponder chip. The transponder chip transmits a signal representative of value upon detection of an activation signal. As disclosed herein, value is selected from the group consisting an identifier of a purchased good, an identifier of a purchased service, a coupon, a discount, a prepaid transaction, an electronic negotiable instrument, a sum from a credit account, and a sum from a debit account. The signal representative of value is readable by a seamier to complete a transaction. The scanner may be adapted to access a provider server for storing and retrieving user information. The scanner may be a peripheral or integrated device used to activate the transponder chip to transmit value(s), receive and translate value(s) in a non-optical method.
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