Patent ID: 6195541
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: G06Q,H04M

Abstract:
A method for conducting transactions by a wireless telephone with a transaction unit, comprising the steps of:establishing a telecommunication call to the transaction unit by the wireless telephone upon the wireless telephone preparing to engage in a transaction for purchase of goods with the transaction unit;transmitting account identification information via the telecommunication call to the transaction unit by the wireless telephone before engaging in the transaction;verifying the account identification information by the transaction unit with an account database system via a data path distinct from the telecommunication call before engaging in the transaction;generating a transaction number defining a purchase cost of the goods by the transaction unit;transmitting the transaction number to the wireless telephone by the transaction unit via the telecommunication call;transmitting acceptance of the transaction to the transaction unit via the telecommunication call by the wireless telephone upon a user of the wireless telephone confirming that the transaction number received from the transaction unit is correct;transmitting the transaction number to the account database system via the data path by the transaction unit upon receipt of the acceptance of the transaction; andcharging an account defined by the account identification information for the cost of purchasing the goods by the account database system upon receipt of the transaction number from the transaction unit.