Patent ID: 9105025
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: G06F,G06K,G06Q,H04B,H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A contactless attachment, comprising: a controller that controls the operations of the contactless attachment; a near field communication antenna; a secure element that securely stores an account number that is used to identify a financial account and is transmitted from the contactless attachment when processing a financial transaction relating to the financial account; a power source; a secure wireless communication module that establishes a secure wireless connection with a mobile device and enables encrypted communication between the contactless attachment and the mobile device; a token generator that generates a respective token for each financial transaction, the token enabling additional security for the financial transaction; and a button connected to a button interface, the button being used to initiate transmission of the respective token from the contactless attachment to the mobile device to authorize the financial transaction.