Patent ID: 8190530
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system for providing multiple services to computing devices, the system comprising: a services syndication hub comprising a plurality of application servers and database servers, and configured to integrate a plurality of services from a plurality of service providers comprising payment processors, and provide different combinations of services to different subscribers according to the subscribers' customization requirements, wherein the subscribers are merchants, and wherein the plurality of services include authorization services for a variety of payment instruments and the administration of loyalty programs, and wherein the services syndication hub is configured to be in communication with a plurality of appliance servers providing the different combinations of services for the different subscribers and controlling the computing devices using the different combinations of services, wherein the services syndication hub is configured to receive a payment authorization request from a merchant subscriber, and is configured to choose an appropriate gateway for authorization and returns an appropriate result to the merchant subscriber.