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Abstract
Systems and methods for converting consumer coins, cash, and/or o forms of value for use with mobile commerce platforms implemented on, example, smart phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices. In one embodimen method for implementing a mobile commerce account on a mobile device inclu receiving coins and/or other funds from a user at a consumer-operated kiosk. method can further include counting the coins and/or other funds to determin value, and then communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to hand-held mobile device for deposit in the mobile commerce account.
Description
MOBILE COMMERCE PLATFORMS AND ASSOCIATED
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING CONSUMER COINS, CASH, AND/OR OTHER FORMS OF VALUE FOR USE
WITH SAME
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure is generally related to systems and associated methods for converting coin value, cash value, and/or other forms of value for use with various types of commerce platforms.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Consumer-operated coin counting kiosks that exchange loose coins for redeemable cash vouchers and other tangible forms of value are in wide use today. Such machines can include, for example, the machines disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 7,971 ,699, 7,874,478, 7,520,374, and 8,033,375; each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Some of these machines count consumer coins and dispense redeemable cash vouchers, while others may offer other type of purchasing instruments such as "e-certificates" for making online purchases, prepaid gift cards and card facsimiles, etc.
[0003] In many of these existing options, the coin counting kiosks dispense some form of tangible output (e.g., a voucher, e-certificate, card, etc.) in return for the coins. Vouchers can be redeemed for cash and/or merchandize at a point of sale (POS) in a retail establishment. In the case of e-certificates, the consumer inputs a code from the e-certificate when making an online purchase. Prepaid cards can be used to make purchases at POSs with a conventional magnetic stripe card reader.
[0004] One shortcoming of these conventional options is that the raw materials for producing the different types of tangible outputs must be continually stocked in the machine and, oftentimes, printed prior to dispensing. The stocking, printing, and dispensing of these materials adds cost to the operation and maintenance of the coin counting kiosks. Accordingly, although each of these options has its benefits, it would also be advantageous to provide consumers with additional options for
converting loose coins, cash, etc. to other forms of readily usable and widely accepted payment instruments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating some aspects of a mobile commerce kiosk system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0006] Figures 2A-2D are a series of schematic diagrams illustrating various functional aspects of a mobile commerce system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0007] Figures 3A-3F are a series of schematic diagrams illustrating various displays for implementing aspects of a mobile commerce system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0008] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating various steps for making a purchase with a virtual gift card in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0009] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating various aspects of another method for making a purchase with a virtual gift card in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0010] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating various aspects of different purchasing platforms implemented in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0011] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a suitable network environment for implementing various aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0012] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating various aspects of consumer operated kiosks and wireless mobile devices suitable for implementing various financial transactions in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0013] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a distributed computing environment suitable for performing various operations for implementing embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0014] Figure 10 is a flow diagram of a routine for transferring coins, cash, and/or other forms of value to a mobile commerce platform in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0015] Figure 1 1 is a flow diagram of a machine-implemented routine for converting coins, cash, and/or other forms of value to a mobile commerce platform in accordance with other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0016] Figures 12A-12C are a series of flow diagrams illustrating various routines for purchasing goods and/or services with mobile commerce platforms configured in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The following disclosure describes various embodiments of systems and methods for transferring the value of coins, cash, and/or other types of funds to mobile commerce platforms, such as electronic payment applications implemented by mobile devices (e.g., smart phones) and other computer-implement devices. In various embodiments, for example, a consumer operated kiosk is configured to receive loose coins and/or cash from a consumer, and count the coins and/or cash to determine a total value. The consumer can then select (via, e.g., a touch screen or other suitable input device) whether to have all or a portion of the value transferred to a mobile device (e.g., a smart phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), enterprise digital assistant, tablet computer, or other handheld computing device) for making purchases with a mobile commerce platform, such as a "mobile wallet" application implemented by the smart phone or other mobile device.
[0018] If the consumer wishes to have all or a portion of the deposited value transferred to a mobile device, the consumer enters a device address (e.g., a phone number) and positions the device within a suitable range of the kiosk (e.g., within a suitable range for near field communication (NFC)). In some embodiments, the kiosk then wirelessly communicates (via, e.g., a Short Message Service (SMS) text message) the value information to the mobile device. In other embodiments, the kiosk can transfer or otherwise communicate the value information to the mobile device via a temporary wired connection, such as a USB port, electronic docking station, etc. Once transferred, the funds can then be used to make wireless
purchases of goods and/or services via, for example, a virtual gift card account and/or other facilities implemented by the mobile device.
[0019] As used herein, the term "mobile wallet" can refer generally to an electronic commerce account implemented by a mobile phone or other mobile wireless device. In some embodiments, mobile wallets store "virtual gift cards," virtual loyalty cards, etc.; transfer value: and/or conduct transactions for, e.g., purchasing goods and/or services from suitably enabled merchants. The term "virtual gift card" can refer to an application program operating on the mobile device that performs like a prepaid card, such as a gift card. Virtual gift cards can enable the user to wirelessly purchase items and/or services, pay bills, and/or conduct other transactions with retailers and other merchants via, e.g., a wirelessly enabled point of sale (POS) terminal, the Internet, and/or other computer networks.
[0020] In some embodiments, "open loop" or "network" virtual gift cards (implemented by, e.g., Google Wallet, ISIS™, etc.) may be issued by banks or credit card companies, and may be redeemed by any suitably equipped merchant. In comparison, "closed loop" virtual gift cards may be issued by a specific retailer, restaurant or other merchant, and may only be redeemed by the issuing provider or a limited group of merchants. In some embodiments, the consumer can allocate funds between one or more branded virtual gift card accounts associated with specific retailers or usable at multiple retailers. The consumer can then pay for items at the corresponding stores, restaurants, etc. by simply tapping or swiping their mobile device in the proximity (e.g., in the near field) of any POS terminal equipped with suitable NFC technology, mobile commerce software, and/or other mobile payment platform solution. Aspects of the foregoing embodiments overcome shortcomings in the prior art by enabling consumers to quickly and easily transfer loose coin, cash, etc. to a wireless commerce platform that can be implemented at a wide range of retailers and via other consumer commerce pathways without requiring the manufacture, stocking, printing, dispensing, tracking, and/or tendering of paper vouchers, e-certificates, pre-paid cards, card facsimiles and/or other tangible types of payment instruments.
[0021] Certain details are set forth in the following description and in Figures 1 - 12C to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the present technology and disclosure. In other instances, well-known structures, materials,
operations and/or systems often associated with wireless technology, mobile devices, smart phones, mobile commerce platforms and functionalities, are not shown or described in detail in the following disclosure to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the various embodiments of the technology. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize, however, that the present technology can be practiced without one or more of the details set forth herein, or with other structures, methods, components, and so forth.
[0022] The terminology used below is to be interpreted in its broadest reasonable manner, even though it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain examples of embodiments of the disclosure. Indeed, certain terms may even be emphasized below; however, any terminology intended to be interpreted in any restricted manner will be overtly and specifically defined as such in this Detailed Description section.
[0023] The accompanying Figures depict embodiments of the present technology and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Many of the details, dimensions and other features shown in the Figures are merely illustrative of particular embodiments of the disclosure. Accordingly, other embodiments can have other details, dimensions and features without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. For example, the sizes of various depicted elements are not necessarily drawn to scale, and various elements may be arbitrarily enlarged and/or simplified to improve legibility. Component details may be abstracted in the Figures to exclude details such as position of components and certain precise connections between such components when such details are unnecessary for a complete understanding of how to make and use the invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art will also appreciate that further embodiments of the invention can be practiced without several of the details described below.
[0024] In the Figures, identical reference numbers identify identical, or at least generally similar, elements. To facilitate the discussion of any particular element, the most significant digit or digits of any reference number refers to the Figure in which that element is first introduced. For example, element 110 is first introduced and discussed with reference to Figure 1 .
[0025] Figure 1 is schematic diagram illustrating various aspects of a system for converting coins and/or cash to funds for use with a mobile commerce platform in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The schematic diagram illustrates that coins, cash and/or other forms of currency and value 101 can be deposited in, for example, a coin input region 103 (e.g., a pivoting coin tray) of a consumer operated coin counting kiosk 100. The kiosk 1 00 can include a coin counting apparatus for counting the deposited coins and determining a value, as disclosed in, for example, US Patent No. 7,971 ,699, entitled "COIN COUNTER/SORTER AND COUPON/VOUCHER DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD;" US Patent No. 7,874,478, entitled "COIN COUNTER AND VOUCHER DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD;" US Patent No. 8,033,375, entitled "METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE;" US Patent No. 7, 1 13,929, entitled "SYSTEM FOR VOUCHER OR TOKEN VERIFICATION;" and US Patent Application No. 1 1 /294,637, entitled "METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE" and filed December 5, 2005; each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
[0026] Embodiments of the kiosk 100 can also include, for example, one or more output devices 1 08 (e.g., outlet slots for dispensing redeemable cash vouchers, e- certificates, prepaid cards, etc.), and one or more display devices 106 (e.g., a display screen, such as an LCD screen) for displaying various options and prompts to consumers and, in some embodiments, receiving user selections via an input device 1 02, such as a touch screen (not shown in detail in Figure 1 ).
[0027] As described in greater detail below, after a user (not shown) has input funds (e.g., loose coins) into the kiosk 1 00 and the kiosk 100 has counted the coins to determine a value, the user can position a wireless-enabled mobile device 1 20 (e.g., a mobile computing device such as a smart phone) in proximity of the kiosk (e.g., within a distance suitable for near field communication (NFC)), and the kiosk can wirelessly transfer the funds, or a portion of the funds to the mobile device 1 20 (e.g., to an application for implementing mobile commerce with the mobile device 120). As is known, NFC can refer to relatively short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that enables the exchange of data between devices positioned within a proximity of from about 4 inches to about 6 inches. In other
embodiments, wireless communication between the kiosk 100 and the mobile device 120 can be implemented using other protocols and/or other positional ranges between the kiosk 100 and the mobile device 1 20. In still further embodiments, such wireless communication between the kiosk 100 and the mobile device 1 20 can be implemented with other forms of wireless technology, including Bluetooth communication technologies that enable communication over greater distances. Accordingly, the various embodiments of the present technology are not limited to any particular form of wireless technology.
[0028] Once the coin value has been transferred to the mobile device 120, the consumer can utilize the value for various types of mobile payment solutions. Such solutions can include, for example, purchasing goods and/or services at a retailer by scanning the mobile device 120 by a terminal having the relevant NFC technology, by using suitable mobile commerce software known to those of ordinary skill in the art, and/or by implementing other known forms of mobile payment solutions. Such mobile commerce software and solutions can include software that enables use of "mobile wallets."
[0029] Figures 2A-2D are a series of schematic representations of various stages of a consumer experience when using the kiosk 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring first to Figure 2A, a consumer or user 222 inputs funds (e.g., a plurality of loose coins 224) into the kiosk 1 00 via the coin receiving region 103. The kiosk 1 00 can then display or otherwise provide the consumer 222 with various options for converting her coins into other forms of value, including an option for transferring the coin value to a mobile wallet or other mobile account. Such options may include using the transferred funds to top off an existing mobile wallet or virtual gift card, or to create a new mobile account.
[0030] Turning next to Figure 2B, this figure illustrates a representative display page 230 that can, for example, be displayed to the consumer 222 via the kiosk display screen 106 (Figure 1 ) after the user 222 selects a mobile wallet option via, e.g., an associated touch pad, selector button, etc. The display page 230 can include various dialogue boxes, input fields, touch screens and/or general information associated with the mobile wallet option. For example, the display page 230 can include a dialogue box 232 instructing the user 222 to enter her mobile phone number so that the kiosk can transfer (e.g., wirelessly transfer) the value (or
at least a portion of the value) of the deposited coins to the user's mobile device or other wireless commerce platform. The user 222 can enter her device phone number via the input device 1 02 which, in the illustrated embodiment, can include an alpha numeric keypad or touch pad. In some embodiments, the user 222 can enter an e-mail address in an e-mail address field 236, and/or a related password in a password field 238 to automatically retrieve the user's phone number from a corresponding user account accessed via the kiosk 100.
[0031] The display page 230 may be implemented in any number of suitable ways known in the art, and can include facilities to present information and receive input data, such as a form or page with fields to be filled in, pull-down menus or entries allowing one or more of several options to be selected, buttons, sliders, hypertext links or other known user interface tools for receiving user input. While certain ways of displaying information to users are shown and described with respect to certain Figures in the present disclosure, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that various other alternatives may be employed. Moreover, the terms "display page," "web page," "page," "screen shot" and the like are generally used interchangeably herein.
[0032] In some embodiments, after providing the kiosk 100 with sufficient information so that the kiosk can wirelessly contact the desired mobile device, the consumer 222 positions the mobile device (e.g., the mobile device 1 20) in sufficient proximity to the kiosk 100 so that the kiosk 100 can wirelessly transfer the fund information to the mobile device 120 (e.g., to an application program operating on the mobile device that uses a wireless application protocol (WAP) as the underlining technology). In addition or alternatively, the kiosk 100 can include a suitable electrical connector, port, or docking station (e.g., a USB port) to which the mobile device 120 can be temporarily connected or placed so that the kiosk 100 can transfer the fund information to the mobile device 120 via a wired data connection. After the mobile device 1 20 and/or the kiosk 100 provides a visual, audible, and/or other indication that the funds have been sufficiently transferred to the mobile device 120, the funds can be used to pay for various items or services at technology- enabled retailers, to purchase items on-line, to obtain loyalty program points, and/or to conduct other commercially-related transactions as illustrated in Figure 2D.
[0033] As graphically represented in Figure 2D, these transactions can include, for example, transferring the funds to an account 234a, such as a prepaid account or savings account, to a loyalty program 234b, either directly or as part of a purchasing program with a specific one or more retailers, and/or to a virtual gift card or mobile wallet 234c. These transactions can also include making wireless payments using a suitable payment scanner or terminal 234d, purchasing or redeeming coupons or "Groupons" 234e, either individually or as part of other purchases, and/or making prepaid purchases from merchants 234f. As those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate, the various mobile commerce options that become available to the user 222 after her coins have been wirelessly transferred from the kiosk 1 00 to a mobile commerce platform, such as the mobile device 1 20, are virtually limitless, and can be easily and quickly configured to accommodate existing and evolving forms of wireless payment.
[0034] Figures 3A-3F are a series of enlarged front views of the mobile device 1 20, illustrating various display descriptions or pages 320a-f that can be presented on a display screen 306 (e.g., and LCD screen) to implement various aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure. The display pages 320 may be implemented in any number of suitable ways known in the art, such as in C++ or as web pages in XML (Extensible Markup Language), HTML (HyperText Markup Language), email format, or any other format suitable for displaying information (including character/code-based formats, algorithm-based formats (e.g., vector generated), bitmapped formats, or any other scripts or methods of creating displayable data, such as the Wireless Access Protocol ("WAP")). As is known, such web pages provide facilities to present information and receive input data, such as a form or page with fields to be filled in, pull-down menus or entries allowing one or more of several options to be selected, buttons, sliders, hypertext links or other known user interface tools for receiving user input. While certain ways of displaying information to users are shown and described with respect to certain Figures in the present disclosure, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that various other alternatives may be employed.
[0035] When implemented as web pages, the screens are stored as display descriptions, graphical user interfaces, or other methods of depicting information on a computer screen (e.g., commands, links, fonts, colors, layout, sizes and relative
positions, and the like), where the layout and information or content to be displayed on the page is stored in a database typically connected to a server. In general, a "link" refers to any resource locator identifying a resource on a network, such as a display description provided by an organization having a site or node on the network. The terms "page," "display page," "display description," "web page," "screen shot" and the like are generally used interchangeably herein, and generally refer to any method of automatically displaying information on a computer screen in any of the above-noted formats, as well as other formats, such as email or character/code- based formats, algorithm-based formats (e.g., vector generated), or matrix or bitmapped formats. While aspects of the invention are described herein using a networked environment, some or all features may be implemented within a single- computer environment.
[0036] Referring first to Figure 3A, the display page 320a includes a virtual gift card 340a (in this case, a multi-merchant card) that the user can select to receive all or a portion of the funds deposited into the kiosk 1 00. The display page 320a can also provide various information fields 344 that can tell the consumer when, for example, they receive "mobile money," or provide the consumer with customer support information, etc. In addition, in some embodiments the display page 320a can include a selector button or icon 342 that the user can select (by, e.g., touch or click with a suitable pointing device) to select one or more virtual gift cards. For example, selecting the icon 342 can bring up the display page shown in Figure 3B.
[0037] In Figure 3B, the display page 320b depicts a plurality of additional virtual gift card options 340b-m. While only 1 2 branded retailer options are depicted in Figure 3B, additional options can be presented on one or more following display pages. The display page 320b also includes an input field 346 in which the user can specify how much of the funds they would like to have placed on a particular gift card.
[0038] As shown in Figure 3C, the display page 320c can include a promotions field 348. Selecting one of the displayed promotions brings up the associated display page 320d shown in Figure 3D, which provides additional information about the promotion. Figure 3E illustrates the display page 320e after the user has selected one of the virtual gift cards (e.g., a JCPenny™ gift card 352) and input the desired amount of funds (e.g., $20) in an amount field 346. After selecting the card
and inputting the desired value, the user can click or otherwise select an issue card icon or button 356 which, in some embodiments, can bring up the display page 320f illustrated in Figure 3F. The display page 320f displays the selected virtual gift card and card amount, and requests that the user either confirm the selection with a confirm button 358, or cancel the selection with a cancel button 360.
[0039] Figure 4 is a schematic representation illustrating various aspects of a method of using the virtual gift card selected in Figure 3F. More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment the consumer merely selects the appropriate icon 400 on the mobile device 120 and places the device in the near field of a POS terminal 404 having suitable wireless technology (e.g., a suitable wireless reader module) to perform the desired purchase transaction at the branded retailer 402. The transaction may require authentication (e.g., by entering a password, PIN, and/or other identifiers) or it may not.
[0040] Figure 5 illustrates aspects of another method for purchasing a product, service, etc. with the mobile device 1 20 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, rather than using the mobile device 120 to wirelessly pay for a selected good or service at a retail outlet or other merchant, the user simply places the device 120 in the proximity of an automated kiosk terminal 51 0 to wirelessly pay for, e.g., a fare on, for example, a subway, bus, train, etc. Similar procedures can be employed to purchase or rent other items from other types of automated machines, including vending machines, gaming machines, DVD rental kiosks, etc.
[0041] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating various aspects of closed loop payment platforms and open-loop payment platforms that may be implemented in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the kiosk 1 00 can transfer coin, cash and/or other forms of value to virtual gift cards for use in a closed loop marketplace. As discussed above, this could involve the user selecting from one or more branded virtual gift cards 600a-m which can then be used to make wireless purchases from one or more specified merchants. In other embodiments, the kiosk 100 can transfer funds to an open-loop platform on a mobile device for use at any merchant equipped with suitable payment technology (e.g., a near field reader, etc.). Such open-loop mobile platforms can include, for example, Google Wallet which can facilitate wireless purchases with a virtual Google gift card
601 a, a virtual Visa gift card 601 b, and/or other such accounts displayed on the mobile device 120.
[0042] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a suitable network computing environment for implementing various aspects of a mobile commerce system 700 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, one or more consumer kiosks 1 00a-A7 (e.g., consumer coin counting kiosks) can be operably connected to a first host computer 760a via one or more communication links known in the art. Such links can include, for example, a modem, cable connections, wireless connections, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, the first host computer 760a can include a suitably configured server computer for exchanging information with the network of kiosks 100 and one or more accounts ΊΊθΆ-η. The accounts 770 can include various types of computer- implemented financial accounts (e.g., banking accounts), commercial accounts, gift card accounts, etc. that keep track of the balance of funds in a particular account (e.g., a closed loop or open loop mobile account) in response to debits and credits against the account. The accounts 770 may be managed by any number of membership organizations, banks, credit unions, or financial institutions. In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, the accounts 770 can be implemented by a variety of methods, protocols, and systems including, for example, an automated clearing house (ACH) network, an Electronic Payments Network (EPN), and other banking networks, such as CIRRUS, NYCE, and the like. Similar "back-end" accounting systems are well known to those of ordinary skill in the art for reconciling activation, use, and/or reloading of myriad types of payment instruments, and can be implemented by one or more processing devices operably communicating with one or more databases.
[0043] In another aspect of this embodiment, each of the kiosks 100a-A7 can include wireless technology suitable for wireless communication between the kiosks and any number of different mobile devices, such as the mobile device 1 20 (e.g., a smart phone, mobile phone, tablet computer, PDA, netbook, transportable computer, etc.). For example, the kiosks 100 may connect to the mobile device 1 20 and/or other portions of the network directly or through other devices or connections including routers, modems, hubs, Wi-Fi connections, Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs), Wi-Fi PANs, wireless local area networks (WLAN), Global
System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Personal Communications Service (PCS), as well as other suitable communication technology and systems known in the art.
[0044] The mobile device 1 20 can also be selectively linked to one or more of the accounts 770 via one or more POS terminals 790a-790A7 when the consumer desires to make a purchase at a terminal-enabled POS. The terminals 790 can include, for example, various types of wireless technology POS terminals that can accommodate mobile account purchases located at a wide variety of retailers and merchants. In operation, the individual terminals 790 can receive wireless payment information from the mobile device 120, and provide related information (e.g., an account number, code or other information identifying the associated mobile account; the total cost of purchased item(s) and/or service(s), etc.) to a corresponding second host 760b (which can comprise one or more computers), which in turn exchanges related information with the appropriate account 770 to, e.g., debit the account in accordance with the particular purchase. After the account is debited, the account 770 transmits corresponding information back to the mobile device 120 (and/or other portions of the network) so that the mobile payment application on the device 1 20 can be updated to reflect the new amount of funds remaining in the corresponding mobile account.
[0045] In various embodiments, the mobile device 120 can further include the capability to communicate (e.g., wirelessly communicate) with individual retailers and merchants 780a-780A7 via a suitable communications link, such as the Internet, or other communication link such as a direct wireless communication link. More specifically, in some embodiments the mobile device 120 can remotely transmit information associated with a virtual gift card purchase to one of the retailers 780, to enable the consumer to make a purchase from, for example, a retailer website or from an actual POS at a retailer outlet. The information transmitted to the retailer 780 can include, for example, the amount of the purchase transaction, and an authentication code or other identifier associated with the virtual gift card. This information can then be transmitted to the appropriate account 770 via a third host 760A - AS with the host computers 760a, b, the third host 760A may also comprise one or more computers or a network of computers. As with the open loop option, once the account 770 has been suitably debited in accordance with the desired
purchase, the remaining account balance is transmitted back to the mobile device 120 so that the application running on the device 1 20 can store the current account balance.
[0046] Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that various aspects of the illustrated technology can be practiced with other communications, data processing, or computer system configurations including, for example, Internet appliances, handheld devices (including PDAs), wearable computers, all manner of cellular or mobile phones (including Voice over IP (VoIP) phones), dumb terminals, media players, gaming devices, multi-processor systems, multi-processor based or programmable consumer electronics, set-top boxes, network PCs, mini-computers, mainframe computers, and the like. Indeed, the terms "computer," "server," "host," "host system," and the like are generally used interchangeably herein, and refer to any of the above devices and systems, as well as any data processor.
[0047] As those of ordinary skill in the art will also appreciate, the network system 700 provides an overview of various aspects of a mobile commerce system for implementing wireless purchase transactions from a mobile device in accordance with embodiments of the present technology. In other embodiments, the system 700 or similar systems for implementing mobile commerce can include more or fewer elements and/or features, or different elements and/or features than those described above. Accordingly, Figure 7 is presented as an illustration of certain embodiments to give the reader a general understanding of the framework for implementing the present disclosure. But the present disclosure is not limited to this particular embodiment.
[0048] Those skilled in the relevant art will further appreciate that various concepts and portions of the mobile commerce system 700 can be implemented in environments other than the Internet. For example, the concepts can be used in an electronic mail environment in which electronic mail forms and messages perform various aspects of the mobile commerce system 700. Also, various communication channels may be used, such as a local area network, wide area network, or a point- to-point dial-up connection instead of the Internet.
[0049] Figure 8 provides schematic representations of the architecture of the kiosk 100 and the mobile device 1 20 in accordance with embodiments of the present
disclosure. In the illustrated embodiments, the kiosk 100 can include a suitable network connection 814 (e.g., a wired connection, such as a modem, cable, etc.), and a wireless transceiver 816, such as a transceiver suitable for wireless near field communication (e.g., Bluetooth communication) with the mobile device 120. The kiosk 100 can further include a suitable processor or central processing unit (CPU) 81 0 that controls one or more functions of the kiosk 1 00, including receiving information from a coin counting unit 840, a consumer input device 1 02 (e.g., a touch screen, key pad, etc.), a data storage device or memory 812, a display device 106 (e.g., a LCD screen), and/or a suitable output device 1 08 (e.g., a visual and/or audio output device such as a display screen and speakers, respectively, a tactile output device for dispensing, for example, redeemable paper vouchers, receipts, e- certificates, card facsimiles (e.g., wallet-sized prepaid cards), etc.) The CPU 810 may be any logic processing unit, such as one or more CPUs, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), etc. The system memory 812 can include read-only memory ("ROM") and random access memory ("RAM").
[0050] In some embodiments, the mobile device 120 can include one or more features, applications, and/or other elements commonly found in smart phones and other known mobile devices. For example, the mobile device 1 20 can include a central processing unit (CPU and/or graphics processing unit (GPU), for executing computer readable instructions stored on memory 824. In addition, the mobile device 120 can include an internal power source or battery 826, a dock connector 828, a camera 830, and/or well known input devices 832 including, for example, a touch screen, a keypad, etc. In many embodiments, the mobile device 120 includes a headphone connection 836, and a speaker 834 for two way communication and audio playback. In addition to the foregoing features, the mobile device 120 can also include a mobile operating system (OS) 820 for wirelessly communicating with, for example, other mobile devices, websites, and the kiosk 100. Such communication can be performed via the communication link 710, which can include, for example, the Internet, an intranet, cell towers, the plain old telephone system (POTS), etc.
[0051] Unless described otherwise, the construction and operation of the various blocks shown in Figure 8 are of conventional design. As a result, such blocks need
not be described in further detail herein, as they will be readily understood by those skilled in the relevant art. In other embodiments, the kiosk 1 00 and/or the mobile device 120 can include other features that are different from those described in detail above. In still further embodiments, the kiosk 1 00 and/or the mobile device 120 can include more or fewer features similar to those described above.
[0052] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a suitable computing environment in which various aspects of the mobile commerce platforms described above can be implemented in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The computing environment 900 has a web interface that includes one or more mobile devices 120, each of which includes a browser program module 920 that permits the mobile device to access and exchange data with the communication link 710 (e.g., the Internet). As discussed above, the mobile device 120 may include one or more central processing units or other logic-processing circuitry, memory, input devices (e.g., keyboards, touch pads, etc.), output devices (e.g., display devices), and storage devices. The mobile device 120 can be operably connected to one or more server computers 960 via the communication link 71 0. The server computers 960 can perform much or all of the functions for receiving, routing and storing of electronic messages, such as web pages, audio signals and electronic images necessary to implement the mobile commerce systems described above.
[0053] Although a publicly avavilable communication link 71 0 (e.g., the Internet) is shown in Figure 9, a private network, such as an intranet may likewise be used. The server computer 960 can retrieve and exchange web pages and other content with a database 970. In addition, in various embodiments, the server computer 960 can include a server engine 962, a web page management component 964, a content management component 966, and a database management component 968. In various embodiments, the server engine 962 can perform the basic processing and operating system level tasks associated with the various technologies described herein. The web page management component 964 can handle creation and/or display and/or routing of web or other display pages. As is known, users may access the server computer 960 via the mobile device 1 20 by either keying in or otherwise inputting a URL associated with the server computer. The content management component 966 can handle many of the functions in the mobile commerce embodiments described herein. The database management component
968 can include suitable storage and can perform suitable storage and retrieval tasks with respect to the database, query the database, and store various data such as animation, graphics, visual and audio signals, etc.
[0054] Figure 10 is a representative flow diagram of a routine 1000 for transferring coin value, cash value, and/or other forms of value to a mobile commerce platform in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. This flow diagram and the ones that follow herein do not show all functions or exchanges of data, but instead they provide an understanding of commands and data exchanged under various embodiments of the methods and systems described above. Those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that some functions or exchange of commands and data may be repeated, varied, omitted, or supplemented, and other (less important) aspects not shown may be readily implemented.
[0055] Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the routine 1000 and other functions and methods described herein can be implemented as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), by a digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuit, through conventional programmed logic arrays and/or circuit elements. While many of the embodiments may be implemented in hardware {e.g., one or more integrated circuits designed specifically for a task), such embodiments could equally be implemented in software and be performed by one or more processors. Such software can be stored on any suitable computer-readable medium, such as microcode stored in a semiconductor chip, on a computer-readable disk, or downloaded from a server and stored locally at a client.
[0056] Some steps depicted in FIG. 1 0 and the flow diagrams that follow are of a type well known in the art, and can themselves include a sequence of operations that need not be described herein. Those or ordinary skill in the art can create source code, microcode, program logic arrays or otherwise implement the invention based on the flowcharts and the detailed description provided herein. In some embodiments, all or a portion of the routine 1000 can be implemented by a consumer operating one or more of the devices and systems described in detail above. In block 1 002, for example, the routine begins when the consumer or other user deposits coins, cash and/or other forms of value (e.g., credit, debit, paper vouchers, account transfers, loyalty points, tokens, etc.) into a consumer operated
kiosk (e.g., the kiosk 100 of Figure 1 ) or other suitable machine for counting the deposited funds to determine a value.
[0057] In block 1004, the user reviews one or more options (presented on, e.g. the display 1 06 of the kiosk 1 00) for converting the deposited funds into other forms of value. The options can include, for example, receiving a redeemable cash voucher, receiving an e-certificate, receiving a prepaid card, and/or having all or a portion of the funds transferred to a mobile wallet account. In the illustrated embodiment, the consumer selects the mobile wallet option in block 1004. In block 1006, if the user has an existing account (e.g., a loyalty account or other account with, for example, the kiosk operator), the user may wish to input information identifying the existing account, such as an e-mail address and password, to bring up user information needed to facilitate the transaction without having the user manually input the information, and/or to maintain the consumer's use history and provide promotions and incentives to the user based on prior use history.
[0058] In block 1008, the user inputs an electronic identifier (e.g., a phone number, IP address, etc.) of the wireless device to which they wish to have the funds transferred. In block 1 010, the user positions their wireless device within sufficient proximity of the kiosk so that the kiosk can wirelessly transfer the designated funds to the consumer's mobile wallet account. In some embodiments, this can include launching a mobile account application on the mobile device 1 20 that includes, for example, a software application that resides on the mobile device, is accessed over a network, and/or is accessed via a web page, etc. Such and application may be received by the mobile device 1 20 via, for example, a communication, such as a text message, email, or advertisement on a web page or one of the kiosks 100. The communication may contain a link to, e.g., a website where the consumer may download the mobile account application.
[0059] In decision block 1012, the routine checks for confirmation that the funds were transferred from the consumer-operated kiosk to the consumer's wireless device. After receiving confirmation that the funds were wirelessly transferred from the consumer-operated kiosk to the consumer's wireless device, the routine ends. If for any reason the transfer did not go through, the routine proceeds to block 1 014 to check if the consumer has selected another option for use of the deposited funds. If the consumer has not selected another option, the routine proceeds to block 1018
and the kiosk returns the funds to the consumer. If instead the consumer does select another option, then the routine proceeds to decision block 1 016 to confirm that the consumer did in fact receive the other selected option (e.g., a redeemable cash voucher, prepaid card, e-certificate, etc.). If the consumer receives confirmation of the other option, then the routine ends. If not, the funds are returned to the consumer in block 1018 and then the routine ends.
[0060] Figure 1 1 is a flow diagram of a machined-implemented routine 1 100 for transferring funds received from a consumer to a mobile device for use in a mobile commerce platform in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments the routine 1 100 can be stored in non-volatile memory in the kiosk 1 00, or can be stored in removable media, such as disks, or hardwired or preprogrammed in chips, such as EEPROM semiconductor chips. In block 1 102, the routine begins when the machine (e.g., a consumer-operated coin counting kiosk) receives coin, cash and/or other forms of value from a consumer. In block 1 104, the routine counts the received funds to determine a value. In block 1 1 06, the routine displays (e.g., via the display 106 on the kiosk 100 of Figure 1 ) one or more options to the consumer for allocating the value of the received funds. The options can include, for example, receiving a redeemable voucher, a prepaid card, and/or having all or a portion of the funds transferred to a mobile wallet account.
[0061] In decision block 1 108, the routine determines if the consumer selects the mobile wallet option. If so, the routine proceeds to block 1 1 10 and optionally receives account information (e.g., an e-mail address and password) associated with an existing account containing transaction history, preferences and other information about the consumer's past use of the kiosk network. In some embodiments, step 1 1 10 can be omitted or optional. In block 1 1 12, the routine receives a phone number or other identifier from the consumer sufficient for the kiosk to communicate with the wireless device.
[0062] In block 1 1 13, the routine transfers the deposited value to a remote account (e.g., one or more of the accounts 770 of Figure 7) for implementing and reconciling the mobile commerce routines described above. In decision block 1 1 14, the routine confirms that the funds were adequately transferred to the remote account. If for any reason the kiosk was unable to transfer the consumer's funds to the remote account, then the routine returns to the block 1 1 06 and informs the
consumer of this and displays additional options for application of the consumer's funds. Conversely, if the funds received from the consumer were properly transferred to the remote account and the remote account (or one or more computers associated therewith) transmits a confirmation communication back to the kiosk, then the routine proceeds to block 1 1 16 and communicates (e.g., wirelessly communicates) the selected value of the consumer's funds to the consumer's wireless device. In some embodiments, this step requires the user to position their wireless device within a certain proximity of the consumer-operated kiosk. After the funds have been successfully transferred to the consumer's mobile device, the routine ends.
[0063] Returning to decision block 1 1 08, if the consumer does not select the mobile wallet option, then the routine proceeds to decision block 1 1 18 to determine if the consumer has selected one or more of the other options. If not, then the routine proceeds to block 1 1 22 and returns the deposited funds to the consumer. Conversely, if the consumer does select one or more of the other options, then the routine proceeds to decision block 1 1 20 to provide the selected option to the consumer. If the routine provides the newly selected option, then the routine ends. Conversely, if for whatever reason the machine is unable to provide the newly selected option, then the routine proceeds to block 1 1 22 and returns the funds to the consumer, after which the routine ends.
[0064] Figures 12A-1 2C are a series of flow diagrams illustrating flow routines 1200a-c, respectively, for purchasing goods and/or services in accordance with various embodiments of the mobile commerce technology described above. Referring first to Figure 1 2A, the routine 1 200a begins in block 1202a when the consumer identifies the goods and/or services the consumer wishes to purchase at a POS in, e.g., a retail location having a POS terminal equipped with a wireless reader configured for conducting wireless commerce. In this embodiment, identifying the goods and/or services can include the consumer simply placing the selected goods on the counter at the POS, scanning the goods, etc. As discussed above, the wireless reader can include one or more different types of wireless payment terminals that can wirelessly communicate with a mobile device that is waved, tapped, or otherwise placed in close proximity to the terminal. In block 1204a, the consumer positions their mobile device (e.g., their smart phone) within a suitable
proximity to the wireless reader. In block 1206a, the terminal and/or the consumer's mobile device may, in some embodiments, require the consumer to enter some form of authentication to complete the commercial transaction. Such authentication can include a unique code or PIN, a password, etc. After block 1 206a, the routine 1 200a ends.
[0065] Referring next to Figure 12B, in some embodiments the routine 1200b can be implemented to purchase goods and services from an e-commerce website with a virtual gift card. In block 1202b, the routine begins when the consumer selects a mobile billing option to pay for a selected item or service on an e-commerce website. After selecting this option, in block 1 204b the consumer selects or otherwise identifies an appropriate virtual gift card, mobile account, etc., with which to transfer funds for payment of the selected item. In various embodiments, the user can identify such payment instrument in response to, for example, a corresponding prompt on the website. In block 1 206b, the consumer can enter appropriate authentication to complete the transaction, if required by the particular e-commerce website, and then the routine ends.
[0066] Referring next to Figure 1 2C, in various embodiments the routine 1 200c can be implemented by a consumer wishing to purchase goods and/or services from an e-commerce website or web page using an open loop mobile payment account. In block 1 202c, the consumer opens an application or web page on, for example, their mobile device, such as a smart phone. In block 1 204c, the consumer identifies the goods and/or services they wish to purchase from the website. In block 1206c, the user indicates via the website that they wish to pay for the selected goods and/or services using a mobile payment account. As discussed in detail above, such an account can be associated with an open loop virtual card that can be used at a number of different retailers that are equipped with the suitable commerce technology, much in the way that a conventional credit card can be used at a wide variety of retail establishments. In block 1208c, the consumer identifies the mobile account that they wish to use to pay for the selected goods and/or services. As with the routines 1200a and 1200b discussed above, the routine 1200c can also require the user to enter some form of authentication to complete the transaction. After block 1 210c, the routine ends.
[0067] As the foregoing disclosure illustrates, there are a number of different ways that a consumer-operated kiosk or other machine, or a network of such machines can convert various forms of consumer currency and other forms of value into a form suitable for paperless electronic commerce from, for example, a smart phone or other wireless mobile device. For example, consumers can use such a kiosk to quickly convert coins and/or cash into "closed loop" virtual gift cards that can be activated, reloaded with funds, used to make purchases with a mobile commerce platform, and/or e-mailed or otherwise sent to someone else, all directly from the consumer's mobile computing device, such as their smart phone.
[0068] In various embodiments, the consumer can receive incentives for converting their currency and other funds to virtual gift cards via their mobile device. For example, if a consumer transfers a preset amount, such as $20, to a virtual gift card for use at a restaurant chain, the user could receive a discount on their next purchase as a result of opening their new card. Consumers can also transfer their funds easily and quickly into an "open loop" mobile account (similar to, for example, Google Wallet, ISIS™, etc.) on their mobile device that can be easily scanned, tapped, or otherwise implemented at any retailer equipped with the necessary NFC technology, mobile commerce software, and/or other mobile payment technology solutions necessary to perform such transactions.
[0069] In other embodiments, consumers that have closed loop virtual gift cards and/or mobile accounts on their mobile device can automatically receive digital coupons and/or offers via their mobile device. For example, consumers that convert their coin to retailer cards for use with consumer packaged goods (CPG) retailers (e.g., grocery merchants) can automatically receive digital CPG coupons via their mobile device. Such coupons can then be automatically applied to selected items when the consumer uses the virtual gift card or mobile account to pay for the items at checkout. In some embodiments, the consumers can automatically receive the digital coupons from the kiosk when they convert their funds to a virtual gift card. In other embodiments, the retailer or retailers associated with a virtual gift card can send coupons, offers, etc. directly to the consumer's mobile device/mobile account to encourage the consumer to use the virtual gift card at the retailer, to transfer additional funds to the card, and/or for other reasons.
[0070] In still further embodiments, consumers can top off their existing mobile wallets or virtual gift card accounts using coins, cash and/or other funds deposited in a wirelessly-enabled kiosk, such as the kiosk 1 00 described in detail above. In still other embodiments, aspects of the various systems and methods described above can be reversed. In such embodiments, for example, a consumer can wirelessly transfer funds from their mobile wallet, virtual gift card, and/or other accounts on their mobile device to a kiosk, for depositing into a different type of account or for converting into another form of monetary value, such as a redeemable cash voucher or a prepaid card.
[0071 ] Aspects of the invention described in detail above can be embodied in a special purpose computer or data processor that is specifically programmed, configured, or constructed to perform one or more of the computer-executable instructions explained in detail herein. While aspects of the invention, such as certain functions, are described as being performed exclusively on a single device, the invention can also be practiced in distributed environments where functions or modules are shared among disparate processing devices, which are linked through a communications network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or the Internet. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.
[0072] Aspects of the invention may be stored or distributed on tangible computer- readable media, including magnetically or optically readable computer discs, hardwired or preprogrammed chips (e.g., EEPROM semiconductor chips), nanotechnology memory, biological memory, or other data storage media. Alternatively, computer implemented instructions, data structures, screen displays, and other data under aspects of the invention may be distributed over the Internet or over other networks (including wireless networks), on a propagated signal on a propagation medium (e.g., an electromagnetic wave(s), a sound wave, etc.) over a period of time, or they may be provided on any analog or digital network (packet switched, circuit switched, or other scheme).
[0073] One skilled in the relevant art will appreciate that the concepts of the invention can be used in various environments other than location based or the Internet. In general, a display description may be in HTML, XML or WAP format, email format or any other format suitable for displaying information (including
character/code-based formats, algorithm-based formats (e.g., vector generated), and bitmapped formats). Also, various communication channels, such as local area networks, wide area networks, or point-to-point dial-up connections, may be used instead of the Internet. The system may be conducted within a single computer environment, rather than a client/server environment. Also, the user computers may comprise any combination of hardware or software that interacts with the server computer, such as television-based systems and various other consumer products through which commercial or noncommercial transactions can be conducted. The various aspects of the invention described herein can be implemented in or for any e-mail environment.
[0074] References throughout the foregoing description to features, advantages, or similar language do not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the present technology should be or are in any single embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present technology. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.
[0075] Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics of the present technology may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the present technology can be practiced without one or more of the specific features or advantages of a particular embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not be present in all embodiments of the present technology.
[0076] Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words "comprise," "comprising," and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense, as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of "including, but not limited to." As used herein, the terms "connected," "coupled," or any variant thereof means any connection or coupling, either direct or indirect, between two or more elements; the coupling or connection between the elements can be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the words
"herein," "above," "below," and words of similar import, when used in this application, refer to this application as a whole and not to any particular portions of this application. Where the context permits, words in the above Detailed Description using the singular or plural number may also include the plural or singular number respectively. The word "or," in reference to a list of two or more items, covers all of the following interpretations of the word: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list, and any combination of the items in the list.
[0077] The above Detailed Description of examples and embodiments of the invention is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed above. While specific examples for the invention are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. For example, while processes or blocks are presented in a given order, alternative implementations may perform routines having steps, or employ systems having blocks, in a different order, and some processes or blocks may be deleted, moved, added, subdivided, combined, and/or modified to provide alternative or subcombinations. Each of these processes or blocks may be implemented in a variety of different ways. Also, while processes or blocks are at times shown as being performed in series, these processes or blocks may instead be performed or implemented in parallel, or may be performed at different times.
[0078] The teachings of the invention provided herein can be applied to other systems, not necessarily the system described above. The elements and acts of the various examples described above can be combined to provide further implementations of the invention. Some alternative implementations of the invention may include not only additional elements to those implementations noted above, but also may include fewer elements. Further any specific numbers noted herein are only examples: alternative implementations may employ differing values or ranges.
[0079] While the above description describes various embodiments of the invention and the best mode contemplated, regardless how detailed the above text, the invention can be practiced in many ways. Details of the system may vary considerably in its specific implementation, while still being encompassed by the present disclosure. As noted above, particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the
terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the invention to the specific examples disclosed in the specification, unless the above Detailed Description section explicitly defines such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope of the invention encompasses not only the disclosed examples, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the invention under the claims.
[0080] From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the invention. Further, while various advantages associated with certain embodiments of the invention have been described above in the context of those embodiments, other embodiments may also exhibit such advantages, and not all embodiments need necessarily exhibit such advantages to fall within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited, except as by the appended claims.
[0081] Although certain aspects of the invention are presented below in certain claim forms, the applicant contemplates the various aspects of the invention in any number of claim forms. Accordingly, the applicant reserves the right to pursue additional claims after filing this application to pursue such additional claim forms, in either this application or in a continuing application.
Claims
1 . A method for implementing a mobile commerce account, the method comprising:
receiving funds from a user at a consumer-operated kiosk;
counting the funds to determine a value; and
communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to a hand-held mobile device.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein communicating at least a portion of the value includes wirelessly communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to the hand-held mobile device.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving payment for at least one of goods and services from the mobile commerce account via a merchant point of sale terminal.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein communicating at least a portion of the value includes wirelessly communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to a smart phone positioned proximate the kiosk, and wherein the method further comprises wirelessly receiving payment for at least one of goods and services from the hand-held mobile device via a merchant point of sale terminal.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein receiving funds includes receiving a plurality of coins from the user in a coin input region of the kiosk, and wherein counting the funds includes counting the coins with a coin discriminator positioned in the kiosk.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein communicating at least a portion of the value from the kiosk to the hand-held mobile device includes transferring the portion to an account from which monetary amounts can be transferred merchants.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
displaying a plurality of options to the user at the kiosk for allocating the counted funds, wherein a first option includes dispensing a redeemable cash voucher to the user, and wherein a second option includes transferring at least a portion of the value to a mobile commerce account; and
receiving a selection from the user corresponding to the second option.
8. A method of operating a consumer coin counting machine, the method comprising:
receiving a plurality of coins from a user in a coin input region of the coin counting machine;
counting the coins to determine a value; and
wirelessly communicating at least a portion of the value to a mobile device for deposit in a mobile commerce account.
9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
receiving a request from the user to transfer the portion of the value to the mobile commerce account.
10. The method of claim 8 wherein wirelessly communicating at least a portion of the value includes wirelessly communicating the portion of the value to a smart phone carried by the user.
1 1 . The method of claim 8, further comprising receiving an electronic identification of the mobile device.
12. The method of claim 8, further comprising receiving a telephone number associated with the mobile device.
13. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
displaying a plurality of options to the user for allocating the counted coins, wherein a first option includes dispensing a redeemable cash voucher to the user, and wherein a second option includes transferring at least a portion of the value to the mobile commerce account; receiving a selection from the user corresponding to the second option; and receiving contact information for the mobile device from the user.
14. A consumer operated kiosk comprising:
a coin receiving region configured to receive a plurality of coins from a user; a coin counter configured to count the coins to determine a value; and a communication device configured to transmit information related to the value from the kiosk to a mobile device on which at least a portion of the information is stored.
15. The kiosk of claim 14 wherein the communication device is a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the information to a mobile device.
16. The kiosk of claim 14 wherein the communication device is a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the information to a mobile phone positioned proximate the kiosk.
17. The kiosk of claim 14, further comprising:
a display, wherein the display presents a plurality of options to the user for allocating all or a portion of the value; and
a user interface configured to receive a selection of at least one of the options from the user.
18. The kiosk of claim 14, further comprising:
a display, wherein the display presents a plurality of options to the user for allocating all or a portion of the value, and wherein the plurality of options includes a first option and a second option, wherein the first option corresponds to allocating at least a portion of the value to a redeemable cash voucher that is dispensed to the user, and wherein the second option corresponds to allocating at least a portion of the value to a mobile commerce account that is stored on the mobile device; and
a user interface configured to receive a selection of at least one of the options from the user.
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