Apple had 85 patents in mobile during Q4 2023. Apple Inc filed patents related to secure online payments, authorization of transactions, display of information by a digital assistant, initiation of joint gaming sessions, and user interfaces for sharing electronic keys provisioned onto electronic wallets. These patents focus on enhancing user experience and security in various digital interactions. GlobalData’s report on Apple gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Apple grant share with mobile as a theme is 44% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Multi-path communication of electronic device secure element data for online payments (Patent ID: US20230419310A1)
The patent filed by Apple Inc. describes systems and methods for securely transmitting electronic device data for online payments through multiple communication paths. The method involves receiving credential data from an electronic device, transmitting portions of the data to a financial institution subsystem via different communication paths, and using transaction keys to enhance security. The patent also covers the generation of cryptograms and the sharing of commercial payment data to validate transactions effectively.
The product described in the patent includes computer-readable instructions stored on a non-transitory medium that facilitate the secure transmission of credential data from an electronic device to a financial institution subsystem. The product ensures that both the first and second portions of the credential data are required for transaction validation, linking the data to the device and transaction. Additionally, the patent covers devices and methods for generating and transmitting transaction data, enhancing risk assessment through enhancer data, and utilizing token data and crypto data for secure transactions. The patent aims to improve the security and efficiency of online payments by leveraging multiple communication paths and transaction keys.
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