Apple的電子錢包專利

根據USPTO公開的專利資料顯示，Apple已經把在iOS 6上使用的Passbook技術申請專利，該專利技術含蓋數位優惠券在行動裝置中的接收，儲存和使用。值得注意的是：在專利中提到在贖回優惠券時，會使用到NFC的功能，而這個功能是目前Apple的裝置尚未支援的功能，未來Apple的產品很可能會有這個功能。

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US20120323664
Title : INTEGRATED COUPON STORAGE, DISCOVERY, AND REDEMPTION SYSTEM
Filing Date : 2011.6.16.
Application Date : 2012.12.20.
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing and redeeming electronic coupons on a mobile device. The invention may also cause a mobile device to generate an alert when it is at or in the vicinity of a location such as a retail store where an electronic coupon held by the mobile device may be redeemed. An alert may also be caused when the mobile device is used in a sales transaction at the location. The electronic coupons may be redeemed in a number of ways including scanning an image displayed on the mobile device, communicating with a wireless network, or through an integrated near field payment system offered by the location.