Apple patented a method of secure contactless payments

Apple continues to register new patents interesting. This time kupertinovtsy patented a new method of mobile payment. He is, to use a sensor Touch ID when making payments, which should make the transactions are as safe as possible.

The patent describes two types of wireless communication for effecting payments. The first type provides communication between the iPhone device and the receiver - such contactless payment may be made using NFC, Bluetooth or iBeacon. The second type of wireless communication is used to transfer data between the payment terminal and the payment processing server.

In addition, the patent describes the use of Touch ID for payments. When paying, the user puts his finger on Touch ID and protected by cryptographic data is transmitted to the server, which compares it with its base in the case of successful verification allows for payment.

Apple previously registered a "payment" patents, but this time it is the most complete description of the payment system for making real payments. Of course, this is just a patent, and as long as Apple does not introduce it into their devices, it is difficult to talk about his prospects. But it looks quite interesting as you think?