US Patent:
20020004783, Jan 10, 2002
Inventors:
CRIS T. PALTENGHE - NORTHRIDGE CA, US
ALNOOR B. MAMDANI - VENICE CA, US
CHARLES GOLVIN - LOS ANGELES CA, US
HENRY LICHSTEIN - SANTA MONICA CA, US
DAVID SOLO - NEW YORK NY, US
JACK PAN - ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA, US
MELVIN M. TAKATA - THOUSAND OAKS CA, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
Abstract:
The present invention provides apparatus, methods and systems for information and financial banking. Apparatus of the present invention include virtual wallets which allow for information and financial banking including payment mechanisms; identity authentication mechanisms; personal information; and electronic artifacts. Methods and systems of the present invention include information and financial banking methods utilizing virtual wallets. A preferred virtual wallet comprises a locally residing portion and a server residing portion. An interface is provided for communication between the two portions of the wallet.