Systems and Methods for Cryptocurrency Transactions in Aircraft
AssigneeSystems and Software Enterprises, LLC
InventorsAndri Handoko, Steven Hawkins, Samuel A. Carswell
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Abstract
Transaction systems and methods are described for verifying transactions in a vehicle. The transactions utilize blockchains of a cryptocurrency to allow for verification of a transaction even where a live Internet connection is unavailable. The systems and methods utilize a digital wallet stored in the vehicle that allows for transactions with a passenger having a passenger digital wallet. A plurality of local nodes disposed in the vehicle store a local and updated copy of the blockchain to allow for verification of the cryptocurrency transactions even during periods of intermittent internet connectivity.
Claims15
An in-vehicle transaction system, comprising:
- a plurality of local nodes disposed within the vehicle using a cryptocurrency, wherein each of the plurality of local nodes is configured to store a copy of a blockchain;
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- a transaction system coupled to the local nodes and configured to (i) receive a transaction and (ii) verify the transaction by comparing information of the transaction with the blockchain stored on one or more of the local nodes of the vehicle.
A method of verifying a transaction during a flight, comprising:
- providing a plurality of local nodes disposed within the vehicle, wherein each of the plurality of local nodes is configured to store a copy of a blockchain;
- receiving a transaction that uses a cryptocurrency at a transaction server that is coupled with the plurality of local nodes;
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- comparing information of the transaction with the blockchain stored on one or more of the local nodes of the vehicle using a processor of the transaction server to verify the transaction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.