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Cryptocurrency management systems and methods with wireless activation

Grant US12586071B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

Block, Inc.

Inventors

Matthew H. Maibach

Abstract

A cryptocurrency management device (CMD) may be used to perform various cryptocurrency management functions, such as storage of cryptocurrency, user authentication, and initiation or processing of a transaction for transferring cryptocurrency. To conserve the power resources of the CMD, components of the CMD may be transitioned to a sleep state for extended periods of time. Such components may be automatically activated by a user touching the CMD or bringing a wireless communication device within range of the CMD. The circuitry of the CMD that triggers the activation are capable of continuously monitoring for such inputs over extended periods of time without consuming significant amounts of power, thereby conserving the power resources of the CMD.

CPC Classifications

G06Q 20/40145 G06Q 20/3278 G06Q 20/3823 G06Q 20/3829 G06Q 20/0658 G06Q 20/0655 G06K 19/0718 H04B 5/45 H04B 5/79 H04L 9/3255 H04L 9/50 H04L 2209/56 H04L 2209/805 G06F 21/64 G06F 21/32 G06F 21/35

Filing Date

2023-10-20

Application No.

18382372

Claims

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