Keyboard Transaction Integration for In-App Third-Party Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile device users face frustration and inefficiency when performing transactions across multiple applications, requiring them to switch between apps and manually input transaction results, which is time-consuming and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A keyboard application that integrates selectable items for initiating transactions with third-party entities, allowing users to perform transactions directly within a messaging app by selecting items that trigger the service provider to conduct transactions using stored payment information, and then input access credentials into the text input field.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users switch between multiple applications to perform transactions, then transaction functionality is available, but time consumption and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple application functions into a single keyboard application. The keyboard app integrates transaction initiation, payment processing, and result display within itself, eliminating the need to switch between separate applications for different transaction steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The keyboard application serves multiple functions: it acts as a standard keyboard for text input, a transaction initiator with selectable items, a payment processor, and a result display. This multi-functionality allows users to complete entire transactions within one application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually input transaction results between applications, then transaction data can be transferred, but operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic data transfer and processing without requiring manual user intervention. When a transaction is initiated through the keyboard app, the service provider automatically processes the transaction, retrieves results, and displays them within the same application, eliminating manual data entry and copying between apps.
3Reliability
If users minimize and restore applications to switch tasks, then application functionality is maintained, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple applications into a single keyboard application interface. Users can initiate transactions, select items, process payments, and view results all within the keyboard app, eliminating the need to minimize and restore separate applications for different transaction steps.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple applications are used for transaction processing, then comprehensive service coverage is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The keyboard application is designed as a universal interface that can initiate various types of transactions with different third-party entities. It provides a unified method for accessing diverse services through selectable items, reducing the need for multiple specialized applications.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention are directed to an embodiment of a keyboard application in which a plurality of selectable items (representing keys) are associated with transactions. The keyboard application may be imported into any application that utilizes text input, and replaces a default keyboard used to provide the text input. Upon selection of one of the plurality of selectable items, a transaction is initiated by a service provider computer. In some embodiments, the transaction may result in the engagement of a third party entity. Once completed, an access credential associated with the completion of the transaction is generated. The access credential may be entered into the text input field of the application that utilizes text input.