throbber
2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`1/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 1 of 12
`
`Home
`Encyclopedia
`T
`transac t ion
`A
`B
`C
`D
`E
`F
`G
`H
`I
`J
`K
`L
`M
`N
`O
`P
`Q
`R
`S
`T
`U
`V
`W
`X
`Y
`Z
`0-9
`Search PCMag Encyclopedia
`B R O W S E E N C Y C L O P E D I A
`An activity or request. Orders, purchases, payments as well as
`changes, additions and deletions are typical transactions.
`Transactions update one or more master files and serve as both an
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`2/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 2 of 12
`
`audit trail and history for future analyses. Ad hoc queries are a type
`of transaction as well; however, they are usually just acted upon,
`and the query transaction is not saved. Transaction volume is a
`factor in figuring computer system size and speed.
`Keeping Transactions in Sync
`A major problem in a transaction processing system is ensuring
`that all master files are updated before the transaction is
`considered completely processed. For example, if two files must
`be updated, but a system failure occurs after the first one but
`before the second, the software must be able to roll back the first
`update and start over. In a distributed environment, this is called
`"two-phase commit." See
`transaction file, transaction fee and
`crypto transaction.
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`ADVERTISEMENT
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`3/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 3 of 12
`
`Typical Transaction Formats
`The daily transactions in a company reflect the operation of the business.
`Maintenance transactions are processed as required.
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`4/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 4 of 12
`
`THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.
`Copyright © 1981- 2025. The Computer Language Co Inc. All rights reserved.
`Follow PCMag
`HONEST, OBJECTIVE, LAB-TESTED
`REVIEWS
`PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-
`based, independent reviews of the latest products and services.
`Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make
`better buying decisions and get more from technology.
`How We Test
`PCMag Newsletters
`Our Best Stories in Your Inbox
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`5/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 5 of 12
`
`Editorial Principles
`BEST PRODUCTS
`3D Printers
`Android Phones
`Android Tablets
`Antivirus
`Apple Watch
`Bluetooth Speakers
`Car Phone Mounts
`CPU For Gaming
`Ereaders
`Fitness Trackers
`Gaming Keyboards
`Gaming Laptops
`Gaming Monitors
`Graphics Card
`Headphones
`iPad
`iPhone
`Keyboards
`Laptops
`Laptops For College Students
`Media Streaming Devices
`Password Managers
`Photo Printers
`Robot Vacuums
`Smart Thermostats
`Smartwatches
`Soundbars
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`6/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 6 of 12
`
`Tablets
`Tax Sof tware
`TVs
`Video Editing Sof tware
`VPN
`VR Headsets
`POPULAR REVIEWS
`Acer Swif t X 14 Review
`Alienware Gaming Monitor
`(AW2725QF) Review
`AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review
`Beats Studio Buds + Review
`Blink Outdoor 4 Review
`Ecobee Smart Thermostat Review
`FreshBooks Review
`Google Pixel 9 Review
`H&R Block 2025 Review
`Intuit TurboTax 2025 Review
`Lenovo Legion Go Review
`Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Review
`Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
`Review
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`7/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 7 of 12
`
`Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review
`SimpliSafe Home Security System
`Review
`POPULAR PRODUCT COMPARISONS
`Apple AirPods 4 vs. AirPods Pro 2
`Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series
`9
`FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks
`Mac vs. Windows
`Meta Quest 3 vs. 3S
`Nest vs. Ring
`OLED vs. QLED
`Proton VPN vs. NordVPN
`Sony PlayStation 5 vs. PlayStation
`5 Pro
`SSD vs. Hard Drive
`Wi-Fi Extender vs. Mesh
`Windows 11 Home vs. Pro
`TOP EXPLAINERS
`How Do Airtags Work?
`How Does Starlink Work?
`How to Organize Tax Documents
`Is Google Password Manager
`Safe?
`What Is a Proxy Server?
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`8/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 8 of 12
`
`How to Set Up a VPN
`What Is Agentic AI?
`What Is an AI PC?
`What Is an eSim Card?
`What Is Discord?
`What Is Microsof t Copilot?
`What Is the Best Browser?
`What Is USB-C?
`What Is Wi-Fi 6E?
`What Is Wi-Fi 7?
`What To Stream This Weekend
`Why You Need a VPN
`POPULAR BRANDS
`Acer
`Adobe
`AMD
`Apple
`Asus
`Bitdefender
`Dell
`Facebook
`Google
`HP
`Instagram
`Intel
`Lenovo
`NordVPN
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`9/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 9 of 12
`
`LG
`Microsof t
`Motorola
`MSI
`Netflix
`Nvidia
`OpenAI
`Qualcomm
`Samsung
`Sony
`SpaceX
`Tesla
`X / Twitter
`UPCOMING EVENTS
`Amazon Prime Day
`Apple WWDC
`Black Friday
`Black Hat
`CES
`Computex
`Cyber Monday
`IFA
`Mobile World Congress
`RSAC
`Samsung Unpacked
`POPULAR SERIES
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`10/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 10 of 12
`
`All About AI
`Android
`Apple
`Back to School Tech
`Best ISPs
`Connected Traveler
`Get Organized
`Holiday Gif t Guide
`NextCar
`Readers' Choice
`Rigged Up
`SecurityWatch
`Weekend Project
`Windows 11
`Reviews
`Best Products
`Categories
`Brands
`Events
`Series
`Newsletters
`Encyclopedia
`Sitemap
`About PCMag
`Careers
`Contact Us
`Press Center
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`11/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 11 of 12
`
`© 1996-2025 ZIFF DAVIS, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS
`RESERVED.
`PCMag, PCMag.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered
`trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit
`permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does
`not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. If you click an
`affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.
`About Ziff Davis
`Privacy Policy
`Terms of Use
`Advertise
`Accessibility
`Do Not Sell My Personal Information
` AdChoices
`

`

`2/9/25, 9:48 PM
`
`Definition of transaction | PCMag
`
`https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/transaction
`
`12/12
`
`Patent Owner Exhibit 2034, Page 12 of 12
`
`

This document is available on Docket Alarm but you must sign up to view it.


Or .

Accessing this document will incur an additional charge of $.

After purchase, you can access this document again without charge.

Accept $ Charge
throbber

Still Working On It

This document is taking longer than usual to download. This can happen if we need to contact the court directly to obtain the document and their servers are running slowly.

Give it another minute or two to complete, and then try the refresh button.

throbber

A few More Minutes ... Still Working

It can take up to 5 minutes for us to download a document if the court servers are running slowly.

Thank you for your continued patience.

This document could not be displayed.

We could not find this document within its docket. Please go back to the docket page and check the link. If that does not work, go back to the docket and refresh it to pull the newest information.

Your account does not support viewing this document.

You need a Paid Account to view this document. Click here to change your account type.

Your account does not support viewing this document.

Set your membership status to view this document.

With a Docket Alarm membership, you'll get a whole lot more, including:

  • Up-to-date information for this case.
  • Email alerts whenever there is an update.
  • Full text search for other cases.
  • Get email alerts whenever a new case matches your search.

Become a Member

One Moment Please

The filing “” is large (MB) and is being downloaded.

Please refresh this page in a few minutes to see if the filing has been downloaded. The filing will also be emailed to you when the download completes.

Your document is on its way!

If you do not receive the document in five minutes, contact support at support@docketalarm.com.

Sealed Document

We are unable to display this document, it may be under a court ordered seal.

If you have proper credentials to access the file, you may proceed directly to the court's system using your government issued username and password.


Access Government Site

We are redirecting you
to a mobile optimized page.





Document Unreadable or Corrupt

Refresh this Document
Go to the Docket

We are unable to display this document.

Refresh this Document
Go to the Docket