System and method for media trade-in
US10192233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/54
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for media trade-in exchange. The apparatus comprises a kiosk that allows a user to provide a plurality of media items to the kiosk for verification and analysis and then calculate the exchange redemption value. The exchange redemption value is calculated based on the physical damage of a media item, the included media item packaging, the included media item documentation, and the authenticity of the media item. The user may then choose to receive the redemption value in a plurality of options comprised of cash, debit, store credit, reward points, gift card, eCodes, or may alternatively, decline to accept the redemption value offer and have the media item returned to them.
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