Methods and systems for incentivizing online retail purchasers to elicit additional online sales
US10504130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0208
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various methods and systems are provided for conducting transactions, such as electronic transactions over the internet. In one embodiment, an offer for a specified product or service is made by an online provider or retailer. The offer may be made in connection with certain preliminary or qualifying conditions being met. A customer may accept the offer by purchasing the good or service identified and then be provided with an incentive to publicize their purchase in an effort to get others to consider purchasing the item and also, possibly, participate in the incentive program. Certain parameters are monitored after an individual has purchased the product, and, eventually, a determination is made as to what type of reward the purchaser(s) will receive, if any. Any reward earned in accordance with the incentive program is then provided to the purchaser(s).
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