Kiosk gift card system and method
US12125807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L23/552
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A gift card system and method for purchasing both physical and digital gift cards at a kiosk, both physical and virtual, is disclosed. The system/method includes a gift card distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment or online that provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of gift cards that may be purchased and printed onto a customizable card with a personalized message. The kiosk includes a kiosk processor interface, a gift card dispenser, a card reader and gift card management server connected to a network. The gift card management server, through the kiosk processor interface, provides vendor options to users to select and pay via the card reader. The kiosk may be used to redeem unused user gift cards for a reduced value user selected gift card, reduced cash value, full value store card, rewards points, bank debit, and/or electronic code user towards online purchases.
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