Method and apparatus for automatically creating blended stream of promotional articles
US5979702A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F3/065
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for creating a blended stream of articles, such as for use in connection with product promotions and the like. The invention contemplates that first and second streams of discrete promotional articles are blended so that the resultant stream includes articles at a predetermined ratio. The present invention facilitates creation of a blended product stream comprising all winning promotional articles with differing values, with subsequent formation of a blended article stream comprising winning and non-winning promotional articles. Precise and cost-effective introduction of the winning and non-winning promotional articles into the marketplace can thus be effected.
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