Kiosk systems and methods for issuing a card storing electronic coupons, after receiving data about a customer
US6243687A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/123
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for dispensing and redeeming electronic discount coupons in a store. A card-dispensing kiosk collects information from a customer and subsequently issues a "smart card" for storing electronic coupons. Upon completion of shopping, the customer redeems the electronic coupons at the checkout area, by inserting the card into the checkout station. During checkout, when UPC product data corresponds to coupons stored on the card, the customer is credited with the value of the corresponding coupon.
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