Discount-instrument methods and systems
US7319977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0238
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided to apply a discount to a transaction. An identifier is extracted from a discount instrument and is transmitted to a host system. A validation is received from the host system for the discount instrument and a cost of the transaction is reduced in accordance with a discount arrangement associated with the discount instrument.
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