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Method and system to create and distribute excess funds from consumer spending transactions

US7571849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 23, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q20/102
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved system for consumer payors to save and donate whenever they use cash at a point of sale terminal, write a check, use an ATM machine, or use a credit or debit card. The POS system is a network composed of subscriber/payors, neutral merchant/collectors, a central clearinghouse, and provider accounts. The Rounder system is a network composed of subscriber/payors, payees, account managers, and provider services. The systems together provide subscriber/payors with a seamless way to save/donate every time they spend.

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