Method and system for conducting promotional programs
US7844490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0242
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for using promotional programs and merchant values is disclosed. In one example, the method includes receiving an authorization request message including a merchant verification value through a payment processing network, where the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer. A merchant-specific promotional program is then determined using the merchant verification value, and the merchant specific promotional program is performed. For example, the promotional program can be a sweepstakes and the task may be determining of the consumer is an instant winner.
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