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Method and apparatus for defining, distributing, and redeeming SMS and MMS coupons

US8086488B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2007
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/14
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed that allows advertisers to define and distribute Short Messaging Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) coupons to consumers, and for consumers to redeem the received coupons, where such SMS and MMS coupons are used by businesses to promote their products and services to consumers.

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