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Network centric loyalty system

US8626577B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2003
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0267
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network centric system that enables participation by any number of entities including sponsors, issuers, merchants, portable devices, and acceptance point devices in one or more loyalty programs is provided. Any combination of entities may be specified for different loyalty programs.

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