System and methods for providing location based discount retailing
US8650072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/029
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed that provide offers for goods or services based on the locations of potential customers and the geographic locations of the merchant. The offers may be limited in quantity and acceptance and redemption of the offers may be limited in time. A unique identifier may be associated with each accepted offer. A merchant may have at least some control over the creation and rendering of one or more offers for the merchant's goods and services.
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