Gift card conversion and digital wallet
US8701982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and a system convert the value of a gift card for use with a mobile device. A gift card listing of gift cards available for exchange offers is generated in a gift card exchange market. A captured digital image of a first gift card from a first issuer from a first digital payment account is transferred to a second digital payment account. The captured digital image of the first gift card is for use by a second user. A captured digital image of the second gift card from the second issuer from a second digital payment account is transferred to the first digital payment account. The captured digital image of the second gift card is for use by a first user. The first gift card and the second gift card are listed for exchange in the gift card exchange market.
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