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Method and system for providing online services and software through scratchcards

US8775270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2009
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2135
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system provides online software and services via prepaid scratchcards. Users may pay for online software and services with prepaid scratchcards. For example, online services may include accounting, legal, and auditing services. For example, online software may include productivity and business software. For example, online services and software may be provided on a subscription basis. Use of scratchcards may improve availability of software and services to more users, protect user security, and facilitate gifting between users.

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