Method and system for providing online services and software through scratchcards
US8775270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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