Gift card exchange kiosks and associated methods of use
US9064268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/42
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to gift card exchange kiosks and associated methods of use. In one embodiment, for example, a consumer operated kiosk can receive a gift card identifier associated with a gift card via a user interface and/or a card reader, verify the gift card's activation status and/or face value, and display exchange options for a consumer. The exchange options can include exchanging the gift card for cash or a redeemable cash voucher. The kiosk can also store exchanged gift cards for later sale at the kiosk or at a remote location.
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