Merchant alert based system and method including customer presence notification
US9449327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/265
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein include systems and methods for sending merchant alert messages. The merchant can specify criteria indicating the types of customers for which he desires to receive alerts. Merchant alert messages can be sent based on characteristics of a customer, including the customer's proximity to the merchant. The merchant can use the alert message to provide better service to the customer or prevent the customer from engaging in transactions, depending on the contents of the merchant alert message.
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