Dynamic electronic coupon for a mobile environment

US9483769B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• QUALCOMM Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Rajeev D. Rajan · San Diego, US
• Kamran Moallemi · Del Mar, US
• Michal James Koenig · Encinitas, US
• Oliver Michaelis · San Diego, US
• Paul E. Jacobs · Village of La Jolla, US
• Jose Ricardo Dos Santos · San Diego, US
• Dang Minh Vo · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 19, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 1, 2016
• Expiry date: Nov 6, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/02
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Dynamic mobile coupons (DMCs) having a variable commercial value and/or other variable coupon characteristic are provided herein. By way of example, a DMC can be distributed to a mobile device based on criteria established by a sponsor of the DMC. A redemption value of the DMC can be variable and dynamically established based at least in part on data associated with a recipient mobile device. Upon redemption of the DMC at a retail entity, the value is fixed and applied to a transaction. Details of the transaction are provided to a remote clearinghouse that performs mediation and indemnification functions to finalize the transaction. As described, the subject disclosure provides a DMC that facilitates a rich and flexible mechanism to generate purchasing incentive for consumers in a mobile environment.