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System and method for conducting a gift value transaction

US9659300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2011
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0641
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for conducting a gift value transaction is described herein. The method includes receiving a request for payment for a gift, wherein the request includes buyer-imposed conditions on use of the gift; notifying a gift recipient of the gift; and tracking the gift recipient's account balances at the different merchants with the buyer-imposed conditions.

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