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Systems and methods for product purchase and registration

US9679288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2012
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for product purchase and registration are disclosed. One disclosed method includes the steps of capturing a product identifier, the product identifier identifying a product; transmitting the product identifier to a first remote server; responsive to transmitting the product identifier, receiving a vendor identification number (VIN), the VIN based on the product identifier; providing the VIN to a point-of-sale (POS) device; and activating the product.

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