Systems and methods for promotional validation of travel expenses

US9727932B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Parkt, Inc.

Inventors

• Ian Lyman · Beaverton, US
• Tov Arneson · Beaverton, US
• Alexander Wilhelm · Goldkronach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 20, 2015
• Grant date: Aug 8, 2017
• Expiry date: Aug 20, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/0225
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a system to validate promotional offers in the nature of a reduction or rebate of certain travel expenses through a network of local merchants who offer to offset travel costs in exchange for patronage. The system allows verification of the travel and the purchases.