Opt-in/opt-out in loyalty system

US9852437B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Visa U.S.A. Inc. · US

Inventors

• Paul Spaeth · Rue de l'Église, US
• Bryan Shimko · Scottsdale, US
• Philippe Levy · Belmont, US
• Liz Toibero · Laurel, US
• Benjamin Garton · Detroit, US
• Marc Black · Midland, US
• Michael Salters · Plymouth, US
• James Mazour · St. Louis Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 10, 2003
• Grant date: Dec 26, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/0235
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for changing a participation status in a loyalty program for a portable device are provided. The techniques include receiving an indication to change the participation status in the loyalty program from a first status to a second status. A parameter is modified in the portable device where the modification of the parameter corresponds to a change in the participation status in the loyalty program from the first status to the second status.