公开(公告)号：US20090248483A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12057759

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Stuart Kiefer

Inventor： Stuart Kiefer

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q20/346 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0238 ,  G07F7/0806 ,  G07F17/42

Abstract: This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for dynamically generating coupons. The method may include associating a coupon value with a manufacturer's offer onto a presentation instrument. The presentation instrument may include a barcode to store terms of the manufacturer's offer and a storage device to store coupon value information. The method may further include distributing the presentation instrument to a customer, scanning the barcode to verify the terms of the offer have been fulfilled, and presenting the presentation instrument to a merchant to access the coupon value information stored on the storage device. Furthermore, the method includes receiving funds in the amount of the coupon value from the manufacturer, and transferring the received funds to the merchant.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般地描述了用于动态生成优惠券的方法和系统。 该方法可以包括将优惠券价值与制造商的报价相关联到呈现工具上。 演示文稿可以包括用于存储制造商的报价条款的条形码和存储优惠券价值信息的存储装置。 该方法还可以包括将呈现工具分发给客户，扫描条形码以验证报价的条款已被实现，以及将呈现工具呈现给商家以访问存储在存储设备上的优惠券价值信息。 此外，该方法包括以制造商的优惠券价值的数量接收资金，并将接收到的资金转移给商家。

公开(公告)号：US20090240579A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12052962

申请日：2008-03-21

Applicant: Dan Skowronek ,  Sunil Dewan ,  Kevin Knowles ,  Stuart Kiefer

Inventor： Dan Skowronek ,  Sunil Dewan ,  Kevin Knowles ,  Stuart Kiefer

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0226

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for increasing participation in loyalty programs. In embodiments, the customer opts into a loyalty program. The customer is then provided with information about his or her loyalty participation and also is provided with information about one or more other customer's participation in the loyalty program. In another embodiment, one or more loyalty members can form their own competition or group within the loyalty program. The members can create loyalty sub-program rules for a competition and allow fellow loyalty members to participate in the competition. The customizable loyalty sub-program competitions further enhance member participation.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了用于增加对忠诚度计划的参与的系统和方法。 在实施例中，客户选择加入忠诚度计划。 然后向客户提供关于他或她的忠诚度参与的信息，并且还提供关于一个或多个其他客户参与忠诚度计划的信息。 在另一个实施例中，一个或多个忠诚度成员可以在忠诚度计划内形成自己的竞争或组合。 会员可以为比赛制定忠诚度子计划规则，并允许忠诚会员参与比赛。 可定制的忠诚度子项目比赛进一步增强了会员参与度。

公开(公告)号：US08700446B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12057759

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Stuart Kiefer

Inventor： Stuart Kiefer

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q20/346 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0238 ,  G07F7/0806 ,  G07F17/42

Abstract: This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for dynamically generating coupons. The method may include associating a coupon value with a manufacturer's offer onto a presentation instrument. The presentation instrument may include a barcode to store terms of the manufacturer's offer and a storage device to store coupon value information. The method may further include distributing the presentation instrument to a customer, scanning the barcode to verify the terms of the offer have been fulfilled, and presenting the presentation instrument to a merchant to access the coupon value information stored on the storage device. Furthermore, the method includes receiving funds in the amount of the coupon value from the manufacturer, and transferring the received funds to the merchant.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般地描述了用于动态生成优惠券的方法和系统。 该方法可以包括将优惠券价值与制造商的报价相关联到呈现工具上。 演示文稿可以包括用于存储制造商的报价条款的条形码和存储优惠券价值信息的存储装置。 该方法还可以包括将呈现工具分发给客户，扫描条形码以验证报价的条款已被实现，以及将呈现工具呈现给商家以访问存储在存储设备上的优惠券价值信息。 此外，该方法包括以制造商的优惠券价值的数量接收资金，并将接收到的资金转移给商家。