Dynamic coupons

A coupon and discount technology, applied in data processing applications, marketing, instruments, etc., can solve the problem of not being able to provide coupons
CN1879121AInactive Publication Date: 2006-12-13IBM CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Current Assignee / Owner
IBM CORP
Publication Date
2006-12-13
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Dynamic coupons, particularly e-Coupons in the form of dynamically changing coupons, such as may be exchanged, delivered, and presented on a small or large computer, a portable device like a PDA or cell phone (180) are provided to users (150). Various advantages offered in the coupon may automatically change according to dynamic information (410), such as any changing information such as the current and predicted weather, traffic congestion, economic indicators, and store buying patterns.
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[0001] cross reference

[0002] THIS APPLICATION IS CROSS-REFERENCE TO COUPON EXCHANGE NETWORKAND SERVICE BUREAU, DEPLOYMENT NO. YOR920030470PCT1, SAME DAY TRANSFER SERIAL NUMBER, AND IS HEREBY INCORPORATED IN ENTIRELY FOR ALL Purpose. technical field

[0003] The present invention is directed to providing electronic coupons (e-Coupons) in the form of dynamically changing coupons that can be exchanged, communicated, and presented, for example, on computing devices including electronic devices such as PDAs or mobile phones. portable device. Background technique

[0004] Various coupon distribution services exist on the World Wide Web. For example, CouponSurfer.com, a service available in 2003, offers coupons for reduced prices on items such as clothing, food, music, toys, and travel. There are generally two types of coupons offered. Offer "Internet" coupons or online coupons for Internet online stores such as Buy.com or Petsmart.com. Online coupons can be redeemed by cli...

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