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Distributed computing platform for improving processing performance

  • US 10,445,760 B2
  • Filed: 02/16/2016
  • Issued: 10/15/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer system for distributing one or more functions in response to a notification, the computer system comprising:

  • a point of sale device;

    a first server comprising a first processor and first instructions stored on a first memory, the first server being connected to the point of sale device; and

    a second server comprising a second processor and second instructions stored on a second memory, the second server being separate from and connected to the first server;

    upon reception of the notification by the first server from the point of sale device, the first instructions, when processed by the first processor, cause the first server to;

    i) retrieve a retailer account specified in the notification, wherein the retailer account is associated with a customer,ii) send to a computer system of a consumer packaged good partner, via a network, information that the customer is only willing to buy a product at a reduced price;

    iii) after the computer system of the consumer packaged good partner receives the information, receive from the computer system of the consumer packaged good partner an agreement to provide funding for an offer;

    iv) transfer, to the second server, a redemption of the offer for the product specified in the notification, andv) distribute one or more functions to the second server to prevent the first server from being slowed down, the one or more functions distributed to the second server including;

    process a redemption of the offer,wherein the point of sale device is configured to determine the offer can be redeemed for the product specified in the notification.

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