System, method and article of manufacture for commoditizing the delivery of promotions
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1. A method for delivering a promotional offer, comprising the steps of:
- (a) receiving a request for delivery of a promotional offer for a product to a plurality of users;
(b) selecting users to receive the promotional offer based on input by the users of a product identifier of the product;
(c) sending the promotional offer to the selected users; and
(d) charging a fee for each promotional offer sent.
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Abstract
A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for delivering a promotional offer. A request is received for delivery of a promotional offer for a product to a plurality of users. Users are selected to receive the promotional offer based on input by the users of a product identifier of the product. The promotional offer is sent to the selected users. A fee is charged for each promotional offer sent.
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1. A method for delivering a promotional offer, comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving a request for delivery of a promotional offer for a product to a plurality of users;
(b) selecting users to receive the promotional offer based on input by the users of a product identifier of the product;
(c) sending the promotional offer to the selected users; and
(d) charging a fee for each promotional offer sent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer program product for delivering a promotional offer, comprising:
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(a) computer code for receiving a request for delivery of a promotional offer for a product to a plurality of users;
(b) computer code for selecting users to receive the promotional offer based on input by the users of a product identifier of the product;
(c) computer code for sending the promotional offer to the selected users; and
(d) computer code for charging a fee for each promotional offer sent. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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15. A system for delivering a promotional offer, comprising:
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(a) logic for receiving a request for delivery of a promotional offer for a product to a plurality of users;
(b) logic for selecting users to receive the promotional offer based on input by the users of a product identifier of the product;
(c) logic for sending the promotional offer to the selected users; and
(d) logic for charging a fee for each promotional offer sent.
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