Electronic gift greeting
First Claim
1. A method for creating an electronic greeting card enclosing an electronic gift, the method comprising steps of:
- receiving selection of the electronic greeting card from a sender;
receiving selection of at least one of;
a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift;
receiving payment for the electronic gift from a money handler chosen by the sender;
creating a code indicative of the electronic gift, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift; and
embedding the code in the electronic greeting card.
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Abstract
According to the invention, a method for creating an electronic greeting card enclosing an electronic gift is disclosed. In one step, the electronic greeting card selection is received from a sender along with a selection of at least one of a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift. Payment for the electronic gift is received from a money handler chosen by the sender. A code indicative of the electronic gift is received, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift. The code is embedded in the electronic greeting card.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for creating an electronic greeting card enclosing an electronic gift, the method comprising steps of:
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receiving selection of the electronic greeting card from a sender;
receiving selection of at least one of;
a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift;
receiving payment for the electronic gift from a money handler chosen by the sender;
creating a code indicative of the electronic gift, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift; and
embedding the code in the electronic greeting card. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for generating an electronic gift for enclosing in an electronic greeting card selected by a sender, the method comprising:
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receiving selection of at least one of;
a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift;
receiving payment for the electronic gift from a money handler chosen by the sender;
creating a code indicative of the electronic gift, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift; and
providing the code of the electronic gift for embedding in the electronic greeting card. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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18. A gift and greeting system for generating an electronic greeting card with an electronic gift associated therewith, the system comprising:
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an interface that receives from a sender selection of at least two of;
the electronic greeting card, a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift;
a payment function for receiving payment for the electronic gift from a money handler chosen by the sender; and
a redemption function for processing a code indicative of the electronic gift, wherein the code is embedded in the electronic greeting card.
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