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Method for purchasing web based digital media

  • US 20020147683A1
  • Filed: 04/06/2001
  • Published: 10/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-assisted method for tracking a balance amount associated with a prepaid card for purchasing digital music, comprising:

  • via a processor, populating a database with a unique identifier associated with a prepaid card for purchasing digital music;

    upon a sale of said prepaid card, associating an initial amount and a personal identifier with the unique identifier in the database;

    upon receiving a card verification request, verifying said unique identifier;

    upon receiving a personal verification request, verifying said personal identifier;

    upon receiving a balance verification request, verifying a balance amount of said prepaid card; and

    upon receiving transaction information regarding a transaction involving said prepaid card, adjusting said initial amount by a transaction amount corresponding to said transaction to create said balance amount.

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