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Data distribution network and method of use

  • US 20040039643A1
  • Filed: 08/21/2003
  • Published: 02/26/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for interacting with, exchanging data with, and rewarding a consumer to encourage the consumer to remain loyal to a commercial location, comprising:

  • providing a central computer comprising a central microprocessor operably coupled to a central data storage unit, the central data storage unit comprising a commercial directory;

    providing a hand-held computer comprising a display screen, a data entry unit, a data transfer mechanism, a data storage unit, and a microprocessor coupled to the display screen, the data entry unit, the data transfer mechanism, and the data storage unit;

    providing a plurality of data distribution nodes, each of the data distribution nodes having a data input unit configured for inputting data into the central data storage unit of the central computer and a node data transfer mechanism;

    installing each of the data distribution nodes in publicly accessible locations within or in proximity to the commercial location;

    operably coupling each of the data distribution nodes to the central computer;

    delivering the hand-held computer to the consumer;

    operatively coupling the data transfer mechanism of the hand-held computer with the node data transfer mechanism of the closest of the plurality of data distribution nodes; and

    transmitting at least a portion of the commercial directory through the node data transfer mechanism and to the data transfer mechanism of the hand-held computer.

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