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Method and system for network-based allowance control

  • US 20040215534A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2003
  • Published: 10/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for transferring an amount of money to a recipient account associated with a recipient, the amount of money being available for use by the recipient for purchase of goods over a network, said method comprising:

  • (a) receiving an allowance request from a user indicating a request to set up an allowance for a recipient, the allowance representing an amount of money being made available by the user to the recipient for purchase of one or more items over the network; and

    (b) receiving an allowance increment or selection of an allowance increment, the allowance increment indicating an amount of money to be transferred to the recipient account on a periodic basis.

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