Techniques for using loyalty cards and redeeming accumulated value
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1. A method of redeeming value accumulated in an account, the method comprising:
- receiving information identifying a first redemption identifier;
determining a first accumulate identifier corresponding to the first redemption identifier, the first accumulate identifier used for accumulating value in an account associated with the first accumulate identifier; and
redeeming a portion of the value accumulated in the account associated with the first accumulate identifier.
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Abstract
Techniques for accumulating value and redeeming the accumulated value in a flexible manner. An accumulate ID is provided that may be used by consumers to accumulate value (e.g., cash, points, etc.) in an account associated with the accumulate ID. A redemption ID is provided that enables the value accumulated in the account, or a portion thereof, to be redeemed.
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43 Claims
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1. A method of redeeming value accumulated in an account, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying a first redemption identifier;
determining a first accumulate identifier corresponding to the first redemption identifier, the first accumulate identifier used for accumulating value in an account associated with the first accumulate identifier; and
redeeming a portion of the value accumulated in the account associated with the first accumulate identifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of enabling accumulation and redemption of value, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying one or more purchases made by a consumer;
receiving a first identifier associated with the one or more purchases;
receiving a second identifier associated with the one or more purchases;
storing the information identifying the one or more purchases, the first identifier, and the second identifier in a transaction log;
analyzing the transaction log to determine information identifying the one or more purchases and the first identifier and the second identifier associated with the one or more purchases; and
storing correlation information correlating the first identifier and the second identifier. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of enabling accumulation and redemption of value, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying a single identifier;
receiving first information specifying a context of use of the single identifier;
determining, based upon the first information, that a portion of value accumulated in an account associated with the single identifier is to be redeemed; and
redeeming the portion of value from the account associated with the single identifier. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of using a card, the method comprising:
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reading a single identifier from the card;
receiving first information specifying a context of use of the single identifier;
determining a first operation from a plurality of operations based upon the first information; and
enabling performance of the first operation. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A computer program product stored on a computer-readable medium for using a card, the computer program product comprising:
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code reading a single identifier from the card;
code for receiving first information specifying a context of use of the single identifier;
code for determining a first operation from a plurality of operations based upon the first information; and
code for enabling performance of the first operation.
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21. A computer program product stored on a computer-readable medium for redeeming value accumulated in an account, the computer program product comprising:
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code for receiving information identifying a first redemption identifier;
code for determining a first accumulate identifier corresponding to the first redemption identifier, the first accumulate identifier used for accumulating value in an account associated with the first accumulate identifier; and
code for redeeming a portion of the value accumulated in the account associated with the first accumulate identifier. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A computer program product stored on a computer-readable medium for enabling accumulation and redemption of value, the computer program product comprising:
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code for receiving information identifying one or more purchases made by a consumer;
code for receiving a first identifier associated with the one or more purchases;
code for receiving a second identifier associated with the one or more purchases;
code for storing the information identifying the one or more purchases, the first identifier, and the second identifier in a transaction log;
code for analyzing the transaction log to determine information identifying the one or more purchases and the first identifier and the second identifier associated with the one or more purchases; and
code for storing correlation information correlating the first identifier and the second identifier. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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34. A computer program product stored on a computer-readable medium for enabling accumulation and redemption of value, the computer program product comprising:
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code for receiving information identifying a single identifier;
code for receiving first information specifying a context of use of the single identifier;
code for determining, based upon the first information, that a portion of value accumulated in an account associated with the single identifier is to be redeemed; and
code for redeeming the portion of value from the account associated with the single identifier.
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35. A system for redeeming value accumulated in an account, the system comprising:
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a data processing system;
an apparatus coupled to the data processing system;
wherein the apparatus is configured to receive information identifying a first redemption identifier;
wherein the data processing system is configured to;
determine a first accumulate identifier corresponding to the first redemption identifier, the first accumulate identifier used for accumulating value in an account associated with the first accumulate identifier; and
redeem a portion of the value accumulated in the account associated with the first accumulate identifier. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38)
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39. A system for enabling accumulation and redemption of value, the system comprising:
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a data processing system;
an apparatus coupled to the data processing system;
wherein the apparatus is configured to;
receive information identifying one or more purchases made by a consumer;
receive a first identifier associated with the one or more purchases; and
receive a second identifier associated with the one or more purchases;
wherein the data processing system is configured to;
store the information identifying the one or more purchases, the first identifier, and the second identifier in a transaction log;
analyze the transaction log to determine information identifying the one or more purchases and the first identifier and the second identifier associated with the one or more purchases; and
store correlation information correlating the first identifier and the second identifier.
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40. A system for enabling accumulation and redemption of value, the system comprising:
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a data processing system; and
a first apparatus coupled to the data processing system;
wherein the first apparatus is configured to;
receive information identifying a single identifier; and
receive first information specifying a context of use of the single identifier;
wherein the data processing system is configured to;
determine, based upon the first information, that a portion of value accumulated in an account associated with the single identifier is to be redeemed; and
redeem the portion of value from the account associated with the single identifier. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43)
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