System and method for distributing an identifier redeemable for a plurality of products
First Claim
1. A method of enabling a customer to obtain one or more of a predetermined set of products through the use of a unique identifier, the method comprising:
- establishing a database comprising a plurality of unique identifiers, each identifier being associated in the database with a set of products, each identifier being redeemable for the set of products;
distributing indicia of a selected one of said plurality of unique identifiers to a customer;
receiving a first request from a requester to redeem the selected identifier for a first product;
determining whether to authorize redemption of the selected identifier for the first product; and
issuing a first authorization result message to the requester.
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Abstract
In one exemplary embodiment, a system and method for distributing an identifier is provided. A database comprising a plurality of unique identifiers is established, wherein each identifier is associated with a set of products and is redeemable for a plurality of the set of products. Indicia of a selected one of said plurality of unique identifiers is distributed to a customer. A first request to redeem the selected identifier for a first product is received from the customer. It is determined whether to authorize redemption of the selected identifier for the first product. An authorization result message is issued to the customer.
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37 Claims
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1. A method of enabling a customer to obtain one or more of a predetermined set of products through the use of a unique identifier, the method comprising:
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establishing a database comprising a plurality of unique identifiers, each identifier being associated in the database with a set of products, each identifier being redeemable for the set of products;
distributing indicia of a selected one of said plurality of unique identifiers to a customer;
receiving a first request from a requester to redeem the selected identifier for a first product;
determining whether to authorize redemption of the selected identifier for the first product; and
issuing a first authorization result message to the requester. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method of distributing an identifier, comprising:
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receiving a request for a product based on a unique identifier, wherein the product is one of a set of products associated with the identifier in a database, and wherein the identifier is usable to redeem each of the set of products; and
distributing the product to a customer. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33)
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34. A system for distributing an identifier, comprising:
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a database for storing a plurality of unique identifiers, each identifier being associated in the database with a set of products which can be redeemed by the identifier;
an output device for passing indicia of a selected one of said plurality of unique identifiers for distribution to a customer;
an input device for receiving a first request from the customer to redeem the selected identifier for a first product;
a processor for determining whether to authorize redemption of the selected identifier for the first product; and
an output device for issuing a first authorization result message to the customer.
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35. A computer-readable medium encoded with computer program code to redeem products, the program code effective to perform the following:
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establish a database comprising a plurality of unique identifiers, each identifier being associated in the database with a set of products, each identifier being redeemable for the set of products;
distribute indicia of a selected one of said plurality of unique identifiers to a customer;
receive a first request from a requestor to redeem the selected identifier for a first product;
determine whether to authorize redemption of the selected identifier for the first product; and
issue a first authorization result message to the requestor. - View Dependent Claims (37)
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36. A method of providing a PIN, comprising:
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providing a PIN with a product, wherein the PIN is associated with a plurality of products including a first and second product, wherein each product is separately redeemable, and wherein each product is redeemable through a separate distribution channel;
receiving a first request to redeem the first product, wherein the first request comprises the PIN;
determining whether the PIN is associated with the first product;
redeeming the first product through a first distribution channel;
receiving a second request to redeem the second product, wherein the second request comprises the PIN;
determining whether the PIN is associated with the second product; and
redeeming the second product through a second distribution channel.
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