Using multiple PINs for redemption through multiple distribution channels
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of enabling a customer to redeem a plurality of identifiers for at least one product associated therewith, the method comprising:
- establishing a database having stored therein the plurality of identifiers associated with the at least one product, the plurality of identifiers being collectively but not individually redeemable for the at least one product;
distributing a representation of each of the plurality of identifiers, each representation comprising information sufficient to identify only one of the plurality of identifiers;
receiving a plurality of redemption identifiers from a requestor;
receiving from the requestor a request to redeem the plurality of redemption identifiers; and
issuing a first authorization result to the requester in response to the request.
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Abstract
In one exemplary embodiment, a system and method for enabling a customer to redeem a plurality of identifiers for at least one product associated therewith are provided. A database having stored therein the plurality of identifiers associated with the at least one product is established. The plurality of identifiers are collectively but not individually redeemable for the at least one product. A representation of each of the plurality of identifiers is distributed, each representation comprising information sufficient to identify only one of the plurality of identifiers. A plurality of redemption identifiers is received from a requestor. A request to redeem the plurality of redemption identifiers is received from the requester. A first authorization result is issued to the requestor in response to the request.
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28 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of enabling a customer to redeem a plurality of identifiers for at least one product associated therewith, the method comprising:
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establishing a database having stored therein the plurality of identifiers associated with the at least one product, the plurality of identifiers being collectively but not individually redeemable for the at least one product;
distributing a representation of each of the plurality of identifiers, each representation comprising information sufficient to identify only one of the plurality of identifiers;
receiving a plurality of redemption identifiers from a requestor;
receiving from the requestor a request to redeem the plurality of redemption identifiers; and
issuing a first authorization result to the requester in response to the request. - 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)
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27. A system for enabling a customer to redeem a plurality of identifiers for at least one product associated therewith, the system comprising:
- a database storage system configured to store the plurality of identifiers associated with the at least one product, the plurality of identifiers being collectively but not individually redeemable for the at least one product;
a distribution module configured to distribute a representation of each of the plurality of identifiers, each representation comprising information sufficient to identify only one of the plurality of identifiers;
an input device configured to receive from a requester a plurality of redemption identifiers and a request to redeem the plurality of redemption identifiers; and
an authorization module configured to issue a first authorization result to the requester in response to the request.
- a database storage system configured to store the plurality of identifiers associated with the at least one product, the plurality of identifiers being collectively but not individually redeemable for the at least one product;
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28. A method of enabling a customer to redeem a plurality of identifiers for at least one product, the method comprising:
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establishing a database having stored therein the plurality of identifiers associated with the at least one product, the plurality of identifiers being collectively but not individually redeemable for the at least one product, the plurality of identifiers being redeemable upon receiving each of the plurality of identifiers in any successive order;
distributing a representation of each of the plurality of identifiers, each representation comprising information sufficient to identify only one of the plurality of identifiers, the act of distributing comprising providing a first identifier with a product sold to a customer at one time and distributing a second identifier through a different channel of distribution at a different time;
receiving from a requester a plurality of redemption identifiers;
receiving from the requestor a request to redeem the plurality of redemption identifiers for the at least one product;
comparing the plurality of redemption identifiers with the plurality of identifiers; and
responsive to a determination that the plurality of redemption identifiers match the plurality of identifiers, authorizing redemption for the at least one product;
issuing a first authorization result to the requester;
distributing the at least one product to at least one of the requestor and a recipient designated by the requester; and
amending the database based on the distributing action.
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