Point-of-sale electronic PIN distribution system
First Claim
1. A method for distributing an access code for using a pre-paid product, comprising the steps of:
- connecting a telephone call originating from a telephone to a transaction processing system, the telephone call being initiated by a caller from the telephone;
receiving a request from the caller for an access code associated with a pre-selected product;
obtaining an access code from the transaction processing system in response to the request; and
transmitting the obtained access code to the caller.
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Abstract
A point-of-sale electronic distribution system for distributing an access code (e.g., a personal identification number (PIN)) is provided. The system allows retailers/distributors to purchase access codes for use with pre-paid products using conventional telephones and without requiring the use of a dedicated terminal or personal computer at the point-of-sale. A telephone call relating to a request for an access code is received at a central server. An access code is obtained from a database of access codes and transmitted to the caller by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail. Reports relating to a pre-paid calling card account can be requested during the telephone call.
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33 Claims
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1. A method for distributing an access code for using a pre-paid product, comprising the steps of:
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connecting a telephone call originating from a telephone to a transaction processing system, the telephone call being initiated by a caller from the telephone;
receiving a request from the caller for an access code associated with a pre-selected product;
obtaining an access code from the transaction processing system in response to the request; and
transmitting the obtained access code to the caller. - 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 distributing an access code for using a pre-paid product, comprising a transaction processing system having a database, said database including a plurality of access codes, each of which is associated with a pre-selected product, said transaction processing system being operative to:
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be connected to a telephone call originating from a telephone, the telephone call being initiated by a caller from the telephone;
receive a request from the caller for an access code associated with a pre-selected product;
obtain an access code from said database in response to the request; and
transmit the obtained access code to the caller. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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