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Method and computer program product for redeeming loyalty points in an online raffle

  • US 20070179839A1
  • Filed: 10/25/2005
  • Published: 08/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-based method for performing an online raffle for an item, utilizing loyalty rewards points as currency, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) displaying information about the item on a website, thereby allowing customers to view the information over the Internet using a web browser;

    (b) receiving, from each interested customer, a request to enter the raffle including an authorization to redeem a predetermined number of loyalty rewards points;

    (c) redeeming, from a loyalty points account associated with each interested customer, the predetermined number of loyalty rewards points, and entering each interested customer as a participant in the raffle; and

    (d) selecting a winner from among the raffle participants.

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