Method and Apparatus for Facilitating Charitable Donations
First Claim
1. A donation collection system, comprising:
- a computer network; and
a plurality of automated donation stations coupled to the network.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus, and system for placing and operating an automated donation station is disclosed. An automated donation station can be placed at a location upon receiving a request for an automated donation station from a charitable organization or event organizer. The automated donation station can be customized according to a particular requestor'"'"'s needs. One or more donations may be collected using the donation station by displaying information to a donor, receiving a donation offer from the donor, and collecting donation details (e.g., payment information) from the donor. A donation receipt can be dispensed to the donor at the automated donation station. Further, donation gifts may be selected by the donor at the automated donation station and dispensed at the automated donation station.
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25 Claims
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1. A donation collection system, comprising:
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a computer network; and
a plurality of automated donation stations coupled to the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for placing an automated donation station, said method comprising:
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receiving a request for an automated donation station at a particular location; and
placing the automated donation station at the particular location. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method for configuring an automated donation station, wherein said method comprises:
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receiving a request to customize an automated donation station;
customizing the automated donation station; and
placing the automated donation station. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for processing donations at an automated donation station, wherein said method comprises:
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receiving a plurality of donations at an automated donation station; and
processing the plurality of donations. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A mobile automated donation station, comprising:
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a donation station controller;
a user input device;
a display; and
a donation collection mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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