Integration of Cash Registers and WiFi Support for Customers
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1. A method of granting Internet access via an Internet node of a store, the method comprising:
- providing an access code in association with a purchase;
detecting a customer seeking access to the Internet via the Internet node of the store;
accepting entry of the access code; and
granting access to the Internet in response to the entry of the access code.
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Abstract
A WiFi sales reward system provides WiFi Internet access to customers in a store on a complementary basis along with purchases from the store. The store gives an Internet access code to the customer along with a qualifying purchase. The customer can then access the Internet through the store'"'"'s WiFi hotspot by entering the access code when prompted for it. The access code grants a predetermined amount of Internet access time, based on the amount of the purchase or other terms specified by the store.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of granting Internet access via an Internet node of a store, the method comprising:
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providing an access code in association with a purchase; detecting a customer seeking access to the Internet via the Internet node of the store; accepting entry of the access code; and granting access to the Internet in response to the entry of the access code. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A software product for granting Internet access via an Internet node of a store, the software product comprising a machine readable medium including a program of instructions, wherein the program of instructions upon being executed on a device causes the device to perform activities comprising:
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providing an access code in association with a purchase; detecting a customer seeking access to the Internet via the Internet node of the store; accepting entry of the access code; and granting access to the Internet in response to the entry of the access code. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system configured to be suitable for granting Internet access via an Internet node of a store, the system comprising:
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an electronically readable storage medium that stores WiFi sales reward system application software programmed to provide an access code in association with a purchase; detecting a customer seeking access to the Internet via the Internet node of the store; and a processor configured to accept entry of the access code, and grant access to the Internet in response to receiving the access code. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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