METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING, RECEIVING, AND TRANSFERRING TRANSACTION INFORMATION FOR USE BY A BONUS OR LOYALTY PROGRAM AND ELECTRONIC VOUCHERS
First Claim
1. A system for tracking transaction information comprising:
- a mobile communication device that identifies users for use by a loyalty program;
wherein the mobile communication device collects transaction information for use by the loyalty program;
wherein the device is connected to a transaction center via a mobile telephone network;
wherein the device is connected to a payment terminal device, which is connected to a transaction center via a communication link; and
wherein the device is connected to a point of sale device, which is coupled to the payment terminal device to provide for the completion of transactions.
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and systems for managing mobile virtual network operations. According to some embodiments, purchasing information, e.g., item, price, quantity, location, etc., may be collected using a mobile phone. The collected information may be used as part of a bonus or loyalty program. Collected information might be stored directly on a person'"'"'s mobile phone. Alternatively, collected information might be stored by using the mobile phone to transfer the collected information to a server or servers. The system for tracking purchasing information may comprise a mobile communication device configured to connect to a transaction center via a mobile telephone network and to collect purchasing information for use by a loyalty program, a payment terminal device connected to a transaction center via a communication link, and a point of sale device, coupled to the payment terminal device and configured to provide items for purchase.
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25 Claims
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1. A system for tracking transaction information comprising:
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a mobile communication device that identifies users for use by a loyalty program; wherein the mobile communication device collects transaction information for use by the loyalty program; wherein the device is connected to a transaction center via a mobile telephone network; wherein the device is connected to a payment terminal device, which is connected to a transaction center via a communication link; and wherein the device is connected to a point of sale device, which is coupled to the payment terminal device to provide for the completion of transactions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A mobile communication device comprising:
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a transceiver to transmit and receive radio frequency transmissions; a processor coupled to the transceiver; a memory coupled to the processor;
wherein the memory is capable of storing instructions that cause the mobile communication device to connect to a transaction center via a mobile telephone network and to collect transaction information for use by a loyalty program. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for tracking transaction information comprising:
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collecting transaction information for use by a loyalty program using a mobile communication device; connecting the device to a transaction center via a mobile telephone network; connecting the device to a payment terminal device which is connected to the transaction center via a communication link; and connecting the device to a point of sale device, which is coupled to the payment terminal device to provide for the completion of transactions. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of using a mobile communication device comprising:
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providing a transceiver to transmit and receive radio frequency transmissions; providing a processor coupled to the transceiver; and providing a memory coupled to the processor;
wherein the memory is capable of storing instructions that cause the mobile communication device to connect to a transaction center via a mobile telephone network and to collect transaction information for use by a loyalty program. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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