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METHOD FOR DIGITAL COUPON DISTRIBUTION AND CLEARING

  • US 20110010229A1
  • Filed: 05/11/2010
  • Published: 01/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of distributing, redeeming, and clearing digital coupons, comprising:

  • detecting within a predetermined geographical area the presence of a wireless user communication device that has authorized the transmission of digital coupon data;

    transmitting a first digital coupon data to the wireless user communication device, the first digital coupon data discounting a purchase item;

    detecting whether any of the digital coupon data has been selected to be redeemed;

    transmitting a customized digital coupon data to the wireless user communication device, the customized digital coupon data corresponding to a related item selected from the group consisting of a competing item, a substitute item, a complementary item, a supplementary item, a predesignated item, and a proximal item;

    receiving the selected digital coupon data directly from the wireless user communication device for redemption purposes;

    periodically auditing selected received digital coupon data, wherein the audits are conducted at least once a day; and

    is transmitting the audit results to the digital coupon supplier so that it can tailor an advertisement campaign based on the audit results.

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