METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING A PROMOTIONAL REWARD PROGRAM
First Claim
1. A method for implementing a promotional reward program, comprising:
- receiving a transmission including one or more images of a proof of se transmitted by a mobile device;
determining if the one or more images of the proof of purchase meet one or more predetermined criteria;
determining if the transmission meets one or more eligibility criteria for a reward; and
transmitting the reward to the mobile device if it is determined that the one or more images of the proof of purchase meet the predetermined criteria and if the transmission meets the eligibility criteria.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for implementing promotional reward programs are provided. One or more images of a proof of purchase are transmitted to a remote location by a mobile device. If it is determined that the one or more images meet predetermined criteria and if the transmission is eligible for a reward, the reward is instantly transmitted to the mobile device. According to another embodiment, one or more images of an item identifier provided on one or more products or displays or a text message containing the item identifier are transmitted to a promotional reward program managing apparatus by a mobile device. If it is determined that the one or more images of the item identifier or a text message containing the item identifier meet predetermined criteria and if the transmission is eligible for a reward, the reward is instantly transmitted to the consumer through the mobile device or through a loyalty program account number.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for implementing a promotional reward program, comprising:
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receiving a transmission including one or more images of a proof of se transmitted by a mobile device; determining if the one or more images of the proof of purchase meet one or more predetermined criteria; determining if the transmission meets one or more eligibility criteria for a reward; and transmitting the reward to the mobile device if it is determined that the one or more images of the proof of purchase meet the predetermined criteria and if the transmission meets the eligibility criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20)
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9. A method for implementing a promotional reward program, comprising:
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receiving a transmission including one or more images of an item identifier provided on one or more products or displays or a text message containing the item identifier transmitted by a mobile device; determining if the one or more images of the item identifier or the text message containing the item identifier meet predetermined criteria; determining if the transmission meets one or more eligibility criteria for a reward; and transmitting the reward the mobile device if it is determined that the one or more images of the item identities or the text message containing the item identifier meet the predetermined criteria and if it is determined that the transmission meets the eligibility criteria for the reward. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for implementing a promotional reward program, comprising:
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receiving a transmission including one or more images of an item identifier provided on one or more products or displays or a text message containing the item identifier transmitted by a mobile device; receiving, in the transmission, one or more images of a loyalty program account number or a text message containing the loyalty program account number transmitted by a mobile device; determining if the one or more images of the item identifier or loyalty program account number or the text message containing the item identifier or loyalty program account number meet predetermined criteria; determining if the transmission meets one or more eligibility criteria for a reward; determining if the loyalty program account number is valid; and assigning the reward to a loyalty program account corresponding to the loyalty program account number if it is determined that the one or more images of the item identifier or loyalty program number or a text message containing the item identifier or loyalty program number meet the predetermined criteria, if the transmission meets the eligibility criteria for the reward, and if the loyalty program number is valid. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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