COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM FOR SELF-MANAGED INCENTIVE PROGRAM
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Abstract
This invention is directed to a computer implemented system and method for enabling a user to create a self-managed incentive program. A provider system coupled to a communication network is provided for access by a plurality of authorized users associated with a plurality of client organizations. A hierarchy module having a plurality of information fields to be completed by a user, the information fields including fields for receiving data concerning the user'"'"'s personnel and divisions, an incentive program module that allows a user to establish one or more incentive programs in respect to the personnel and divisions in accordance with user selected criteria. The hierarchy module and the incentive program module are operated by a corporate user without the requirement for assistance of a system provider.
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28 Claims
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8. A method for a provider to enable authorized users from a plurality of client organizations to create and manage incentive programs that are specific to each client organization, comprising the steps of:
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providing a provider system coupled to a communication network for access by a plurality of authorized users associated with a plurality of client organizations; providing a hierarchy module adapted for receiving and managing information from authorized users concerning the organizational structure of each client organization, said information being organized into nodes of a data structure with each node corresponding to a desired structural component or subcomponent of the client organization; providing an incentive module adapted for receiving and managing information from authorized users to enable said authorized users to create and manage concerning one or more incentive programs associated with one or more nodes for each client organization; and providing a permissions module adapted for receiving and managing information concerning the authorized users from each said client organization, said information including username and password information for each authorized user as well as information concerning the scope of access to the system permitted to each authorized user including access to one or more of said modules and nodes within said system. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer implemented system that is accessible over a communication network by a plurality of authorized users associated with a plurality of client organizations to create and manage incentive programs that are specific to each client organization, the system comprising:
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a hierarchy module adapted for receiving and managing information from authorized users concerning the organizational structure of each client organization, said information being organized into nodes of a data structure with each node corresponding to a desired structural component or subcomponent of the client organization; an incentive module adapted for receiving and managing information from authorized users to enable said authorized users to create and manage one or more incentive programs associated with one or more nodes for each client organization; and a permissions module adapted for receiving and managing information concerning the authorized users from each said client organization, said information including username and password information for each authorized user as well as information concerning the scope of access to the system permitted to each authorized user including access to one or more of said modules and nodes within said system. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for an authorized user of a client organization to create and manage an incentive program for said client organization, said method comprising the steps of:
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accessing a provider system through a communication network, said provider system being adapted to receive and manage information for a plurality of client organizations; entering and managing information onto said provider system concerning the organizational structure of said client organization, said information being organized into nodes of a data structure with each node corresponding to a desired structural component or subcomponent of the client organization; and entering and managing information onto said provider system to enable said authorized users to create and manage one or more incentive programs associated with one or more nodes for said client organization; and entering and managing information onto said provider system concerning the authorized users from each said client organization, said information including username and password information for each authorized user as well as information concerning the scope of access to the system permitted to each authorized user including access to one or more of said modules and nodes within said system. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A computer readable storage medium with instructions stored thereon for enabling a provider system to receive and manage information provided by one or more authorized users from a plurality of client organizations over a communication network to create and manage incentive programs that are specific to each client organization, the instructions comprising:
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providing a hierarchy module adapted for receiving and managing information from authorized users concerning the organizational structure of each client organization, said information being organized into nodes of a data structure with each node corresponding to a desired structural component or subcomponent of the client organization; providing an incentive module adapted for receiving and managing information from authorized users to enable said authorized users to create and manage one or more incentive programs associated with one or more nodes for each client organization; and providing a permissions module adapted for receiving and managing information concerning the authorized users from each said client organization, said information including username and password information for each authorized user as well as information concerning the scope of access to the system permitted to each authorized user including access to one or more of said modules and nodes within said system.
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