METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION-BASES DIGITAL COUPON REDEMPTION
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, at a server, via a user device, input from a user that selects a coupon offer;
the server storing data in association with a user identifier for the user that indicates that the user has selected the coupon offer;
the server providing, to a retailer, over a network, coupon availability data indicating that the coupon offer is available for use in a transaction in which the user identifier is presented to the retailer.
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Abstract
Techniques for identifier-based redemption of coupons is disclosed. A server receives, via a user device, input from a user that selects a coupon offer. The server stores in association with a user identifier for the user, such as a store loyalty card or coupon card, data that indicates that the user has selected the coupon offer. The server provides, to a retailer, over a network, coupon availability data indicating that the coupon offer is available for use in a transaction in which the user identifier is presented to the retailer. A retail server receives a user identifier in association with a transaction. The retail server identifies coupon offer(s) that have been stored for use in association with the user identifier. The retail server determines that the transaction involves a particular product that is eligible for a particular offer. The retail server applies the particular offer to the transaction.
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23 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, at a server, via a user device, input from a user that selects a coupon offer; the server storing data in association with a user identifier for the user that indicates that the user has selected the coupon offer; the server providing, to a retailer, over a network, coupon availability data indicating that the coupon offer is available for use in a transaction in which the user identifier is presented to the retailer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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receiving a user identifier in association with a transaction with a user; in response to receiving the user identifier, obtaining coupon availability data indicating one or more coupon offers that have been stored for use in association with the user identifier; determining that the transaction involves a particular product that is eligible for a particular offer of the one or more coupon offers; applying the particular offer to the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system comprising one or more server computers configured to execute programmed instructions that cause:
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receiving, at a server, via a user device, input from a user that selects a coupon offer; the server storing data in association with a user identifier for the user that indicates that the user has selected the coupon offer; the server providing, to a retailer, over a network, coupon availability data indicating that the coupon offer is available for use in a transaction in which the user identifier is presented to the retailer. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A system comprising one or more server computers configured to execute programmed instructions that cause:
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receiving a user identifier in association with a transaction with a user; in response to receiving the user identifier, obtaining coupon availability data indicating one or more coupon offers that have been stored for use in association with the user identifier; determining that the transaction involves a particular product that is eligible for a particular offer of the one or more coupon offers; applying the particular offer to the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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