Online coupon distribution system and method
First Claim
9-1. The online coupon distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising means for sending deal updates to customers via content updating of said e-commerce website.
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Abstract
The online coupon distribution system and method distributes discount coupons through a website. The website is designed and constructed to include a “trifold” process that blends discount coupon purchasing with cost effective advertising and charitable contributions into a powerful web presence. The process is called cooperative couponing. The system sells coupons and allocates generated revenue among merchants, a website principal, and a designated charity. The website identifies local merchants in a geographic area. Coupons are electronically distributed on a daily basis. The website features target goal coupons, two subsidiary coupons providing discounts, and five additional weekly merchant coupons strategically placed on the website. The website permits website users to designate a charitable contribution to a charity of their choice based on their coupon purchase.
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20 Claims
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9-1. The online coupon distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising means for sending deal updates to customers via content updating of said e-commerce website.
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12. A computer-implemented online coupon distribution method, comprising the steps of:
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storing coupons to be sold on an e-commerce website; registering coupon customers of the e-commerce website; allowing registered coupon customers to purchase the coupons from the e-commerce website; and automatically distributing proceeds from the purchase of coupons to a principal of the e-commerce website, merchants associated with the coupons, and a charitable entity, the proceeds distribution being allocated according to a predetermined allocation formula. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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