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Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages

  • US 6,922,673 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2002
  • Issued: 07/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a computer network, a method for distributing an incentive message, the method comprising:

  • providing an incentive message, wherein the incentive message includes a trophy and a negotiable instrument, and wherein the trophy is detachable from the negotiable instrument;

    receiving a request for the incentive message from a recipient point-of-contact;

    displaying a data entry form to the recipient point-of-contact over the computer network, wherein the form is for selecting a customized message to appear with the incentive message and for receiving a name for a recipient of the incentive message;

    printing the received name on the trophy and on the negotiable instrument;

    displaying a preview of the incentive message over the computer network, wherein the preview includes both the trophy and the negotiable instrument;

    based at least in part on the displayed preview, receiving approval to transfer the requested incentive message to the recipient point-of-contact;

    receiving a payment for the requested incentive message; and

    transferring the requested incentive message to the recipient point-of-contact.

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