Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages
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1. A method for distributing an incentive message, the method comprising:
- using a computer to provide an incentive message, whereinthe incentive message includes a trophy and a negotiable instrument,the trophy is detachable from the negotiable instrument, andthe negotiable instrument includes a name field for accepting a name of a recipient of the incentive message and a value field for accepting a value for the negotiable instrument;
receiving a request over a computer network for the incentive message from a recipient point-of-contact;
receiving the recipient name and the value from the recipient point-of-contact over the computer network;
using the computer to insert the recipient name in the recipient name field and the value in the value field;
receiving a payment for the incentive message;
using a printer to print the incentive message, wherein the printed negotiable instrument includes the recipient name and the value; and
transferring the requested incentive message to a one of the recipient point-of-contact and the recipient.
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Abstract
Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a redemptive code.
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1. A method for distributing an incentive message, the method comprising:
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using a computer to provide an incentive message, wherein the incentive message includes a trophy and a negotiable instrument, the trophy is detachable from the negotiable instrument, and the negotiable instrument includes a name field for accepting a name of a recipient of the incentive message and a value field for accepting a value for the negotiable instrument; receiving a request over a computer network for the incentive message from a recipient point-of-contact; receiving the recipient name and the value from the recipient point-of-contact over the computer network; using the computer to insert the recipient name in the recipient name field and the value in the value field; receiving a payment for the incentive message; using a printer to print the incentive message, wherein the printed negotiable instrument includes the recipient name and the value; and transferring the requested incentive message to a one of the recipient point-of-contact and the recipient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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