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Electronic gift greeting

  • US 7,266,533 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2001
  • Issued: 09/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for creating an electronic greeting card enclosing an electronic gift, the method comprising steps of:

  • receiving selection of the electronic greeting card entered by a sender via a first interface comprising an electronic user interface;

    receiving selection of a type of electronic gift from a plurality of gift types;

    receiving payment for the electronic gift from a money handler chosen by the sender, wherein the sender provides the payment at an agent location and the payment is provided through a second interface physically distinct from the first user interface;

    receiving a fee, in addition to and associated with the payment, from the chosen money handler from whom the payment for the electronic gift was received;

    creating a code indicative of the electronic gift, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift; and

    embedding the code in the electronic greeting card, wherein the code includes a link to a site that is involved in redemption of the electronic gift.

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