Method and apparatus for conducting or facilitating a promotion
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1. A mobile device operable to facilitate a game playable on the mobile device, the mobile device comprising:
- an input mechanism for receiving input from a user of the mobile device;
a display screen for outputting results of the game;
a processor;
a memory, the memory storing a first software program for conducting the game on the mobile device, a locked outcome of the game and a decryption algorithm for unlocking locked outcomes of the game;
the processor being operable with the first software program to;
allow the user to play the game by providing inputs via the input mechanism;
receive a signal comprising an unlock code;
unlock the locked outcome of the game using the unlock code and executing the decryption algorithm, thereby determining an unlocked outcome;
determine a result associated with the unlocked outcome, the result corresponding to an intra-game benefit; and
provide the intra-game benefit to the user by incorporating the result into the game while it is being played on the mobile device by the user.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for conducting a promotion and for distributing promotions to potential users provide a merchant or promotion organizer flexibility in the way they conduct the promotion as well as an ability to change one or more aspects of the promotion during the operation of the promotion. In accordance with one embodiment, such a promotion may provide for a game on a mobile device, wherein a locked outcome of the game may be unlocked using an unlock code. In one embodiment, a result of the locked outcome may correspond to an intra-game benefit.
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1. A mobile device operable to facilitate a game playable on the mobile device, the mobile device comprising:
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an input mechanism for receiving input from a user of the mobile device; a display screen for outputting results of the game; a processor; a memory, the memory storing a first software program for conducting the game on the mobile device, a locked outcome of the game and a decryption algorithm for unlocking locked outcomes of the game; the processor being operable with the first software program to; allow the user to play the game by providing inputs via the input mechanism; receive a signal comprising an unlock code; unlock the locked outcome of the game using the unlock code and executing the decryption algorithm, thereby determining an unlocked outcome; determine a result associated with the unlocked outcome, the result corresponding to an intra-game benefit; and provide the intra-game benefit to the user by incorporating the result into the game while it is being played on the mobile device by the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for directing a processor of a mobile device to perform a method, the method comprising:
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allow a user to play a game on the mobile device by providing inputs via an input mechanism of the mobile device; receive a signal comprising an unlock code; determine a locked outcome of the game; access a decryption algorithm stored on the mobile device; unlock the locked outcome of the game using the unlock code and executing the decryption algorithm, thereby determining an unlocked outcome; determine a result associated with the unlocked outcome, the result corresponding to an intra-game benefit; and provide the intra-game benefit to the user by incorporating the result into the game while it is being played on the mobile device by the user. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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