Mobile phone based rebate device for redemption at a point of sale terminal
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1. A method of facilitating discount processing with an Internet capable mobile device, comprising:
- obtaining at a physical point of sale (POS) terminal, from a given mobile device, a discount code to redeem for a product or service;
reversing said discount code to determine a mobile identifier;
routing a discount authorization request to a centralized processing network application server aggregating retail discounts specifically for said given mobile device;
in response to said authorization request, communicating authentication for said discount code to said point of sale (POS) terminal; and
triggering an update to an account for said given mobile device to reflect use of said discount code.
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Abstract
Virtual mobile rewards, gift cards, and/or physical world retailers'"'"' loyalty and reward programs are aggregated into a common account accessible and transactional from an Internet capable mobile radio device. Subscribers gain access to discounted codes, coupons, rebates, gift cards, and/or limited time offers, on their mobile device for food, travel, lifestyle, electronics, and entertainment products that fit their lifestyle spending habits, enabling users to edit participating retailers, manage separate account balances, and present preferred discounted offers at retailers and apply discount towards purchase of goods.
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16 Claims
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1. A method of facilitating discount processing with an Internet capable mobile device, comprising:
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obtaining at a physical point of sale (POS) terminal, from a given mobile device, a discount code to redeem for a product or service; reversing said discount code to determine a mobile identifier; routing a discount authorization request to a centralized processing network application server aggregating retail discounts specifically for said given mobile device; in response to said authorization request, communicating authentication for said discount code to said point of sale (POS) terminal; and triggering an update to an account for said given mobile device to reflect use of said discount code. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Apparatus for facilitating discount processing with an Internet capable mobile device, comprising:
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obtaining at a physical point of sale (POS) terminal, from a given mobile device, a discount code to redeem for a product or service; reversing said discount code to determine a mobile identifier; routing a discount authorization request to a centralized processing network application server aggregating retail discounts for said given mobile device; in response to said authorization request, communicating authentication for said discount code to said point of sale (POS) terminal; and triggering an update to an account for said given mobile device to reflect use of said discount code. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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