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Amber alert system and method for locating missing children

  • US 8,768,856 B2
  • Filed: 06/16/2005
  • Issued: 07/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for aiding in locating an abducted child comprising:

  • applying, using a computer, AMBER alert distribution decision criteria to corresponding data and AMBER alert information;

    wherein said AMBER alert distribution decision criteria includes at least one of the following;

    (1) consumer identification (CID), (2) product code, (3) product description, (4) product purchase price;

    transmitting, from said computer, said AMBER alert information to addresses of computers at retail stores meeting said AMBER alert distribution decision criteria; and

    printing said AMBER alert information at points of sale (POSs) at said retail stores in connection with consumer transactions in said retail stores to provide said AMBER alert information to consumers.

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