METHOD OF ELECTRONIC GIFTING AND YIELD MANAGEMENT
First Claim
1. ) A method of conducting remote purchase transactions utilizing mobile electronic devices and data processing devices, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) Logging into an electronic forum as a customer user;
b) Selecting an electronic gifting interface;
c) Configuring a gift; and
d) Redeeming the gift.
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Abstract
A method for facilitating electronic gifting transactions by a remote purchasing system and business yield management by a promotion configuring system. A customer user may remotely purchase a gift for a recipient, by selecting from available promotions through an interface in an electronic forum. The gift is available through electronic messaging to the recipient in real time or near real time to be redeemed at a designated business venue. A business user may customize promotions for a venue and make available promotions to customer users in real time or near real time. The business user may track, view, and manipulate statistical data related to the electronic gifting transactions in real time or near real time.
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35 Claims
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1. ) A method of conducting remote purchase transactions utilizing mobile electronic devices and data processing devices, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) Logging into an electronic forum as a customer user; b) Selecting an electronic gifting interface; c) Configuring a gift; and d) Redeeming the gift. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. ) A method of facilitating remote purchase transactions utilizing mobile electronic devices and data processing devices, comprising the following steps, in any order:
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a) Logging into an electronic gifting system as a business user; b) Creating or editing a promotion; c) Satisfying a presented coupon; d) Tracking statistical data related to electronic gift transactions; and e) Viewing statistical data related to the electronic gift transactions. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. ) A method of conducting remote purchase transactions utilizing mobile electronic devices and data processing devices, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) Receiving a gift notification electronic message; b) Replying to the gift notification electronic message with an electronic message; c) Receiving a coupon electronic message; and d) Presenting the coupon electronic message to an employee at a venue. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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