SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICE REPLACEMENT
First Claim
1. A method for providing users with offers to replace a mobile communication device comprising:
- monitoring, by at least one server, a plurality of mobile communication devices, the at least one server having access to profile information for each of the plurality of mobile communication devices;
determining, by an offering server, that at least one mobile communication device of the plurality of mobile communication devices needs replacement based on an event affecting the at least one mobile communication device;
using the profile information, generating, by the offering server, one or more offers to replace the at least one mobile communication device with a replacement mobile communication device; and
,transmitting, by the offering server, the one or more offers to a user.
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Abstract
This disclosure describes a system and method for providing relevant offers for a user to replace a mobile communication device in the event that the device is lost, stolen, or otherwise in need of replacement, such as when a device has its SIM card removed or replaced, is inactive for a period of time, is unresponsive to a server monitoring the device, or when other customizable events occur. The disclosed system can determine if and when a mobile communication device may need replacement, and can generate relevant offers to replace the device based upon the user'"'"'s current device and other factors. The system may also optimize offers to increase the likelihood of acceptance based upon previously accepted offers. In order to provide a comprehensive set of replacement options for a user, the system can aggregate offers from third parties.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for providing users with offers to replace a mobile communication device comprising:
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monitoring, by at least one server, a plurality of mobile communication devices, the at least one server having access to profile information for each of the plurality of mobile communication devices; determining, by an offering server, that at least one mobile communication device of the plurality of mobile communication devices needs replacement based on an event affecting the at least one mobile communication device; using the profile information, generating, by the offering server, one or more offers to replace the at least one mobile communication device with a replacement mobile communication device; and
,transmitting, by the offering server, the one or more offers to a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for generating one or more offers to replace a mobile communication device comprising:
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generating, by an offering server monitoring a plurality of mobile communication devices and having access to profile information for each of the plurality of mobile communication devices, one or more offers to replace at least one mobile communication device of the plurality of mobile communication devices with a replacement mobile communication device, the one or more offers based upon the profile information for the at least one mobile communication device; and
,transmitting, by the offering server, the one or more offers.
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21. A method for providing users with offers to replace a mobile communication device comprising:
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providing an offering server having access to a plurality of mobile communication devices monitored by at least one server, the offering server also having access to profile information for each of the plurality of mobile communication devices; determining, by the offering server, that at least one mobile communication device of the plurality of mobile communication devices needs replacement based on an event affecting the at least one mobile communication device; using the profile information, generating, by the offering server, one or more offers to replace the at least one mobile communication device with a replacement mobile communication device; and
,transmitting, by the offering server, the one or more offers to a user.
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