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Rental network security system and method

  • US 7,933,808 B2
  • Filed: 01/07/2008
  • Issued: 04/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of facilitating a rental transaction of a tangible item, the method comprising:

  • electronically transmitting a plurality of return codes, generated by a central controller, to a lessor;

    communicating a lessee pickup code from a lessee to the lessor upon exchanging the tangible item between the lessor and the lessee;

    electronically transmitting the lessee pickup code from the lessor to the central controller;

    initiating a rental period upon verifying, by the central controller, the lessee pickup code;

    communicating a return code, the return code being selected by the lessor from the plurality of return codes, from the lessor to the lessee, upon return of the tangible item to the lessor; and

    electronically transmitting the return code selected from the plurality of return codes, from the lessee, to the central controller.

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