摘要:
In a 'Pay per view' system (5), a playback device (1,2,3) of a user of the 'Pay per view' system (5) obtains a playback authorization by an authorizing device (4) from a recording carrier (13,14) before playback of a coded playback information item (CWI) of a chargeable film. For granting the playback authorization, the authorizing device (4) bills a playback charge to the user. Inter alia, recorder identification information items (RKWI) identifying recording devices (1,2) that have contributed to creating the copy of the recording carrier (13,14) played back by the playback device (1,2,3) are stored on the recording carrier (13,14). In the course of granting the playback authorization, bonus information evaluating means (21,22) store the recorder identification information items (RKWI) transferred by playback devices (1,2,3) to the bonus information evaluating means (21,22). At billing instants, the bonus information evaluating means (21,22) transfer a bonus information item (BI) for the users of the recording devices (1,2) identified by the recorder identification information items (RKWI) and grant these users benefits.
摘要:
A system, method and processor-readable storage medium for purchasing a gift card are disclosed. Information may be received identifying an amount and a merchant for a gift card. The purchaser of the gift card may provide payment information. The information identifying the amount and the merchant for the gift card may be stored after receiving the information. The gift card may be printed such that the amount and the merchant are visible on the surface of the gift card. The gift card may then be dispensed to the purchaser.
摘要:
Techniques, for automatically determining frequent traveler award redemptions by rule are disclosed. The frequent travel award redemption program (710) is encoded in rules using predefined data structures based on fare by rule data structures (715). The techniques automatically determine a travel itinerary based on a query and the rules. Also included is a graphical user interface that displays a plurality of possible travel options for redemption using a frequent travel award. The rules include fields to determine co-pay options and for calculating mileage purchase options.
摘要:
Disclosed is a method for automatically forwarding a digital media file by a first party to a second party over a communication network (50). The digital media file has at least one digital image file and a digital information file. The digital image file is analyzed to determine if an image content identifier having an associated electronic address is present. If this is the case the digital media file is forwarded to said electronic address over the communication network (50). Also disclosed is a system for automatically sharing digital images.
摘要:
An electronic couponing technique includes transferring coupon information, which may include a coupon ID (identification) to a first portable terminal and storing same therein. The portable terminal displays a representation of the transferred coupon information on a display thereof. The stored coupon information may be transferred from the portable terminal to another terminal for redemption. The stored coupon information may also be transferred from the portable terminal to another portable terminal. Various schemes may be used to transfer the coupon information including a Bluetooth low-range radio link or an optical bar code scanner scanning an optical bar code or an infrared link or a wireless link from the portable terminal. The Internet or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) may also be used in transferring the coupon information to and from the various terminals.
摘要:
Disclosed is a method for automatically forwarding a digital media file by a first party to a second party over a communication network (50). The digital media file has at least one digital image file and a digital information file. The digital image file is analyzed to determine if an image content identifier having an associated electronic address is present. If this is the case the digital media file is forwarded to said electronic address over the communication network (50). Also disclosed is a system for automatically sharing digital images.
摘要:
An electronic commerce portal (36) for electronic commerce over the World Wide Web, the portal (36) comprising a portal web site (31) and a collection of merchant web sites (33) linked to the portal (36), and merchant tools (21) to build and maintain merchant web sites (33); wherein the tools (21) include functionality to allow merchants to select products and services to be offered with an associated buyer incentive, and wherein the portal (36) operates to cause the buyer incentives to be displayed on the merchant web site (33) and on a page (40) of the postal web site (31) according to pre-determined portal rules.
摘要:
A system and method for providing targeted, interactive, multimedia advertisements and electronic commerce capability on a hypertext network. Advertising software from a server is loaded on a user's client computer through a browser at the user's request. The display screen of the client computer is partitioned into a browser area, which retains the full functionality of the underlying browser, and advertising area. Controls affecting the presentation and content of the advertisements streamed from the server to the client computer are available to the user in the advertising area, as are secure purchase and electronic coupon controls.
摘要:
A system and method for operating a reward points accumulation and redemption program wherein a user earns reward points from a plurality of independent reward points issuing entities, with each tracking the user's earned reward points in a user reward point account stored on a rewards server (such as a frequent flyer account or a credit card loyalty account). A trading server accumulates some or all of the user's earned reward points from the reward servers and credits the accumulated points into a single reward exchange account associated with the user. The user may then select an item for purchase with the accumulated reward points. The item is provided to the user in exchange for a subset or all of the reward points.
摘要:
An advertisement (16) from an Internet server (10) is directed to a subscriber of an internet service provider. When the user accesses the internet service provider, transmission of the advertisement is triggered by an application logic set (12) stored on the server. The advertisement is displayed in a temporary and non-dismissible window on the user's monitor. Ad display occurs whether or not the user's browser is open. Compensation is provided to the user, if the user registers, for receiving the advertisement. Ad display is based on the user's system capacity and access speed. Hence, efficiency of ad loading is maximized. Ads open and close automatically, are of short duration, and remain unobtrusive to the user. The temporary nature of the ads captures the attention of the user, giving each message more impact. Viewer ad impressions are accurately tracked. Billing of advertisers is based on actual ad viewing, not estimated user statistics. Demographic information from registered users permits advertisers to custom tailor ad campaigns and product presentations.