Method and apparatus for compensating participation in marketing research
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for compensating participation in marketing research 有权
    补偿参与营销研究的方法和手段

    公开(公告)号:US07493267B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-17

    申请号:US09609147

    申请日:2000-06-30

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q30/02 G06Q30/0212

    摘要: A method for gathering marketing information from a player including transmitting a marketing question to a player proximate in space to a compensation dispensing machine, receiving a response to the marketing question from the player, and transmitting a signal to the compensation dispensing machine providing compensation to the player. The signal can be transmitted proximate in time to receiving the response. Alternatively, the method for gathering marketing information from a player can include transmitting a marketing question to a player, receiving a response to the marketing question from the player, and transmitting a signal causing a compensation dispensing machine to provide compensation to the player at a time proximate to receipt of the response. The compensation dispensing machine can be proximate in space to the player.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于从玩家收集营销信息的方法,包括将营销问题发送到在空间附近的玩家到补偿分配机器,从玩家接收对营销问题的响应,以及向补偿分配机器发送信号,以向 玩家 信号可以在时间上接近发送以接收响应。 或者,用于从玩家收集营销信息的方法可以包括向玩家发送营销问题,从玩家接收对营销问题的响应,以及发送引起补偿分配机的信号,以一次向玩家提供补偿 接近回应。 补偿点胶机可以靠近玩家的空间。

    Method and apparatus for facilitating electronic commerce through providing cross-benefits during a transaction
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for facilitating electronic commerce through providing cross-benefits during a transaction 有权
    在交易期间通过提供交叉收益促进电子商务的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07827056B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-02

    申请号:US11423481

    申请日:2006-06-12

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00

    摘要: A merchant server of a first merchant receives an indication of items that a customer is to purchase via a web site. The indication may be, for example, a signal indicating that the customer is ready to “check out” his shopping cart of items on the web site. In response, the merchant server provides an offer for a subsidy from a second merchant. The offer is provided before the items are purchased, and thus the offer is not provided unless and until the customer has manifested an intent to make a purchase from the first merchant. A response is received from the customer. If the response indicates acceptance of the offer, then the subsidy is applied to the items purchased. For example, the total price paid for the items may be reduced, or the items may even be provided to the customer without charge. In exchange, the customer agrees to participate in a transaction with the second merchant. For example, the customer may be required to switch service providers (e.g. long distance telephone service) or initiate a new service agreement (e.g. sign up for a credit card account).

    摘要翻译: 第一商家的商家服务器经由网站接收客户要购买的商品的指示。 该指示可以是例如指示客户准备好在其网站上“检出”他的购物车的信号的信号。 作为响应,商家服务器提供来自第二商家的补贴。 该项目是在项目购买之前提供的,因此除非和直到客户表现出从第一个商家进行购买的意图,否则不提供报价。 收到客户的回复。 如果回应表示接受报价,则补贴适用于所购买的商品。 例如,可以减少为物品支付的总价格,或者甚至可以向客户免费提供物品。 作为交换,客户同意参与与第二商家的交易。 例如,客户可能需要切换服务提供商(例如长途电话服务)或启动新的服务协议(例如注册信用卡帐户)。

    System and method for applying lottery multipliers
    9.
    发明授权
    System and method for applying lottery multipliers 有权
    应用彩票乘数的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07513825B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-07

    申请号:US11425422

    申请日:2006-06-21

    IPC分类号: A63F3/06

    摘要: A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to the set of play indicia and data identifying the multiplier are stored in a memory where they are logically associated with each other. A purchase price is determined for the multiplier based upon various factors including the expected value of the multiplier as applied to a lottery ticket. The set of play indicia may be for a drawing-type lottery game and/or an instant-type lottery game and may be defined by characters and/or other representations. An embodiment of the present invention also includes a computer system having a memory for storing data related to the lottery game and having a processor in communication with the memory. The processor is operative to store data in the memory identifying a first set of play indicia, a second set of play indicia, and a multiplier. Further, the processor is operative to associate the first set of play indicia and second set of play indicia with the multiplier and calculate a purchase price for the multiplier. Further, the processor is operative to apply the multiplier to redemption values of one or more sets of play indicia associated with the multiplier according to various different algorithms to compute a payout amount to award a lottery player.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于彩票玩家增加获胜彩票游戏的收益的系统,方法和票据。 从播放器接收购买一组播放标记(例如彩票号码)并将播放标记与乘数关联的请求。 与一组播放标记有关的数据和标识乘法器的数据被存储在它们彼此逻辑关联的存储器中。 基于各种因素确定乘数的购买价格,包括应用于彩票的乘数的期望值。 一组播放标记可以用于绘图式彩票游戏和/或即时型彩票游戏,并且可以由字符和/或其他表示来定义。 本发明的实施例还包括具有用于存储与彩票游戏相关的数据并具有与存储器通信的处理器的存储器的计算机系统。 处理器可操作以将数据存储在存储器中,以识别第一组播放标记,第二组播放标记和乘法器。 此外,处理器可操作地将第一组播放标记和第二组播放标记与乘数相关联,并计算乘数的购买价格。 此外,处理器可操作以根据各种不同的算法将乘数应用于与乘法器相关联的一组或多组播放标记的值,以计算奖励金额来奖励彩票播放器。

    Method and system for processing a rebate
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and system for processing a rebate 失效
    处理退税的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07006983B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-28

    申请号:US09505361

    申请日:2000-02-16

    IPC分类号: G06F17/60

    摘要: A point of sale (POS) rebate method and system allows a consumer purchasing a product having an associated manufacturer's mail-in rebate to redeem the rebate at the POS. Products that have associated manufacturer rebates are recognized when the products are purchased, e.g., based on information stored in a rebate database. When such products are identified, terms and conditions of a POS rebate are determined. The value of the POS rebate may be determined based on the value of the mail-in rebate offered by the manufacturer. The value of the POS rebate may be determined by querying a server containing rebate information, such as a server operated by or on behalf of the manufacturer or retailer. The consumer is then prompted to choose whether to keep the original manufacturer's mail-in rebate, or to accept the POS rebate, along with any terms and conditions associated with the POS rebate.

    摘要翻译: 销售点(POS)回扣方法和系统允许消费者购买具有相关制造商的邮寄回扣的产品以在POS处兑换回扣。 具有关联制造商折扣的产品在购买产品时被识别,例如基于存储在回扣数据库中的信息。 当确定此类产品时,确定POS折扣的条款和条件。 POS折扣的价值可以根据制造商提供的邮寄回扣的价值来确定。 可以通过查询包含折扣信息的服务器来确定POS折扣的价值,例如由制造商或零售商代表或代表制造商或零售商操作的服务器。 然后提示消费者选择是否保留原始制造商的邮寄回扣,或接受POS退款,以及与POS退款相关的任何条款和条件。