Method and apparatus for providing cross-benefits via a central authority
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing cross-benefits via a central authority 有权
    通过中央机构提供交叉收益的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07818284B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-19

    申请号:US09274281

    申请日:1999-03-22

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A controller is in communication with a plurality of vendors that are servicing customers, as well as with a plurality of “subsidizing” vendors seeking access to those customers. The controller receives from a first vendor an indication of one or more items that a customer is to purchase. In response, the controller transmits, on behalf of a subsidizing vendor, an indication of an offer for a subsidy such as a reduction in the customer's purchase price. If the customer accepts the offer, the controller provides an amount of funds from the subsidizing vendor to the first vendor. The controller may also retain a portion of the amount as payment. The controller also facilitates a transaction between the customer and the subsidizing vendor. For example, the customer may be required to sign up for a service (e.g. credit card account service) that is provided by the subsidizing vendor. By having the controller manage such a system by acting between subsidizing vendors and vendors that are servicing customers, a vendor need only communicate with the controller, rather than a plurality of other vendors.

    摘要翻译: 控制器与正在为客户服务的多个供应商以及寻求访问这些客户的多个“补贴”供应商进行通信。 控制器从第一供应商接收客户要购买的一个或多个物品的指示。 作为回应,控制人代表补贴供应商发送一种补贴要求的指示,例如减少客户的购买价格。 如果客户接受要约,控制人就会从补贴供应商向第一个供应商提供一定数量的资金。 控制者还可以将该金额的一部分保留为支付。 控制器还有助于客户和补贴供应商之间的交易。 例如,客户可能需要注册由补贴供应商提供的服务(例如信用卡帐户服务)。 通过使控制器通过在供应商和为客户服务的供应商之间进行协调来管理这样的系统,供应商只需要与控制器而不是多个其他供应商通信。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL BUYERS
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL BUYERS 审中-公开
    识别潜在买家的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130211896A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-15

    申请号:US13617816

    申请日:2012-09-14

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/02

    摘要: A method by which potential buyers are identified includes receiving a description of an item a potential buyer intends to purchase within a particular time, determining a reward for the potential buyer based on intent data, providing the reward to the potential buyer and applying a penalty to a financial account of the potential buyer if the potential buyer does not purchase the item within the particular time period. The system includes a controller coupled to at least one input device with the controller operable to compute a reward offer. The controller includes circuitry, or software, configured to compute and apply a penalty if the potential buyer does not purchase the item within the particular time period.

    摘要翻译: 潜在买家被识别的方法包括接收潜在买家在特定时间内打算购买的物品的描述,基于意图数据确定潜在买家的报酬,向潜在买方提供奖励并对其施加罚款 如果潜在买家在特定时间段内没有购买该物品,则是潜在买家的财务帐户。 该系统包括耦合到至少一个输入设备的控制器,控制器可操作来计算奖励报价。 控制器包括电路或软件,被配置为如果潜在买家在特定时间段内没有购买该物品,则计算和应用罚款。

    Method and apparatus for identifying potential buyers
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for identifying potential buyers 有权
    识别潜在买家的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08271327B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    申请号:US12111716

    申请日:2008-04-29

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00

    摘要: A method by which potential buyers are identified includes receiving a description of an item a potential buyer intends to purchase within a particular time, determining a reward for the potential buyer based on intent data, providing the reward to the potential buyer and applying a penalty to a financial account of the potential buyer if the potential buyer does not purchase the item within the particular time period. The system includes a controller coupled to at least one input device with the controller operable to compute a reward offer. The controller includes circuitry, or software, configured to compute and apply a penalty if the potential buyer does not purchase the item within the particular time period.

    摘要翻译: 潜在买家被识别的方法包括接收潜在买家在特定时间内打算购买的物品的描述,基于意图数据确定潜在买家的报酬,向潜在买方提供奖励并对其施加罚款 如果潜在买家在特定时间段内没有购买该物品,则是潜在买家的财务帐户。 该系统包括耦合到至少一个输入设备的控制器,控制器可操作来计算奖励报价。 控制器包括电路或软件,被配置为如果潜在买家在特定时间段内没有购买该物品,则计算和应用罚款。

    Method and system for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and system for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user 有权
    提供给用户的电子文件中的链接的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09396476B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US13214276

    申请日:2011-08-22

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30 G06F17/00 G06Q30/02

    摘要: A method for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user which includes defining a customized viewpoint for the user. The viewpoint includes a preference for the user that provides an association between a data pattern and a computer network resource. The method also includes generating a request for content, receiving an electronic file in response to the request, and evaluating the electronic file to recognize a match between at least one portion of the electronic file and the data pattern. Upon recognizing a match, the electronic file is modified to include a link to the computer network resource associated with the matching data pattern, and the modified electronic file is presented to the user. Thus, the link included in the electronic file presented to the user is customized for the user, and different users who retrieve the same content can be provided with links to different computer network resources depending on their respective viewpoints.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在电子文件中提供链接的方法,其被呈现给用户,包括为用户定义定制视点。 视点包括对数据模式和计算机网络资源之间提供关联的用户的偏好。 该方法还包括产生对内容的请求,响应于该请求接收电子文件,以及评估电子文件以识别电子文件的至少一部分与数据模式之间的匹配。 在识别匹配时,电子文件被修改为包括与匹配数据模式相关联的计算机网络资源的链接,并且将修改的电子文件呈现给用户。 因此,呈现给用户的电子文件中包括的链接是针对用户定制的,并且可以根据其各自的观点向不同的计算机网络资源提供检索相同内容的不同用户的链接。

    Method and apparatus for providing electronic credits at a gaming device without first requiring payment therefor
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing electronic credits at a gaming device without first requiring payment therefor 有权
    在游戏设备上提供电子信用的方法和装置,而不需要首先要求付款

    公开(公告)号:US08444481B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-21

    申请号:US12511268

    申请日:2009-07-29

    IPC分类号: A63F13/00

    摘要: In accordance with some embodiments, apparatus and methods are disclosed for providing electronic credits to a player of a gaming device. The electronic credits are provided in response to an occurrence of an event other than an outcome of a game play. Further, the electronic credits are provided without requiring the player to first provide payment therefore. In some, the number of electronic credits may be determined based on information associated with at least one of the player, the gaming device, and a casino associated with the gaming device. In some embodiments, the an offer for the electronic credits is output to the player at the gaming device and the electronic credits are added to a credit meter balance of the gaming device upon the player's acceptance of the offer. In some embodiments, the player is required to provide a payment for the electronic credits at a time subsequent to the time at which the electronic credits are provided to the player.

    摘要翻译: 根据一些实施例,公开了用于向游戏设备的玩家提供电子信用的装置和方法。 响应于除游戏结果之外的事件的发生而提供电子信用。 此外,提供电子信用,而不要求玩家首先提供支付。 在一些情况下,可以基于与游戏设备相关联的玩家,游戏设备和赌场中的至少一个相关联的信息来确定电子信用的数量。 在一些实施例中,电子信用的提议被输出到游戏设备上的玩家,并且当玩家接受报价时,电子信用被添加到游戏设备的信用计量表余额。 在一些实施例中,玩家需要在电子信用被提供给玩家的时间之后提供电子积分的支付。