Image analysis – Applications
Patent
1993-05-17
1997-04-15
Couso, Jose L.
Image analysis
Applications
395214, G06K 900
Patent
active
056218125
ABSTRACT:
A system and method is disclosed for customer promotion. A terminal enters a customer's identification code, along with customer transaction data, at a point of sale. A memory stores a database of previously entered customer identification codes and transaction data. Circuitry is provided for generating a signal representative of a customer's shopping history, wherein incentive coupons may be issued to customers in dependence upon the signal.
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Deaton David W.
Gabriel Rodney G.
Couso Jose L.
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