Cart return credit system

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2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Horabik, Michael (Department: 2635)

Communications: electrical

Selective

Intelligence comparison for controlling

C194S211000, C705S014270, C235S383000, C340S518000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06975205

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing an incentive to a customer of a store to return a shopping cart to a cart return location. The system generates a cart return signal. The system determines whether a cart is being removed from or returned to the cart corral. Alternatively, a radio frequency identification system may be used to detect return of a cart. The shopper is credited with points or credits in a frequent shopper or reward program for returning the shopping cart to the cart return location. The cart return system may be readily configured to integrate with a wide range of existing, or new frequent shopper or loyalty programs.

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