In-store points redemption system and method

Details In-store points redemption system and method In-store points redemption system and method

1999-04-27

2000-10-31

Frech, Karl D.

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

Mechanized store

235380, 902 22, 705 14, G06F 1760

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active

061389110

ABSTRACT:
A computer implemented consumer transaction point accumulation system in which a consumer earns and accumulates points immediately for immediate use during transactions at participating retailer outlets, wherein at each transaction, a customers identification number is transmitted to a host data base which stores customer records including a customer balances of points accumulated to date. The system processing each consumer transaction during the consumer visit to the retailer outlet to determine points awarded for each transaction and to determine whether the item purchased is a redeemable item for which points may be redeemed for a reduction of the price of the redeemable item. The system updating said customer records immediately by adding points awarded or subtracting points redeemed from the customer balance of transaction points.

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