Method and apparatus for defining, distributing, and...

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2007-03-01

2011-12-27

Weiss, John G. (Department: 3688)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

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C705S014640, C709S246000

Reexamination Certificate

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08086488

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed that allows advertisers to define and distribute Short Messaging Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) coupons to consumers, and for consumers to redeem the received coupons, where such SMS and MMS coupons are used by businesses to promote their products and services to consumers.

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