System and method to automatically provide an electronic consume

Details System and method to automatically provide an electronic consume System and method to automatically provide an electronic consume

1996-05-03

1998-03-17

Weinhardt, Robert A.

Telephonic communications

Special services

Anonymous party

379 9312, G06F 1760

Patent

active

057296936

ABSTRACT:
A system to automatically provide to a consumer an electronic rebate by an existing telephone network and system. The consumer dials a dedicated preassigned telephone number and is prompted to enter the product code and a serial number for purchase verification purposes. A rebate is provided instantaneously in the form of a credit to the consumer's telephone account. The rebates so provided to consumers are collated on a per manufacturer basis, and the telephone service provider issues statements to the rebating manufacturers to cover the rebates issued as well as its service charge.

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