Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive...

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2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Nguyen, Cuong (Department: 3661)

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

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Discount or incentive

C705S026640, C705S027200, C705S030000, C705S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06922673

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a negotiable instrument. The trophy can be detachable from the negotiable instrument. Methods can include providing one or more incentive messages.

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