System and method for redemption of a coupon using a mobile cellular telephone
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 5, 2007
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Dec 29, 2005
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Dec 29, 2005
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Abstract
A system and a method for redeeming a coupon issued by a merchant are provided. The method includes the steps of receiving a text message transmitted by a user, determining a telephone number from which the text message was transmitted, debiting an amount corresponding to the value of the coupon from a merchant account, and depositing the amount into a user account. The coupon redemption message includes merchant identification and a value of the coupon. The user is sent a notification message, typically via the user's mobile cellular telephone, to inform the user that the amount corresponding to the coupon value has been deposited into the user account. Each of the accounts may be associated with an internet-based payment system. The value of the coupon may be expressible as either currency, mileage credit, points associated with a merchant loyalty program, or prepaid minutes of mobile cellular telephone usage.
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