Utilizing near field communication to improve customer interactions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9727872
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13645199

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Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like.

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MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC1550 UTICA AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416

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Crowson, Mark South Lincolnshire, GB 2 19
Popescu, Daniela Littleton, US 2 19
Trubitsyna, Elena London, GB 2 19
Tse, Pak Kiu Yuen Long, HK 2 1
Walker, David London, GB 138 2137
Ware, Nicholas Middlesex, GB 2 1

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