Patent ID: 6336098
Filing Date: 2002-01-01
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A method for electronic distribution and redemption of coupons on a computer network, comprising the steps of:providing an electronic coupon in the form of a machine readable computer file; permitting a user of a client machine to receive said computer file via said computer network when said user accesses a selected coupon distribution web site, and to store said computer file in a memory of said client machine and receiving said computer file at a selected coupon redemption web site, separately situated and operated from said selected coupon distribution web site, via said computer network, from said client machine; performing an e-commerce purchase transaction at said coupon redemption web site; separately situtated and operated from said selected coupon distribution web site; authorizing a benefit to said user as part of said e-commerce purchase transaction when said computer file received by said coupon redemption web site pertains to a product purchased as part of said e-commerce transaction.