Patent ID: 7076446
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-based method for maximizing redemption award units in an award program, the method for implementation in a system that includes at least a central processing unit (“CPU”), an input/display device under at least partial CPU control, and a storage device at least under partial CPU control, the method comprising the steps of: (a) storing in the storage device at least one predetermined award unit level for which the award program will issue an award program participant an award; (b) storing in the storage device a shortfall percentage; (c) each award program participant being permitted to accumulate a number award units earned by performing acts under the award program for which predetermined numbers of award units will be awarded; (d) inputting with the input/display device into the system the number of award units accumulated at step (c) for each award program participant; (e) storing separately in the storage device for each of the award program participants the number of accumulated award units input at step (d); (f) redeeming an award program award including the substeps of,