Patent ID: 8260661
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving information at a host server computer about a first pre-existing offline reward program created by a first merchant, wherein the first pre-existing offline reward program provides for a first reward when a first product is purchased at the first merchant; receiving information at the host server computer about a second pre-existing offline reward program created by a second merchant, wherein the second pre-existing offline reward program provides a second reward when a second product is purchased at the second merchant; and using the host server computer, providing for a combination reward program that is linked to the first pre-existing offline reward program and the second pre-existing offline reward program and that provides a combination reward that is based on the purchase of at least the first product and the second product, wherein the combination reward program is provided by a reward sponsor, wherein the first merchant is different than the second merchant, and wherein the combination reward is an award in addition to the first award and the second award and is given to a consumer in addition to the first award and the second award if the consumer uses a portable consumer device to purchase the first product at the first merchant at a first location and to purchase the second product at the second merchant at a second location, and wherein the first pre-existing offline reward program is capable of running without being in contact with the host server computer, and wherein the second pre-existing offline reward program is capable of running without being in contact with the host server computer; wherein the portable consumer device includes a dynamic data field that may be updated based on a product preference of the consumer.