Patent ID: 7769634
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An e-coupon distribution method for distributing e-coupons redeemable for value in the purchase of goods or services from a seller, comprising: receiving a request from a mobile electronic device of a user to browse at least one e-coupon; receiving location information for the requesting mobile electronic device; determining at least one seller local to the location of the mobile electronic device and at least one corresponding e-coupon available from said at least one seller; sending e-coupon availability data to the mobile electronic device in response to the user request; receiving a request from the mobile electronic device for at least one e-coupon of a seller from among those identified in the e-coupon availability data sent to the mobile electronic device; determining whether to provide said requested seller's e-coupon to the mobile electronic device in response to the request by sending said e-coupon to the mobile electronic device upon authorization.