Patent ID: 8412580
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of replacing an older technology with a newer technology, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an exchange program by which a retailer acknowledges customer's possession of the older technology and in exchange therefor, provides the newer technology to a customer, the retailer comprising one or more of the retailer and an agent thereof; (b) requiring that the newer technology and the older technology each has a portion that is the same and that each includes a different storage media type, wherein the portion comprises copyrighted material; and (c) causing a network or Internet connection between computers of at least two of the retailer, a provider of the newer technology or intermediary thereof, and the customer to communicate instructions and other information necessary to facilitate said exchange, via one of an online track and a retail track, wherein the online track enables the customer via a computer to (i) identify the older technology, (ii) input corresponding information of the customer, and (iii) receive information and instructions regarding processes for the exchange program, and wherein the retail track involves the retailer via a computer (i) cataloging technology transaction and (ii) transmitting information with respect to the catalogued transaction to one or more of the provider of the newer technology or intermediary thereof or the customer, in response to an in-person visit by the customer.