Patent ID: 6922673

Claim:
In a computer network, a method for distributing an incentive message, the method comprising: providing an incentive message, wherein the incentive message includes a trophy and a negotiable instrument, and wherein the trophy is detachable from the negotiable instrument; receiving a request for the incentive message from a recipient point-of-contact; displaying a data entry form to the recipient point-of-contact over the computer network, wherein the form is for selecting a customized message to appear with the incentive message and for receiving a name for a recipient of the incentive message; printing the received name on the trophy and on the negotiable instrument; displaying a preview of the incentive message over the computer network, wherein the preview includes both the trophy and the negotiable instrument; based at least in part on the displayed preview, receiving approval to transfer the requested incentive message to the recipient point-of-contact; receiving a payment for the requested incentive message; and transferring the requested incentive message to the recipient point-of-contact.