| 摘要 |
A coupon distributor controls coupon distribution via a centralized coupon distribution server. The server not only distributes coupons to the various computing devices, but also tracks the number of coupons printed for any given coupon offer. The server may use the coupon printing statistics it gathers to, for example, limit the number of times any given device may print a coupon for a given offer, limit the number of coupons printed for an offer in aggregate, or provide reports to the provider of the coupon offer. The server may control coupon distribution to any of a variety of device types, including personal computers, mobile devices, stand-alone printing devices, and in-store kiosks, the clients at some of which may be pre-authorized to print coupons. The server further controls distribution of coupons to devices on one or more private networks via an intermediary. |
