发明名称 |
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE |
摘要 |
Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, gift cards, in-store gift certificates, e-certificates, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a gift certificate for use on-line can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the certificate with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the certificate to the user, who can then go on-line to make purchases from an associated retailer with the certificate. |
申请公布号 |
WO2007067308(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.06.14 |
申请号 |
WO2006US44111 |
申请日期 |
2006.11.13 |
申请人 |
COINSTAR, INC.;DEAN, SCOTT, A.;WAECHTER, MARK, L.;HANSON, KIM, P.;DORAN, MICHAEL;SMITH, KERRY;JEFFUS, SCOTT, C.;ROWAN, PETER |
发明人 |
DEAN, SCOTT, A.;WAECHTER, MARK, L.;HANSON, KIM, P.;DORAN, MICHAEL;SMITH, KERRY;JEFFUS, SCOTT, C.;ROWAN, PETER |
分类号 |
G07D7/00 |
主分类号 |
G07D7/00 |
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