摘要 |
<p>The server generates on request, to a client server, a coupon including a group of data describing the coupon as well as a unique serial number. The coupon is signed and sent to the client who retains it in a coupon purse/wallet in the form of a file. The data on the coupon includes name, serial number, validity start date, certification authority, description of offer, public and private codes and other promotional data. System for producing electronic merchandise price reduction offer coupons. The system includes one or more servers and client terminals connected to each other via the Internet. The server includes a central unit and memory for transmission of digital coupons to client terminals. The client terminals include means for requesting from the server a coupon for downloading. The server then generates electronic coupons in the form of digital signed files. The coupon creation server (manufacturer) can send coupons created on it to other servers operated by other organizations (retailers) with indication of the number of coupons that each retailer can accept. Each user on a retailer site for a coupon created by the manufacturer effects his own control of the coupon.</p> |