G06Q30/0231

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, REWARD DETERMINATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A center server serving as an information processing device is configured such that a processor calculates a reduction cost by which an operation cost of a vehicle of a business operator in a first predetermined period is reduced compared to an operation cost of a vehicle of the same period of a previous year, sets a rank in accordance with a reduction result of each of the members regarding the reduction cost, and determines a reward of the member based on the reduction cost in accordance with the rank of the member.

Account Based Handset Protection Coverage
20230230171 · 2023-07-20 · ·

Methods and means for device account based protection coverage are provided which allow for account holders to share a protection plan across a shared account, thereby covering a plurality of individual devices and discreet devices. Program users are able to manage their device protection in a manner more consistent with the way they use their device and services. Users are also able to purchase rate-tailored protection plans for all (or some) of the plurality of devices tied to the account, thereby facilitating cost-sharing of service fees with other members associated with the account. Account members can also share claims benefits across the protected group.

Virtual currency for managing advertising and content delivery
11704635 · 2023-07-18 · ·

A content delivery platform may deliver program content segments and advertising content segments to multiple user devices. The content delivery platform may deliver a program content segment to a primary user device of a user for presentation on the primary user device. The content delivery platform may retrieve an advertising content segment from an advertising content store for presentation. The advertising content segment is provided by an advertiser that is sponsoring the presentation of the program content segment on the primary user device. The content delivery platform may send the advertising content segment to a secondary user device of the user for presentation at the secondary user device.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NORMALIZING AND AGGREGATING POINT BALANCES TO A COMMON BASIS
20230005011 · 2023-01-05 ·

An example system includes an e-commerce platform to support e-commerce for a plurality of merchants; a loyalty rewards system to: track, for each merchant, customer accounts and associated loyalty rewards points for each respective customer account; a hub system to: track, for a hub account, a set of associated customer accounts, each associated customer account corresponding to one of the merchants; retrieve the associated loyalty rewards points for each respective customer account in the set of associated customer accounts; select a common basis; convert, for each respective customer account in the set, the associated loyalty rewards points to a nominal value in the common basis for each respective customer account; aggregate the nominal values of the respective customer accounts in the set; and output the aggregated nominal values to a client device associated with the hub account.

Identifier-based coupon distribution

A client device detects a QR code (or NFC tag). The client device decodes the QR code. The client device determines that the data encoded within the QR code includes a URL. Based on the URL, the client device sends a first request to a first server identified by the URL. In response to the first request, the client device receives from the first server data configured to cause the client device to display, to a user of the client device, at least one of: a video or an interactive web page. Responsive to the data encoded in the QR code, the client device sends to a coupon server: identification data associated with a user of the client device, and a request for the coupon server to distribute a digital coupon for an offer associated with an identifier encoded within the QR code to an account associated with the user.

ONLINE INTEGRATED RENTAL AND PURCHASE SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTS
20220405832 · 2022-12-22 ·

An integrated system is designed to provide the user with a streamlined process for rentals and also the option to purchase Products after providing information on both options all in one online platform. The system allows users easy access to rental information and to easily find single or multiple Products suitable for their needs for a requested date or dates, allowing users to create rental reservations and providing users with rental options before the rentals start, as well as during the rental period. The system provides the user with the ability to make future rental reservations of a single or multiple Products and provides availability information on a single or multiple Products in order to rent at a selected date or dates a combination of Products that may or may not be dependable on each other (i.e. one Product is required to use some other Products), which may require the rental of these Products to be made during the same rental period. The system also provides an optional checklist for each rented Product, consisting of a list of components or actions to do, allowing users to ensure that no components are missing or damaged and that the Products are returned in the same manner as delivered so the Products are in a rentable manner for the next rental reservation. The system splits several aspects, such as Wish List, Cart and Reservations, distinctively between rentals and purchases, so users can track all activities by rentals or purchases. The system also offers membership point system that can be redeemed for rentals or purchases, as well as rental extensions.

Systems and methods for providing dynamic rewards

A loyalty program management system associated with an enterprise location is provided. The loyalty program management system is programmed to: a) receive a plurality of input data associated with a plurality of patrons, wherein the plurality of input data represents actions of the plurality of patrons; b) determine a current location of a patron of the plurality of patrons, wherein the current location of the patron is not at the enterprise location; and c) transmit a message to a computer device associated with the patron including a prize to be awarded if the patron visits the enterprise location.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC REWARDS
20230086207 · 2023-03-23 ·

A loyalty program management system associated with an enterprise location is provided. The loyalty program management system is programmed to: a) receive a plurality of input data associated with a plurality of patrons, wherein the plurality of input data represents actions of the plurality of patrons; b) determine a current location of a patron of the plurality of patrons, wherein the current location of the patron is not at the enterprise location; and c) transmit a message to a computer device associated with the patron including a prize to be awarded if the patron visits the enterprise location.

AUTOMATED AUDITING AND RECOMMENDATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The present invention relates to systems and methods for automated audit analysis and providing of cost reduction recommendations associated with services used and/or received by an entity. In general, invoice data associated with a service associated with an entity (e.g. a customer) is obtained and processed in order to identify at least one of billing errors and inefficiencies. The processing of invoice data is generally performed by computationally identifying relevant invoice information and comparing this information with data from a proprietary service optimization database. When errors and/or inefficiencies are identified, recommendations to remedy the inefficiencies and/or errors are provided to the entity so that cost reduction actions can be taken.

MANAGING VENDOR OFFERS
20230082860 · 2023-03-16 ·

A system, method, and computer-readable media are described for communicating with a mobile application that is downloaded onto a user device. The mobile application can be downloaded from a remote server, a website, or a mobile application store. One or more search criteria are provided via a search interface provided through the mobile application. In some embodiments, a plurality of selectable electronic offers are provided based on the one or more search criteria. One of the plurality of selectable electronic offers are utilized. A presentation of the one of the plurality of selectable electronic offers is modified, such that the modified presentation indicates the utilization of the one of the plurality of selectable electronic offers.