Philip A Brodie

US Patent:

20110161151, Jun 30, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954431

Inventors:

Philip Brodie - Long Branch NJ, US
David Foni - Englewood NJ, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 1425, 705 141, 705 1435

Abstract:

An apparatus and related method and system, for dispensing coupons on demand comprising a digital LCD screen for advertisements; a touch screen; a controller unit connected to a network for controlling all internal and external communication to and from the apparatus including a means for providing real time reporting of the coupons dispensed and redeemed; and a printer with a paper supply for printing the coupons; wherein the apparatus permits a user to select desired coupons displayed on said LCD screen or said touch screen and print them on demand. An integrated system for dispensing and redeeming coupons is also provided comprising the apparatus to dispense coupons from a sponsoring manufacturer to a consumer; a data warehouse outside the apparatus which stores consumer information and shopping behavior such that when the consumer uses the apparatus customized coupons based on the users past shopping behavior are presented on the apparatus touch screen; and a point of sale system to redeem coupons; wherein the redeemed coupons are automatically validated and sent to the sponsoring manufacturer for reimbursement.