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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2019
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2015
Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Stephen Becker, Cumming, GA (US);
Charlene Dunbar, Liburn, GA (US);
Jason Kirkland, Cumming, GA (US);
Warren Moede, Atlanta, GA (US);
Thomas H Schulz, Roswell, GA (US);
Chrissy Sheehan, Media, PA (US);
Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Woodstock, GA (US);
Paul F. Tramontina, Harleysville, PA (US);
Matthew T Zielinski, Darien, CT (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc, Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.