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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2012
Samuel J. Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Ryan C. Berger, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Samuel J. Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Ryan C. Berger, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
OVERSTOCK.COM, INC., Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
Various methods and systems are provided for conducting transactions, such as electronic transactions over the internet. In one embodiment, an offer for a specified product or service is made by an online provider or retailer. The offer may be made in connection with certain preliminary or qualifying conditions being met. A customer may accept the offer by purchasing the good or service identified and then be provided with an incentive to publicize their purchase in an effort to get others to consider purchasing the item and also, possibly, participate in the incentive program. Certain parameters are monitored after an individual has purchased the product, and, eventually, a determination is made as to what type of reward the purchaser(s) will receive, if any. Any reward earned in accordance with the incentive program is then provided to the purchaser(s).