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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2001
Peter M. Karas, Lakewood, CO (US);
James E. Cowell, Littleton, CO (US);
James R. Yoder, Chicago, IL (US);
Matt F. Golub, Tera Fly, NJ (US);
Aamer Ali Baig, Forest Hills, NY (US);
Peter M. Karas, Lakewood, CO (US);
James E. Cowell, Littleton, CO (US);
James R. Yoder, Chicago, IL (US);
Matt F. Golub, Tera Fly, NJ (US);
Aamer Ali Baig, Forest Hills, NY (US);
The Western Union Company, Englewood, CO (US);
Abstract
According to the invention, a method for creating an electronic greeting card enclosing an electronic gift is disclosed. In one step, the electronic greeting card selection is received from a sender along with a selection of at least one of a type of electronic gift, an amount for the electronic gift, and an identifier for a receiver of the electronic gift. Payment for the electronic gift is received from a money handler chosen by the sender. A code indicative of the electronic gift is received, whereby the code facilitates redemption of the electronic gift. The code is embedded in the electronic greeting card.