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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2012
Moneygram International, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Daniela Popescu, Littleton, CO (US);
Mark Crowson, South Lincolnshire, GB;
Elena Trubitsyna, London, GB;
Pak Kiu Tse, Yuen Long, HK;
Nicholas Ware, Middlesex, GB;
David Walker, London, GB;
Moneygram International, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like.