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US07996262B2 System and method for redeeming affinity rewards as political contributions
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将亲和力奖励作为政治贡献的制度和方法
- Patent Title: System and method for redeeming affinity rewards as political contributions
- Patent Title (中): 将亲和力奖励作为政治贡献的制度和方法
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Application No.: US12219272Application Date: 2008-07-18
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Publication No.: US07996262B2Publication Date: 2011-08-09
- Inventor: David J. Urban
- Applicant: David J. Urban
- Agency: PCT Law Group, PLLC
- Main IPC: G06Q30/00
- IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract:
Systems, methods and computer program products for facilitating the redemption of affinity reward points as political contributions are disclosed. In an aspect, “points” or “miles” created through various existing affinity programs prevalent in the credit card and airline industries can be redeemed as political donations. Typically, such reward, award or bonus “points” or “miles” have been redeemed for free or discounted rewards such as airline tickets, hotel room stays, restaurant vouchers or other goods and services. However, millions of vested affinity points or miles are left unused (i.e., unredeemed). The present invention allows a consumer who holds such points or miles to link to a political campaign, political party or political action committee allowing excess points to be converted into cash donations to such political campaigns, political parties or political action committees.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090024483A1 System and method for redeeming affinity rewards as political contributions Public/Granted day:2009-01-22
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