PHILIP S KOPF
Engineering in Marietta, GA
License number
Massachusetts 42876
Issued Date
Nov 18, 2000
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Structural Engineer
Address
Address
Marietta, GA 30066
Professional information
Computer Network-Implemented Affinity Program
US Patent:
2004003, Feb 26, 2004
Filed:
Jul 30, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/630474
Inventors:
Philip Kopf - Marietta GA, US
Darrell Tadley - Phoenix AZ, US
Darrell Tadley - Phoenix AZ, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/014000
Abstract:
A computer network-based affinity program provides for participants to identify spending with merchants, who then provide a benefit to a non-profit organization or other beneficiary when the participant later conducts actual spending transactions with the merchant. The program includes benefit determination methods that reconcile the actual spending with the identified spending. The benefit determination methods create “lift” for the merchant, which encourages merchant participation in the program. In addition, the benefit determination methods permit the merchants to measure and track the value of participating in the program, and the program further includes features that permit the merchants use this feedback to created tailored special promotions. In order to encourage participants to accurately estimate their identified spending, the benefit determination methods include accurate identified spending reward schemes.