Ralph M Clements

US Patent:

20170228759, Aug 10, 2017

Filed:

Aug 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/833925

Inventors:

Donald A. Haese - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Ralph E. Clements - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G07F 19/00
G07F 17/28
G07F 17/16

Abstract:

A self-service automated coupon kiosk system may be located at entrances to malls or other commercial establishments. It may be used at the entrance to specific retailers in the mall to draw attention to offers of the specific retailer. The system is ideally designed to be employed in high traffic areas or zones. The kiosk is designed to continuously deliver fresh, rotating coupons, special offers and video and messages to attract shoppers as the enter the mall, such coupons being specifically directed to retailers in the mall. In addition, the system may also be used as an ATM location. The unit can also serve as a marketing channel for the mall itself or for specific retailers. A high capacity plastic gift card printer may also be incorporated into the unit. Any combination from one to all of these features may be used depending upon the application.