Network centric loyalty system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8626577
APP PUB NO 20040054581A1
SERIAL NO

10401504

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A network centric system that enables participation by any number of entities including sponsors, issuers, merchants, portable devices, and acceptance point devices in one or more loyalty programs is provided. Any combination of entities may be specified for different loyalty programs.

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  • VISA U.S.A. INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hammad, Ayman Pleasanton, US 317 20385
Nguyen, Loc San Francisco, US 67 2774
Redford, Liane San Mateo, US 19 1042
Shimko, Bryan Scottsdale, US 16 853

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