Method, apparatus, and computer program product for auto-replenishing an inventory of promotions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9619817
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14494053

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A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for providing auto-replenishment of an inventory of promotions. Auto-replenishment amounts and dates may be determined based on a variety of factors including current inventory, outstanding promotions, redemption ratios and redemption rates. Redemption ratios and redemption rates may be characterized based on provider information, consumer information, and/or promotion information. Auto-replenishment may result in a smoothed redemption curve and optimal impact to the provider.

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  • GROUPON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Forester, Bryce Chicago, US 5 7

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