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WO2004049218A3 - Methods and apparatus for internet-based selling - Google Patents

Methods and apparatus for internet-based selling Download PDF

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WO2004049218A3
WO2004049218A3 PCT/GB2003/004966 GB0304966W WO2004049218A3 WO 2004049218 A3 WO2004049218 A3 WO 2004049218A3 GB 0304966 W GB0304966 W GB 0304966W WO 2004049218 A3 WO2004049218 A3 WO 2004049218A3
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data carrier
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methods
sold
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WO2004049218A2 (en
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Mathew Keane
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TC COMMUNICATIONS PLC
TC COMM PLC
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TC COMMUNICATIONS PLC
TC COMM PLC
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Priority to AU2003282253A priority Critical patent/AU2003282253A1/en
Priority to EP03773872A priority patent/EP1565853A2/en
Publication of WO2004049218A2 publication Critical patent/WO2004049218A2/en
Publication of WO2004049218A3 publication Critical patent/WO2004049218A3/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q30/00—Commerce
    • G06Q30/06—Buying, selling or leasing transactions

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  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)

Abstract

A method of selling a service or product by vending a data carrier in a retail outlet. The data carrier carries an activation code which is authenticated via an Internet based connection at which point goods and/or services defined by the activation code and/or defined by the Internet based connection are supplied. The data carrier may be sold in a container such as a box which may also contain additional materials related to the goods and/or services which are sold following authentication.
PCT/GB2003/004966 2002-11-27 2003-11-17 Methods and apparatus for internet-based selling Ceased WO2004049218A2 (en)

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AU2003282253A AU2003282253A1 (en) 2002-11-27 2003-11-17 Methods and apparatus for internet-based selling
EP03773872A EP1565853A2 (en) 2002-11-27 2003-11-17 Methods and apparatus for internet-based selling

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GB0227610.3 2002-11-27
GB0227610A GB2395825A (en) 2002-11-27 2002-11-27 A data carrier holdin an activation code for use in online purchasing

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WO2004049218A2 WO2004049218A2 (en) 2004-06-10
WO2004049218A3 true WO2004049218A3 (en) 2004-07-29

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AU (1) AU2003282253A1 (en)
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US5684291A (en) * 1995-06-01 1997-11-04 American Express Trs Refundable prepaid telephone card
DE19716068A1 (en) * 1997-04-17 1998-10-22 Giesecke & Devrient Gmbh Method for generating a credit using a prepaid voucher
WO1998057474A1 (en) * 1997-06-13 1998-12-17 Gemplus S.C.A. Smart card, cordless telephone, system and method for access and communication by internet
WO2000014662A1 (en) * 1998-09-04 2000-03-16 Fortoak Limited Ordering system
US20020120530A1 (en) * 1999-07-29 2002-08-29 Sutton David B. Method and system for transacting an anonymous purchase over the internet
WO2001020907A1 (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-03-22 Videosdotcom, Inc. System for extending a rental period of downloaded video
WO2001080049A1 (en) * 2000-04-19 2001-10-25 Global Hannet Co., Ltd. Automatic internet connecting method with ic card

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GB2395825A (en) 2004-06-02
WO2004049218A2 (en) 2004-06-10
GB0227610D0 (en) 2002-12-31
AU2003282253A1 (en) 2004-06-18
EP1565853A2 (en) 2005-08-24

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