IP Library Patent Application 14619756
Patent Application
App. No. 14/619,756

EVENT-BASED OFFERS FOR A GEOFENCED GEOGRAPHIC AREA

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App. No.
14/619,756
Abstract

Provided are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing an event-based offer. An event-based offer may be created in response to a request for a merchant. An event-based offer may be associated with event criteria that define when an event-based offer is to be provided to users. Mobile user devices of users attending an event may cross an event geofence at an event venue. Event data associated with an event may be obtained, and an event-based offer may be sent to the mobile user devices if the event data meets the event criteria.

Claims (49)

1 . A computer-implemented method for providing an event-based offer, comprising:

obtaining, by one or more processors, an event geofence defining a perimeter around a geographic area that includes an event venue;

obtaining, by one or more processors, one or more event criteria associated with an event-based offer;

identifying, by one or more processors, a plurality of mobile user devices within the event geofence;

obtaining, by one or more processors, event data associated with an event occurring at the event venue;

comparing, by one or more processors, the event data to the event criteria to determine whether the event criteria are met; and

providing over a network, by one or more processors, the event-based offer to the plurality of mobile user devices within the event geofence when the one or more event criteria are met.

2 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event comprises a concert, a sporting event, a conference, or a tradeshow.

3 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event venue comprises a stadium, an arena, a concert hall, or a conference center.

4 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , where the event criteria comprises the start of the event.

5 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event criteria comprises an outcome of a sporting event.

6 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event-based offer is redeemable at a point-of-sale system during the event.

7 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event-based offer is redeemable after the event ends.

8 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , comprising sending over the network, by one or more processors, a pre-offer alert to the plurality of mobile user devices before sending the event-based offer to the plurality of mobile user-devices.

9 . The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the event-based offer comprises an offer description and a redeemable offer code.

10 . A tangible non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:

obtaining, by one or more processors, an event geofence defining a perimeter around a geographic area that includes an event venue;

obtaining, by one or more processors, one or more event criteria associated with an event-based offer;

identifying, by one or more processors, a plurality of mobile user devices within the event geofence;

obtaining, by one or more processors, event data associated with an event occurring at the event venue;

comparing, by one or more processors, the event data to the event criteria to determine whether the event criteria are met; and

providing over a network, by one or more processors, the event-based offer to the plurality of mobile user devices within the event geofence when the one or more event criteria are met.

11 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the event comprises a concert, a sporting event, a conference, or a tradeshow.

12 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the event venue comprises a stadium, an arena, a concert hall, or a conference center.

13 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , where the event criteria comprises the start of the event.

14 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the event criteria comprises an outcome of a sporting event.

15 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the event-based offer is redeemable at a point-of-sale system during the event.

16 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the event-based offer is redeemable after the event ends.

17 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , the computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: sending over the network, by one or more processors, a pre-offer alert to the plurality of mobile user devices before sending the event-based offer to the plurality of mobile user-devices.

18 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the at least one event geofence includes a geofence that is proximate to, but does not include, the event venue.

19 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 10 , wherein the event-based offer comprises an offer description and a redeemable offer code.

20 . A computer-implemented method for providing an event-based offer, comprising:

receiving, at an offers engine, a request for an event-based offer from a merchant;

generating, via the offers engine, an event-based offer having a merchant logo and an offer description, the event-based offer including an offer code redeemable at the merchant;

obtaining, at the offers engine, event data about an event occurring at the event venue;

providing over a network, from the offers engine, the event-based offer to a plurality of mobile user devices located at the event venue upon based on the event data.

21 . The computer-implemented method of claim 20 , wherein the offer code comprises a single-use offer code.

22 . The computer-implemented method of claim 20 , wherein the event-based offer is redeemable after the event ends.

23 . The computer-implemented method of claim 20 , wherein the merchant is not located at the event venue.

24 . The computer-implemented method of claim 20 , wherein the event data comprises an identification of an interval during the event.

25 . A tangible non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:

receiving, at an offers engine, a request for an event-based offer from a merchant;

generating, via the offers engine, an event-based offer having a merchant logo and an offer description, the event-based offer including an offer code redeemable at the merchant;

obtaining, at the offers engine, event data about an event occurring at the event venue;

providing over a network, from the offers engine, the event-based offer to a plurality of mobile user devices located at the event venue upon based on the event data.

26 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 25 , wherein the offer code comprises a single-use offer code.

27 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 25 , wherein the event-based offer is redeemable after the event ends.

28 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 25 , wherein the merchant is not located at the event venue.

29 . The tangible non-transitory computer-readable memory of claim 25 , wherein the event data comprises an identification of an interval during the event.

Assignments (8)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 29, 2024
From: COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TO WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: NCH MARKETING SERVICES, INC.; VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.; VALASSIS DIGITAL CORP.; VALASSIS DIRECT MAIL, INC.
Reel/Frame 068177/0738 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 28, 2020
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS AGENT
To: RETAILMENOT, INC.
Reel/Frame 054195/0983 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 42494/0822 Recorded Oct 28, 2020
From: CITIBANK, N.A.
To: RETAILMENOT, INC.; GIFTCARDZEN INC.; YSL VENTURES, INC.; CSB ACQUISITION CO., LLC; SMALLPONDS, LLC; RNOT, LLC; SPECTRAWIDE ACQUISITION CO., LLC; CLTD ACQUISITION CO., LLC; DEALS.COM, LLC
Reel/Frame 054241/0662 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 42684/0863 Recorded Oct 28, 2020
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: RETAILMENOT, INC.; GIFTCARDZEN INC.; YSL VENTURES, INC.; CSB ACQUISITION CO., LLC; SMALLPONDS, LLC; RNOT, LLC; SPECTRAWIDE ACQUISITION CO., LLC; CLTD ACQUISITION CO., LLC; DEALS.COM, LLC
Reel/Frame 054243/0530 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 13, 2017
From: RETAILMENOT, INC.; GIFTCARDZEN INC.; YSL VENTURES, INC.; CSB ACQUISITION CO., LLC; SMALLPONDS, LLC; RNOT, LLC; SPECTRAWIDE ACQUISITION CO., LLC; CLTD ACQUISITION CO., LLC; DEALS.COM, LLC
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 042684/0863 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 1, 2017
From: RETAILMENOT, INC.
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 042562/0481 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 24, 2017
From: RETAILMENOT, INC.; GIFTCARDZEN INC; YSL VENTURES, INC.; CSB ACQUISITION CO., LLC; SMALLPONDS, LLC; RNOT, LLC; SPECTRAWIDE ACQUISITION CO., LLC; CLTD ACQUISITION CO., LLC; DEALS.COM, LLC
To: CITIBANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 042494/0822 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 23, 2015
From: BELL, RACHEL RENEE; SHIFFERT, NICHOLAS JAMES
To: RETAIIMENOT, INC.
Reel/Frame 036164/0782 →