TW594514B

TW594514B - Method and apparatus in a wireless communication system for using a selective call receiver to provide demographic information, redeem coupons, and emulate affinity cards

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Publication number: TW594514B
Application number: TW088111642A
Authority: TW
Inventors: James Allen Hymel; Jack P Indekeu; Alain Charles Briancon; Christopher Richard Long
Original assignee: Motorola Inc
Priority date: 1998-07-10
Filing date: 1999-07-21
Publication date: 2004-06-21
Also published as: EP1151394A1; WO2000003328A1; KR20010071810A; CN1330786A; CA2336954A1; KR100414849B1; EP1151394A4

Abstract

Demographic information concerning the user of an SCR (selective call receiver) (10) is stored in the SCR (10). The demographic information (60) is displayed on the SCR (10) in bar code format such that it can be read by a bar code scanner (132), as in a store (130) or at a point-of-sale (154). In one embodiment, a stored coupon is also displayed in bar code format so that it can be read and redeemed at a point-of-sale. In another embodiment, a stored affinity card code and a unique identifier are displayed in bar code format so that they can be read to identify a selected affinity group and the customer at the point-of-sale.

Description

594514 五、發明說明（1) 相關申本申請案是律師文件案號PT0 2 940 U，由Hymel等人於 19^8年7月8日寄出，標題為，，利用一種選擇性呼叫接收器來提供人口統計資訊及抵換優待券之方法"的一個後續部分。發明領^ 本發明普遍地關於利用可攜式選擇性呼叫接收器（SCRs) 來抵換優待券、模擬認同卡，及提供有關該％。使用者的人口統計資訊之方法及裝置。發明背f 服其他種無線訊息接收器等scRs可以由其傳訊· 服務虽中接收除了個人訊息以外的資訊。新聞、股情、廣告及其他資訊服務現在可被傳送給訂閱者。$ 廣告及某些其他商業訊息的贊助合相… 、讀到他們的訊息、。這種資訊有些可以；° :二J =二付費資訊及傳訊之系統及裝置"當：二題為"廣告商也可以傳送給SCRs那此可以被用中來的獲得。服務的優待券。這歧優待券可w ^以折扣價購買商品或大群人，但是該㈣=方式傳送給：! 以及誰使用了。該種資1fl ’以及其他有：至】：優待券的人口統計資訊，可能很難取得。該二^待券接受者想花太多自己的時間來提供該資訊μ文得券的使用者不會的商店同樣也不願意提#今二J而且該優待券被抵換收木違貝机所需的資源。594514 V. Description of the invention (1) The related application is a lawyer's document case number PT0 2 940 U, which was sent by Hymel et al. On July 8, 19 ^ 8, under the title, Using a Selective Call Receiver To provide demographic information and a follow-up to the method of redeeming coupons. The invention is generally related to the use of portable selective call receivers (SCRs) to redeem coupons, simulate identification cards, and provide relevant information. Method and device for user demographic information. The invention can provide scRs such as other wireless message receivers to receive information other than personal messages through its messaging and services. News, stock, advertising and other information services can now be delivered to subscribers. $ Sponsorship of advertisements and certain other business messages Confluence ..., read their messages,. Some of this kind of information is possible; °: two J = two systems and devices for payment information and messaging " when: two is entitled " Advertisers can also be sent to SCRs which can be used to obtain them. Coupon for service. This ambiguous coupon can be purchased at a discounted price or a large group of people, but the ㈣ = method is passed to:! And who used it. This kind of material 1fl 'and others include: to]: Demographic information of coupons may be difficult to obtain. The recipient of the second coupon wants to spend too much time to provide the information. The store where the user of the coupon wo n’t know is also unwilling to mention # 今二 J and the coupon is redeemed for the receipt of the illegal ticket machine. Required resources.

第5頁 594514 五、發明說明（2) 此外，認同卡愈來愈受歡迎。這種卡通所發行，例如雜貨連鎖店，並且通常有一條可以在收銀台被讀出以認證使用者。該由此收集並儲存有關該使用者購買的資^ 該贊助者所決定的各種折扣回饋給該使用者所持有的各種認同卡數目增加，顯然# 合成一個單一物品。 ^ 種方便且具成本效盈’以收集有關那待券的人的人口資訊的方式，由於提供那會想使用的優待券，不但使優待券的贊助用者有幫助。此外，一種方便且具成本效卡的方式，由於減少卡的零亂，如此使得使用’可使贊助者及使用者都受益。凰式簡述圖1是根據本發明運作的一個SCR的一個圖2顯不一個SCR的顯示區域正顯示一券；圖3顯示同一個SCR的顯示區域正顯示有的人口統計資訊；圖4、5及6是描述根據本發明之一方面， Μ程式運作的流程圖；圖7描述根；1 广十^ μ 據本發明之另一方面一 SCR如店來抵換優待基，y 券迷且提供人口統計資訊園δ疋顯示該+ 在顯示於圖7的環境中1 常是由一贊助者條設有密妈的磁贄助者的電腦便。該認同卡再將· 者。隨著該使用必要將那些卡整些接收並使用優些使用SCRs的人者受益’也對益，以整合認同認同卡可更方便方塊圖；有條碼的優待關該S C R使用者圖3的SCR如何< 何被用於一家商如何被用於抵Page 5 594514 V. Description of the Invention (2) In addition, identity cards are becoming more and more popular. This cartoon is issued by, for example, a grocery chain store, and usually has one that can be read out at the checkout to authenticate the user. The thus collected and stored information about the user's purchases ^ The various discounts determined by the sponsor are given back to the user, and the number of various identification cards held by the user increases, apparently # synthesizes a single item. ^ A convenient and cost-effective way to collect demographic information about the people who are using coupons. By providing coupons that they would like to use, it not only helps coupon sponsors. In addition, a convenient and cost-effective way to reduce the clutter of the card, so that the use of 'can benefit both sponsors and users. Brief description of the phoenix Figure 1 is a SCR operating according to the present invention. Figure 2 shows that a SCR display area is displaying a coupon; Figure 3 shows the same SCR display area is displaying demographic information; 5 and 6 are flowcharts describing the operation of the M program according to one aspect of the present invention; FIG. 7 depicts the roots; Provide demographic information garden δ 疋 shows the + In the environment shown in Figure 7, 1 is often a computer of a magnetic helper with a patron who has a closet. The identification card will be again. With the use, it is necessary to benefit those who receive and use the SCRs in a better way. It is also beneficial to integrate and identify the card. It can be more convenient for the block diagram. There is a bar code preference for the SCR user. The SCR in Figure 3 How < what is used for a business

第6頁 594514 五、發明說明（3) 換優待券，並且提供人口統計資訊的一個流程圖；圖9是顯示根據本發明使用該SCR抵換優待券，並且提供人口統計資訊的一個流程圖；圖1 0是根據本發明的一個無線通訊系統的一個方塊圖；圖11是描繪根據本發明該SCR模擬一認同卡的運作的一個流程圖；圖12是描繪根據本發明該SCR傳送認同密碼給一第二SCR 的運作的一個流程圖；及 σ 圖1 3描根據本發明.Q ρ π J ,. m -m, +^ # # ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 體實施例U、“、關於購貝的資訊。示ΐΐ發：：功：用—SCR的功能可靠地接收、儲存及顯根據本發明被用：提=描；的效率性及可靠性，資訊，並用以提# i吏用優待券的SCR使用者的及抵換優待券，以及模：：二⑽使用者有效率地接收、且該；訊是；憂待券的—個銷售，點丁在垓使用者想要抵換 SR?-費。放置於該銷售二X:商店當中要為講買的 SCR顯不的該使用個條碼掃描器讀取由《 =得到有關抵換該優待如券此之購貝嗜好。這使得該優待券 2的人口統計資訊，包括調整其行麟計劃，並且二，可以針對實際消費喜 "亥SCR使用者可能想要的優 594514 五、發明說明（4) 待券。在認同卡模擬的情況’有關該使用者的資訊可以很簡單地是一個唯一的5忍5且號媽，藉此該商店的電腦交叉比對在前述到該商店購物時已經被收集並儲存的該使用者身· 分及購買嗜好。 · 一個根據本發明運作的scR 1 〇被以一呼叫器的樣式顯示於圖1。描述中的SCR有一個電路，包括一個天線丨2、一個標準的RF解調器1 4及一個數位解碼器1 6，用以接收及為接收到的訊息解碼，包括優待券及認同密碼。由該天線1 2接收到的訊息被該RF解調器所解調，以便將解調後的類比資料當作一個輸入提供給該解碼器1 6，可以也是標準架構。籲從該解碼器1 6的信號輸出是解碼後的數位資料，被用做給一處理器1 8的一個輸入’該處理器可以是例如 Motorola, Inc.製造的MC68HC05。該處理器18也可以是標準的，但是以程式使該SCR1 0根據本發明運作，如後有較詳細的討論。該處理器18包括一個CPU(中央處理單元）20及一個儲存該CPU之指令程式的R〇M(唯讀記憶體）22 。該ROM 22建議最好也儲存一個認證，例如一個序號，以便在認同卡模擬時唯一認證該SCR。該處理器也包括一個將信號由該CPU 20 連接到一個顯示驅動器2 6的外接埠介面2 4。該顯示驅動器· 驅動一個顯示器2 8，可以是一個標準的液晶顯示器，以顯示解碼後的訊息（包括優待券及認同卡密碼）、表單、廣告、提示等等。該顯示器2 8具有一個小到可以顯示出能被標準條碼掃描器精確讀出的條碼的圖點解析度。Page 6 594514 V. Description of the invention (3) A flow chart for changing coupons and providing demographic information; FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the use of the SCR to redeem coupons and providing demographic information according to the present invention; FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a wireless communication system according to the present invention; FIG. 11 is a flowchart depicting the operation of the SCR emulating an identity card according to the present invention; FIG. 12 is a diagram depicting the SCR transmitting an identity password to the present invention A flowchart of the operation of a second SCR; and σ FIG. 13 depicts .Q ρ π J,. M -m, + ^ # # ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ The information of the display :: function: use-SCR function to reliably receive, store and display according to the present invention is used: to improve the efficiency and reliability of the information, and to improve SCR users of coupons and redemption of coupons, as well as the module :: The second user effectively receives, and should; the message is; worrying about the sale of the coupon—a sale, the user wants to redeem the SR ? -Fee. Placed in the sale II X: SCR in the store to buy If not, you should use a barcode scanner to read the "= purchase preferences for redeeming this coupon, such as coupons. This makes the coupon 2 demographic information, including adjusting its plan, and two, can be targeted Actual consumption hi " The excellent SCR user may want 594514 V. Invention description (4) Waiting for coupons. In the case of identification card simulation, 'information about the user can be a unique 5 to 5 and 5 No. Mom, use this store's computer to cross-match the user's identity and purchasing preferences that have been collected and stored during the aforementioned shopping at the store. · An scR 1 0 operating according to the present invention is used as a pager The style shown in Figure 1. The SCR in the description has a circuit, including an antenna, 2, a standard RF demodulator, 14 and a digital decoder, 16 for receiving and decoding the received message, including Coupon and identification password. The message received by the antenna 12 is demodulated by the RF demodulator, so as to provide the demodulated analog data as an input to the decoder 16, which can also be a standard architecture. The signal output from the decoder 16 is the decoded digital data and is used as an input to a processor 18. The processor may be, for example, MC68HC05 manufactured by Motorola, Inc. The processor 18 may also It is standard, but the SCR10 is made to operate according to the present invention by a program, as will be discussed in more detail later. The processor 18 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20 and a ROM ( Read-only memory) 22. The ROM 22 suggests that it is also best to store an authentication, such as a serial number, in order to uniquely authenticate the SCR when the identity card is simulated. The processor also includes an external port interface 24 for connecting signals from the CPU 20 to a display driver 26. The display driver drives a display 28, which can be a standard liquid crystal display to display decoded messages (including coupons and identification card passwords), forms, advertisements, reminders, and more. The display 28 has a dot resolution that is small enough to display a bar code that can be accurately read by a standard bar code scanner.

第8 K 五發明說明（6) 時造$優待券及認同密碼的遺失。 * (H式儲己存^50是當作-個高速暫存記憶體，做為新訊 ν· 該SCR 1 〇是 Α ^ · 所實行的過程者中被：：用：多J達到本發明目標的方式被儲存於該SCR'且上“ 種方式中，—優待券條碼掃福器讀出時_^該如優待券是在一銷售點被顯示並被一 ::觸顯示樣子的範例。在此範例中，該顯示器以 :券m格式顯示於5/、一個相當於該優待券的蟠 —一給予有關該優待券的使用者可讀資訊的文字 μ f育訊56。該文字數字資訊56使得該SCR使用者可以認也2被顯不的優待券52，並且了解要如何被使用。或者，在I忍同卡杈擬的情況，在5 2的該條碼格式認證一個被指定要被模擬的έ忍同團體的唯一密碼。此外，該唯—密碼的相當數字被顯示於54，且該認同團體的名稱被由該數字資訊5 6顯示出來。在圖3 ’該使用者的人口統計資訊被顯示於該顯示器 2 8 °該資訊是以使用者可讀形式被顯示於5 8、以一條瑪格式於60，及—相當數值於62。雖然只有單一條碼被顯示於· 圖3 ’需了解可以有多個條碼被用以表現額外或更多詳細的人口統計資訊。此外，該優待券及該人口統計資訊6 〇不疋要被分開表現於該顯示器2 8。如果該顯示器2 8夠大，則该優待券及該人口統計資訊β 〇可以被同時邊靠邊顯示。The 8th K fifth invention description (6) when making $ coupons and the loss of the identification password. * (H-type storage memory ^ 50 is used as a high-speed temporary storage memory, as the new news ν · The SCR 1 〇 is A ^ · In the process of the implementation is :: use: more J to achieve the present invention The target method is stored in the SCR 'and "in the above-mentioned ways, when the coupon code bar code scanner reads out _ ^ This is an example where the coupon is displayed at a point of sale and displayed by a :: touch display. In this example, the display is displayed in the form of a coupon m at 5 /, a 相当于 equivalent to the coupon—a text giving a user-readable information about the coupon, μ f, and a newsletter 56. The alphanumeric information 56 enables the SCR user to recognize the coupon 2 being displayed 52 and understand how to use it. Or, in the case of the same card, in the barcode format of 5 2 one is designated to be designated The simulated password is the same as the unique password of the group. In addition, a considerable number of the unique password is displayed at 54 and the name of the identified group is displayed by the digital information 5 6. In Figure 3, the user ’s demographics Information is displayed on the display 2 8 ° The information is displayed in a user-readable form Shown at 5 8. 60 in a marquee format, and-equivalent to 62. Although only a single bar code is shown in Figure 3 'It is important to understand that multiple bar codes can be used to represent additional or more detailed demographic information. In addition, the coupon and the demographic information 6 should not be displayed separately on the display 28. If the display 28 is large enough, the coupon and the demographic information β can be displayed side by side at the same time .

594514 五、發明說明（7) -- 一種在圖2及3之以條碼顯示運作一 SCR的較佳方式，現在將參考顯示於圖4、5及6的流程圖做解釋。首先參考圖4，步驟7〇，有關該使用者的人口統計資料被載入該SCR的人口統計資料庫48(圖1 )，且/或該1 口統計資料庫48被以新的或額外的人口統計資訊更新"。人口統計資1的初次載入建議最好是在該使用者為傳訊服務簽字啟用時。該人口統計資訊可包括該使用者的年齡、性別、住處、興趣等等。對該初次載入資訊的更新可以透過與該使用者的空中問答對話，如果該SCR是一雙向裝置。如此’ 一個較完整的人口統計資料庫被建立到該s c r。看 “該人口統計資料庫的額外更新建議最好是在該SCR被用來抵換優待券或者購物時。每次如此使用到該s C R時建議最好此使得該S C R的人口統計資料庫被更新，以反映出該 SCR使用者，如此可精確地指出該使用者的購買嗜好。在、下一步驟72，該SCR等待一個π事件"發生。這種事件匕括個Λ息的接收（圖5 )’及$亥使用者讀取一^訊息（圖 6 ) 伴h遠事件的動作在步驟7 4被處理’隨後該程式回到 v驟72去等待下一個事件。步驟74的詳述顯示於圖5為接收到一訊息之事件的狀況，圖6為該使用者要求讀取一訊息之事件的狀況。（現在參考圖5，在第一步驟76 —個”事件”以一訊息被該 SCR接收的形式發生。在下一步驟78，確認該接收到的訊息是否是一個個人訊息。如果答案是肯定的，該程式進行到步驟80，其中該SCr警示該使用者有—訊息到達，且該594514 V. Description of the invention (7)-A better way to operate an SCR with a bar code display in Figs. 2 and 3 will now be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6. Referring first to FIG. 4, step 70, the demographic data about the user is loaded into the SCR demographic database 48 (FIG. 1), and / or the one statistical database 48 is added with a new or additional Demographic Information Update ". The first loading of population statistics1 is recommended when the user signs up for the messaging service. The demographic information may include the age, gender, residence, interests, etc. of the user. Updates to this initial load information can be made via a question-and-answer session with the user if the SCR is a two-way device. In this way, a more complete demographic database is built into the scr. See "The additional update suggestion of the demographic database is best when the SCR is used to redeem coupons or shopping. It is recommended that each time the s CR is used in this way, it is best to make the SCR's demographic database be Update to reflect the user of the SCR, so that the user ’s purchasing preferences can be accurately pointed out. At step 72, the SCR waits for a π event " to occur. This event includes the receipt of a message ( (Figure 5) 'and the user reading a message (Figure 6) The action associated with the remote event is processed in step 74.' Then the program returns to step 72 to wait for the next event. Details of step 74 Shown in Figure 5 is the status of the event that a message was received, and Figure 6 is the status of the event that the user requested to read a message. (Now referring to Figure 5, in the first step 76, an "event" is captured with a message The form received by the SCR occurs. In the next step 78, it is confirmed whether the received message is a personal message. If the answer is yes, the program proceeds to step 80, where the SCr alerts the user that the message has arrived, and The

第11頁五、發明說明（8) 訊息被存放在一個個人記憶體，可以是該訊息記憶體4 6的一部份或一個專***個人訊息的分離記憶體。該程式接著經由節點A回到步驟7 2去等待下一個事件。如果該接收到的訊息在步驟7 6被卻認為不是一個個人訊-息’該程式進行到步驟8 2，指示有一隨信訊息到達。如果-該隨信訊息被確定不是一個優待券或認同密碼（步驟84 )，遠程式進入步驟8 6，其中該隨信訊息被存放在一個隨信記隐體’可以疋泫机息記憶體4 6的一部份或一個專***隨信訊息的分離記憶體。在每個步驟8 6被儲存 = 常都是廣告、新聞標題等等。 ° α π ^ 如果有一個有條碼的優待券或認同密碼在步出來，該程式進行到步驟88。在此，該SCR為“驟84被逐敁生一個警訊，並且視情況儲存該優待券於該”'、違使用者產 5 1 ’或該認同密碼於該認同密碼記憶體4 。^待券記憶體到步驟72 (圖4 )去等待下一個事件。組違裎式接著回現在參考圖6，步驟9 0，該’’事件”現在是兮讀取一訊息。下一步驟9 2詢問該使用者是疋否^使用者要求個人訊息，並且如果答案是肯定的，一個個…要讀取一個示（步驟94)，且該程式經由節點a回到步驟^2人訊息會被顯如果該要求的訊息不是一個個人訊息/牛。求的訊息是否為一個廣告。如果答案是肯定' 9 6詢問該要攀得該廣告被顯示，且該人口統計資料庫=的，步驟9 8使使用者對該特定廣告的興趣。該程式接著？回更新以反映該如果步驟9 6發現該要求的訊息不是一=到步驟7 2。 M告’該程式進 594514 五、發明說明（9) 行到步驟1 0 0確認該要求的訊東如果且個要義或隨信訊息可包括運動、..，、個要義訊息答案是肯定的，下一步驟102會使：、股票.等資訊。該人口統計資料庫被更新以反映該使義:::被顯不’且興趣。該程式接著回到步驟72。者對该顯不訊息的是的答案是否定的，_詢問該使用者字數字形式被顯示（步驟106)，如^券-貝訊以文驟都不會有條碼被顯示。建m最圖2=56。母次的這個步 -迴圈，如此該使用者可步驟104及106被實行於行== 用者：Λ想在步驟104看到-優待券，該程式進仃到步驟108，其中該使用者被μ 2退券。否定的答案會使該程式回到 & 使得該程式進入步驟U〇。驟72，而月定的答案則Page 11 V. Description of the invention (8) The message is stored in a personal memory, which can be part of the message memory 46 or a separate memory dedicated to serving personal information. The program then returns to step 72 via node A to wait for the next event. If the received message is deemed not to be a personal message at step 76, the procedure proceeds to step 82, indicating that an accompanying message has arrived. If-the random message is determined not to be a coupon or an identification code (step 84), the process proceeds remotely to step 86, where the random message is stored in a random message hidden body, which can be stored in the memory 4 Part 6 or a dedicated memory for dedicated messages. Stored at each step 8 6 = often ads, news headlines, etc. ° α π ^ If there is a bar coded coupon or identification code in step, the program proceeds to step 88. Here, the SCR generates a warning for "step 84" and stores the coupon in the "", the user's product 5 1 ', or the identity password in the identity password memory 4 as appropriate. ^ Waiting coupon memory Go to step 72 (Figure 4) to wait for the next event. The group violation then refers back to FIG. 6, step 90, the "event" is now reading a message. The next step 9 2 asks the user if he is not ^ The user requests a personal message, and if the answer is Yes, one by one ... Read one indication (step 94), and the program returns to step ^ 2 via node a. The message will be displayed if the requested message is not a personal message / bull. Is the requested message as An ad. If the answer is yes' 9 6 asks to get the ad displayed and the demographic database = yes, step 9 8 makes the user interested in that particular ad. The program then updates back to reflect If the step 9 6 finds that the requested message is not one = go to step 2. 2. M '' The program proceeds to 594514. V. Description of the invention (9) Go to step 1 0 0 to confirm that the requestor of the request has an essential or follow The letter message can include sports, .., and other important messages. The answer is yes, the next step 102 will make information such as :, stocks, etc. The demographic database is updated to reflect the meaning ::: 被显不 ' And interest. The program then returns Step 72. The user's answer to the displayed yes message is negative, and _ ask the user to display it in alphanumeric form (step 106), such as ^ coupon-Bei Xun, no bar code will be displayed in the text. m is the most figure 2 = 56. This step of the mother-child-loop, so that the user can perform steps 104 and 106 == User: Λ wants to see-coupon in step 104, the program enters Step 108, in which the user is refunded by μ 2. A negative answer causes the program to return to & the program enters step U0. Step 72, while the monthly answer is

儲存於資料庫4 8的人口統神眘M 碼，以及該要被顯示的人口“；=待券產生-個條條碼是利用標準技術被產生，：二=-個條碼。這些祕shing所出版的「條碼書：如』些描述於由He — 1991 M 995 〇令$曰」，弟二版，著作權i 9 8 9、丄:步驟1二使」寻Λ條碼化優待券及條瑪化人口統計資待券建議最好先被顯示。該優：：接t圖2及3所示’則優 ^ ^符券接著被掃描使其價值可The demographic Shenshen M code stored in the database 4 8 and the population to be displayed "; = pending coupon generation-a barcode is generated using standard techniques: two =-a barcode. These secrets are published by "Barcode Book: As described in Something from He — 1991 M 995 Orders", Second Edition, Copyright i 9 8 9, 丄: Step 1 Second Envoy "Finding Barcoded Coupons and Barcoded Population Statistical coupon recommendations are best displayed first. The excellent :: Then, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, then the ^^^ coupon is then scanned to make its value available.

594514 五、發明說明（ίο) 以自動對該使用者扣除。該條碼人口統計資訊接著被顯示及掃描使其可被儲存並且被用以認證使用該優待券的那個人，或那個人的人口統計特徵。該條碼化優待券及條码化人口統計資訊也可以被同時顯示。 … 在該條碼被顯示之後，該程式進行到步驟1丨6 ,其中今人口統計資料庫48被更新以反映該使用者對該優待券的^ 換。在下一步驟11 8，該使用者被警示可以選擇一個額抵的優待券被抵換，且該SCR顯示一個提示（步驟12〇)詢尸外使用者是否要看下一張優待券。如果答案是否定的°，j該待券處理循環便完成，且該程式回到步驟7 2。如果欠案肯定的，該舊的優待券會被刪除（步驟1 2 2 )且下一狂券會以文字數字形式被顯示（步驟1 2 4 )使該使用者可以^ 取。接著該程式進行到步驟126，其中該SCR詢問該使續是否要抵換該被顯示的優待券。如果答案是肯定的，^ 5亥者程式回到步驟1 1 0以再次進行優待券抵換循環。如果欠汽Ύ 否定的，該程式在步驟124及126做迴圈直到所古木是』π ,儲存的待券都被顯示過。利用該SCR抵換優待券並且提供有關該SCR使用者的次訊統計）於γ SCR。這可以如上所述被做到。當該使用者推要垃、咳優待券，例如當他進入一家商店購物，該使用者使1 ^ 統計資訊以條碼格式被顯示於該SCR。一條碼掃描哭Υ 議最好是在該商店内或附近，讀取該條碼化人口並且傳送該資訊給一台可能位於該商店的電腦分1貝訊孩商店接的一第二種方式，需要先儲存使用者資訊（人594514 Fifth, the invention description (ίο) to automatically deduct the user. The barcode demographic information is then displayed and scanned so that it can be stored and used to authenticate the person using the coupon, or the demographic characteristics of that person. The barcoded coupons and barcoded demographic information can also be displayed simultaneously. … After the bar code is displayed, the program proceeds to steps 1 and 6, where the demographic database 48 is updated to reflect the user ’s exchange of coupons. At the next step 118, the user is warned that he can choose a voucher to be redeemed, and the SCR displays a prompt (step 12) to ask the corpse user if he wants to see the next coupon. If the answer is no, the cycle of pending ticket processing is completed, and the program returns to step 72. If the case is affirmative, the old coupon will be deleted (step 1 2 2) and the next coupon will be displayed in alphanumeric form (step 1 2 4) so that the user can retrieve it. The program then proceeds to step 126, where the SCR asks the carrier if it wants to redeem the displayed coupon. If the answer is yes, the procedure returns to step 1 10 to perform the coupon redemption cycle again. If it is negative, the program loops in steps 124 and 126 until all the ancient wood is "π", and the stored coupons are displayed. Use the SCR to redeem coupons and provide statistics about users of the SCR) to the γ SCR. This can be done as described above. When the user asks for a coupon, for example, when he enters a store for shopping, the user causes the 1 ^ statistics to be displayed on the SCR in a barcode format. A bar code scan cry is best to read the bar coded population in or near the store and send the information to a computer that may be located in the store Store user information first (people

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第14頁 594514 五、發明說明（u) 筇垃個使用者的資料庫，認證出條碼* 的確認該使用者的購買嗜好，如該二^讀取的該使用者， ::根據該使用者的人口統計資訊貝：庠中的資訊所披露运1j垓SCR，如此提供給歲張條媽化優待券被可能使用的優待券。—張停吏:化者構買，好所預測其· 議最好在同一家商店，；== 寺券在1銷售點’建被抵換。顯不於該SCR ’如此該優待券可上述的方法現在將參考圖7及8做 128 ’圖8，該SCR使用者的人口的討論。在步驟如前面所討論，這可能在該使用者貝机破儲存於該SCR。初次發生，且更新建議最好今專，服務簽字啟用_ 券、購物等等之時。隹省SCR破用於抵換優待現在假設該使用者帶著他的SCR 1〇進入— 該商店1 3 0 (圖7 )建議最好在該商店内 K :::。碼掃描器1 32，位於方便該使用者A ^ D k I括個條的地點。如果該使用者相要接收二吏/':了顯示器被掃描 κ用在心罟接收幾張在商店130(或另一家商店）可能用到的優待券，他會使其SCR丨〇以條碼袼式顯不其人口統計資訊，且該掃描器丨32讀取那些人口統計資訊（步驟134)。該被掃描的資訊被經由一通訊連結136傳送到一個可能被放在該商店内或在別處的電腦1 3 8。一人口統計資料庫被儲存於該電腦丨3 8 ,如此在經由連結1 3 6接收到該使用者的人口統計資訊時，該電腦可接達該資料庫以認證出該使用者及其購買嗜好（步驟14〇及 142)。每次到下一步驟1 44，該電腦會發出一張建議最好Page 14 594514 V. Description of the invention (u) 筇 A user's database, authenticated by a barcode * to confirm the user's purchase preferences, such as the user read by the two ^, :: according to the user Demographic information: The information disclosed in Yunzhong 1j 垓 SCR, which provides the coupons that may be used by the old Zhang Tiaoma. —Zhang Zingli: Huazhe structure buys, it is predicted that it is best to be in the same store; == Temple coupons are set up at 1 point of sale ’and are exchanged. It is obvious that the SCR 'is so that the coupon is available. The above method will now be discussed with reference to Figs. 7 and 8 128' Fig. 8, a discussion of the population of the SCR user. In step As discussed earlier, this may be stored in the SCR by the user. It happened for the first time, and the update suggestion is best when the service is signed, coupons, shopping and so on.隹 Province SCR breaks in exchange for preferential treatment Now suppose that the user enters with his SCR 10—the store 130 (Figure 7) suggests that it is best to be in the store K :::. The code scanner 1 32 is located at a place convenient for the user A ^ D k I. If the user wants to receive the second document, the display is scanned, and the card is used to receive several coupons that may be used in the store 130 (or another store), and he will make the SCR in bar code format. The demographic information is displayed, and the scanner 32 reads the demographic information (step 134). The scanned information is transmitted via a communication link 136 to a computer 1 3 8 that may be placed in the store or elsewhere. A demographic database is stored on the computer, so that when the user's demographic information is received via the link 1 36, the computer can access the database to authenticate the user and his buying preferences (Steps 14 and 142). Every time you go to the next step 1 44, the computer will issue a suggestion

第15頁五、發明說明（12) 是唯一且反映出該使用者如該電腦138所確認的購買偏好的優待券給該使用者。該優待券是以一條碼訊息被發出給該使用者的SCR，且由一通訊連結146被傳送到一傳訊系統· 1 48(步驟1 50 )。該系統將該優待券訊息傳送到該SCR 1 0，- 且該SCR 10接收該優待券（步驟152)。當該使用者到達一個銷售點154，他使得該SCR以條碼格式顯示每張他想要抵換的優待券（步驟1 5 6 )。一掃描5¾ 1 57，建議最好位於該銷售點，讀取被該SCR顯示的該條碼化優待券，選擇是否接受一張先前已被使用過的優待券，並對泫使用者的購貝品採用任何可行的折扣（步驟1以）。鲁在下一步驟160，該電腦138被該使用者通知該優待券的抵換。該資訊經由一通訊連結162被傳送到該電腦138。電腦利用該資訊更新其伴隨的人口統計資料庫（步驟以 1 64)。任何被該使用者抵換的優待券建議最好在/一時間之後被由該SCR的記憶體中刪除，例如2 ， 168)。 a j吋（步驟抵換k待券及收集人口統計資訊的一第三種以條碼格式顯示—優待券。該第三—種工也不需 :ΐΓ:7σ統計)於該SCR。這可以如上“ΐ δ §亥使用者想要接收一張優待券，例如當他進入一( 豕：店購4勿，該使用者使其人口統計資訊以條碼格式 =^SCR。-條碼掃描器’建議最好是在該商店内或附 U: Ϊ條碼化人口統計資訊並且傳送該資訊給一可月“立於έ亥商店的電腦。該商店接達一個使用： 594514 五、發明說明（13) 認證出條碼被讀取的該使用者，並確認該使用者的購買嗜好’如該資料庫中的資訊所披露的。該電腦選擇幾張優待券’且其相關資訊被送到該使用者的S C R。在這種情況’ 該優待券不是以條碼格式被傳送，而是以文字數字形式，如此該使用者可以讀出該被傳送的資訊，並了解哪些優待券已被為他而選取。有關該被選取優待券的資訊也被該電腦儲存，以便與該銷售點通訊。當該使用者到達該銷售點’他再次顯示其人口統計資訊，並且該被選取的優待券被自動採用於該使用者的購買品以回應該資訊。該技術被描述於圖9的流程圖。 | 在步驟1 70 ’該使用者的人口統計資訊被儲存於該SCR。如先河所討論的，這可能在該使用者為傳訊服務簽字啟用時初次發生’且更新建議最好發生在該SCR被用於抵換優待券、講物等等之時。現在假設該使用者帶著他的SC R 1 〇進入一家商店購物。如果該使用者想要接收幾張在商店13〇 (或另一家商店）可能用到的優待券，他會使其SCR丨〇以條碼格式顯示其人口統计資Λ ’且泫掃描器1 3 2讀取那些人口統計資訊（步驟 1 72 )。該被掃描的資訊被經由一通訊連結丨36傳送到一個可能被放在該商店内或在別處的電腦丨38。餐在經由連結1 3 6接收到該使用者的人口統計資訊時，該電接達該貢料庫以認證出該使用者及其購買嗜好（步驟 17 6)基於δ亥資料庫中的資訊，該電腦為該認證出的使用者選取幾張優待券，並且傳送有關該被選取優待券的資訊Page 15 V. Description of the Invention (12) is the only coupon that reflects the purchase preference of the user as confirmed by the computer 138 to the user. The coupon is sent to the user's SCR as a code message, and is transmitted to a messaging system 1 48 via a communication link 146 (step 1 50). The system transmits the coupon message to the SCR 10, and the SCR 10 receives the coupon (step 152). When the user reaches a point of sale 154, he causes the SCR to display each coupon he wants to redeem in a barcode format (step 156). One scan of 5¾ 1 57, it is recommended to be located at the point of sale, read the bar coded coupon displayed by the SCR, choose whether to accept a coupon that has been used before, and ask the user to buy shellfish Use any feasible discount (step 1). In the next step 160, the computer 138 is notified by the user of the redemption of the coupon. The information is transmitted to the computer 138 via a communication link 162. The computer uses this information to update its accompanying demographic database (steps 1 to 64). Any coupons that are redeemed by the user are advised to be deleted from the SCR's memory after a period of time, such as 2, 168). a j inches (steps to exchange k coupons and collect demographic information a third type is displayed in bar code format—coupons. The third type of job does not require: ΐΓ: 7σ statistics) in the SCR. This can be as above "ΐ δ § Hai user wants to receive a coupon, for example when he enters a ((: shop purchase 4 don't, the user makes his demographic information in barcode format = ^ SCR.-Barcode scanner 'Recommended to be in the store or attached with U: Ϊ Barcode demographic information and send the information to a computer that can be installed in the store of Zihai. The store accesses one to use: ) Authenticate the user whose barcode was read, and confirm that the user ’s purchase preferences are 'as disclosed in the database. The computer selects several coupons' and its relevant information is sent to the user SCR. In this case, the coupon is not transmitted in bar code format, but in alphanumeric form, so that the user can read the transmitted information and know which coupons have been selected for him. Information about the selected coupon is also stored by the computer for communication with the point of sale. When the user arrives at the point of sale, he displays his demographic information again, and the selected coupon is automatically The user's purchase is used to respond to the information. The technique is described in the flowchart of Figure 9. | At step 1 70 'The user's demographic information is stored in the SCR. As discussed earlier, this May occur for the first time when the user signs up for the messaging service 'and the update suggestion preferably occurs when the SCR is used to redeem coupons, lectures, etc. Now suppose the user carries his SC R 1 〇 Enter a store to shop. If the user wants to receive several coupons that may be used at store 13 (or another store), he will make his SCR 丨〇 display his demographic information in a barcode format And the scanner 1 3 2 reads the demographic information (step 1 72). The scanned information is transmitted via a communication link 36 to a computer that may be placed in the store or elsewhere 38. Meals When receiving the user's demographic information via the link 1 3 6, the electrical access to the tributary repository to authenticate the user and his buying preferences (step 17 6) based on the information in the delta Hai database, the Computer for that certification The user selects several coupons and sends information about the selected coupon

第17頁 594514 五、發明說明（14) 報該SCR 10。該資訊建議最好不要是條碼格當中的優待券資訊56。該資訊建議取好被由傳迗一適當指令仏兮值4 ^ 。兮$旧以掩、„以 7，、，口。亥傳3孔乐統148的電腦138經由. 该連結146傳迗到該SCR 1〇。該值呻么姑1/10以白入古ϋ β生一得糸統1 48接著傳送一個_ 包含有該優待券貧訊的訊息到該SCR 10，該被選取的券的一個記錄會由該電腦保留（步驟丨8 〇 )。，當δ亥使用者到達*一個銷隹點1 ^ 4Α /e H ^ J . 1U’。點154，他使仔該SCR以條碼格式再。人顯不接者會被一條碼掃描器所讀出的儲口資訊（步㈣2)。這樣認證出在該銷售點的該使用者，'^ =在一收銀台或登記台，並且使得該電腦可以重新丽為該使用者選取的優待券。該使用者購買的任何物品上的條碼此時也被掃描（步驟1 8 4 )。口° ;在下一步驟186，在該銷售點的收銀台或登記台會接洽该電腦U 8以取得先前為該使用者選取的優待券。這些優待券接著被用到該使用者的購買品（步驟丨8 8 ),並且該恭腦的伴隨資料庫被更新，以反映該使用者對該優待券H 用’及在步驟1 8 4被掃描的購買品。每到步驟1 90，該電腦138可能接著指示該傳訊系統丨48 傳送一個訊息給該使用者的S c R，以通知該使用者在步驟 1 8 8被使用的優待券折扣總數。被使用的優待券的相關資 afl在一預定時間内，例如2 4小時，會被由該使用者的$ c尺中刪除’利用泫S C R内的程式或是由該傳訊系統傳送的一個指令（步驟1 9 2 )。參考圖1 0，一個電子方塊圖描繪一個根據本發明的無線Page 17 594514 V. Description of the invention (14) Report the SCR 10. The information suggestion is best not to use coupon information in the bar code56. The information suggests taking a value of 4 ^ by a proper instruction. Xi $ old to cover, "to 7,", mouth. Hai Chuan 3 Kong Letong 148 computer 138 via. The link 146 is transmitted to the SCR 10. The value is 1/10 in white and ancient. Beta Health System 1 48 then sends a message containing the coupon to the SCR 10, a record of the selected coupon will be retained by the computer (step 丨 8). When δ HAI The user arrives at a pin point 1 ^ 4A / e H ^ J. 1U '. Point 154, he makes the SCR in bar code format again. Those who are not visible will be read by a code scanner. Information (step 2). This authenticates the user at the point of sale, '^ = at a checkout or registration desk, and enables the computer to re-select coupons selected for the user. The user purchased The barcode on any item is also scanned at this time (step 1 84). In the next step 186, the cashier or registration counter at the point of sale will contact the computer U 8 to obtain the previously selected for the user. Coupons. These coupons are then used for the user's purchases (steps 8-8), and the companion database of Christine Updated to reflect the user ’s use of the coupon H and the purchases scanned at step 1 84. At step 1 90, the computer 138 may then instruct the messaging system 48 to send a message to the user S c R to inform the user of the total number of coupon discounts used in step 1 8 8. The relevant information of the coupons used is afl within a predetermined time, such as 24 hours, by the user's The $ c rule is deleted by using a program in 泫 SCR or an instruction transmitted by the messaging system (step 192). Referring to FIG. 10, an electronic block diagram depicts a wireless device according to the present invention.

第18頁 594514 發明說明（16) 广丄例如肯定的回答UCKs}及否定的回答（NAKs),以及未排定的訊息，例如登記要求。本發明也可以應用於一單向. 傳汛不統，只傳送往外送的訊息而不管往内送的訊息。 _ 5亥控制器2 1 2建議最好是由電話連結2 〇 1連接到一個公共-· 轉換電話網路（PSTN)210，從而接收選擇性呼叫訊息之發-出。由來自該PSTN 210的資料訊息所組成的選擇性呼叫訊心之發出可以被產生，例如由一標準電話2 11，或是一個連接到該PST N 2 1 0的標準電腦2 1 7。此外，該控制器2 1 2建議最好是透過一個標準通訊連結2 2 1連接到一個伺服器 2 24 ’以便根據本發明以無線方式下載優待券及認同卡密_ 碼到遠SCRs。另外建議，也可以是該伺服器224被合併到該控制器212當中。進一步建議最好有一個認同密碼的中央資料庫被維護，以確保每一個有用的認同密碼都是唯一的β亥中央資料庫可以被放在例如該伺服器2 2 4。往外送的訊息及往内送的訊息所採用的該空中協定建議最好是選自Motorola著名的數位選擇性呼叫信號協定家族 FLEP。該協定利用為人知的錯誤偵測及錯誤導正技術，因此可容忍在傳輸過程中發生的些許錯誤，假設該些許錯誤並不太多。其他合適的協定也可以被採用。圖11是描繪根據本發明該SCR丨〇模擬一認同卡的運作的鲁一個流私圖，例如一家雜貨店的認同團體。這通常牽涉到在-張申請表上提供個人資訊，例如姓名及住址。此外，根據本發明，該SCR使用者提供儲存於該s(：R 1〇的唯一號碼。此外，#定給該商店的認同密螞被輸入3〇4該SCR。這Page 18 594514 Description of the invention (16) Widespread such as positive answers UCKs} and negative answers (NAKs), and unscheduled messages such as registration requirements. The present invention can also be applied to a one-way. The flood transmission is not uniform, and only the messages sent to the outside are sent regardless of the messages sent to the inside. _ 5 controller 2 1 2 is recommended to be connected to a public-to-switched telephone network (PSTN) 210 by telephone link 201 to receive and send selective call messages. The selective call center composed of data messages from the PSTN 210 can be generated, for example, by a standard telephone 2 11 or a standard computer 2 1 7 connected to the PST N 2 10. In addition, the controller 2 12 recommends that it is preferably connected to a server 2 24 ′ through a standard communication link 2 2 1 ′ in order to wirelessly download coupons and identification card codes to remote SCRs according to the present invention. It is also suggested that the server 224 may be incorporated into the controller 212. It is further suggested that it is best to have a central database of identity passwords maintained to ensure that each useful identity password is unique. The beta database can be placed on the server 2 2 4 for example. The proposed air protocol used for outgoing and incoming messages is preferably selected from Motorola's well-known family of digital selective calling signal protocols, FLEP. This protocol utilizes well-known error detection and error correction technology, so it can tolerate some errors during transmission, assuming that these errors are not too many. Other suitable agreements can also be adopted. FIG. 11 is a flow chart depicting the operation of the SCR in accordance with the present invention to simulate an identity card, such as the identity group of a grocery store. This usually involves providing personal information such as name and address on the application form. In addition, according to the present invention, the SCR user provides a unique number stored in the s (: R 10). In addition, # is assigned to the store ’s identity key and is entered into the SCR. 30

第20頁 594514 五、發明說明（17) 可以{故至ll ” 〜—-----〜 ^ ^ ^ 5；ν£ί |口J 從々巧八-i-十則入。或者，該認同密碼可以透過該通訊埠2 7由一相容裝置 v Γ7 1'； Χ^\ 0β S2. Ο Ο >4 -C.,1 ΓΤ3 _ . ____ \ VC7 ，例如透過該SCR的按鈕38對該認同密碼人工輸 ' :¾ '口w 叫 -V w 5TV*坪乙f 田一；f目谷取> 被輪入，或只可以由該伺服器2 2 4利用已知的空中（OTA )程式技術以無線方式下載。接著，該伺服器2 2 4最好以無線-方式啟動3 0 8該認同密碼。或者，由該伺服器2 2 4對該認同密碼的啟動（及反啟動）在某些系統可以被略過。如果該SCR有不只一個認同密碼程式化於其中，則該sCR 使用者刹用該按纽3 8來選擇3 1 0 —個認同密碼，以便對應該商店模擬適當的認同卡。該SCR接著產生一個條碼於該顯示器2 8 ’該條碼包含該特定認同密碼及該准一句、證數字。這可以被達成，例如藉由使該條碼的前N個位數表示該唯一認證數字’而後μ個代表該認同密碼。或者，該認證數字及該認同密碼也可以分別以條碼格式被顯示，Λ如果該顯示器夠大就可同時’或是在較小的顯示器則同時間。圖1 2是描繪根據本發明該SCR丨〇傳送認同密一 S C R的運作的一個、、亡妒園苦土 Q Γ D —弟一兮於知qs h L耘圖f先έ玄SCR使用者開始402在 s玄按鈕38按下適當的關鍵序列，告訴該處理同密碼給該第二SCR。t玄處理器18接達4〇4 體4 9及唁涓ι a。。々。心问密碼記憶 …線通以傳送該認同密碼’建議最好利用已· :、汛技何。或者，有線技術也可以被利用來與該第二SCR通訊。通说痒27 圖1 3 =述根據本發明一 SCR如何被用於一家商獲侍折扣，並且提供關於購買的資訊。首先，Page 20 594514 V. Description of the invention (17) It can be {故至 ll ”~ ——----- ~ ^ ^ ^ 5; ν £ ί | 口 J From 々巧八 -i- 十入。 Or, the The identification password can be obtained from a compatible device v Γ7 1 'through the communication port 2 7; χ ^ \ 0β S2. Ο Ο > 4 -C., 1 ΓΤ3 _. ____ \ VC7, for example, through the button 38 of the SCR The identification code is manually entered ': ¾' the mouth is called -V w 5TV * Ping Yi f Tian Yi; f Mitani fetch > is rotated, or can only be used by the server 2 2 4 using the known air (OTA ) The program technology is downloaded wirelessly. Then, the server 2 2 4 preferably starts the authentication password 3 0 8 wirelessly. Alternatively, the server 2 2 4 activates (and counter-starts) the authentication password. It can be skipped in some systems. If the SCR has more than one identity password programmed in it, the sCR user will use the button 3 8 to select 3 1 0 — an identity password in order to simulate appropriate for the store Identification card. The SCR then generates a barcode on the display 2 8 'The barcode contains the specific identification password and the quasi-sentence, identification number. This can be achieved, for example For example, by making the first N digits of the bar code represent the unique authentication number 'and then μ represent the identification code. Alternatively, the authentication number and the identification code can be displayed in barcode format, if the display is large enough It can be at the same time, or at the same time on a smaller display. Figure 12 is a drawing depicting the operation of the SCR in accordance with the present invention, the operation of the SCR, the bitter soil of the jealousy garden Q Γ D-Xi In the first step, the SCR user starts to 402 press the appropriate key sequence on the suan button 38, and tells the process to pass the password to the second SCR. The processor 18 accesses the 404 body. 4 9 and 唁 Juana a ... 々. I asked the password memory ... Wireline to transmit the identification password 'recommended the best use has been :, Xun Jihe. Alternatively, wired technology can also be used to communicate with the second SCR Communication. Itching 27 Figure 1 3 = describes how an SCR can be used to obtain discounts for a business and provide information about purchases. First,

第21頁 594514 五、發明說明（18) ' 一 --一~— 2SCR使用者（或購物者）到達502該收銀台。如杲該SCR包 3不只一個認同密碼，該SC R使用者接著選擇5 0 4是用於^該商店的認同卡密碼。該S C R接著以條碼格式顯示5 〇 6該被選. f的涊同卡密媽及該唯一認證。一個標準收銀台掃描器接. 著掃描5 0 8該條碼以便讀出該認同密碼及該唯一認證。該商店電腦檢查5 1 0該認同密碼以便確認是否適用於該商店。如果是，該商店電腦交叉比對5 1 2該認證與該商店電腦的資料庫，以便認證出該購物者並記錄該購物者的講買。該購物者接著收到5 1 4寫在該商店電腦當中對該商店認同團體會員的折扣。該商店電腦接著以該購物者當時的春購買品更新該資料庫。另一方面，如果在步驟5 1 0該認同密碼不適用於該商店，則該商店電腦造出5 1 8 —個看得見或聽得到的警訊指示，且該流程回到步驟5 0 4，於其中該 SCR使用者選擇正確的認同密碼。本文提及的技術相信能使SCRs使用者受益，因為可以得到可用的優待券，特別是他們可能想要的優待券。該優待券的贊助者也可以受益，因為他們矸以收到正確的人口統計資訊，而不需要該SCR使用者或是該優待券被抵換的商店人員的太多幫忙。此外，一種方便且具成本效益，以整合認同卡的方式，由於減少卡的零亂，如此使得認同卡可更方便使用，可使贊助者及使用者都受益。雖然本發明是以較佳具體實施例被描述出來，對於那些熟悉本項技藝之人士來說，顯然可以有各種不偏離本發明的改變及修改。據此，希望所有這樣的改變及修改需在申Page 21 594514 V. Description of the invention (18) 'One-one ~ — 2SCR users (or shoppers) arrive at the cash register 502. If the SCR package 3 has more than one identification code, the SCR user then selects 504 as the identification card password for the store. The S C R then displays the 506 selected in bar code format. F's different Kami Mom and the sole authentication. A standard cash register scanner is connected. Scan the 508 barcode to read out the identification code and the unique authentication. The store computer checks the 5 1 0 identification code to confirm whether it is applicable to the store. If yes, the store computer cross-references the database with the store's computer in 5 1 2 in order to authenticate the shopper and record the purchase of the shopper. The shopper then receives a 5 1 4 discount written on the store's computer that identifies the store as a group member. The store computer then updates the database with the shopper's then spring purchase. On the other hand, if the identification password is not applicable to the store in step 5 1 0, the store computer creates 5 1 8-a visible or audible warning indication, and the process returns to step 5 0 4 , In which the SCR user selects the correct identification password. The technologies mentioned in this article are believed to benefit SCRs users, because they can get available coupons, especially the coupons they might want. The coupon sponsor can also benefit because they can receive the correct demographic information without requiring too much help from the SCR user or the store staff whose coupon was redeemed. In addition, a convenient and cost-effective way to integrate the identification card reduces the clutter of the card, which makes the identification card more convenient to use, which can benefit both sponsors and users. Although the invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the invention. Accordingly, I hope that all such changes and modifications need to be submitted in the application.

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594514 六、申請專利範圍 1 · 一種提供關於一個使用優待券的選擇性呼叫接收器使两者之資訊的方法，包含： a) 儲存使用者資訊於該選擇性呼叫接收器； b) 以條碼格式顯示一優待券於該選擇性呼叫接收器，· 使得該優待券可以在一個銷售點被讀出及抵換；以及 c) 以條碼格式顯示該使用者資訊於該選擇性呼叫接收器，使得該資訊可以在一個鎖售點被讀出。 2 ·如申請專利範圍第1項之方法，包括更新該選擇性呼叫接收器中的使用者資訊以反映該優待券的抵換。 3 ·如申請專利範圍第1項之方法，其中該優待券是由該鲁選擇性呼叫接收器以一個被傳送訊息的形式被接收。 4 ·如申請專利範圍第1項之方法，包括以文字數字形式顯示該優待券於該選擇性呼叫接收器，如此該優待券可被該使用者讀出。 5 · —種提供關於一個使用優待券的選擇性呼叫接收器使用者之資訊的方法，包含： a) 儲存以一個被傳送訊息的形式所接收的一張優待券於該選擇性呼叫接收器； b) 該選擇性呼叫接收器警示該使用者該優待券已被收到； · c) 以條碼格式顯示該優待券於該選擇性呼叫接收器，使得該優待券可以在一個銷售點被讀出及抵換； d) 以條碼格式顯示該使用者資訊於該選擇性呼叫接收器，使得該儲存中的使用者資訊可以在該銷售點被讀出；594514 VI. Scope of Patent Application1. A method for providing information about a selective call receiver using coupons including: a) storing user information in the selective call receiver; b) in barcode format Displaying a coupon on the selective call receiver, so that the coupon can be read and exchanged at a point of sale; and c) displaying the user information in the selective call receiver in a barcode format, so that the Information can be read at a lock-up point. 2. The method of claim 1 including updating the user information in the selective call receiver to reflect the redemption of the coupon. 3. The method of claim 1 in which the coupon is received by the selective call receiver in the form of a transmitted message. 4 · The method according to item 1 of the patent application scope, including displaying the coupon in alphanumeric form on the selective call receiver so that the coupon can be read by the user. 5-A method for providing information about a user of a selective call receiver using a coupon, comprising: a) storing a coupon received in the form of a transmitted message in the selective call receiver; b) the selective call receiver alerts the user that the coupon has been received; c) displays the coupon in the selective call receiver in a barcode format so that the coupon can be read at a point of sale And exchange; d) displaying the user information in the selective call receiver in a barcode format so that the stored user information can be read at the point of sale;

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以及 e更新該選擇性呼叫接收器反映該選擇性守叫接收器的使用。的儲存使用者資訊 Μ 6· 一種收集關於一呼叫接收器使用者之資訊的；；店二；用優待券的選擇性訊Γ該選擇”叫接收器、；器，使得該使用二1不該使用者貝矾於該選擇性呼叫接收二二使用者資訊可以在該商店中被讀出；者；將該使用者資訊與一資料庫相比以認證該使用選擇性呼叫接收器在該商店中時，接收並儲存券於該選擇性呼叫接收，該優待券係對該使用疋唯一且係回應該被讀出之使用者資訊而傳送；以及 e)以條碼格式顯示該優待券於該選擇性呼叫接收器，使得該優待券可以在該商店中被抵換。 7 · —種於無線通訊系統中模擬一認同卡的方法，在一選擇性呼叫接收器中該方法包含下列步驟：、儲存一個認同密碼以認證該選擇性呼叫接收器所屬的一個認同團體；儲存一個可以唯一認證該選擇性呼叫接收器妁認證器 (identifier);以及產生一條碼於該選擇性呼叫接收器之一顯示器上，該條碼包含該認同密碼及該認證器，且可由一傳統條碼讀取器所讀出。And e updates the selective call receiver to reflect the use of the selective call receiver. Stored user information M 6 · A kind of collecting information about the user of a call receiver; shop two; the optional message of the coupon Γ the choice "called the receiver"; the device makes the use 2 1 should not The user's information on the selective call reception can be read in the store; or, the user information is compared with a database to authenticate the use of the selective call receiver in the store Receiving and storing the coupon in the selective call reception, the coupon is transmitted to the user who is unique to the use and should return the user information that should be read out; and e) displays the coupon in the selective format in a barcode format Call the receiver so that the coupon can be redeemed in the store. 7-A method of simulating an identification card in a wireless communication system. In a selective call receiver, the method includes the following steps: The identification password is used to authenticate an identification group to which the selective call receiver belongs; storing a unique identification that can selectively authenticate the selective call receiver 妁 identifier; Generating a bar code on the display one of the selective call receiver, the bar code including the identity code and the authentication device, and may be a conventional bar code reader read.

O:\59\59285.PTD 第25頁' 594514 六、申請專利範圍 8·如申請專利範圍第7項之方法，進一步包含下列步驟：由一個連接該無線通訊系統的伺服器無線地下載該認同密碼到該選擇性呼叫接收器。 · 9 ·如申請專利範圍第7項之方法，進一步包含下列步驟：無線地控制該認同密碼回應來自一個連接該無線通訊系統的伺服器的指令的運作能力。 1 〇 ·如申請專利範圍第7項之方法，其中該儲存一個認同密碼的步驟包含儲存多個認同密# 碼的步驟，以及其中該產生步驟包含下列步驟：由該選擇性呼叫接收器的一個使用者選擇該多個認同密碼的其中一個，因此決定一個選定的認同密碼；以及產生該條碼於該顯示器上，該條碼包含該選定的認同密碼及該認證器。 11. 一種於一無線通訊系統中模擬一認同卡的選擇性呼叫接收器，該選擇性呼叫接收器中包含：一用以接收及解調一訊息之RF解調器；一連接至該RF解調器以處理該訊息之處理器；以及 ® 一個連接至該處理器以顯示該訊息及顯示一條碼之顯示器，其中該處理器係被程式化為：儲存一認同密碼以認證該選擇性呼叫接收器所屬的一認同團體；O: \ 59 \ 59285.PTD Page 25 '594514 VI. Application for Patent Scope 8. The method for applying for Patent Scope Item 7 further includes the following steps: A server connected to the wireless communication system downloads the identification wirelessly Password to the selective call receiver. The method according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, further comprising the following steps: wirelessly controlling the ability of the identification password to respond to a command from a server connected to the wireless communication system. 10. The method of claim 7, wherein the step of storing an identity password includes the step of storing a plurality of identity passwords, and wherein the generating step includes the following steps: The user selects one of the plurality of identification passwords, thereby determining a selected identification password; and generating the barcode on the display, the barcode including the selected identification password and the authenticator. 11. A selective call receiver for simulating an identity card in a wireless communication system, the selective call receiver includes: an RF demodulator for receiving and demodulating a message; a connection to the RF solution; A processor to process the message; and a display connected to the processor to display the message and a bar code, where the processor is programmed to: store an identity password to authenticate the selective call reception An identification group to which the device belongs;

第26頁 594514 六、申請專利範圍儲存一個可以唯一認證該選擇性呼叫接收器的認證器；以及產生一條碼於顯示器上，該條碼包含該認同密碼及該認證器，且可由一個傳統條碼讀取器所讀出。Page 26 594514 6. The scope of the patent application stores an authenticator that can uniquely authenticate the selective call receiver; and generates a code on the display, the barcode contains the identification password and the authenticator, and can be read by a traditional barcode Device read out.