Advertisement systems and methods for notification systems
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1. A method for advertising in connection with a computer based notification system, comprising:
- (a) offering an advertisement service and a notification service;
(b) in connection with the notification service;
(1) monitoring travel data associated with a mobile thing;
(2) determining that a notification should be made, based upon the travel data and upon a relationship of the mobile thing to a location of pickup or delivery; and
(3) providing a notification communication when the mobile thing is near the location of pickup or delivery;
(c) in connection with the advertisement service;
(1) charging a fee for or monitarily benefiting from providing an advertisement during a notification; and
(2) providing an advertisement as part of or accompanying the notification communication.
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Abstract
Advertisement systems and methods are provided for use in connection with notification services or systems. One such method, among others that are disclosed, can be practiced by performing at least the following steps: (a) monitoring travel data associated with a mobile thing; (b) contacting a party based upon the travel data; (c) providing an advertisement to the party during the contact; and (d) charging a fee for or otherwise monetarily benefiting from providing the advertisement.
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1. A method for advertising in connection with a computer based notification system, comprising:
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(a) offering an advertisement service and a notification service; (b) in connection with the notification service; (1) monitoring travel data associated with a mobile thing; (2) determining that a notification should be made, based upon the travel data and upon a relationship of the mobile thing to a location of pickup or delivery; and (3) providing a notification communication when the mobile thing is near the location of pickup or delivery; (c) in connection with the advertisement service; (1) charging a fee for or monitarily benefiting from providing an advertisement during a notification; and (2) providing an advertisement as part of or accompanying the notification communication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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Current AssigneeElectronic Communication Technologies LLC (f/k/a Eclipse IP, LLC)
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Original AssigneeElectronic Communication Technologies LLC (f/k/a Eclipse IP, LLC)
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InventorsHorstemeyer, Scott A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Nguyen; Tai T
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Application NumberUS13/005,702Publication NumberTime in Patent Office320 DaysField of Search340/994, 340/502, 340/504, 340/506, 340/539.11, 340/988, 340/995.11, 701/200, 701/201, 701/207, 701/208US Class Current340/944CPC Class CodesB60R 2325/304 BoatsB60R 25/102 a signal being sent to a re...B60R 25/33 of global position, e.g. by...G01C 21/3407 specially adapted for speci...G01C 21/3438 Rendez-vous, i.e. searching...G01C 21/362 received from an external d...G06F 40/134 HyperlinkingG06Q 10/0631 Resource planning, allocati...G06Q 10/06316 Sequencing of tasks or workG06Q 10/08 Logistics, e.g. warehousing...G06Q 10/083 ShippingG06Q 10/0833 TrackingG06Q 10/109 Time management, e.g. calen...G06Q 20/382 insuring higher security of...G06Q 20/40 Authorisation, e.g. identif...G06Q 30/0231 Awarding of a frequent usag...G06Q 30/0241 AdvertisementsG06Q 30/0257 User requestedG06Q 30/0259 based on store locationG06Q 30/0261 based on user locationView All
