Paperless system for distributing, redeeming and clearing merchandise coupons

摘要: Cents-off merchandise coupons are distributed and redeemed immediately electronically. An electronic display of valid for use in a particular store is presented to customers that store. When customer makes selection from the display, recorded. The subsequently identified at checkout station as one who made selection. In preferred embodiment, identification by scanning special card adapted with system. items purchased recorded, any matches between selected determined credited accordance terms matched coupons. Redeemed periodically cleared