Joseph Custer

US Patent:

20120232953, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

Mar 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/042739

Inventors:

Joseph Custer - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 732

Abstract:

An electronically implemented method for consumer marketing using social media, including providing a computing system comprising a processor and a data storage component, wherein the data storage component comprises instructions to cause the processor to: generate an electronic consumer engagement module comprising at least one consumer response component configured to solicit a feedback response from at least one consumer; electronically display the consumer engagement module to at least one consumer response component on a social media platform; and receive an electronic consumer response to the consumer response component from the at least one consumer through the social media platform. The method further includes establishing a performance benchmark based at least in part on the feedback response from the at least one consumer.

US Patent:

20120233082, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

Aug 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/207808

Inventors:

Joseph Custer - Minneapolis MN, US
Timothy Crank - Fenton MO, US

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705319

Abstract:

Disclosed is an electronically implemented method for providing an employee recognition using social media. The method includes providing a computing system having a processor and a data storage component, wherein the data storage component comprises instructions to cause the processor to receive, through a social media platform, an electronic request from a merchant location to provide an electronic recognition to the employee based on the employee's employment-related performance, and provide the recognition to the employee by accessing an electronic forum and posting the recognition in electronic format on such electronic forum. Recognition may be provided by posting the recognition on a social media webpage of the employee.

US Patent:

20120296719, Nov 22, 2012

Filed:

Nov 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/293587

Inventors:

Mark Pearson - Edina MN, US
Kelley Gregory - Shakopee MN, US
Cletis D. Hoffer - Eden Prairie MN, US
Joseph Custer - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02

US Classification:

705 1417

Abstract:

A system and method for providing pre-paid rebate cards. A rebate offer may be provided to a consumer in relation to a particular purchase. The consumer may then submit a request for redemption of the rebate. A rebate processing center may validate the request for redemption from the consumer and notify a financial institution of the request. The financial institution may subsequently issue the pre-paid rebate card to the consumer. In the case of a reusable rebate card, the financial institution may subsequently add value in the amount of the rebate to a pre-existing reusable rebate card. The financial institution may further fulfill payment obligations upon consumer use of the pre-paid rebate card.

US Patent:

20120323644, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/495104

Inventors:

Joseph Custer - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Young America Corporation - Norwood Young America MN

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02

US Classification:

705 141

Abstract:

A method utilizing a computer-implemented platform to provide, in electronic form, a notification to a consumer of the availability of one or more products on a discounted basis, receive, from the consumer in electronic form, a selection of one or more of the products, and provide a certificate to the consumer entitling the consumer to obtain the selected one or more products on a free or reduced cost basis. The certificate may, for example, be provided in an electronic format or may be a magnetic strip card. The certificate may be reloadable, such that it can be subsequently modified and associated with subsequent offers for one or more products on a discounted basis. In additional or alternative embodiments, the certificate is a single load multiple transaction certificate, wherein the certificate is initially loaded with a predetermined value, which decrements in predetermined portions based on triggering events.

US Patent:

20130185130, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Nov 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/690998

Inventors:

Young America Corporation - Norwood Young America MN, US
Joseph Custer - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Young America Corporation - Norwood Young America MN

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02

US Classification:

705 1426, 705 1434

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a method for receiving a rebate claim including providing an interface module for display on a display screen, receiving, via the interface module, consumer identifying information, and receiving, via the interface module, an uploaded digital copy of physical proof of purchase data, the purchase data indicating purchase of one or more rebate qualifying products or services. The present disclosure also relates to a system for rebate claim submission including an interface module for display on a display screen. The interface module may be configured for receiving consumer identifying information based on a consumer's electronic input and receiving an uploaded digital copy of physical proof of purchase data, the purchase data indicating purchase of one or more rebate qualifying products or services.