Barry D Rayment

US Patent:

20030036954, Feb 20, 2003

Filed:

Aug 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/932781

Inventors:

Barry Rayment - Laguna Beach CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G06F017/00

US Classification:

705/014000, 705/500000

Abstract:

A method for increasing business revenue particularly suited for the restaurant business includes a first customer visit, an authorized customer payment above the purchase price, proof of payment of the additional sum, a predetermined discount associated with a second customer visit. The customer authorizes the restaurant or other business entity to charge an additional sum of money on a credit card or pays the additional sum in cash in return for proof of payment of the additional sum. The payment of the additional sum provides the customer with a predetermined discount on a second visit along with a refund of the additional sum paid during the first visit A computer processor can assist with tracking customers participating in the method The additional sums paid and the predetermined discount may be altered to meet particular needs of different businesses