Abstract: System and methods are provided for effecting user experience in an electronic game environment through use of virtual currency or vCoins. In a multi-level game, the systems and methods include memory for storing information on game play, the information including input received from the user, information relating to levels within the multi-level game and game display information for output to the user. A processor is coupled to the memory for generating game play information, preferably including game play with virtual money. The virtual money is acquired through game play or cash purchase. The virtual money is convertible into a non-cash good comprising advancement to another level within the game.

Abstract: A repositionable peel-and-stick embellished wall covering is formed by a process including providing a repositionable peel-and-stick wall covering substrate having one or more layers of material with a front surface and with a self-adhesive backing covered by a peelable backing material; adding a base design to the front surface of the substrate; adding embellishments to the front surface over the base design, the embellishments including at least one of string, grasscloth, beads, or flock; and drying the wall covering.

Abstract: The invention provides a system, computer program, and method for generating price point based incentives comprising determining a category specific price point (620) associated with a dominant competitive brand and a client brand; and generating an incentive (630) for said client brand based upon said price point and an anticipated price differential (640).

Abstract: A system and method for anticipating consumer behavior and determining transaction incentives for influencing consumer behavior comprises a computer system and associated database for determining cross time correlations between transaction behavior, for applying the function derived from the correlations to consumer records to predict future consumer behavior, and for deciding on transaction incentives to offer the consumers based upon their predicted behavior.

Abstract: A system and method for anticipating consumer behavior and determining transaction incentives for influencing consumer behavior comprises a computer system and associated database for determining cross time correlations between transaction behavior, for applying the function derived from the correlations to consumer records to predict future consumer behavior, and for deciding on transaction incentives to offer the consumers based upon their predicted behavior.

Abstract: The invention provides a system, computer program, and method for generating price point based incentives comprising: determining a category specific price point (620) associated with a dominant competitive brand and a client brand; generating an incentive (630) for said client brand based upon said price point and an anticipated price differential (640).

Abstract: A system and method for anticipating consumer behavior and determining transaction incentives for influencing consumer behavior comprises a computer system and associated database for determining cross time correlations between transaction behavior, for applying the function derived from the correlations to consumer records to predict future consumer behavior, and for deciding on transaction incentives to offer the consumers based upon their predicted behavior.

Abstract: A system for automatically distributing discount coupons or certificates in a retail store, conditioned on a preselected combination of present and past shopping behavior of a customer whose order is being processed at a checkout stand. Generation of a printable discount coupon can be based on any desired combination of customer-supplied data, obtained from a customer identification data base, past shopping activity, derived from data gathered during previous customer visits to the store, and present shopping activity, as evidenced by items identified in the current customer order. Collection of data pertaining to past behavior of customers is facilitated by filtering all sales transaction data at the point of sale. If all of the preselected conditions for generation of a coupon are satisfied, the coupon is generated and printed at the checkout stand.

Abstract: The invention provides a system, computer program, and database for the accurate determination of customer loyalty by using a combination of shopping history data, household personal data, and demographic data (114a, 116). The invention defines a set of detailed measures of customer loyalty and computes values for those measures using unique combinations of data to provide better understanding of their customers shopping behavior (301,302, 303,304, 305.306,307), as a basis for rewarding or effectively incentivising desired behavior (416).

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium that determine a promotion for a consumer based at least in part upon promotions exercised by the consumer. By examining exercised promotions, promotions likely to be exercised by certain consumers and consumers likely to exercise certain promotions can be identified. This invention can also be performed across the boundaries of product industry, class, and/or type.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium for timing the provision of promotions based upon previously received promotions. Through the examination of the parameters of previously provided promotions, new promotions that are likely to be redeemed in high numbers and/or rates can be provided to the consumer. Example parameters of previously provided promotions include the timing, the industry, the valid dates, the valid locations, the packaging, and other factors that relate to the previously provided promotions.

Abstract: A novel method, system, and computer-readable medium that use a historical record of consumer behavior and/or demographic information relating to identify a more relevant promotion that is to be paired with a second low relevance product and/or product class. By pairing a more relevant promotion with a low relevance promotion, the consumer's attention can be captured and the likelihood that the low relevance promotion will be exercised increased.

Abstract: A system for automatically distributing discount coupons or certificates in a retail store, conditioned on a preselected combination of present and past shopping behavior of a customer whose order is being processed at a checkout stand. Generation of a printable discount coupon can be based on any desired combination of customer-supplied data, obtained from a customer identification data base, past shopping activity, derived from data gathered during previous customer visits to the store, and present shopping activity, as evidenced by items identified in the current customer order. Collection of data pertaining to past behavior of customers is facilitated by filtering all sales transaction data at the point of sale. If all of the preselected conditions for generation of a coupon are satisfied, the coupon is generated and printed at the checkout stand.

Abstract: A system for automatically distributing discount coupons or certificates in a retail store, conditioned on a preselected combination of present and past shopping behavior of a customer whose order is being processed at a checkout stand. Generation of a printable discount coupon can be based on any desired combination of customer-supplied data, obtained from a customer identification data base, past shopping activity, derived from data gathered during previous customer visits to the store, and present shopping activity, as evidenced by items identified in the current customer order. Collection of data pertaining to past behavior of customers is facilitated by filtering all sales transaction data at the point of sale. If all of the preselected conditions for generation of a coupon are satisfied, the coupon is generated and printed at the checkout stand.