Abstract: Methods and packaging for point-of-sale (“POS”) activation and subsequent registration of products. Prior to POS activation, the product is unactivated and cannot be used. Machine-readable activation at POS is disclosed such as a data-encoded activation strip, readable by a magnetic or optical scanner, or such as integrated circuit card (“ICC”) technology. Prior to POS activation, and preferably obscured from view, the package has a personalized identification number (“PIN”), such as alphanumeric characters with a scratch-off coating or peel-off label, or the PIN may be only readable by a magnetic or optical scanner, or may be encoded onto computer media, or may be data encoded within an ICC element. After activation, the product is registered with a registration database, whereby the PIN, and perhaps other information, is provided by the user over a communications channel, enabling the product to be utilized.

Abstract: This invention provides method and apparatus for the point of sale activated delivery of various products and services. The serial number of a product or service is associated with an identification number. The identification number is recorded on a card. The identification number is activated at the point of sale. This active identification number can be used to facilitate the delivery of various products and services. Various devices comprising a card and package combination are provided.

Abstract: A packaged delivery system and method are provided for point-of-sale activation for delivery of products or services. The packaged delivery system includes a package, at least one component related to the products or services and retained within the package when closed, and a card secured to the package. The card has an exposed data-encoded portion, accessible at a point of sale, that allows the activation process to begin through a point-of-sale activation device. The card further includes a personal identification number (PIN) associated with the control number and the products or services. The corresponding method includes the steps of: using a point-of-sale activation device to transmit a number associated with the goods or services; then activating a PIN by a processing apparatus; and then activating delivery of the goods or services by the processing apparatus.

Abstract: This invention provides method and apparatus for the point of sale activated delivery of various products and services. The serial number of a product or service is associated with an identification number. The identification number is recorded on a card. The identification number is activated at the point of sale. This active identification number can be used to facilitate the delivery of various products and services. Various devices comprising a card and package combination are provided.