Andrew James Chomer

US Patent:

20120130784, May 24, 2012

Filed:

Nov 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/951798

Inventors:

Lance Neuhauser - New York NY, US
David J. Barnes - Chicago IL, US
Andrew J. Chomer - Brooklyn NY, US
Michael J. Ciavarelli - Hermosa Beach CA, US
Zachary R. Knudson - Rochester MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 1416

Abstract:

A system and method of promoting group deals on the Internet, which includes providing an Internet-based platform, the platform including a step for individuals to join, wherein individuals who join are designated as members of the Internet-based platform. The system also provides a step for members to invite merchants to join the platform and to offer deals on the platform. Members receive awards for influencing members to join as well as for influencing other members to purchase deals.