Inventors:
James Schuh - Appleton WI, US
James Tanner - Winneconne WI, US
International Classification:
G06Q 30/00
Abstract:
A method for providing interstitial advertising during computer-enabled print time for a network-based coupon provider includes a first step of providing a coupon provision application via a network-accessible website interface, wherein the coupon provision application provides features by which a user can select various coupons for printing. Input from a user then generates a trigger signal representative of the desired coupons for printing (e.g., a selection of total coupons or a command to print the selected coupons). Upon receipt of this trigger signal, the desired coupons are printed while an interstitial advertisement or interactive display is also implemented in a substantially simultaneous fashion. Such advertisement or interactive communication may correspond to an interface for newsletter signup, an interactive survey or opinion poll, an interactive game with incentive prizes, a local information display, a static or rich media brand message or initiated web page, a music download offer with audio excerpt, and/or a screen saver with integrated sales or brand message.