Scannable barcode display and methods for using the same

A wireless communications method, comprising the steps of:

• displaying symbolic information on a display which outputs linearly polarized light;
• providing a mitigation device between the display and a data acquisition device;
• and
• acquiring the symbolic information from said display utilizing electromagnetic waves emitted from said data acquisition device.

A system for transmitting information, comprising:

• a data entry device for inputting information;
• a data center for storing said information;
• a point-of-use computer for utilizing said information;
• and
• a display device in communication with said data center for communicating said information to said point-of-use computer via a wireless data link, wherein the display device includes a mitigation device, and wherein said information is a barcode identifying a consumer credit card, bank card, membership card, or identification card.

A method for transferring information, comprising the steps of:

• entering information into a system for storage;
• storing said information;
• displaying a scannable symbol related to said information on a display that outputs linearly polarized light;
• and
• scanning said symbol to acquire data related to said symbol, wherein said symbol is a barcode, further wherein said scanning step takes place on a point-of-use computer including a barcode scanner, and further wherein said display is an LCD with a quarter wave retarder attached thereto.

An electronic couponing method, comprising the steps of:

• storing coupon identification information in an electronic database at a data center;
• selecting at least one item for purchase at a retail store;
• determining if an electronic coupon for at least one of said at least one item exists in the database;
• and
• redeeming said coupon at the retail store, wherein said selection occurs on a web-enabled telephone, and further wherein said telephone includes an LCD with a quarter wave retarder.

A payment method, comprising the steps of:

• storing payment information about a consumer in a data center;
• sending identification information about said consumer to a point-of-sale computer;
• receiving identification verification about said consumer from the point-of-sale computer;
• and
• completing a payment transaction with the aid of the data center, wherein said identification information is a barcode received through a mitigation device with information pertaining to an automated clearing house transaction.