System and method for automatically distributing and controlling electronic catalog content from remote merchant computers to a catalog server computer over a communications network
US10210554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0643
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of browsing electronic catalogs from a plurality of merchants. The electronic catalog system emulates the portability and usability of a traditional paper and ink catalog, especially when realized on a tablet or mobile device. Product data feeds from multiple merchants are collected and processed to build a product database. A server retrieves product data and serves it to users browsing the electronic catalogs. Users can request more detailed information and order products through the server and merchant websites. Users communicate with the server and merchant websites either through a standalone software application or via a standard web browser. Merchants are able to update the contents of their electronic catalogs through a merchant portal.
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