Systems and methods for searching retail products and locations using a universal search bar
US11210728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0641
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to searching retail products for purchase and locations of physical retail stores. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for searching both retail products for purchase and locations of physical retail stores including a user interface; a memory device; one or more databases; a universal search bar cooperatively operating with the user interface to provide a single search tool for a customer to search the one or more databases storing at least retail product inventories and a plurality of retail locations; and a control circuit configured to: receive a communication signal; autonomously determine a first term associated with the customer; and initiate entry of the first term in the universal search bar to automatically suggest a search term, thereby prompting customer engagement on the user interface.
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