Providing replacement items for discontinued items
US11222374B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0641
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for providing a continued item purchase experience for users wishing to repeat purchases of items when previously purchased items have been discontinued or are no longer available. A replacement item is identified for an item that is determined to be discontinued. The interaction history of the discontinued item is associated with the replacement item. A user interface is generated to include a listing of previously purchased items, including the replacement items that are arranged in a particular order. The replacement item is arranged in the user interface according to the interaction history of the discontinued item.
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