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Method and system to purchase from posts in social media sues

US11232421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2016
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/01
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for shopping from a social media site using a direct buy link comprises electronically storing a plurality of account profiles and receiving a data message electronically transmitted via a communication network. The method may query a social media database for an account profile associated with the consumer identifier and the PIN. The method may display a plurality of direct buy links associated with a plurality of products for purchase, wherein at least one of the direct buy links is a modified direct buy link. The method may receive a data message electronically transmitted via the communication network and display the modified direct buy link comprising the personal data corresponding to the product, a purchase data, and payment preference information. The method may transmit confirmation of payment and the modified direct buy link associated with the purchased product to the consumer device.

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