Providing alternative items for unavailable items
US11308537B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0643
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for providing an item purchase experience for users wishing to repeat purchases of items when previously purchased items are out-of-stock or otherwise temporarily unavailable. Alternative items are identified for an item that is determined to be unavailable. A user interface is generated to include a listing of previously purchased items, including an item listing for the unavailable item. The item listing for the unavailable item further includes the alternative items for display and user interaction.
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