Method for in-store product fulfilment in a retail store having a retail display space
US11315171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0255
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for in-store product fulfilment in a retail store having a retail display space and an inventory station in an inventory area where expensive products are stored to avoid theft and bulky products are stored to conserve retail display space. The method involves a step having an electronic request for a product being sent directly from an in-store customer in the retail display space. This electronic request is directed to the inventory station. The method involves a step of having the inventory station send an order confirmation to the in-store customer acknowledging the electronic request, confirming to the in-store customer that the product is available in inventory and directing the customer to proceed to a designated pick up point at the conclusion of their shopping.
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