Pull-type searching system
US11734719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0251
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The pull-type searching system provides an effective and efficient way to navigate deals and assist the user in identifying a deal for selection. The pull-type searching system further enables identification of one or more alternative deals to present to the user when no deals are identified for the selected search criteria. The pull-type searching system includes a method and apparatus. The method includes communicating ordered selectable search criteria, the search criteria including one or more categories, subcategories and deal types based on a user profile or available deals, or redemption goals. The method further includes receiving a selection from the search criteria and searching a deals database for results associated with the selection. Further, the method includes communicating the results associated with the selection, one or more alternative categories, or one or more alternative deals. A similar apparatus is provided.
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