System and method for providing a comparable branded product based on a current branded product for non-comparison shopped products
US6304854A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0631
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for inputting an end-user's current brand name and, in return, providing at least one comparable branded product to the end-user where the category of branded products are non-comparison shopped products. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus is utilized in the area of medical devices including such markets as patients with intestinal stomas, incontinence wound care needs and diabetes.
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