Apparatus for providing instant vendor notification in an electronic commerce network environment
US6546374B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0643
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to the invention, an apparatus for providing real-time notification of purchaser requirements in a heterogeneous network environment is provided. The heterogeneous network environment can include a public packet switched network, such as the Internet, and a wireless network, such as a plurality of pagers. Select embodiments include a plurality of wireless terminals in communication with the wireless network to receive real-time notification of a purchaser's requirements. At least one vendor computer is part of the apparatus. The vendor computer has one or more databases for storing information about products and services in a product database, and a customer database, for storing information about customers. A plurality of client computers is also included. The client computers enable users to interact with the system to learn about and express interest in products and services.
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