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User interface for simultaneous management of owned and unowned inventory

US6693236B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1999
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0623
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a user configurable computer interface for managing inventory. The interface provides a list, generated according to a user-defined organization. The list includes both owned and un-owned items and provides a means for sampling and purchasing the un-owned items directly from the list. The present invention contemplates a user interface for managing an entertainment play lists such as music play lists, video play lists etc. In addition the present invention contemplates management of vehicle maintenance and goods such as groceries, toys, or books.

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