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System and method for grouping products in a catalog

US7308421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2002
Grant dateDec 11, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0283
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for preparing a price quote for a product. The product is selected from among a plurality of products. A determination is made as to whether the product is a member of a particular product collection. This determination includes evaluating a dynamic selection rule set associated with the particular product collection. When the product is determined to be a member of the particular product collection, the method includes the additional steps of (i) identifying one or more price rules associated with the particular product collection and (ii) applying these price rules to the product in order to determine the price quote for the product.

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