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Method and system for automatically displaying an image and a product in a page based on contextual interaction and metadata

US7797377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2006
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0643
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method, system and computer-readable medium for storing images with related information in a relational database and using the information to order available products for a selected image over a network. A unique identifier is generated for each image, allowing different types of searches of the relational database to be performed including product-based and image-based searches. A selection of a returned image causes a cut-down version of the image and all available products to be displayed on a page. If a product is selected, a server enables a transaction for a user to order the selected product. A HTTP Cookie may be employed to store a user identifier, allowing use of user profiles for customization of particular options and displayed products.

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