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Systems and methods for facilitating internet shopping

US7805339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M7/003
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for facilitating online comparison shopping, including a similarity engine, a navigational system, and a step skipping system. The systems and methods according to the invention include a method for determining similarity between two preferably disparate products. The systems and methods also preferably include a method of increasing efficiency of navigation in a comparison shopping site based on product coverage and product entropy. The systems and methods further include a method of step-skipping to quicken user navigation through a comparison shopping site.

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