Method and print merchant computer for matching print orders to print service providers
US7996273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0643
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for operating an on-line retailing operation for retailing of at least one print product to a customer. The print product is supplied by a print merchant operation that displays plural image items for remote viewing by a customer. The print merchant operation transacts a first type of order with the customer for supply of at least one print product, and transacts a second type order with the print merchant for fulfillment of the first type order.
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