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Method and print merchant computer for matching print orders to print service providers

US7996273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 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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