Method and apparatus for providing compatible components for purchase
US8121901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0631
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Online purchasing of components compatible with particular hardware devices of a computer system. In one aspect, the identity of a hardware device capable of communicating with computer systems is automatically determined. At least one component for the hardware device is displayed on a computer system based on the identity of the hardware device such that the user can select the at least one component for purchase, where the at least one component is compatible with and for use with the hardware device.
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