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List-based selection system and methods for using the same

US8135629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2010
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0639
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and methods for enabling a user to create a list of items on a portable computing device, to communicate with external devices to locate each of the items available on the list within a geographically limited area, to provide users with visual or aural cues as to the location of items on the list, to progress through the list of items as each item is selected or rejected, and providing discounts toward, information about, or alternatives to the available items on the list.

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