Systems and methods for facilitating internet shopping
US8140408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2029 |
Classification
- 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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