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Method and apparatus for selecting a pickup location based on customer location

US8392262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2008
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0601
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining a pickup location for an item selected in an online transaction based on location information or data. The method comprises obtaining location data for the mobile communication device and determining availability of the selected item at one or more locations based on proximity to the location. According to an embodiment, one of the locations with item availability is selected and the online transaction is completed.

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