Methods systems and computer program products for notifying consumers of recurring purchases
US8744923B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0264
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and computer program products for identifying recurring purchases of the same good or service based upon item-level electronic transaction data. Item-level electronic transaction data is analyzed to determine a purchase interval of a good or service. A consumer is reminded to purchase the good or service based on the determined purchase interval by receiving an electronic message at a consumer computer or mobile communication device, e.g., in the form of an electronic shopping list. Purchase intervals of different items may be determined such that a list generated at one time may include certain goods and services but a list generated at another time may include other goods and services due to the variable time between purchasing different goods and services.
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