Message shopping over an electronic marketplace
US9058624B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for shopping using a messaging system. A message from a user, such as an email message, is stored in a memory for processing. The email message includes a plurality of line items. At least one item may be identified corresponding to each one of the plurality of line items by searching an electronic catalog associated with an electronic commerce system. At least one item is available for purchase through the electronic commerce system. The at least one item may be included in a list associated with a user account for the user. The user account is managed by the electronic commerce system. Further embodiments include automatically transmitting a reply email message to the user indicating that at least one item has been included in the list if the attempt to identify is successful.
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