| 6925469 |
Digital entertainment service platform |
| Aug-2-2005 |
The present invention is directed to an open business platform that provides an end-to-end solution for managing, distributing, and/or retailing digital media assets from various content suppliers. In... |
| 6925445 |
Web-based design of software for keep-alive boards |
| Aug-2-2005 |
A customer compatible software is electronically provided to a customer based on a customer specification provided through a web interface. In one embodiment, the specification is checked for input errors... |
| 6924878 |
Method of processing a roll of exposed photographic film containing photographic images into corresponding digital images and then distributing visual prints produced from the digital images |
| Aug-2-2005 |
This invention is directed to a method of processing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image and distributing at least one visual print produced from the at least one digital image.... |
| 6922676 |
Method and system for ordering items over the internet |
| Jul-26-2005 |
A system and method of ordering components over the Internet. A website owner would provide websites for one or more wholesalers including a home page for each of the wholesalers on the Internet as well... |
| 6922674 |
Computer implemented purchasing system with aftermarket product inventory display |
| Jul-26-2005 |
A list of aftermarket accessories for a selected vehicle model is displayed for incorporation into a purchase request generated by a potential buyer of the selected vehicle model. The list may be customized... |
| 6922673 |
Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages |
| Jul-26-2005 |
Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive... |
| 6920429 |
Method for online display and negotiation of cargo rates |
| Jul-19-2005 |
Freight forwarders and carriers post published rate and discount information for land, sea and air bearing cargo vessels to allow customers the opportunity to evaluate competitive prices, preferably in... |
| 6915276 |
Method, apparatus and system for merchandizing related applications |
| Jul-5-2005 |
A merchandizing related method, apparatus and system which includes a product editor for providing product information for products, a classification editor to create hierarchies for the products, a distribution... |
| 6915272 |
System and method of secure payment and delivery of goods and services |
| Jul-5-2005 |
A system, method and computer program for ordering, paying for and delivering goods and services from a content provider to a user which assures the content provider that he will be paid and that assures... |
| 6912552 |
Method and system for migrating stored data to a build-to-order computing system |
| Jun-28-2005 |
A method and system for migrating data to a build-to-order computing system is provided. The method comprises storing an image at a remote site. The image comprises data stored on a computing system. An... |
| 6912507 |
Method and apparatus for interactive shopping |
| Jun-28-2005 |
A wireless client (100) maintains (302) a shopping list of items desired by a shopper, and then transmits (304) the shopping list to an in-store shopping system (200). The in-store shopping system receives... |
| 6912505 |
Use of product viewing histories of users to identify related products |
| Jun-28-2005 |
Various methods are disclosed for monitoring user browsing activities that indicate user interests in particular products or other items, and for using such information to identify items that are related... |
| 6912293 |
Photogrammetry engine for model construction |
| Jun-28-2005 |
A system and methods for accessing 2D digital images and 3D geometric models over a network (preferably the Internet) and transforming and composing that media along with 2D digital image and 3D geometric... |
| 6910019 |
Countdown on-line auction clock |
| Jun-21-2005 |
A method is disclosed herein for displaying time lapse for an on-line auction for an item in a computer. According to the method, the processor time in the computer is obtained and compared to the official... |
| 6907401 |
Portal switch for electronic commerce |
| Jun-14-2005 |
A portal switch is provided that controls participation of merchants in on-line aggregators, such as portals, used for buying and selling goods and services. Merchants may enable or disable participation... |
| 6904410 |
Online method and system for management of collectibles |
| Jun-7-2005 |
An online system for permitting users in a data network to manage inventories of their collectibles (including antiques) includes a database of collectibles, user inventory files, user information files,... |
| 6901380 |
Merchandising system method, and program product utilizing an intermittent network connection |
| May-31-2005 |
A business application integrates a company's internal business systems with an e-commerce web site, so that company personnel can manage their business with a business application that seamlessly exports... |
| 6901379 |
Online shopping with virtual modeling and peer review |
| May-31-2005 |
When a user browses an online retailer's Web site or a mirror site, the user can select an item and model the item online by having a server generate a digital image of the user wearing the item. If the... |
| 6901378 |
Method and system for automatically displaying an image and a product in a page based on contextual interaction and metadata |
| May-31-2005 |
The invention provides a method, system and computer-readable medium for storing images with related information in a relational database and using the information to order available products for a selected... |
| 6901377 |
Methods and systems for aviation parts, information and services |
| May-31-2005 |
A method, system and apparatus that permit a user to order parts, submit warranty claims, and obtain product and repair information for aircraft engines and aviation parts are described. The system includes... |
| 6895330 |
System for the visually impaired to navigate a route through a facility |
| May-17-2005 |
A system and method of the type for aiding a user in navigating a route through a facility so as too efficiently locate specific items within a facility is provided. The system includes a facility processor... |
| 6895291 |
Process for structuring and managing the configuration of industrial products, and particularly aircraft |
| May-17-2005 |
A process to structure and manage the configuration of an industrial product, taking into account selected options includes describing a set of technical objects, each technical object either representing... |
| 6893348 |
Game apparatus and game program |
| May-17-2005 |
A plurality of programs (a plurality of games) are provided, which are classified so as to each belong to one of a plurality of channels (a plurality of game groups). When a player plays one of the programs,... |
| 6892185 |
Information translation communication protocol |
| May-10-2005 |
An inventive procurement system includes a requisition system for special item purchases that are not found when searching a catalog database. Using the requisition system the buyer is provided with the... |
| 6889202 |
Internet print device font distribution method and web site |
| May-3-2005 |
An Internet print device font distribution method and web site. Font users are visitors to a web site that allows browsing and obtaining of fonts, either individually or in groups. Preferably, purchases... |
| 6886015 |
Method and system for building a family tree |
| Apr-26-2005 |
A method, system and computer software product for gathering information relevant to the creation of a family tree. Searching of multiple databases is done through a communication network for obtaining... |
| 6885997 |
Apparatus and method for comparing rate plans on a net-net basis |
| Apr-26-2005 |
An improved apparatus and method for comparing a plurality of rate plans on a net—net basis comprising a computer having a database, the database comprising rate plan characteristics for a plurality... |
| 6885994 |
System and method for providing shopping aids and incentives to customers through a computer network |
| Apr-26-2005 |
A system and method for delivering purchasing incentives and a variety of other retail shopping aids through a computer network, such as by E-mail over the Internet or the World Wide Web. Customers (10)... |
| 6885373 |
System and method for distributing drawings that illustrate animation |
| Apr-26-2005 |
Disclosed is a system for distributing drawings that illustrate animation. This system includes a global computer communication network, and a web site connected to this network that is adapted to display... |
| 6883002 |
Real estate information exchange process and system |
| Apr-19-2005 |
A system and process includes a computer that is operatively connected to the Internet. A database of MLS properties that are for sale is maintained that is accessible to the computer. Real estate agents... |
| 6882984 |
Credit instrument and system with automated payment of club, merchant, and service provider fees |
| Apr-19-2005 |
An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions... |
| 6882977 |
Method and facility for displaying customer activity and value |
| Apr-19-2005 |
A method and facility for displaying information about a multitude of different customers. The method includes, for each customer, receiving a set of numeric values, each associated with one of a plurality... |
| 6879961 |
Apparatus and system for displaying wares and services including a mannequin and interactive display panel |
| Apr-12-2005 |
The present invention relates to a marketing apparatus that is a combination of a mannequin and an interactive system. The mannequin holds in its "hands" an interactive panel which is hard-wired to a computer... |
| 6876983 |
System and method for facilitating aggregate shopping |
| Apr-5-2005 |
A system for facilitating aggregate shopping is disclosed. The system comprises (a) a database server system being for maintaining at least one shoppers group, the at least one shoppers group being characterized... |
| 6876977 |
Shared shopping basket management system |
| Apr-5-2005 |
A computer implemented method is provided for conducting business-to-business electronic commerce over the Internet. The method includes the step of providing a website that enables electronic communication... |
| 6873971 |
Method and apparatus for communicating with a card distribution center for selecting, ordering, and sending social expression cards |
| Mar-29-2005 |
A system for communicating with a card distribution center for selecting, ordering, and sending social expression cards using a personal computer. The user can enter names and addresses of card recipients... |
| 6873968 |
System, method and computer program product for on-line real-time price comparison and adjustment within a detachable virtual shopping cart |
| Mar-29-2005 |
A price comparison and adjustment system can be used in the context of an Internet environment. The system is generally comprised of a server based browser, a shopping cart manager, an extract and verify... |
| 6873967 |
Electronic shopping assistant and method of use |
| Mar-29-2005 |
A computer system provides one or more lists of product combinations to one or more shoppers over one or more networks. The computer system comprises one or more central processing units (CPUs), one or... |
| 6871188 |
Method and arrangement for providing access to a consumer device |
| Mar-22-2005 |
A method of and arrangement for providing access to a consumer device (101). A user can switch between multiple content providers. To switch, he calls up a set of representations (202-207) of offerings... |
| 6868396 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring internet based sales transactions by local vendors |
| Mar-15-2005 |
An apparatus and a method are provided for facilitating the ability of a local organization to have its products or services displayed to a consumer on a computer monitor in a manner that facilitates their... |
| 6868395 |
Business transactions using the internet |
| Mar-15-2005 |
In a campaign, a customer's file is reviewed to determine the offer or solicitation to send to the customer and the time such will remain open, and an e-mail message is sent to the customer that contains... |
| 6868394 |
Method and apparatus for simplified artist-buyer transactions |
| Mar-15-2005 |
A website on a computer server system contains (for browser access) a database of client recording artists, to each of whom is assigned an individual Web page 45b exhibiting musical works for sale. A shopper... |
| 6868391 |
Tele/datacommunications payment method and apparatus |
| Mar-15-2005 |
A tele/datacommunications network has a service node (TSN) (30) which facilitates payment/transfer from a customer account of a customer financial institution (80) to a merchant account of a merchant financial... |
| 6865544 |
Method of administering a rebate system |
| Mar-8-2005 |
In a method of administering a rebate system, rebate-related information is electronically transmitted from a rebate issuing entity and is received by a central processing authority. The rebate-related... |
| 6854656 |
Self-scanning system with enhanced features |
| Feb-15-2005 |
A self-scanning system including a mobile personal shopping terminal having enhanced features. A bar code scanner coupled to the terminal is disabled for a period of time after a scanning activity to prevent... |
| 6853982 |
Content personalization based on actions performed during a current browsing session |
| Feb-8-2005 |
Various methods are disclosed for monitoring user browsing activities, and for using such information to provide session-specific item recommendations to users. In one embodiment, a monitoring component... |
| 6853981 |
Method and system for processing customer requests and generating associated information correlated to ordered products |
| Feb-8-2005 |
A method and system for processing customer requests and generating associated information correlated to ordered products by utilizing at least one computing mechanism is disclosed. The method and system... |
| 6853980 |
System for selecting, distributing, and selling fonts |
| Feb-8-2005 |
A computerized system, such as one practiced with an e-commerce font server, enables a user to select one or more fonts. According to one aspect, a user can select a font from a multi-dimensional font... |
| 6853978 |
System and method for manufacturing and configuring intelligent electronic devices to order |
| Feb-8-2005 |
A system and method of specifying built and configured to order intelligent electronic devices ("IED's") is disclosed. A customer interacts with an order processing interface to specify the type and model... |
| 6850901 |
System and method permitting customers to order products from multiple participating merchants |
| Feb-1-2005 |
A universal automated order processing system represents multiple (e.g., hundreds or thousands) participating merchants who offer their products through the system. Customers become qualified for using... |
