Method and apparatus for receiving, storing and providing data corresponding to geometrically describable raw materials
August 28, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesData terminal and system for placing orders Interactive facsimile system and method of information retrieval Control of electronic information delivery System and method for automated selection of equipment for purchase through input of user desired specifications Interactive facsimile information retrieval system and method Voice operated facsimile machine network Facsimile information distribution apparatus Computer-based classified ad system and method Distributed facsimile information system and method Data processing network having a plurality of independent subscribers InventorApplicationNo. 697630 filed on 08/28/1996US Classes:705/26, Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)705/29Itemization of parts, supplies, or services (e.g., bill of materials)ExaminersPrimary: Poinvil, FrantzyAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 017/60AbstractApparatus and method employing a programmable computer for providing a list of data items corresponding to geometrically describable materials based upon a profile specified by a user includes, storing data items in a data base. Each data item includes geometrically descriptive terms and trading parameters identifying characteristics of an item offered for sale by an advertiser. A profile is generated by a user which includes geometrically descriptive terms and trading parameters identifying characteristics of an item sought for purchase by the user. The profile identified by the user is compared to each data item stored in the data base and data items are identified which match the profile. The data item identified are provided to the user in accordance with the user's specific delivery instructions.Other References
Field of SearchAUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTElectronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering) Presentation of image or description of sales item (e.g., electronic catalog browsing) Inventory management Itemization of parts, supplies, or services (e.g., bill of materials) Bill preparation Trading, matching, or bidding Including point of sale terminal or electronic cash register Price look-up processing (e.g., updating) Interconnection or interaction of plural electronic cash registers (ECRs) or to host computer (e.g., network detail, transfer of information from host to ECR or from ECR to ECR, etc.) | |
