Computer-based method and system for ordering services
June 14, 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 ReferencesInformation display apparatus Cruise information and booking data processing system Interactive market management system Real estate search and location system and method Order entry system having catalog assistance System and method for automated selection of equipment for purchase through input of user desired specifications Customer definable integrated voice/data call transfer technique Trip planner optimizing travel itinerary selection conforming to individualized travel policies Interactive transit information system Computer travel planning system InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 663055 filed on 06/14/1996US Classes:705/6, Coordination of plural reservations (e.g., plural trip segments; transportation and accommodation, etc.)705/5, Reservation, check-in, or booking display for reserved space705/26, Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)705/28Inventory managementExaminersPrimary: Nguyen, HoangAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 017/60Foreign Application Priority Data1993-12-17 NOAbstractIn a method of ordering services, like booking hotel rooms, the ordering is performed via a user terminal connected to a central data processing device. A service request is specified and information of a service is retrieved from a data base in the central data processing device. When a given service offer is selected, a connection is automatically established between the user terminal and a service location terminal via the central data processing device, whereupon the desired service can be ordered and the order confirmed. Further orders can be placed before the connection is broken. When an order has been made, the data base is automatically updated from the service location. A system is also specified for implementing the method. In a telemarketing system, a suitable user terminal may be a touch-tone telephone. The user terminal may also be a dedicated terminal with software for specifying the order.Other References
Field of SearchElectronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)Presentation of image or description of sales item (e.g., electronic catalog browsing) Inventory management Reservation, check-in, or booking display for reserved space Coordination of plural reservations (e.g., plural trip segments; transportation and accommodation, etc.) | |
