Systems and methods for facilitating item searching and linking transactions functionality in mobile commerce

• US 10,062,071 B2
• Filed: 09/11/2013
• Issued: 08/28/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: First Data Corporation (Fiserv Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: First Data Corporation (Fiserv Incorporated)
• Inventors: Sanchez, J. Scott
• Primary Examiner(s): Iwarere, Oluseye
• Application Number:
  US14/024,287
• Publication Number:
  US 20140074658A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,812 Days
• Field of Search: 705 2662, 705 40, 705 267, 705 271
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 3/00 Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles cleaning in general B08B; cleaning peculiar to waterborne vessels B63B57/00, B63B59/00; ground equipment for cleaning aircraft B64F5/30
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/02 involving a neutral party, e.g. certification authority, notary or trusted third party [TTP]
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/102 Bill distribution or payments
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/204 comprising interface for record bearing medium or carrier for electronic funds transfer or payment credit
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/24 Credit schemes, i.e. "pay after"
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/321 using wearable devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3223 Realising banking transactions through M-devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3224 Transactions dependent on location of M-devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3265 characterised by personalisation for use
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3276 using a pictured code, e.g. barcode or QR-code, being read by the M-device
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3278 RFID or NFC payments by means of M-devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/40 Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentials; Review and approval of payers, e.g. check credit lines or negative lists
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/4037 Remote solvency checks
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/42 Confirmation, e.g. check or permission by the legal debtor of payment
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0222 During e-commerce, i.e. online transactions
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0233 Method of redeeming a frequent usage reward
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0267 Wireless devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0625 Directed, with specific intent or strategy
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0633 Lists, e.g. purchase orders, compilation or processing
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 40/03 Credit; Loans; Processing thereof
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/083 : using passwords cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using a predetermined code H04L9/3226

Abstract

This disclosure describes systems, methods, and computer-readable media related to facilitating item searching and linking transactions functionality in mobile commerce. In some embodiments, a user device may receive an identification of an item from a user. The user device may receive one or more search parameters. The user device may facilitate a search for the item based at least in part on the identification of the item and the one or more search parameters. The user device may insert the item into a lifecycle shopping list. The user device may store the lifecycle shopping list.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method comprising:

receiving, by a user device comprising one or more processors, an identification of an item from a user;

receiving, by the user device, one or more search parameters, wherein the one or more search parameters comprise at least a predefined time range of when the item is needed at a future date or time;

facilitating, by the user device, a search for the item based at least in part on the identification of the item and the one or more search parameters;

inserting, by the user device, the item to a lifecycle shopping list, wherein the lifecycle shopping list comprises one or more previously purchased items;

determining, by the user device, information associated with the one or more previously purchased items, wherein the information is indicative of one or more value added services (VAS) associated with the one or more previously purchased items;

publishing, by the user device, the information to a social network;

receiving, by the user device, one or more user comments regarding the information via the social network;

identifying, by the user device, a transaction for the item, wherein the transaction for the item is associated with the one or more VAS;

associating, by the user device, at least one artifact with the transaction for the item, wherein the at least one artifact comprises a purchase receipt for the item and the one or more user comments regarding the information via the social network; and

outputting, by the user device, a graphical user interface (GUI) that comprises an indication of the lifecycle shopping list that includes the transaction for the item and the at least one artifact.

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the one or more search parameters may comprise one or more of:

a merchant type, a merchant location, a brand preference, a merchant preference, price thresholds, estimated delivery time, availability of the item, or item rating.

3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:

exporting, by the user device, the lifecycle shopping list.

4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:

annotating, by the user device, the item in the lifecycle shopping list.

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:

storing, by the user device, the lifecycle shopping list to a remote server.

6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein inserting the item to the lifecycle shopping list further comprises:

scanning, by the user device, a code associated with the item.

7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein associating, by the user device, the at least one artifact with the transaction for the item comprises:

receiving, by the user device, a request to associate the at least one artifact with the transaction for the item;

receiving, by the user device, the at least one artifact; and

storing, by the user device, the at least one artifact in association with the transaction for the item.

8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the at least one artifact further comprises a movie ticket, a warranty, boarding pass, a receipt, travel documents, product information, serial number, model number, or user guide.

9. The computer-implemented method of claim 7, wherein receiving the at least one artifact further comprises:

capturing, by the user device, an image of the at least one artifact.

10. The computer-implemented method of claim 7, wherein receiving the at least one artifact further comprises:

receiving the at least one artifact from a merchant.

11. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the at least one artifact and the transaction for the item are stored in a remote server.

12. A system comprising:

at least one memory storing computer-executable instructions; and

at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to access the at least one memory and to execute the computer-executable instructions to;

receive an identification of an item from a user;

receive one or more search parameters, wherein the one or more search parameters comprise at least a predefined time range of when the item is needed at a future date or time;

facilitate a search for the item based at least in part on the identification of the item and the one or more search parameters;

insert the item to a lifecycle shopping list, wherein the lifecycle shopping list comprises one or more previously purchased items;

determine information associated with one or more previously purchased items by the user, wherein the information is indicative of one or more value added services (VAS) associated with the one or more previously purchased items;

publish the information to a social network;

receive one or more user comments regarding the information via the social network;

identify a transaction for the item, wherein the transaction for the item is associated with the one or more VAS;

associate an artifact with the transaction for the item, wherein the artifact is a purchase receipt for the item and the one or more user comments regarding the information via the social network; and

output a graphical user interface (GUI) that comprises an indication of the lifecycle shopping list that includes the transaction for the item and the artifact.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the one or more search parameters comprise one or more of:

a merchant type, a merchant location, a brand preference, a merchant preference, price thresholds, an estimated delivery time, an availability of the item, or an item rating associated with the item.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

export the lifecycle shopping list.

15. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

annotate the item in the lifecycle shopping list.

16. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

store the lifecycle shopping list to a remote server.

17. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

scan a code associated with the item.

18. The system of claim 12, wherein to associate the artifact with the transaction for the item, the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

receive a request to associate the artifact with the transaction for the item;

receive the artifact; and

store the artifact in association with the transaction for the item.

19. The system of claim 12, wherein the artifact further comprises a movie ticket, a warranty, boarding pass, a receipt, travel documents, product information, serial number, model number, or user guide.

20. The system of claim 18, wherein to receive the artifact, the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

capture an image of the artifact.

21. The system of claim 18, wherein to receive the artifact, the at least one processor is further configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to:

receive the artifact from a merchant.

22. The system of claim 12, wherein the artifact and transaction for the item are stored in a remote server.