Wireless retail purchasing system using a mobile computing device
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1. A method of wirelessly electronically identifying an on-site or near-site retail purchase from a retail unit using a mobile computing device comprising:
- communicating via a direct, wireless communication link between the mobile computing device and the retail unit to perform the following actions;
receiving at the mobile computing device a listing from the retail unit; and
transmitting from the mobile computing device a purchase request to the retail unit to order selected items from the listing.
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Abstract
A method and system enables consumers to wirelessly and electronically identify retail purchases and wirelessly transact those purchases. The method includes use of a mobile computing device to wirelessly, electronically obtain a menu of items for sale from a retail unit, select items from the menu, and send a request from the mobile computing device to the retail unit to purchase the selected items. The method optionally includes electronically sending payment for the requested purchase to the retail unit.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of wirelessly electronically identifying an on-site or near-site retail purchase from a retail unit using a mobile computing device comprising:
communicating via a direct, wireless communication link between the mobile computing device and the retail unit to perform the following actions;
receiving at the mobile computing device a listing from the retail unit; and
transmitting from the mobile computing device a purchase request to the retail unit to order selected items from the listing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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16. A method of wirelessly electronically identifying an on-site or near-site retail purchase within a multiple retail unit center using a mobile computing device comprising:
wirelessly electronically communicating between the mobile computing device and one or more retail units within the retail center to perform following functions;
sending a request from the mobile computing device to the retail units within the retail unit center to identify select items available for purchase from the retail units within the retail center; and
receiving at the mobile computing device from at least one of the retail units an identification of select items available for purchase at the retail unit.
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22. A system for identifying and transacting a wireless electronic on-site retail purchase comprising:
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a mobile computing device;
a retail unit including a wireless communication module for direct wireless electronic communication with the mobile computing device; and
a direct wireless electronic communication link between the mobile computing device and the retail unit that is activated by at least one of selective activation by the mobile computing device and by automatic activation upon the mobile computing device and the retail unit upon arrival of the computing device upon the premises of the retail unit.
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23. A wireless purchasing system comprising:
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a communication module located at a retail unit; and
a wireless appliance configured to establish a communication link with the retail unit via the communication module, receive a listing of items from the retail unit, transmit a purchase request to the retail unit of ordered selected items from the listing, and receive a confirmation of the ordered selected items.
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