Sample administration process and system
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1. A system for processing a request by a developer via a remote client for a sample item over a network, the system comprising:
- a server configured for communication with the client over the network;
a software component executable by the server for receiving and processing an order for the item as requested by the client, wherein the client request includes details related to a project on which the sample item is to be used; and
a database accessible by the server, the database containing information about the items available.
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Abstract
A system and method for processing and administering requests for sample parts and materials. Parts, materials, or other items are requested by a customer on a client over a network. A server receives the item request and forwards it to the appropriate fulfilling party. An associated relational database is accessible by the server and stores information related to items, projects, customers, fulfilling parties, and the status of fulfillment and design feedback. Feedback is automatically solicited from and shared with customers and fulfilling parties.
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1. A system for processing a request by a developer via a remote client for a sample item over a network, the system comprising:
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a server configured for communication with the client over the network;
a software component executable by the server for receiving and processing an order for the item as requested by the client, wherein the client request includes details related to a project on which the sample item is to be used; and
a database accessible by the server, the database containing information about the items available. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A method for processing a request by a developer via a remote client for a sample item over a network, the method comprising:
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communicating with the client over the network;
receiving an order for the item as requested by the client, wherein the client request includes details related to a project on which the sample item is to be used;
submitting the request to a fulfillment party; and
storing information related to the request in a database. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
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76. A system for processing a request by a developer via a remote client for a sample item over a network, the system comprising:
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a server configured for communication with the client over the network;
a software component executable by the server for receiving and processing an order for the item as requested by the client, wherein the client request includes details related to a project on which the sample item is to be used;
a database accessible by the server, the database containing information about the items available; and
a software component executable by the server to determine whether the requested sample requires a plurality of parties to be notified and to notify a plurality of parties that the sample has been requested.
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77. A method for processing a request by a developer via a remote client for a sample item over a network, the method comprising:
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communicating with the client over the network;
receiving an order for the item as requested by the client, wherein the client request includes details related to a project on which the sample item is to be used;
determining the parties to be notified of the sample request; and
notifying one or more parties, as determined to be appropriate. - View Dependent Claims (78, 80, 81)
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79. A method for preparing a bill of materials, the method comprising:
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accessing a database of sample items requested for potential use in a project;
determining whether any of the sample items have been designated as approved for use; and
preparing a bill of materials.
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82. A method of electronically populating an item request form to be submitted to one of a plurality of fulfilling parties, the method comprising:
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determining whether there is a particular form preferred by the fulfilling party; and
completing the form by obtaining information associated with the item request and entering it in appropriate fields within the form. - View Dependent Claims (83, 84, 85)
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