System for and method of shopping through television
First Claim
1. A method of performing a transaction using a video device, the method comprising the steps of:
- acquiring a video signal containing a video program;
extracting from said video signal video enhanced content information representative of at least one product presented on the video program;
presenting to the user the video enhanced content information;
receiving a selection of a product of interest;
performing a search to identify data related to the selected product; and
providing the identified data to a user of the video device.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing information to television viewers in order to assist them in shopping from an apparently conventional media, such as a television program, as well as making better and more educated shopping decisions are provided. The user selects the product of interest, and if desired, indicates the price, quantity and time frame within which he/she wants to buy the product. The system then acts as an agent on the user'"'"'s behalf to get the best product under best price and shortest time frame as may be desired. When a user sees a product he wants while watching television, he simply can press a point on the screen, talk, or press a button on a remote control or similar keypad and the system shows the current price and availability. If the user wants the product, he can buy it instantly. If the user determines it to be too expensive, he can add the product to his wish-list with a price he would be willing to pay.
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29 Claims
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1. A method of performing a transaction using a video device, the method comprising the steps of:
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acquiring a video signal containing a video program;
extracting from said video signal video enhanced content information representative of at least one product presented on the video program;
presenting to the user the video enhanced content information;
receiving a selection of a product of interest;
performing a search to identify data related to the selected product; and
providing the identified data to a user of the video device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for performing a transaction using a video device, said system comprising:
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a set-top box for acquiring a video signal containing a video program, said set-top box including a memory, a processor and input/output means associated therewith for transferring the signal, the processor being capable of;
extracting from said video signal video enhanced content information representative of at least one product presented on the video program;
presenting to the user the video enhanced content information;
receiving a selection of a product of interest;
performing a search to identify data related to the selected product; and
providing the identified data to the user;
a video device operatively coupled with the set-top box for displaying the video program, video enhanced content information, and identified data to the user; and
an input device operatively associated with said set-top box for controlling said set-top box. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of performing a transaction using a video device, said method comprising the steps of:
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acquiring a video signal containing a video program;
customizing preferences for at least one user;
extracting from the video signal video enhanced content information representative of at least one product presented on the video program;
filtering the video enhanced content information based on the preferences;
presenting to the user the filtered video enhanced content information;
receiving a selection of a product of interest;
performing a search to identify a source of the selected product through at least one predetermined list of information sources for a particular category;
negotiating with the identified product source regarding the selected product and outputting results of the negotiation;
prioritizing the results of the search and the negotiations based on predetermined factors;
allowing the user to authorize purchasing of the selected product;
providing feedback information to the user;
completing a purchase transaction for the selected product; and
receiving and analyzing satisfaction response from the user. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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