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System and method for controlling access to a local inventory storage system via a remote e-commerce application

  • US 20060173750A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2005
  • Published: 08/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for controlling access to product inventory, said method comprising:

  • providing an e-commerce application that facilitates online purchases of product stored in a local inventory control system;

    maintaining a remote inventory control application configured to regulate physical access to product stored in said local inventory control system;

    processing, with said e-commerce application, a transaction for purchasing product stored in said local inventory control system; and

    in response to said processing step, said remote inventory control application electronically initiating unlocking of at least a portion of said local inventory control system to provide access to purchased product.

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