System for concurrent optimization of business economics and customer value
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1. A computer-implemented system to provide options on products, comprising:
- a. a data store containing data representing, with respect to at least one product, at least one option offered by a company;
b. a data processor being adapted to deliver to a customer an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, where n<
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c. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input to define each of said n chosen products, whereby after each of said n chosen products is defined, said customer can utilize said chosen product; and
d. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said defined products in a data store.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented system and method to provide options on products to enhance customers'"'"' experience. A computer-implemented system is operated that delivers to a customer an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, where n is less than or equal to m. Information is recorded in a data store, pertaining to said option. In addition, a system is operated to define each of the n chosen products, whereby after each of the n chosen products is defined, the customer can utilize said chosen product. The information pertaining to said defined products is recorded in a data store.
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1. A computer-implemented system to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a data store containing data representing, with respect to at least one product, at least one option offered by a company;
b. a data processor being adapted to deliver to a customer an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, where n<
m;
c. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input to define each of said n chosen products, whereby after each of said n chosen products is defined, said customer can utilize said chosen product; and
d. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said defined products in a data store.
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2. A computer-implemented method to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. providing a data store containing data representing, with respect to at least one product, at least one option offered by a company;
b. operating a computer-implemented system that delivers to a customer an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, where n<
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c. operating a system to define each of said n chosen products, whereby after each of said n chosen products is defined, said customer can utilize said chosen product; and
d. operating recording the information pertaining to said defined products in a data store. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A computer-implemented system to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a data processor being adapted to deliver a first option to at least a first customer to utilize up to n of m selected products for said first customer, where n is less than or equal to m;
b. a data processor being adapted to deliver a second option to at least a second customer to utilize up to k of p selected products, where k is less than or equal to p;
c. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said options in a data store;
d. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input to define each of said k chosen products, whereby after each of said k chosen products is defined, said second customer can utilize said chosen product;
e. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input wherein a company defines t chosen product(s) for said first customer after each of the said k chosen products is defined, comprising;
i. after each of said t products is defined, said first customer can utilize said defined product, where t is less than or equal to n; and
f. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said defined products in a data store.
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25. A computer-implemented method to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. operating a computer-implemented system that delivers a first option to at least a first customer to utilize up to n of m selected products for said first customer, where n is less than or equal to m;
b. operating a computer-implemented system that delivers a second option to at least a second customer to utilize up to k of p selected products, where k is less than or equal to p;
c. recording the information pertaining to said options in a data store;
d. operating a system to define each of the k chosen products, whereby after each of the k chosen products is defined, said second customer can utilize said chosen product;
e. operating a system wherein a company defines t chosen product(s) for said first customer after each of the said k chosen products is defined, comprising;
i. after each of said t products is defined, said first customer can utilize said defined product, where t is less than or equal to n; and
f. recording the information pertaining to said defined products in a data store. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A computer-implemented system to define customer preferences, comprising:
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a. a data processor being adapted to provide at least relevant information regarding products;
b. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input that defines customer preferences regarding at least utilizing up to n of m selected products, where n is less than m;
c. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said preferences in a data store; and
d. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input that enables use of said preferences to concurrently optimize value for the customers and a company.
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47. A computer-implemented method to define customer preferences, comprising:
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a. providing a data store including relevant information regarding products;
b. operating a computer-implemented system that defines customer preferences regarding at least utilizing up to n of m selected products, where n is less than m;
c. recording the information pertaining to said preferences in a data store; and
d. operating a computer-implemented system that enables use of said preferences to concurrently optimize value for the customers and a company. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50)
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51. A computer-implemented system to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input that allows a customer to receive an option to utilize each of the m selected products including at least one practically constrained product, wherein i. m is greater than or equal to 2, ii. said m products are selected in the course of related transaction(s), and iii. it will not be possible for the customer to utilize all said m products due to said practical constraints; and
b. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said option in a database.
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52. A computer-implemented method to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a computer-implemented service that allows a customer to receive an option to utilize each of the m selected products including at least one practically constrained product, wherein i. m is greater than or equal to 2, ii. said m products are selected in the course of related transaction(s), and iii. it will not be possible for the customer to utilize all said m products due to said practical constraints; and
b. recording the information pertaining to said option in a database. - View Dependent Claims (53)
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54. A computer-implemented system to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input that allows a customer to receive an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, i. where, 1. m is greater than or equal to 2, and 2. n is less than m;
ii. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said option in a database;
b. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input whereby a company may allow the customer to utilize all the m products provided specified conditions are satisfied, said conditions including that;
i. the products are received in the course of related transaction(s), and ii. there is at least one payment transaction between the company and the customer related to said products wherein such payment is made after said option has been granted; and
c. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said m products in a database.
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55. A computer-implemented method to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a computer-implemented service that allows a customer to receive an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, i. where, 1. m is greater than or equal to 2, and 2. n is less than m;
ii. recording the information pertaining to said option in a database;
b. operating a system, whereby a company may allow the customer to utilize all the m products provided specified conditions are satisfied, said conditions including that;
i. the products are received in the course of related transaction(s), and ii. there is at least one payment transaction between the company and the customer related to said products wherein such payment is made after said option has been granted; and
c. recording the information pertaining to said m products in a database. - View Dependent Claims (56, 57, 58, 59)
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60. A computer-implemented system to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. a data processor being adapted to store a data structure in a data store, wherein are stored, for a customer who may be shifted to one or more products, data including a value that may be realized if the customer is shifted;
b. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input to receive and process said data to determine from among all or substantially all possible combinations of customers, a set of customers which may be shifted;
c. a data processor being adapted to receive at least one input to shift said set of customers; and
d. a data processor being adapted to record the information pertaining to said shifting of customers in a data store.
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61. A computer-implemented method to provide options on products, comprising:
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a. providing a data structure in a data store, wherein are stored, for a customer who may be shifted to one or more products, data including a value that may be realized if the customer is shifted;
b. operating a processor which receives and processes said data to determine from among all or substantially all possible combinations of customers, a set of customers which may be shifted;
c. operating a processor to shift at least one set of customers; and
d. recording the information pertaining to said shifting of customers in a data store. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71)
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