METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ORDERING AND SUPPLYING GOODS AND SERVICES VIA A CELLULAR PHONE
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1. A method for ordering goods, comprising the steps of:
- an end user sending a coded SMS (Short Messaging System) message from a cellular device to an intermediary computer;
the intermediary computer configured to identify the supplier of goods being ordered from the coded SMS message; and
the intermediary computer routing the received message to the identified supplier of goods.
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Abstract
A method and a system for ordering and supplying goods and services is provided. The method includes the steps of an end user sending a coded SMS (Short Messaging System) message using a specially created syntax from a cellular device to an intermediary computer, which is configured to identify the supplier of goods being ordered from the coded SMS message and route the received message to the identified supplier of goods. The coded SMS message may also include unique identifiers for identifying goods being ordered, menu or catalog identifier codes, identifiers to identify the method of payment and the method of delivery.
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41 Claims
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1. A method for ordering goods, comprising the steps of:
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an end user sending a coded SMS (Short Messaging System) message from a cellular device to an intermediary computer; the intermediary computer configured to identify the supplier of goods being ordered from the coded SMS message; and the intermediary computer routing the received message to the identified supplier of goods. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for ordering goods via a cellular phone, comprising:
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at least one cellular device for sending a coded SMS (Short Messaging System) message; and an intermediary computer which receives the message and routes the received message to a supplier of goods, wherein said coded SMS message is configured to include at least one of group of identifiers comprising an identifier for identifying the supplier of goods to whom the message is directed. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method for supplying goods and services, comprising the steps of:
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assigning an identifier identifying the supplier of goods and services; creating a syntax for use with SMS (Short Messaging System) said syntax comprising at least said supplier identifier; and an end user ordering at least one item utilizing said syntax via a SMS message to the supplier of goods. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method for supplying goods and services, comprising the steps of:
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a merchant registering with an intermediary computer, said intermediary computer being in communication with a plurality of end users; and preparing a customized explanatory label comprising at least an identifier identifying the merchant, at least one item being supplied by the merchant and an identifier for said at least one item. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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