Mobile Shopping Decision Agent
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
- connecting a user device to a network located in a store;
wirelessly locating the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store;
sending product information to the user device from a server, wherein the product information is based on a product search based on input from the user device, a purchase history, or the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store.
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Abstract
A mobile shopping decision agent application is disclosed. A wireless-enabled (e.g., WiFi) device that uses three or more routers to locate the exact position (e.g., aisle number, shelf, etc. in a store) of a user operating the wireless-enabled device to provide the user with assistance in shopping (e.g., comparison, order online, read technical specifications, read customer reviews, etc.) for a product, and allows the user to purchase the product on the spot from the merchant (or another competing merchant) direct from his/her account with a bank online or at the merchant POS/checkout. In addition, application also may use various social networking features (e.g., product recommendations from friends, recommendations from public at large, wish list, etc.) to enhance the customer'"'"'s shopping experience.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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connecting a user device to a network located in a store; wirelessly locating the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store; sending product information to the user device from a server, wherein the product information is based on a product search based on input from the user device, a purchase history, or the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor for executing computer-executable instructions; and one or more memories storing the computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method comprising; connecting a user device to a network located in a store; wirelessly locating the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store using at least three wireless routers; sending product information to the user device, wherein the product information is based on a product search from the user device, a purchase history, or the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor for executing computer-executable instructions; and one or more memories storing the computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to perform a method comprising; connecting a user device to a network located in a store; wirelessly locating the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store using a triangulation method with at least three wireless access points; sending product information to the user device, wherein the product information is based on a product search from the user device, a purchase history, or the user device'"'"'s physical location in the store and wherein the product information comprises one or more of the following;
location information, specifications, reviews, and price comparison;issuing an electronic coupon to the user device for the product; providing the user device with an option to purchase the product from the store or online; and issuing an electronic receipt to the user device if the product is purchased.
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