Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Rapid and Secure Delivery of a Purchased Item
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1. A system for secure and rapid delivery of an item comprising:
- (a) a database comprising data that identifies an item that is available for sale and the location of the item;
(b) an e-commerce website, wherein the e-commerce website is accessible to a customer and the customer may navigate the website in order to gain access to information in said database;
(c) an inventory locator algorithm, wherein said inventory locator algorithm, after receiving a first piece of data comprising the customer'"'"'s identity, a second piece of data comprising a delivery destination, and a third piece of data comprising an ordered item that has been selected by said customer, searches said database for a location of the ordered item that has the shortest estimated delivery time to the delivery destination;
(d) an order identification code comprising information that corresponds to the first piece of data, the second piece of data and the third piece of data, wherein the order identification code is sent to the location of the ordered item that has the shortest estimated delivery time to the delivery destination; and
(e) a verification algorithm, wherein said verification algorithm causes the system to transmit a customer identification code to said customer, and causes the system to issue a confirmation of correct delivery of the ordered item, if the system receives both the order identification code and the customer identification code from an agent.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for implementing rapid and secure delivery of goods that have been purchased through e-commerce channels. Through these technologies customers can order goods while they are mobile and arrange for rapid delivery wherever they will be at the time of delivery, regardless of whether that location is at a permanent address. Thus, there can be a rapid identification of goods in a warehouse or store and the proper tracking and security for delivery on demand.
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1. A system for secure and rapid delivery of an item comprising:
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(a) a database comprising data that identifies an item that is available for sale and the location of the item; (b) an e-commerce website, wherein the e-commerce website is accessible to a customer and the customer may navigate the website in order to gain access to information in said database; (c) an inventory locator algorithm, wherein said inventory locator algorithm, after receiving a first piece of data comprising the customer'"'"'s identity, a second piece of data comprising a delivery destination, and a third piece of data comprising an ordered item that has been selected by said customer, searches said database for a location of the ordered item that has the shortest estimated delivery time to the delivery destination; (d) an order identification code comprising information that corresponds to the first piece of data, the second piece of data and the third piece of data, wherein the order identification code is sent to the location of the ordered item that has the shortest estimated delivery time to the delivery destination; and (e) a verification algorithm, wherein said verification algorithm causes the system to transmit a customer identification code to said customer, and causes the system to issue a confirmation of correct delivery of the ordered item, if the system receives both the order identification code and the customer identification code from an agent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for ensuring rapid and secure delivery of an item, said method comprising:
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(a) receiving an order for an item from a customer, wherein the order contains the customer'"'"'s identity, a delivery destination for the item, and an identification of the item; (b) searching a database for the location of the item that permits its delivery to the delivery destination in the shortest estimated time; (c) retrieving the item from a vendor, after receiving the order; (d) associating an order identification code with the item; (e) sending a confirmation code to a customer; and (f) delivering the item to the customer at the delivery destination and verifying that the customer has received the confirmation code. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer program product stored in a tangible medium that comprises:
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(a) an e-commerce module, wherein through said e-commerce module a customer may access information about an item that may be purchased and delivered to the customer within a set timeframe and the customer may both purchase an item and designate a delivery destination; (b) an order fulfillment module, wherein said order fulfillment module is operably coupled to the e-commerce module and the order fulfillment module executes a set of instructions that determines the location of the item that determines the shortest estimated time of delivery to the delivery destination; (c) a tracking module, wherein said tracking module transmits an order identification code to be associated with said item; and (d) an authentication module, wherein the authentication module sends an identity confirmation code to the customer, and if the authentication module receives the identity confirmation code and the order identification code from an agent, then the authentication module transmits a confirmation of correct delivery. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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