Interactive Business Promotion System

• US 20110302029A1
• Filed: 08/17/2011
• Published: 12/08/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Randall Blair Harmon
• Original Assignee: Randall Blair Harmon
• Inventors: Harmon, Randall Blair
• Application Number:
  US13/212,160
• Publication Number:
  US 20110302029A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/14.49
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/02 Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0251 Targeted advertisements

Abstract

A system and method for an interactive multi-media business listing delivery for use by businesses and customers, includes a geographically based database with fixed input attributes and terms, and a non-geographically based information set with fixed input characteristics and labels. A multi-media component business listing is produced with a plurality of media components from a business owner that has the geographically based fixed input term and attribute and the non-geographically based fixed input label and characteristic. Wherein a customer executes a query that selectively inputs a geographically based fixed input attribute and input term plus selectively inputs a non-geographically based fixed input characteristic and label, all as matched to the business owner geographically based fixed attribute and term plus the non-geographically based selected fixed input characteristic and label. Wherein this results in a specific multi-media component business listing being delivered to the customer per the customer query.

Claims

1. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system, for use by a business owner and a potential customer, said system comprising:

(a) a geographically based database including a plurality of geographically based fixed input attributes, wherein each fixed input attribute has at least one fixed input term;

(b) a non-geographically based information set including a plurality of non-geographical based fixed input characteristics, wherein each fixed input characteristic has at least one fixed input label;

(c) one or more processors;

(d) memory; and

(e) one or more programs, wherein said one or more programs are stored in said memory and configured to be executed by said one or more processors, said one or more programs including;

(e)(i) instructions for producing a multi-media component business listing comprised of a plurality of media components created by content that includes said plurality of media components from the business owner that also has at least one geographically based fixed input term as a fixed attribute and at least one non-geographically based fixed input label as a fixed characteristic; and

(e)(ii) instructions for associating said plurality of non-geographical based fixed input characteristics in accordance with said fixed input labels with said plurality of geographically based fixed input attributes in accordance with said fixed input terms, wherein the potential customer executes a query that selectively inputs a geographically based fixed input attribute with a selected fixed input term and selectively inputs a non-geographically based fixed input characteristic with a selected fixed input label, all as matched to the business owner geographically based said selected fixed attribute and said selected fixed input term and said non-geographically based selected fixed input characteristic and said selected fixed label, resulting in a specific multi-media component business listing delivered to the potential customer per the potential customer query.

2. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 1 wherein said media components are selected from the group consisting essentially of images, image slide shows, videos, live streaming videos, portable document formats, coupons, live chats, business name header, business textual description, business address, business phone number, business fax number, business email, business address map link, and business website link.

3. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 2, wherein said media components can be bookmarked and shared as links to external internet locations.

4. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 2, wherein said coupons can be automatically generated and tracked for transactions as between the potential customer and the business owner.

5. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 2 wherein said geographically based fixed input attributes are selected from the group consisting essentially of zip codes, street addresses, city names, county names, state names, and geographic feature descriptors.

6. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 2 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristics are selected from the group consisting essentially of food &

drink, entertainment, shopping, transportation, food stores, hotels &

travel, live streaming video, community, home, health &

beauty, resorts &

spas, and day trips.

7. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of food &

drink includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Afghan, American, American Fusion, Asian, Bagels, Bakery, Barbeque, Bistro, Brew Pub, Buffet, Cafe, Cafeteria, Cajun, Chinese, Coffeehouse, Continental, Creole, Delicatessen, Desserts, Diner, Doughnuts, English Pub, Ethiopian, Farmers Market, Fast Food, Fondue, French, German, Gourmet, Greek, Hawaiian, Hot Wings, Indian, Irish Pub, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kosher, Latin, Lounge, Mediterranean, Mexican, Pizza, Polynesian, Provencal, Salad &

Sandwich, Salad Bar, Saloon, Seafood, Southwest, Sports Bar, Steakhouse, Subs &

Sandwiches, Sushi Bar, Tavern, Tea Room Cafe, Thai, Vegetarian, Vineyard, Wine Bar, and Wine Tasting.

8. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of entertainment includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Amusement Parks, Arenas, Art Galleries, Ballooning, Baseball Parks, Bicycle Rentals, Biking Trails, Boating, Botanic Gardens, Bowling, Casino, Dinner Theatres, Exhibits, Family Fun, Glider Rides, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Hiking Trails, Horseback Rides, Museums, Nightclubs, Observatories, Parks, Rafting &

Kayaks &

Canoes, Skate Parks, Ski Resorts, Soccer, Stadiums, Theaters, Tour Operators, Water Parks, and Zoos.

9. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of shopping includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Antique Dealers, Appliances, Art Dealers, Audio, Bookstores, Boutiques, Casual Clothing, Cell Phones, Drug Stores, Electronics, Factory Outlets, Fashion Clothing, Feed &

Supply, Florists, Furniture Dealers, Hardware, Home Goods, Jewelers &

Watches, Jewelry &

Watch Repair, Novelties, Nurseries, Perfumes, Shoe Repair, Shoes, Shopping Malls, Specialty Retainers, Sporting Goods, Thrift Stores, and Urban Shopping &

Dining Destinations.

10. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of transportation includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Airport Shuttles, Auto Accessories, Auto Dealers, Auto Parts, Auto Repair, Car Washes, Detailing, For Sale by Owner, Insurance, Limousine, Motorcycle Dealers, Motorcycle Repair, Movers, Public Transportation, Rental Cars, RV/Boat Storage, Storage Lockers, Taxis, and Towing.

11. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of food stores includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Ethnic, Farmers Markets, Food Coops, Grocers, Health Foods, Markets, Organic Markets, and Pet Food.

12. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of hotels &

travel includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Air Charters, Airlines, Bed &

Breakfasts, FBO'"'"'s-Fixed Base Operators, Hotels, RV Parks, Tour Operators, and Travel Agents.

13. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of on air includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Astrology TV, Auto Shows, Citizen Journalism, Employment Shows, Food Shows, How-to-Shows, Indie Films, Live Bands, Local News Shows, Motorcycle Shows, Music &

Arts, Networking Events, Out on the Town, Radio Stations, Special Events, Special Interests, Sports Shows, Talk Radio, Television Stations, Travel Shows, Webcams, and Webcasts.

14. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of community a-z includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Advertising Agencies, Advocacy, Animal Shelters, Assisted Living, Attorneys, Banking, Business Associations, Business Consultants, Business Services, Child Care, Churches, Clubs &

Organizations, Collection Agencies, Convention &

Visitors Bureaus, Economic Development, Employment Agencies, Financial Services, Financial &

Business Planning, Garage Sales, Government Offices, Graphic Design, Home &

Commercial Security, Hospital, Insurance, Newspaper, Pet Groomers, Photography &

Video Production, Printing Services, Public Library, School, Storage Lockers, Veterinarians, Virtual 360 Tour Photography, and Website Design.

15. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of home related includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Apartments, Appraisers, Architects, Building Contractors, Condo Rentals, Electrical, Finance, Flooring, For Sale by Owner, Heating &

Cooling, Home for Sale, Home Improvement, Home Rental, Home Repair, Landscape Services, Management Services, Mobile Home Parks, Mortgage, New Home Community, Open Houses, Painters, Pest Control, Plumbers, Pools &

Spas, Realtors, Remodeling, Storage Lockers, Storage Lockers &

Temperature Controlled Units, Virtual 360 Tour Photography, and Windows &

Blinds.

16. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of health and beauty includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Alternative Medicine, Chiropractic Care, Dentists, Gym &

Health Clubs, Hair Salons, Labs, Martial Arts &

Fitness, Massage Therapy, Nail Salons, Nutritionists, Optometrists, Personal Trainers, Physicians, Skincare-Aesthetics, and Tattoo'"'"'s.

17. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of resorts &

spas includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Day Spas, Guest Ranches, Medical Day Spas, Resorts, and Wellness Centers.

18. An interactive multi-media business listing delivery system according to claim 6 wherein said non-geographical based fixed input characteristic of day trips includes fixed input labels selected from the group consisting essentially of Circle Tours, Historic Places, Monuments, National Parks, Nature Preserves, Scenic Drives, State Parks, and Wine Tastings.

19. A computer readable storage medium having stored therein instructions to cause a machine to perform a method of delivering a multi-media business listing for use by a business owner and a potential customer, the method comprising:

(a) using a computer for the business owner to selectively enter a plurality of media components selected from the group consisting essentially of images, image slide shows, videos, live streaming videos, portable document formats, coupons, live chats, business name header, business textual description, business address, business phone number, business fax number, business email, business address map link, and business website link;

(b) using a computer for the business owner to selectively enter least one geographically based selected fixed input attribute selected from the group consisting essentially of zip codes, street addresses, city names, county names, state names, and geographic feature descriptors, followed by a selected fixed input term of said attribute and a non-geographically based selected fixed input characteristic selected from the group consisting essentially of food &

drink, entertainment, shopping, transportation, food stores, hotels &

travel, live streaming video, community, home, health &

beauty, resorts &

spas, and day trips, followed by a selected fixed input label of said characteristic, wherein the business owner forms a multi-media business listing from said media components and said geographically based input attribute and said input term along with said non-geographic input characteristic plus said input label;

(c) using a computer for the potential customer to selectively query a geographically based fixed input attribute selected from the group consisting essentially of zip codes, street addresses, city names, county names, state names, and geographic feature descriptors, followed by a selected fixed input term of said attribute, the potential customer also performs a selective query for a non-geographically based fixed input characteristic selected from the group consisting essentially of food &

drink, entertainment, shopping, transportation, food stores, hotels &

travel, live streaming video, community, home, health &

beauty, resorts &

spas, and day trips, followed by a selected fixed input label of said characteristic; and

(d) delivering said multi-media business listing to the potential customer in response to the potential customer query using instructions to compare said geographically based selected fixed input attribute with said selected fixed input term and said non-geographically based selected fixed input characteristic with said selected fixed input label, all as matched between the business owner and the potential customer.

20. A computer based method for delivering a multi-media business listing for use by a business owner and a potential customer, said method comprising the steps of:

(a) uploading a selected plurality of media components selected from the group consisting essentially of images, image slide shows, videos, live streaming videos, portable document formats, coupons, live chats, business name header, business textual description, business address, business phone number, business fax number, business email, business address map link, and business website link from the business owner;

(b) inputting selectively at least one geographically based selected fixed input attribute selected from the group consisting essentially of zip codes, street addresses, city names, county names, state names, and geographic feature descriptors, followed by a selected fixed input term of said attribute and at least one non-geographically based selected fixed input characteristic selected from the group consisting essentially of food &

drink, entertainment, shopping, transportation, food stores, hotels &

travel, live streaming video, community, home, health &

beauty, resorts &

spas, and day trips, followed by a selected fixed input label of said characteristic from the business owner, wherein the business owner forms a multi-media business listing from said media components and said geographically based input attribute and said input term along with said non-geographic input characteristic plus said input label;

(c) keying in a selective query for a geographically based fixed input attribute selected from the group consisting essentially of zip codes, street addresses, city names, county names, state names, and geographic feature descriptors, followed by a selected fixed input term of said attribute by the potential customer, the potential customer also performs a selective query for a non-geographically based fixed input characteristic selected from the group consisting essentially of food &

drink, entertainment, shopping, transportation, food stores, hotels &

travel, live streaming video, community, home, health &

beauty, resorts &

spas, and day trips, followed by a selected fixed input label of said characteristic; and

(d) displaying said multi-media business listing to the potential customer in response to the potential customer query to compare said geographically based selected fixed input attribute with said selected fixed input term and said non-geographically based selected fixed input characteristic with said selected fixed input label, all as matched between the business owner and the potential customer.