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SOCIAL SHOPPING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20120185355A1
  • Filed: 01/13/2012
  • Published: 07/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of providing an online shared shopping session, comprising the steps of:

  • providing an online store for access to an initial shopper using a communication device;

    providing the initial shopper with a communication interface for inviting one or more additional shoppers to shop at the online store together as a group of shoppers;

    sending a message to the additional shoppers invited by the initial shopper over a communication network, such that each one of said additional shoppers can join the group of shoppers by responding to said message, wherein said additional shoppers each participate in shopping at the online store using a communication device distinct from others of said shoppers;

    providing each one of said shoppers of the group of shoppers with a link to a shared shopping cart for adding one or more items to said shared shopping cart, such that contents of the shared shopping cart can be viewed by all of said shoppers; and

    providing each one of said shoppers with a payment interface, such that more than one of said shoppers contributes payment toward purchase of the items added to said shared shopping cart.

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