METHODS FOR AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED PRESALE KIOSK
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1. Apparatus for providing automated presale assistance within a store location, the apparatus comprising:
- a computerized server in logical communication with a digital communications network; and
executable software stored on the server and executable on demand, the software operative with the server to cause the apparatus to;
receive a Product description, identifying a Product, wherein the product description is received from a kiosk device within a store location;
receive a location of a Purchaser associated with the Product description and the request for sales assistance related to the Product;
receive a request for sales assistance related to the Product located within the store location; and
transmit one or more Sales Priority Artifacts related to the Product for use in conjunction with assistance to be provided to the Purchaser.
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for providing sales assistance to a Purchaser located within a store location. The present invention includes a Kiosk for fielding inquiries about a product included in the store inventory. A Purchaser may also use a mobile device to receive sales assistance. A Sales Incentive Artifact may be used to encourage a Purchaser to complete a Purchase at the store location.
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1. Apparatus for providing automated presale assistance within a store location, the apparatus comprising:
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a computerized server in logical communication with a digital communications network; and executable software stored on the server and executable on demand, the software operative with the server to cause the apparatus to; receive a Product description, identifying a Product, wherein the product description is received from a kiosk device within a store location; receive a location of a Purchaser associated with the Product description and the request for sales assistance related to the Product; receive a request for sales assistance related to the Product located within the store location; and transmit one or more Sales Priority Artifacts related to the Product for use in conjunction with assistance to be provided to the Purchaser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for providing automated presale assistance, the method comprising:
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receiving into a computer server a Product description, identifying a Product, wherein the Product description is received from a user mobile device within a store location; receiving a request for sales assistance related to the Product; receiving data descriptive of a location of a Purchaser associated with the Product description and the request for sales assistance related to the Product; and transmitting a Sales Priority Artifact related to the Product for use in conjunction with assistance to be provided to the Purchaser. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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