METHOD TO CREATE A GAME LIKE COMPETITION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE SHOPPERS USING MOBILE SELF CHECKOUT SOFTWARE
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method comprising:
- electronically joining a first mobile electronic device into a shopping competition, the shopping competition being among customers at a brick and mortar store;
receiving a UPC code from a first physical item at the brick and mortar store into the first mobile electronic device;
creating an electronic shopping cart which includes the first physical item on the first mobile electronic device;
assigning a point value to the first mobile electronic device for selecting the first physical item for purchase; and
selecting a winner among competition participants based on points earned by the competition participants in selecting items for purchase.
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Abstract
Techniques for allowing customers to participate in a competition while shopping are disclosed. The techniques include electronically joining a first mobile electronic device into a shopping competition among customers at a brick and mortar store. The techniques also include receiving a UPC code from a first physical item at a brick and mortar store into the first mobile electronic device, creating an electronic shopping cart which includes the first item on the first mobile electronic device, assigning a point value to the first mobile electronic device for selecting the first item for purchase, and selecting a winner among competition participants based on points earned by the competition participants in selecting items for purchase.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method comprising:
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electronically joining a first mobile electronic device into a shopping competition, the shopping competition being among customers at a brick and mortar store; receiving a UPC code from a first physical item at the brick and mortar store into the first mobile electronic device; creating an electronic shopping cart which includes the first physical item on the first mobile electronic device; assigning a point value to the first mobile electronic device for selecting the first physical item for purchase; and selecting a winner among competition participants based on points earned by the competition participants in selecting items for purchase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer system comprising:
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a shopping cart module programmed to; receive a UPC code from a first physical item at a brick and mortar store into a first mobile electronic device; and create an electronic shopping cart which includes the first physical item on the first mobile electronic device; and a competition module programmed to; electronically join the first mobile electronic device into a shopping competition, the shopping competition being among customers at the brick and mortar store; assign a point value to the first mobile electronic device for selecting the first physical item for purchase; and select a winner among competition participants based on points earned by the competition participants in selecting items for purchase. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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