SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELF-SERVICE RECYCLING OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, through a communications network, a request from a user to generate a market analysis of a type of automobile;
determining a generic list of parts associated with the type of automobile;
generating a market analysis for the type of automobile that includes determining demand for parts on the generic list of parts; and
presenting the market analysis to the user, wherein the market analysis includes at least of portion of the generic list of part which have the highest demand.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for self-service recycling are provided. In particular, some embodiments include graphical user interfaces and backend systems that allow users to identify the market for used automotive parts. For example, each car in a self-service automotive recycling (SSAR) facility may be tagged with a bar code or QR code which identifies the vehicle. When the user scans the QR code, a determination is made regarding which parts are currently needed for by register members of the system, recent prices for individual parts, and/or a list of vehicles which can use these parts. This information is presented to the user. Using this information, the user can determine if any of the identified parts remain on the vehicle and may purchase the parts from the SSAR facility for resale. The system then assists the user in creating descriptions for postings on the Internet and/or otherwise connecting the user with potential purchasers.
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25 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, through a communications network, a request from a user to generate a market analysis of a type of automobile; determining a generic list of parts associated with the type of automobile; generating a market analysis for the type of automobile that includes determining demand for parts on the generic list of parts; and presenting the market analysis to the user, wherein the market analysis includes at least of portion of the generic list of part which have the highest demand. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system comprising:
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a database having stored thereon a plurality of data entries each associated with a type of vehicle and a generic parts list indicating parts typically found in that type of vehicle that can be removed and reused; an identification module configured to receive requests from users that include a search query, wherein the search query is used to identify a matching data entry; and a market analysis module configured to receive the matching data entry and generate a market analysis of the generic parts list associated with the type of vehicle associated with the matching data entry. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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receiving, from a third-party provider, an inventory list indicating current inventory of types of self-service recyclable assemblies; updating an inventory database with the types of self-service recyclable assemblies included in the inventory list; and generating an inventory alert that includes identifying information regarding the types of self-service recyclable assemblies that are available, wherein the inventory alert allows the user to view parts wanted from the types of self-service recyclable assemblies and assists the user in reselling any of the parts wanted from the types of self-service recyclable assemblies. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A self-service marketplace comprising:
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a generating means for generating a market analysis of parts associated with an automobile type; a management means for managing a list of locations which currently have one or more of the automobile types; and an interaction means for facilitating social interactions encouraging recycling of one or more parts associated with the automobile type. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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