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Shopping assistance with handheld computing device

  • US 6,587,835 B1
  • Filed: 02/09/2000
  • Issued: 07/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for providing a user at a handheld computing device with a shopping assistance service for an establishment having a plurality of stores, comprising:

  • allowing the handheld computing device to be used to establish a local wireless link with wireless communications equipment associated with the establishment;

    displaying an on-screen option on the handheld computing device that allows the user to use the handheld computing device to obtain directory information identifying each of the plurality of stores over the local wireless link;

    monitoring the user'"'"'s location within the establishment; and

    displaying promotional material on the handheld computing device based on the user'"'"'s location.

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