Communication schema of online system and method of ordering consumer product having specific configurations
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1. An online communication schema for communicating online vehicle orders, comprising:
- a computerized customer request message comprising;
an order message having order information, contact information and vehicle configuration, the order message comprising at least one of a fleet order message, a retail order message, and a tagged order message; and
a lead message having lead information, contact information, vehicle configuration, and dealer information;
an order confirmation message generated in response to processing the order message and indicating at least the initiation of a purchase transaction of the selected vehicle by an identified dealer; and
a lead confirmation message.
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Abstract
An online communication schema for communicating online vehicle orders is provided. The communication schema includes a customer request message, which includes an order message having order information, contact information and vehicle configuration. The order message includes a fleet order message, a retail order message, and a tagged order message. The communication schema further includes a lead message having lead information, contact information, vehicle configuration, and dealer information. The communication schema further includes an order confirmation message.
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1. An online communication schema for communicating online vehicle orders, comprising:
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a computerized customer request message comprising;
an order message having order information, contact information and vehicle configuration, the order message comprising at least one of a fleet order message, a retail order message, and a tagged order message; and
a lead message having lead information, contact information, vehicle configuration, and dealer information;
an order confirmation message generated in response to processing the order message and indicating at least the initiation of a purchase transaction of the selected vehicle by an identified dealer; and
a lead confirmation message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
an order source identifier;
a session identifier;
an order number;
an order total price;
a deposit amount;
an order date;
an order time;
a dealer identifier; and
a payment method indicator.
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4. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the contact information comprises:
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a customer name;
a customer address;
a customer email address;
a customer daytime telephone number; and
a customer facsimile number.
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5. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the vehicle configuration comprises:
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a price;
a make;
a model;
an engine specification;
a transmission specification; and
an exterior paint color.
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6. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the vehicle configuration comprises:
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a price;
a make;
a model;
an engine specification;
a transmission specification;
an exterior paint color;
a wheel specification;
a tire specification;
a seat fabric specification;
an interior color; and
an audio system specification.
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7. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the vehicle configuration comprises:
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a price;
a make;
a model;
an engine specification;
a transmission specification;
an exterior paint color;
a wheel specification;
a tire specification;
a seat fabric specification;
an interior color;
an audio system specification;
a drive specification;
a cab specification;
a body style specification;
a rear axle ratio specification;
a pay load package specification;
a wheel base specification;
a roof color;
a door specification;
an accent color;
a spare tire specification;
a PEP specification;
an option package specification; and
a stand alone package specification.
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8. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 7, wherein the fleet order message further comprises:
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fleet data;
special paint option data;
dealer special option data;
price concession data;
vehicle shipping data;
order line number; and
quantity.
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9. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 8, wherein the fleet order message further comprises:
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a pilot model inspection request;
a production request disclaimer; and
a production request.
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10. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the retail order message further comprises credit authorization information.
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11. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 4, wherein the contact information of the retail order message further comprises:
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a customer identifier;
an evening telephone number; and
a best way to contact the customer information.
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12. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 9, wherein the vehicle configuration of a tagged order message further comprises:
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a vehicle identifier;
a stock number;
an item number;
a dealer identifier of a dealer having the tagged vehicle in inventory;
a dealer identifier of a dealer selected by the user from whom to purchase the tagged vehicle;
a vehicle initial status indicative of whether the vehicle is new or used; and
a locate search identifier specifying the selected vehicle configuration.
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13. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a tag status message generated in response to processing a tag order message.
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14. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the order confirmation message comprises:
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an order number;
an order line number;
an item number;
a model year;
a dealer identifier;
a body style;
an order status;
an action code;
an order receipt date;
an order process date; and
an order process time.
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15. A communication schema used in an online system enabling a user to place an online custom order for a vehicle, comprising:
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a computerized order message indicating a request to purchase a selected vehicle and comprising order information, contact information, and vehicle configuration information;
the vehicle configuration information including;
a price;
a make;
a model;
an engine specification;
a transmission specification;
an exterior paint color;
a wheel specification;
a tire specification;
a seat fabric specification;
an interior color; and
an audio system specification; and
a confirmation message generated in response to processing the order message and indicating at least the initiation of a purchase transaction of the selected vehicle by an identified dealer. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
a lead message having lead information, contact information, vehicle configuration, and dealer information; - and
a lead confirmation message.
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17. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the order message and order confirmation message are in XML.
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18. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 16, wherein the order information comprises:
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an order source identifier;
a session identifier;
an order number;
an order total price;
a deposit amount;
p an order date;
an order time;
a dealer identifier; and
a payment method indicator.
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19. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the contact information comprises:
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a customer name;
a customer address;
a customer email address;
a customer daytime telephone number; and
a customer facsimile number.
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20. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the vehicle configuration information further comprises:
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fleet data;
special paint option data;
dealer special option data;
price concession data;
vehicle shipping data;
order line number; and
quantity.
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21. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 20, wherein the vehicle configuration information further comprises:
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a pilot model inspection request;
a production request disclaimer; and
a production request.
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22. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the order message comprises credit authorization information.
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23. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the contact information further comprises:
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a customer identifier;
an evening telephone number; and
a best way to contact the customer information.
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24. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the vehicle configuration further comprises:
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a vehicle identifier;
a stock number;
an item number;
a dealer identifier of a dealer having the tagged vehicle in inventory;
a dealer identifier of a dealer selected by the user from whom to purchase the tagged vehicle;
a vehicle initial status indicative of whether the vehicle is new or used; and
a locate search identifier specifying the selected vehicle configuration.
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25. The communication schema, as set forth in claim 15, wherein the confirmation message comprises:
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an order number;
an order line number;
an item number;
a model year;
a dealer identifier;
a body style;
an order status;
an action code;
an order receipt date;
an order process date; and
an order process time.
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26. An online method of communication for an online vehicle ordering system, comprising:
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receiving a computerized XML order message indicating a request to purchase a selected vehicle and comprising order information, customer contact information, and vehicle configuration information; and
generating a computerized XML confirmation message in response to processing the order message, the confirmation message indicating at least the initiation of a purchase transaction of the selected vehicle by an identified dealer and comprising an order number, a model year, a dealer identifier, an order receipt date, an order process date, and an order process time. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
an order source identifier;
a session identifier;
an order number;
an order total price;
a deposit amount;
an order date;
an order time;
a dealer identifier; and
a payment method indicator.
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29. The method, as set forth in claim 27, wherein the contact information comprises:
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a customer name;
a customer address;
a customer email address;
a customer daytime telephone number; and
a customer facsimile number.
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30. The method, as set forth in claim 27, wherein the vehicle configuration information further comprises:
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fleet data;
special paint option data;
dealer special option data;
price concession data;
vehicle shipping data;
order line number; and
quantity.
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31. The method, as set forth in claim 30, wherein the vehicle configuration information further comprises:
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a pilot model inspection request;
a production request disclaimer; and
a production request.
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32. The method, as set forth in claim 26, wherein the order message comprises credit authorization information.
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33. The method, as set forth in claim 30, wherein the contact information further comprises:
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a customer identifier;
an evening telephone number; and
a best way to contact the customer information.
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34. The method, as set forth in claim 26, wherein the vehicle configuration information further comprises:
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a vehicle identifier;
a stock number;
an item number;
a dealer identifier of a dealer having the tagged vehicle in inventory;
a dealer identifier of a dealer selected by the user from whom to purchase the tagged vehicle;
a vehicle initial status indicative of whether the vehicle is new or used; and
a locate search identifier specifying the selected vehicle configuration.
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35. The method, as set forth in claim 26, wherein the confirmation message further comprises:
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an order line number;
an item number;
a body style;
an order status; and
an action code.
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36. The method, as set forth in claim 26, the vehicle configuration comprises:
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a price;
a make;
a model;
an engine specification;
a transmission specification;
an exterior paint color;
a wheel specification;
a tire specification;
a seat fabric specification;
an interior color;
an audio system specification;
a drive specification;
a cab specification;
a body style specification;
a rear axle ratio specification;
a pay load package specification;
a wheel base specification;
a roof color;
a door specification;
an accent color;
a spare tire specification;
a PEP specification;
an option package specification; and
a stand alone package specification.
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