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Shared shopping basket management system

  • US 6,876,977 B1
  • Filed: 07/27/2000
  • Issued: 04/05/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer implemented method in an interactive medium for conducting commerce, said method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a website, the website adapted for electronic communication with a plurality of users;

    (b) providing on the website an electronic shopping basket being selectively actuatable into a plurality of states;

    (c) enabling at least two of the plurality of users to access the shopping basket when the shopping basket is disposed in either of at least two of the states;

    (d) assigning to each of the users at least one of a plurality of hierarchically distinct abilities to affect the state of the shopping basket;

    (e) wherein the users are permitted to view the status of the shopping basket and affect the state of the shopping basket to collectively select and approve items for purchase.

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