System and method for performing purchase transactions utilizing a broadcast-based device
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1. A system comprising:
- a user computer, coupled to the Internet, to display a user interface usable to enter a plurality of purchase preferences; and
a client-side device that includes a set top box that is coupled to the Internet and to a television programming source to receive user preference data from the Internet based on said plurality of purchase preferences, and to receive broadcast programming content from the television programming source, said set top box to include, a display to display a plurality of purchase options based on said plurality of purchase preferences, anda user input device to select from among said plurality of purchase options, and to consummate a purchase transaction.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for performing purchase transactions utilizing a broadcast-based device. In one embodiment, an online user interface is used to enter a plurality of user preferences that are then used to tailor what purchase options will be available to a client-side broadcast-based device. In another embodiment, product purchases may be made using a broadcast-based device, where the purchase transaction options and setting have been previously defined in an online environment. In yet another embodiment, the product purchase options presented are based on predetermined criteria, such as previous user activity.
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24 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a user computer, coupled to the Internet, to display a user interface usable to enter a plurality of purchase preferences; and a client-side device that includes a set top box that is coupled to the Internet and to a television programming source to receive user preference data from the Internet based on said plurality of purchase preferences, and to receive broadcast programming content from the television programming source, said set top box to include, a display to display a plurality of purchase options based on said plurality of purchase preferences, and a user input device to select from among said plurality of purchase options, and to consummate a purchase transaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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a user computer, coupled to a data network, to display a user interface usable to enter a plurality of purchase preferences; and a broadcast-based client-side device, coupled to the network, to receive user preference data from said data network, said user preference data being based on at least one of said plurality of purchase preferences and a user profile, where said user profile is based on tracking user activities, and to receive broadcast programming content from a broadcast source, said broadcast-based client-side device to include, a display to display a plurality of purchase options based on said plurality of purchase preferences, and a user input device to select from among said plurality of purchase options, and to consummate a purchase transaction. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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