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1. A method of obtaining information about a product, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) observing a product while the product is being utilized for an intended purpose of the product;
(b) reading a tag embedded in the product to obtain product identifying information, wherein the tag is attached to remain with the product throughout a life of the product;
(c) transmitting the product identifying information to a first computer connected to a computer network; and
(d) receiving product specification information from the first computer;
(e) if a customer wants to purchase the product, initiating an order to purchase the product; and
(f) if the customer does not want to purchase the product, transmitting the product identifying information to an external device.
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Abstract
A method of retrieving product information and ordering products is disclosed. A consumer observes a product in its real world usage context and scans an RFID tag embedded in the product. A mobile terminal is used to transmit the RFID tag to a computer connected to a computer network. The computer transmits product specification information to the mobile terminal. The consumer may also be given the option of purchasing the product in real time.
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1. A method of obtaining information about a product, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) observing a product while the product is being utilized for an intended purpose of the product; (b) reading a tag embedded in the product to obtain product identifying information, wherein the tag is attached to remain with the product throughout a life of the product; (c) transmitting the product identifying information to a first computer connected to a computer network; and (d) receiving product specification information from the first computer; (e) if a customer wants to purchase the product, initiating an order to purchase the product; and (f) if the customer does not want to purchase the product, transmitting the product identifying information to an external device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A mobile terminal configured to obtain product specification information, the mobile terminal comprising:
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a receiver that detects radiation reflected by a tag embedded in a product, wherein the product is being utilized for an intended purpose of the product, and wherein the tag is attached to remain with the product throughout a life of the product; a communication circuit in wireless communication with a computer network; and a controller configured to; receive tag information from the receiver; cause the communication circuit to transmit the tag information to a computer connected to the computer network; initiate an order to purchase the product by transmitting order information through the communication circuit to the computer network if a customer wants to buy the product; and transmit the product identifying information to an external device if the customer does not want to buy the product. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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