Method and system for selecting items to replace insured items
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1. A method for replacing insured items using a web-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network, said method comprising the steps of:
- receiving at the server, specification information about the item to be replaced via the device;
comparing the received item specification information with potential replacement product information pre-stored within the server;
selecting at least one potential replacement product which substantially matches the received item specification information;
downloading by the server at least one of item feature information, product accessory information, and price quote information related to the selected potential replacement product;
storing by the server the selected potential replacement products in a database for access by at least one of the insured user and the insurer;
approving by the insurer, at least one of the potential replacement products, whose information was downloaded;
providing the downloaded information to the insured user; and
prompting the insured user to select at least one replacement item from the downloaded information.
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Abstract
A web-based method for identifying items to replace insured items includes receiving item specification information from at least one of a user, a manufacturer, a distributor, a system administrator, and an authorizing agent, and utilizing a server to compare the received specification information with pre-stored information. The method also includes selecting at least one item which matches the received specification information and downloading information to the user related to the item.
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1. A method for replacing insured items using a web-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving at the server, specification information about the item to be replaced via the device; comparing the received item specification information with potential replacement product information pre-stored within the server; selecting at least one potential replacement product which substantially matches the received item specification information; downloading by the server at least one of item feature information, product accessory information, and price quote information related to the selected potential replacement product; storing by the server the selected potential replacement products in a database for access by at least one of the insured user and the insurer; approving by the insurer, at least one of the potential replacement products, whose information was downloaded; providing the downloaded information to the insured user; and prompting the insured user to select at least one replacement item from the downloaded information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for facilitating selection of an item by an insured user to replace an insured item of the insured user, said system comprising:
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a device; and a server connected to said device and configured to receive specification information data about the item to be replaced, wherein the specification information data includes at least one of a feature of the item, an accessory of the item, and a price quote, said server further configured to; identify product information data that substantially matches item specification information data received by the server; download information regarding at least one potential replacement product; store potential replacement product information to a database accessible to at least one of the insured user and the insurer for approval; prompt the insurer to approve via said device at least one of the potential replacement products whose information was downloaded; and prompt the insured user to select a replacement item from the approved potential replacement products. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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