Method and system for universal gift registry
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1. A gift registry computer system configured to enable a gift giver to make a contribution towards a gift on a gift list of a gift recipient, the gift registry computer system comprising:
- a communications interface for communicating over a communications network, the communication network being accessible to the gift giver and the gift recipient;
a memory in communication with the communications interface for storing the gift list; and
a processor in communication with the memory and the communications interface, the processor configured to;
determine, based at least in part on an earlier indication made by the gift recipient, whether to satisfy a commitment from the gift giver towards a gift with a substitution request, wherein the earlier indication is made when the gift recipient selects the gift;
generate, based in part on the determination, the substitution request; and
generate a request to send a message to the gift giver when the substitution request has been satisfied.
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Abstract
A gift registry system and method for providing a group gift giving option for gift givers and an option of a gift substitution or cash for gift recipients. The gift recipient registers any type of gift from any retailer for any occasion with an associated gift amount in the registry. The gift recipient also indicates whether they will accept a substitute of gift or cash instead of the gift. The gift giver is able to select a gift and make a partial contribution toward purchase of the gift.
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1. A gift registry computer system configured to enable a gift giver to make a contribution towards a gift on a gift list of a gift recipient, the gift registry computer system comprising:
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a communications interface for communicating over a communications network, the communication network being accessible to the gift giver and the gift recipient; a memory in communication with the communications interface for storing the gift list; and a processor in communication with the memory and the communications interface, the processor configured to; determine, based at least in part on an earlier indication made by the gift recipient, whether to satisfy a commitment from the gift giver towards a gift with a substitution request, wherein the earlier indication is made when the gift recipient selects the gift; generate, based in part on the determination, the substitution request; and generate a request to send a message to the gift giver when the substitution request has been satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17)
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9. A method implemented on a gift registry computer system, including a processor in communication with a memory and a communications interface, for enabling a gift giver to make a contribution towards a gift on a gift list of a gift recipient of the gift registry computer system, the method comprising:
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determining, by the processor, based at least in part on an earlier indication made by the gift recipient, whether to satisfy a commitment from the gift giver towards the gift with or a substitution request, wherein the earlier indication is made when the gift recipient selects the gift; generating, by the processor based in part on the determining, the substitution request; and generating, by the processor, a request to send a message to the gift giver when the substitution request has been satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18)
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