Methods and systems for a digital interface for displaying retail search results

• US 9,672,559 B2
• Filed: 06/14/2012
• Issued: 06/06/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Transform Sr Brands, LLC (ESL Investments, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Sears Brands LLC (Sears Holdings Corporation)
• Inventors: Yu, James, Colbath, Geoffrey A., Patel, Kaunish, Jordan, Jr., Brian J.
• Primary Examiner(s): ZURITA, JAMES H
• Application Number:
  US13/523,050
• Publication Number:
  US 20130339190A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,818 Days
• Field of Search: 705 261, 705 271
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0633 Lists, e.g. purchase orders, compilation or processing

Abstract

A user interface for displaying retail search results is disclosed. The system and methods allow users to search for a plurality of retail items while simultaneously viewing a plurality of search results for each of the plurality of retail items. This interface allows users to easily compare the search results for each retail item, and to purchase a plurality of retail items simultaneously. In one example of the present disclosure, users may enter a plurality of retail items into a shopping list. The system may then display multiple results for each item on the shopping list in a carousel-like user interface, so users may view a plurality of results for a plurality of items simultaneously.

Claims

1. A method of displaying retail search results, comprising:

inputting text into a search box for a first retail product;

adding the first retail product to a shopping list displayed on a display;

inputting text into the search box for a second retail product, wherein the first retail product and the second retail product are different kinds of retail products;

adding the second retail product to the shopping list displayed on the display;

providing a predictive option on the display based on the text input into the search box, wherein the predictive option can be added to the shopping list;

communicating the shopping list to a host system;

receiving from the host system at least two sets of search results related to the shopping list;

concurrently displaying the shopping list and the at least two sets of search results in a scrollable configuration for the first retail product and the second retail product;

selecting for purchase a first item from a first search result set by placing the first item in a shopping cart;

automatically crossing out, checkmarking, or removing the first item in the shopping list in response to placing the first item in the shopping cart;

selecting for purchase and a second item from a second search result set by placing the first item in the shopping cart; and

automatically crossing out, checkmarking, or removing the second item in the shopping list in response to placing the second item in the shopping cart.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein a user creates the shopping list by typing the first retail product and the second retail product in the search box.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein a user creates the shopping list by entering the first retail product in the search box and selecting an add function.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein a user creates the shopping list by typing a plurality of retail items in the search box.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the host system includes the database of a retail store.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the at least two sets of search results each comprises at least one product image and at least one product price related to a corresponding retail item request.

7. The method of claim 1 comprising:

removing the first retail product from the shopping list; and

automatically causing a removal of the corresponding first search result set from a user interface.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein each of the at least two sets of search results are displayed in a horizontal scrollable configuration.

9. The method of claim 1 wherein, by sending the shopping list to concurrently receive multiple search result sets and by being able to concurrently review multiple search result sets based on the shopping list with multiple retail products listed, an online search process or an online shopping process is streamlined.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein the at least two sets of search results are displayed on a website, and wherein a user, via a graphical user interface, can hover over a particular product in the at least two sets of search results to view additional information about the particular product.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein the shopping list is displayed as a typed list entered by a user who is shopping using a mobile digital interface.

12. A computer-readable media having stored thereon computer executable instructions, wherein the instructions perform steps displaying a digital interface, comprising:

inputting text into a search box for a first retail service;

adding the first retail service to a shopping list displayed on a display;

inputting text into the search box for a second retail service;

adding the second retail service to the shopping list displayed on the display;

providing a predictive option based on the inputted text, wherein the predictive option can be added to the shopping list;

communicating the shopping list to a host system;

receiving from the host system at least two sets of search results related to the shopping list;

concurrently displaying the shopping list and the at least two sets of search results in a scrollable configuration for the first retail service and the second retail service;

selecting for purchase a first item or service from a first search result set by placing the first item in a shopping cart;

automatically crossing out, checkmarking, or removing the first item or service in the shopping list in response to placing the first item in the shopping cart;

selecting for purchase a second item or service from a second search result set by placing the second item in the shopping cart; and

automatically crossing out, checkmarking, or removing the second item or service in the shopping list in response to placing the second item or service in the shopping cart.

13. The computer-readable media of claim 12, further comprising creating the shopping list by typing the first retail service and the second retail service in the search box.

14. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein a user creates the shopping list by entering the first retail service in the search box and selecting an add function.

15. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein a user creates the shopping list by typing a plurality of retail services in the search box.

16. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein the host system includes the database of a retail store.

17. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein the at least two sets of search results each comprises at least one image and at least one price related to a corresponding retail item request.

18. The computer-readable media of claim 12, comprising:

removing the first retail service from the shopping list; and

automatically causing a removal of a corresponding search result set from the user interface.

19. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein each of the at least two sets of search results are displayed in a horizontal scrollable configuration.

20. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein the at least two sets of search results are displayed in a digital interface.

21. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein the at least two sets of search results are displayed on a website, and wherein a user, via the graphical user interface, can hover over a particular retail service in the at least two sets of search results to view additional information about the particular retail service.

22. The computer-readable media of claim 12, wherein the shopping list is displayed as a typed list entered by a user who is shopping using a mobile digital interface.