Utilizing a computing system to batch deliveries for logistical efficiency
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving, by a server via a network and from a first consumer device executing a first instance of a recommendation application, an indication of interest in a merchant and an indication of a first geolocation of the first consumer device, the first geolocation being determined by a first global positioning system (GPS) system of the first consumer device;
receiving, by the server via the network and from a second consumer device executing a second instance of the recommendation application, an indication that the second consumer device is executing the second instance of the recommendation application and an indication of a second geolocation of the second consumer device, the second geolocation being determined by a second GPS system of the second consumer device;
determining that a distance between the first geolocation and the second geolocation is less than a threshold distance;
based at least in part on determining that the distance is less than the threshold distance, causing a presentation of a representation of the merchant on a display of the second consumer device, the representation including a good offered by the merchant;
causing a presentation of a first incentive to conduct a first transaction with the merchant on a display of the first consumer device;
causing a presentation of a second incentive to conduct a second transaction with the merchant on the display of the second consumer device;
receiving, from the first consumer device via the network, a first order of a first good offered by the merchant;
receiving, from the second consumer device via the network, a second order of a second good offered by the merchant;
applying the first incentive to the first order;
applying the second incentive to the second order;
creating an association between the first order and the second order based at least in part on determining that the distance is less than the threshold distance;
generating, by the server, a combined order based at least in part on the association between the first order and the second order;
sending, via the network, the combined order to the merchant;
and sending, via the network, data associated with the combined order to a courier service to initiate delivery of the first good to a first consumer associated with the first consumer device and the second good to a second consumer associated with the second consumer device.
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Abstract
Techniques and arrangements for combining orders for items to be delivered to multiple buyers. Based on an indication of interest in a merchant by a first consumer, the first consumer and a nearby second consumer can be offered incentives to order from a same or nearby merchant in order to combine orders for delivery, thereby increasing the logistical efficiency of the deliveries. The indication of interest can be a commencement of an order, an indication that the first buyer “likes” a merchant, a search for the merchant, or other way to indicate an interest in the particular merchant. The incentives can include discounted delivery fees, discounted orders, and the like.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a server via a network and from a first consumer device executing a first instance of a recommendation application, an indication of interest in a merchant and an indication of a first geolocation of the first consumer device, the first geolocation being determined by a first global positioning system (GPS) system of the first consumer device; receiving, by the server via the network and from a second consumer device executing a second instance of the recommendation application, an indication that the second consumer device is executing the second instance of the recommendation application and an indication of a second geolocation of the second consumer device, the second geolocation being determined by a second GPS system of the second consumer device; determining that a distance between the first geolocation and the second geolocation is less than a threshold distance; based at least in part on determining that the distance is less than the threshold distance, causing a presentation of a representation of the merchant on a display of the second consumer device, the representation including a good offered by the merchant; causing a presentation of a first incentive to conduct a first transaction with the merchant on a display of the first consumer device; causing a presentation of a second incentive to conduct a second transaction with the merchant on the display of the second consumer device; receiving, from the first consumer device via the network, a first order of a first good offered by the merchant; receiving, from the second consumer device via the network, a second order of a second good offered by the merchant; applying the first incentive to the first order; applying the second incentive to the second order; creating an association between the first order and the second order based at least in part on determining that the distance is less than the threshold distance; generating, by the server, a combined order based at least in part on the association between the first order and the second order; sending, via the network, the combined order to the merchant; and sending, via the network, data associated with the combined order to a courier service to initiate delivery of the first good to a first consumer associated with the first consumer device and the second good to a second consumer associated with the second consumer device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system comprising:
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one or more processors; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions executable by the one or more processors, wherein the instructions program the one or more processors to perform acts comprising; receiving, via a network and from a first consumer device executing a first instance of a recommendation application, an indication of interest in a merchant and an indication of a first geolocation of the first consumer device, the first geolocation being determined by a first global positioning system (GPS) system of the first consumer device; receiving, via the network and from a second consumer device executing a second instance of the recommendation application, an indication that the second consumer device is executing the second instance of the recommendation application and an indication of a second geolocation of the second consumer device, the second geolocation being determined by a second GPS system of the second consumer device; determining that a distance between the first geolocation and the second geolocation is less than a threshold distance; based at least on the distance being less than the threshold distance, causing a presentation of a representation of the merchant on a display of the second consumer device, the representation including a good offered by the merchant; causing a presentation of a first incentive to conduct a first transaction with the merchant on a display of the first consumer device; causing a presentation of a second incentive to conduct a second transaction with the merchant on the display of the second consumer device; receiving, from the first consumer device, a first order of a first good offered by the merchant; receiving, from the second consumer device, a second order of a second good offered by the merchant; applying the first incentive to the first order; applying the second incentive to the second order; creating an association between the first order and the second order based at least in part on determining that the distance is less than the threshold distance; generating a combined order based at least in part on the association between the first order and the second order; sending, via the network, the combined order to the merchant; and sending, via the network, data associated with the combined order to a courier service to initiate delivery of the first good to a first consumer associated with the first consumer device and the second good to a second consumer associated with the second consumer device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A server computing device comprising:
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one or more processors; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions executable by the one or more processors, wherein the instructions program the one or more processors to perform acts comprising; receiving, via a network and from a first consumer device executing a first instance of a recommendation application, an indication of interest in a merchant and an indication of a first geolocation of the first consumer device, the first geolocation being determined by a first global positioning system (GPS) system of the first consumer device; receiving, via the network and from a second consumer device executing a second instance of the recommendation application, an indication that the second consumer device is executing the second instance of the recommendation application and an indication of a second geolocation of the second consumer device, the second geolocation being determined by a second GPS system of the second consumer device; determining that a distance between the first geolocation and the second geolocation is less than a threshold distance; based at least on the distance being less than the threshold distance, causing a presentation of a representation of the merchant on a display of the second consumer device, the representation including a good offered by the merchant; causing a presentation of a first incentive to conduct a first transaction with the merchant on a display of the first consumer device; causing a presentation of a second incentive to conduct a second transaction with the merchant on the display of the second consumer device; receiving, from the first consumer device, a first order of a first good offered by the merchant; receiving, from the second consumer device, a second order of a second good offered by the merchant; applying the first incentive to the first order; applying the second incentive to the second order; creating an association between the first order and the second order based at least in part on determining that the distance is less than the threshold distance; generating a combined order based at least in part on the association between the first order and the second order; sending, via the network, the combined order to the merchant; and sending, via the network, data associated with the combined order to a courier service to initiate delivery of the first good to a first consumer associated with the first consumer device and the second good to a second consumer associated with the second consumer device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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