17548480. REMOTE BASED ONLINE PRODUCT SELECTION simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
Contents
REMOTE BASED ONLINE PRODUCT SELECTION
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Katsuyuki Sakuma of Fishkill NY (US)
Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)
Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami of Wilton CT (US)
REMOTE BASED ONLINE PRODUCT SELECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17548480 titled 'REMOTE BASED ONLINE PRODUCT SELECTION
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: The patent application describes a computer-based method for facilitating online purchases. It involves displaying an electronic image of multiple items and receiving a user-drawn loop around one or more of these items. The identified items within the loop are then used to determine the cost, which is subsequently displayed to the user.
Patent/Innovation:
- Computer implemented method for online purchases
- Displaying electronic image of multiple items
- Receiving user-drawn loop around selected items
- Identifying items within the loop
- Determining the cost of identified items
- Displaying the cost to the user
Potential Applications:
- E-commerce platforms
- Online marketplaces
- Retail websites
- Mobile shopping applications
Problems Solved:
- Simplifies the process of selecting and purchasing multiple items online
- Reduces the need for manual item selection and input
- Enhances user experience by providing a visual and interactive method for shopping
Benefits:
- Streamlines the online shopping process
- Increases efficiency and convenience for users
- Reduces errors in item selection and pricing
- Enhances user engagement and satisfaction
Original Abstract Submitted
A computer implemented method for providing an online purchase includes displaying an electronic image of a plurality of items. A signal of a user drawn loop, drawn around one or more of the plurality of items in the electronic image is received through a network connection. The one or more items in the user drawn loop are identified. A cost for the items identified in the user drawn loop is determined. The cost is displayed.
