17643855. EFFICIENT SHOPPING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MAAS ENVIRONMENT simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)

EFFICIENT SHOPPING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MAAS ENVIRONMENT

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Asuka Unno of Tokyo (JP)

Akira Saito of Tokyo (JP)

Kenichi Takasaki of Tokyo (JP)

Yohkichi Sasatani of Yokohama-city (JP)

Hirotaka Matsumoto of Zama (JP)

TOORU Tabara of Yokohama-city (JP)

Taku Sasaki of Tokyo (JP)

Sanehiro Furuichi of Tokyo (JP)

EFFICIENT SHOPPING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MAAS ENVIRONMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17643855 titled 'EFFICIENT SHOPPING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MAAS ENVIRONMENT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for generating the most optimal support execution method for shopping requests while the user is traveling.

• The processor receives a shopping support request from a user who wants to purchase and receive a product while traveling.
• The processor identifies delivery places and delivery times along the user's travel route.
• The processor determines shopper candidates who can purchase and deliver the requested product.
• The processor presents a list of optimal support execution methods to the shopper candidates.
• If a shopper accepts the request, the processor sends a support task to them.
• The shopper is enabled to execute the shopping support request.
• The processor dynamically updates the support task details as needed.

Potential Applications

• On-demand shopping and delivery services for travelers.
• Efficient coordination of shopping tasks with travel routes.
• Seamless integration of shopping support into transportation services.

Problems Solved

• Inconvenience of shopping while traveling.
• Difficulty in finding shoppers who can execute shopping requests along a travel route.
• Lack of coordination between shopping tasks and travel plans.

Benefits

• Convenience for travelers to have their shopping needs fulfilled.
• Optimization of shopping tasks to minimize time and effort.
• Improved coordination between shoppers and travelers.

Original Abstract Submitted

In an approach for generating the most optimal support execution method, a processor receives a shopping support request from a user requesting at least one product be purchased and delivered to the user while the user travels along a scheduled travel route via a public or private transportation method. A processor identifies a plurality of delivery places and a plurality of delivery times. A processor determines at least one shopper candidate who can purchase and deliver the at least one product. A processor presents, to the at least one shopper candidate, a list comprised of optimal support execution methods. Responsive to receiving an acceptance of the shopping support request, a processor sends a support task to at least one shopper. A processor enables the at least one shopper to execute the shopping support request. A processor dynamically updates one or more details of the support task.