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20100306079 | Collaborative Product Taxonomy Instantiation - A method forms a collaborative product taxonomy instantiation by starting, with or defining a base taxonomy instantiation and collaborating between trading parties to negotiate a collaborative product taxonomy instantiation. The taxonomy instantiation comprises a set of characteristics and values of a desired product. The method assigns a set of characters to the collaborative product taxonomy instantiation. The method uses the set of alphanumeric characters in an electronic trade exchange between a buyer software application and a seller software application. The seller software application may determine whether it has a product that is equivalent to the collaborative product taxonomy instantiation. | 12-02-2010 |
20100318442 | On-Line Design of Consumer Products - Computer based systems and methods allow designing of (e.g., customization) consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users. | 12-16-2010 |
20110004531 | Method of Customizing an Article - A method of post customization for articles of footwear is disclosed. The method includes a step of receiving an order for a plurality of pairs of footwear, a step of manufacturing the articles, a step of receiving a set of post customization designs and a step of applying post customization designs to the articles of footwear. | 01-06-2011 |
20110010265 | PRODUCT DESIGN SUBMISSION, SELECTION AND PURCHASE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A product design submission, selection and purchase system and method are disclosed. Approved designs of two or more designs for a product received by the computer system via a communications network from at least one designer are displayed in an online gallery. The approved designs are in accordance with design criteria provided to the website by a client. Input to the website is received for the two or more approved designs from website visitor. The two or more approved designs are ranked according to the input to provide ranked designs in an image gallery. A request from at least one customer is received for a for-sale product of one of the ranked designs. The request is then sent to a manufacturer to make the for-sale product for the at least one customer according to the requested one of the ranked designs. | 01-13-2011 |
20110016018 | CUSTOMIZABLE LUGGAGE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A method of customizing a luggage item includes providing a plurality of size options of a luggage item to allow a customer to select a particular size for a luggage item to be built. A virtual model of the size option of the luggage item selected by the customer is displayed for inspection by the customer. A plurality of different color options for a plurality of functional components to be included on the luggage item are displayed for viewing and selection by the customer. The functional components in the color option selected by the customer are displayed on the virtual model. A plurality of different color and pattern options for a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of opposing side panels a displayed for viewing and selection by the customer. The front panel, the back panel, and the pair of opposing side panels in the color and pattern option selected by the customer are displayed on the virtual model. One all the sections are completed, the luggage item is built and delivered to the customer in accordance with said selected options. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016019 | Customer-Created Textiles and Customer-Oriented Garment Dyeing Machine - Customers obtain customized textile materials by selecting style, shape, size, pattern and color for an undyed textile product. Based on a selection made by the customer, the textile product is transformed by a dyeing operation performed on a single item (or multiple items selected to be dyed the same) to yield a product, such as a shirt, pants, or jacket, which has a color and pattern of his or her own choosing, in the size and style he or she desires. The process can be performed in a retail setting using a dye apparatus which allows the process to be viewed by the customer. Preferably, the textile material is constructed from yarns which include cationic cellulosic fiber alone or in combination with natural or synthetic fibers, and using anionic dyes, such as a fiber reactive dye, such that the dye is exhausted during the process and effluent from the dye machine is environmentally friendly without excess dye, salts, and alkalis. To enhance the educational and entertainment experience of the customer, the dyeing operation can be performed in a transparent tank or water kettle in the retail outlet so that the customer can view, for example, the garment as it is being dyed to the customer's specifications. | 01-20-2011 |
20110029402 | Method and System for Determining an Alternative Configuration of a Molding Machine Component and Presenting Such Alternative Configuration to a Customer - Embodiments of the present invention teach a method and system for determining an alternative configuration of a molding machine component and presenting such alternative configuration to a customer. For example, a method ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110040649 | System and Method for an Electronic Gift Key - A system and method for a physically-based gift key enabling a purchaser to deliver a single, fully-integrated gift item to a recipient and including an electronic greeting card and store credits redeemable online is presented. The method includes the steps of activating a gift key, customizing an electronic greeting card associated with the gift key at a host site via physical or wireless linkage of a gift key to a first local computer, accessing the greeting card at the host site via linkage of the gift key to a second local computer, and redeeming a store credit associated with the gift key at a retail website accessible from the host site. The system includes a gift key and a host computer system directly or indirectly controlling a host site. The gift key has a housing, an integrated circuit within the housing, and a connector or wireless interface extending from the housing so as to allow linkage of the gift key with a computer remotely located with respect to the host and retailer sites. The local computer automatically launches a website at the host or retailer levels when the gift key is linked to the local computer. | 02-17-2011 |
20110055043 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A CUSTOM ITINERARY ACCORDING TO USER SPECIFICATIONS - An automated method for operating a bimodal itinerary creation and management system. The method includes specifying by a user of his travel preferences and telling the system to plan and calculate an itinerary, calculating by the system of an itinerary meeting said user's travel preferences and presenting said itinerary to said user. The method also includes either accepting this as the final itinerary by the user or further specifying and fine tuning his preferences and finally recalculating the itinerary, until a sufficiently satisfactory itinerary is created. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055044 | RECIPE ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is a system and method for providing electronic meal information to a user. At least one database stores recipe information, recipe attribute information process information and time information for recipes. A web site linked to the Internet includes a prompt for a user to submit at least one characteristic of a meal and another prompt for available ingredient information. Recipe information is generated by a selection of at least some of the stored electronic recipe information that corresponds to the characteristic of the meal and the available ingredients. An electronic list of ingredients is generated that includes the difference between ingredients for the meal, and the at least one ingredient that the user has available for the meal. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055045 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DISPLAYING, MANAGING AND SELLING IMAGES IN AN EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENT - An image display system is provided that allows event organizers to sell images of the event to interested parties. The interested parties would have access to the images and allow them to copy and manipulate the same. In addition, customers would have the ability to order image related products containing one or more of the images. | 03-03-2011 |
20110071919 | GARDEN DESIGN METHOD - A garden design method is performed using a server computer configured to communicate via the Internet with a remote computer of a customer. The method includes the step of providing queries from the server computer to the remote customer computer which relate to a garden design. One of the queries relates to a type (e.g. shape, theme, etc.) of the garden design. The method further includes the step of obtaining responses to the server computer via the Internet from the remote computer to the queries provided to the customer. At least one garden template based upon the obtained responses is determined by the server computer using software including machine-readable instructions executable by the server computer. | 03-24-2011 |
20110078039 | ONLINE RETAIL STORE FEATURING A GOLF BAG CUSTOMIZATION ENGINE TO CUSTOMIZE GOLF BAGS AND GOLF BAG ASSEMBLY KITS - In one embodiment, a method effectuated over an online ordering system for customized golf bags, comprising: prompting a consumer with one or more options for one or more components of the golf bag that are customizable through an online website; receiving selections made by the consumer for the one or more options for the one or more components through the online website; packaging the selected one or more components of the golf bag as a kit; and distributing the consumer to the consumer for final assembly of the golf bag. In one embodiment, a final assembly of the golf bag by the consumer is substantially completed using manual and tool-less techniques. The options for the one or more components comprises at least one of: a color of a golf bag body, a color of a cuff, a color of a collar, a color of a top portion. | 03-31-2011 |
20110087557 | Method of selling each unit of manufacturer- packed cosmetic product in smaller portions at affordable prices - A method for selling cosmetic products in a cosmetic bar is provided. The bar displays many cosmetic products, and various small volumes and shapes of small empty containers. Consumers can try testers in the bar, ask questions, and purchase their favorite cosmetic items in smaller portions rather than the whole manufacturer-packed unit by filling the order form provided. Based on consumers' requests, “bartenders” will transfer cream or fluid of desired cosmetic products from original manufacturer-packed containers to assigned small empty containers and finally, a pre-made label with name, image, main ingredients, volume and direction for use of the cosmetic product will be adhered onto its corresponding small cosmetic-filled container. The whole transferring process will meet the standard of sanitation to minimize contamination. No mixing of different cosmetic will be performed. The present invention will be advantageous to infrequent cosmetic users and consumers who like to try new cosmetic products. | 04-14-2011 |
20110093357 | SELECTING WINDOW COVERINGS - A solution for improving generally the selecting of window coverings, and more specifically, a method, system, and program product for selecting window coverings is provided. A method may include receiving at least one window attribute of a structure; obtaining a plurality of information via an electronic medium; and presenting at least one window covering option via the electronic medium, wherein the option is based on the at least one window attribute and the plurality of information. | 04-21-2011 |
20110106649 | Method and System for Ordering and Producing a Customized Product - A method and system is provided for ordering and producing customized merchandise such as, but not limited to, a protective cover for a portable electronic device. Generally speaking, the system for creating a customized product includes a cellular telephone having a display screen, an application for selecting an image to be printed onto a product, the application being loaded onto the cellular telephone, a server for storing the selected image to be printed on the product, the server being remotely accessible by the cellular telephone, and a printing device responsive to the server for printing the selected image on the product. A general method for creating a customized product includes the steps of loading an application to a cellular phone, wherein the application is executable by the cellular phone, executing the application through operation of the cellular phone, using the application to select an image to be printed onto a product, and printing the selected image on the product at a location remote from the cellular phone. The printing device is preferably a dye-sublimation printing device. Further, the selected image may be initially stored at one of either a remote server or on the cellular phone itself. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106650 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106651 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106652 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112926 | Method and System for Producing Personalized Computing Devices - Methods, systems and apparatus for producing a pre-configured computing device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computing device that has been purchased can be customized for a recipient prior to being delivered to the recipient. The customization can be performed based on configuration data that is associated with the recipient. The customization can, for example, vary depending on available configuration data associated with the recipient and/or user customization selections. Advantageously, the customization can personalize the computing device for the recipient such that substantially less participation (e.g., time) is required by the recipient to setup the computing device. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112927 | EYEGLASS LENS ORDERING TERMINAL, EYEGLASS LENS ORDER RECEIVING DEVICE, AND EYEGLASS LENS ORDERING/ORDER RECEIVING SYSTEM AND PROGRAM - An eyeglass lens ordering terminal has an input means that inputs first information that includes graph data corresponding to a graph that represents the optical characteristics of an eyeglass lens; a display means that has a screen that displays the graph; an editing means that edits the graph displayed on the screen; and a transmission means that transmits the first information to an order receiving device. | 05-12-2011 |
20110125607 | Multi-pack gift card system and methods - Gift card distribution systems and methods are described for distributing a card issuer's or a plurality of card issuer's gift cards to consumers who are potential gift givers. The gift cards can be contained within a gift card multi-pack that features a plurality of gift card packages. Each gift card package can feature one of the gift cards, a mailing envelope, a greeting card, and an instruction sheet. The gift card package may also feature an advertisement. The gift giver can then mail or deliver one of the gift cards as well as other components of the gift card package to a gift recipient. The gift card multi-pack can include several shrink-wrapped gift card packages that can be mailed to a gift giver inside of a first class postage billing envelope. | 05-26-2011 |
20110145090 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PLACING AN ORDER FOR A CUSTOM STAMP USING AN IDENTIFIER - A method of placing an order for a custom stamp, including purchasing a standard stamp mount where each stamp mount has associated with it a separate discreet identifier. Under control of a client system, information for ordering the custom stamp is displayed and a request to order the custom stamp is sent using the separate discreet identifier to a server system. Under control of the server system, the request is received and additional information previously stored and identified by the identifier is retrieved. Under control of the client system, a custom impression is designed and previewed. Under control of an ordering component of the server system, the request is received and identifying information to identify a purchaser is requested. An order to produce the custom impression for the purchaser is generated. Under control of a manufacturing component of the server system, the generated order to complete the purchase of the custom impression is fulfilled, and the custom impression is mailed to the purchaser. | 06-16-2011 |
20110166954 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 07-07-2011 |
20110173088 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 07-14-2011 |
20110184830 | Method for Determining the Inset of a Progressive Addition Lens - A method for determining the value of the inset of a progressive addition lens according to a wearer comprising the steps of: providing convergence data, determining from the convergence data the inset of the progressive addition lens considering at least the convergence data and the prismatic effect of the progressive addition lens. | 07-28-2011 |
20110191203 | AUTOMOTIVE SALES RESOURCE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A system and method for providing automotive resource information to a plurality of users can include the use of a plurality of portable devices. Each device has a display screen for displaying information and a storage medium for storing information thereon. The storage medium of each device can contain an application for displaying automotive information on the display screen of the device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110191204 | COMPUTERIZED ARTICLE CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - The present invention is a method for soliciting orders for customized apparel. The apparel can be appendage apparel, such as footwear, gloves, or head gear, or non-appendage apparel such as jackets. The present method includes providing an order form accessible through at least one computer by one or more users. The present method further includes providing one or more possible design parameters, requesting the user to customize the apparel by entering at least one of the parameters on the order form. The user submits the order form through the computer and receives apparel according to the order form. The parameters may include size, material, model, style, color, material treatment, or personalization. | 08-04-2011 |
20110202421 | SPECTACLE LENS EVALUATING METHOD, SPECTACLE LENS DESIGNING METHOD USING SAME, SPECTACLE LENS MANUFACTURING METHOD, SPECTACLE LENS MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, AND SPECTACLE LENS - More appropriate evaluation, design, and manufacture are made feasible by taking visual performances into consideration more appropriately. In order to achieve this object, in the present invention, spectacle lenses are evaluated using a visual acuity function including a factor representing physiological astigma. The physiological astigma herein means astigma in the phenomenon that an improved visual acuity is yielded when slight astigma is present in the region where the accommodation power is lower than the region indicating the range of positive relative accommodation power in which the accommodation power increases among the relative accommodation power as adaptable accommodation power in a state that convergence does not change. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202422 | CONFIGURATOR USING STRUCTURE AND RULES TO PROVIDE A USER INTERFACE - A configurator using structure and rules to provide a user interface. According to one embodiment of the invention, a customizable product class is created. The customizable product class includes a set of one or more attributes to define the customizable product class. A component product class is added to the customizable product class, where the component product class is a subclass of the customizable product. A customizable class rule is associated to the customizable product class, the customizable class rule including expressions which provide conditions on component products added to the customizable product. A customizable UI is mapped to the customizable product class, where the customizable UI provides access structure to the configurator. | 08-18-2011 |
20110208609 | PERSONALIZED REMEMBRANCE SCULPTURE SYSTEM - A method for creating a personalized sculpture comprising the using of at least one computer system, the computer system further comprising at least one template database and at least one server. The personalizing of at least one sculpture using at least one template database by allowing at least one customer to access the computer system from at least one computer terminal via the Internet. The method continues by receiving personalized sculpture orders using the computer system and sending personalized sculpture orders to a manufacturing facility using the computer system and storing information about the customers at least one database within the computer system. The system finally manufactures at least one personalized sculpture from the information stored in the at least one database. | 08-25-2011 |
20110231277 | CIS-Regulatory Modules - A process for identifying a cis-regulatory module including aligning a target sequence with at least one sequence from a moderately distant species; determining a non-coding region of the target sequence, wherein the non-coding region comprises at least one of a high level of conservation and a suppression of indels; and identifying at least one cis-regulatory module in the target sequence is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for providing assays to a consumer. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231278 | GARMENT SIZING SYSTEM - The present invention is a garment sizing system that that identifies the correct garment size for a particular garment type for a plurality of brands. In an embodiment, the garment sizing system is a client-server system that uses at least one server to host a website, garment sizing software, and at least one database. The consumers access the website over a communication network using networked devices. The database is populated with garment data such as garment type, brand name, brand line, retailers that sell that sell the brand, garment size, and dimensional garment measurements. Using the website, the consumer inputs the consumer's body measurement or the size of a specific garment that is known to fit the consumer, and the system retrieves and displays from the database the correct sizes for a specific garment type from a variety of brands based on the inputted data. | 09-22-2011 |
20110258070 | Systems and Methods for Creating a User Customized Bank Card - One form of the present invention contemplates a unique system for creating a customized bank card by a consumer/user based on instructions from a remote terminal. Other forms of the present invention contemplate unique apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, software, methods, and combinations of these for creating customized bank cards. | 10-20-2011 |
20110276428 | RELATED PRODUCT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Computer-implemented systems and methods for automatically creating a second customized product design incorporating information from a first customized product design. Information from a first custom product design is automatically combined with additional automatically selected content to create a new custom product to be promoted to the customer. When possible, information known about the customer, such as the customer's geographic location or business interests, is used to select the additional content for incorporation into the design. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282757 | System and Method for Online Design and Ordering of Architectural Millwork - A method and system for the online design, real-time visual rendering, ordering, and manufacturing of various architectural millwork products such as wainscoting panels, cabinet doors, fireplace mantels, and columns. A user logs on to a system server over the Internet using a personal computer and common browser, chooses one of many configurable designs, inputs dimensional and critical build criteria, receives a real-time image displayed on his computer screen from such input, receives further real-time images with each user selectable change to such inputs, so as to render immediate visual images of the as-designed product on the user's computer screen. After the user submits his final order through an online-cart and check out process, the order is further reviewed by a backend system and thereafter processed for generating CNC machine code and other related manufacturing instructions to further automate the manufacturing process. | 11-17-2011 |
20110288953 | Method of creating designs via world wide web and article of manufacture therefrom - A web portal for users to join and create their own profile to bring many people together who connect as friends or business connections. In this environment, the user can create designs for a virtual alter-ego that can then be shown on a virtual runway. Others, such as friends, or potential business contacts, will be able to view this page, including the designs and fashion show. Anyone who views the page will have the ability to model the designs on virtual versions of themselves. This provides a means to shop and try on clothing without ever leaving the computer screen. Once an item is found that is desired by the viewer, the item can be created, ordered and delivered through the web portal. | 11-24-2011 |
20110302048 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A CUSTOM ITINERARY ACCORDING TO USER SPECIFICATIONS - An automated method for operating a bimodal itinerary creation and management system. The method includes specifying by a user of his travel preferences and telling the system to plan and calculate an itinerary, calculating by the system of an itinerary meeting said user's travel preferences and presenting said itinerary to said user. The method also includes either accepting this as the final itinerary by the user or further specifying and fine tuning his preferences and finally recalculating the itinerary, until a sufficiently satisfactory itinerary is created. | 12-08-2011 |
20110302049 | System and method for computer program implemented individual unique candle design - A system and method for modeling and implementation of a computer program to provide an individual user or customer, the ability to exercise said user's own individual unique hand generated artistic talents, in each of three planes, in order to create said user's own unique desired three dimensional candle from an infinite number of variations and possibilities, and then order said unique desire for manufacture and delivery through said computer program. Said computer implemented system and method may be implemented on a single stand alone computer, or a computer or computer terminal connected to a private or public network. Said public network may be the World Wide Web based internet. | 12-08-2011 |
20110307348 | Managing Consistent Interfaces for Number Range, Number Range Profile, Payment Card Payment Authorisation, and Product Template Template Business Objects Across Heterogeneous Systems - A business object model, which reflects data that is used during a given business transaction, is utilized to generate interfaces. This business object model facilitates commercial transactions by providing consistent interfaces that are suitable for use across industries, across businesses, and across different departments within a business during a business transaction. In some operations, software creates, updates, or otherwise processes information related to a number range, a number range profile, a payment card payment authorisation, and/or a product template template business object. | 12-15-2011 |
20110307349 | MOBILE APPLICATION FOR JEWELRY - A mobile application runs on a mobile device to allow jewels, jewelry, and their arrangements to be found or virtually made so as to facilitate inspecting, querying, or ordering. Users navigate through various user interface screens to discover jewels and jewelry in inventory of a jewelry merchant. For those jewels and jewelry of interest, they can be collected on a virtual jewel pad. Using the jewel pad, users may arrange jewels and jewelry and order their creation. The mobile application acts as a point of sale for the purchase of jewels, jewelry, or arrangements. | 12-15-2011 |
20110313878 | Made-to-order direct digital manufacturing enterprise - Methods and systems for designing and producing a three-dimensional object selection of a base three-dimensional object from a customer device. A base three-dimensional model corresponding to the object is displayed on the customer device, and one or more custom modifications are received. A modified three-dimensional model corresponding to the modified object is prepared and displayed. Once confirmation to produce the modified object is received, data corresponding to the modified three-dimensional model is transmitted to a manufacturing device for production of the object, using the data to do so, such that the object corresponds directly to the modified three-dimensional model. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313879 | Custom Hair Coloring Reformulation - There is disclosed a method for custom hair coloring reformulation. The method includes accepting a user login associated with previously entered user characteristics. Accepting user input of new user characteristics including natural hair color, current hair coloring, hair treatments, hair coloring characteristics and hair treatment characteristics. The method further includes identifying available hair coloring, accepting user input of desired hair coloring and identifying a hair colorant suitable to create the desired hair coloring in view of the user characteristics. An order is then generated for the hair colorant. | 12-22-2011 |
20110320306 | CREATING AND MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTS THAT INITIALLY EXCEED EQUIPMENT FINISHING CAPACITY - Techniques described herein overcome many of the issues that have previously made the printing of a single copy of a book from a digital version unattractive and infeasible. According to one embodiment of the invention, an automated mechanism such as a computer program automatically determines whether the spine thickness of a to-be-printed copy of a digital version of a book will exceed the specified maximum spine thickness that a specified binding or other finishing device can handle. In response to determining that the spine thickness will exceed the specified maximum spine thickness, the automated mechanism automatically splits the digital version of the book into two or more volumes such that, for each volume, the spine thickness of the printed version of that volume will be no greater than the specified maximum spine thickness that the specified binding or other finishing device can handle. | 12-29-2011 |
20120011020 | MANAGING SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICE OPTIONS - A system and method for the management of services offered to subscribers by service providers are provided. A service management component manages service plan options that are provided by one or more service providers and that are made available to subscribers. The service management component processes requests from one or more service provider components to dynamically update service plan information. Such requests may include requests to add or delete service plans, add or delete features to a service plan, add or delete rule sets associated with a service plan, and the like. In this embodiment, the service management component maintains various data stores associated with available service plans and with current subscriber information that facilitate a mapping of updated service plan options to subscribers. Accordingly, the service management component manages a framework that allows the management of the mapping information. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011021 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT IMAGE PRODUCT CREATION - A method for creating an image product design includes storing a plurality of page layouts for an image product, receiving a selection of one or more images for a page of an image product design by a computer system, automatically selecting a first page layout in the plurality of page layouts according to the sizes of the one or more images, and producing the image product design comprising the first page layout that incorporates the one or more images. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011022 | System And Method For Providing Image Products And/Or Services - A system and method for obtaining photographic products and/or services comprises bundling image capture and printing technologies into products and/or services that are paid for by a consumer with monthly or yearly subscription fees. The system and method involves selecting a camera and selecting a photographic products/service plan which designates photographic products and/or services which are to be associated with the selected camera. The system and method gives the consumer the option of selecting a specific camera from a menu of cameras, and a specific photographic product/service plan which is to be associated with the selected camera from a product/service menu. As a further option, the consumer can customize his/her product/service plan in accordance with his/her preference. The plan can provide for products and/or services for images captured and/or film exposed by the camera for a predetermined amount of time at a predetermined fee. At the end of the plan, the consumer could have the option of returning the camera, exchanging the camera for a different camera, or keeping the camera at no cost or for a reduced price. The photographic products and/or services provided by the plan could be products and/or services such as film developing, printing, image products, scanning, photo CDs, image storage, etc. | 01-12-2012 |
20120016762 | Method Of Selling Absorbent Articles Bearing Similar And/Or Related Graphics - A method of selling absorbent articles wherein the absorbent articles are co-packaged sets of absorbent articles bearing similar and/or related graphics. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016763 | METHOD OF PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION SAFETY EYEWEAR - A system and an apparatus for an employer to provide safety prescription eyewear to employees is described. The steps of the preferred embodiment comprise providing a kiosk at or near a place of employment, allowing employees to access the kiosk virtually to try on various models of frames and to submit prescription information, and causing the prescription safety eyewear to be manufactured and shipped. Employee benefits are handled at the kiosk as are all options available relating to, for examples, the selected frame, the prescription lenses, and the method of shipping. Payments in excess of the benefit are accounted for by payment at the kiosk or by payroll deduction. | 01-19-2012 |
20120022966 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOM BIOPOLYMER TO A CUSTOMER - The present invention relates to a method and a system for providing a customer biopolymer to a customer. The sequence of a customer biopolymer is transferred to a production control system of a biopolymer service provider, synthesized on a production machine of the service provider and delivered to the customer, wherein no human action is necessary to initiate or control the synthesis process. | 01-26-2012 |
20120030058 | METHODS FOR SELECTING, ORDERING, AND PURCHASING GLASS PRODUCTS - A system, apparatus and method for facilitating the selection, purchasing and ordering glass products, which is informative to guide a novice user in selecting a glass product, even where the glass is comprised of glass panels of more than one manufacturer, the present invention providing an apparatus with a processor which is controlled by software to facilitate a selection process which integrates the comparison of glass products and their properties, as well as, including particular properties of particular components of a glass product, the apparatus can work with a user input device, such as a keyboard or mouse, and is programmed to display graphics associated with selections and potential selections for glass products. The system and method providing selection menus for display on a display device and an animation graphic associated with a selection presented to the user. The system, apparatus, and method integrates the glass product selection information which the user chooses, and preferably the invention makes selections for the user, based on the user's previous choices and specified target performances to present to the user potential glass products. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030059 | Data Processing System For Providing An Efficient Market For Specialty Chemicals - II - A data processing system that facilitates the buying and selling of specialty chemicals. A uniform standard and specification is established for each specialty chemical that is being offered for sale via the system. The uniform standard and specification is advantageously supplier independent so that a prospective purchaser can directly compare offerings from different suppliers. A prospective purchaser defines a requirement for a specialty chemical that it wishes to purchase. The requirement, which defines acceptable ranges for the characteristics that make up the standard, is input into the data processing system. The requirement is compared, in the data processing system, with analyses of batches of the specialty chemical that are available for purchase through the data processing system in an attempt to find a batch that satisfies the requirement. An indicium of a batch satisfying the requirement is output, from the data processing system, to the prospective purchaser. | 02-02-2012 |
20120036036 | PHOTOBOOK ENGINE POWERED BY BLOG CONTENT - A computer system for creating a design for an image product includes servers that can identify a blog page that includes an image, text, or designs, automatically incorporate at least one of the image, text, or the design object in the blog page into the design of an image product, and allow a user to review the design of the image product. The servers communicate with a printing finishing facility that makes a physical image product according to the design of the image product. | 02-09-2012 |
20120041839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF MODULAR TOY - A retail store design and method that allows a consumer, particularly a younger child, to actively participate in the customization, assembly, and personalization of a modular toy vehicle while in the retail store environment. The store design can provide an overall experience to the consumer that is interactive and personal. With this store design and method the consumer does not have to settle on limited off-the-shelf variations in toy vehicle design. The consumer can customize their own toy vehicle based on their own individual taste and also participated in the assembly process and personalize the vehicle including assigning a vehicle identification number (VIN) and creating a personalized license plate. | 02-16-2012 |
20120047045 | Product configuration server for efficiently displaying selectable attribute values for configurable products - A computer-implemented system leverages binary decision diagram (BDD) structures to provide selectable attribute values for one or more configurable products. The BDD structures may define offering attribute nodes and non-offering attribute nodes. The offering attribute nodes may represent product attribute values selectable by the user based on product configuration rules, and the non-offering attribute nodes may represent product attribute values not selectable by the user based on the product configuration rules. The computer-implemented system may further include at least one memory storage device that stores one or more product configuration rules used to define permissible product configurations and attributes of the products. By evaluating the BDD structures and the product configuration rules, the computer-implemented system may prepare a customized set of product records for transmission to a user, wherein the customized set of product records contains product attribute values corresponding to the offering attribute nodes. | 02-23-2012 |
20120059734 | Systems and Methods for Automated and Remote Fabrication of Fabric Awnings - Systems and methods for automating the processes of fabricating standardized and/or customized structural components, supporting remotely located customers with a commercial service, manufacturing control of a centralized production system, to digitally execute the common, repetitive and necessary steps sequenced in advance of and in support of fabrication as well as the fabrication process itself. The operation of remote computer driven peripherals executing automated marking, cutting, and joining of materials is used to transform the materials into the components matching the description of the final product that the customer is seeking to produce. | 03-08-2012 |
20120066086 | CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC MERCHANDISING PROGRAM - The invention is directed to facilitating the planning and ordering of a merchandising unit and associated products. A merchandising unit planning screen is presented that displays a representation of a merchandising unit having holders for holding and displaying the products. A product menu is provided for each holder to allow selection of a product from a set of products for each respective holder. Available choices in the product menu of at least one holder are constraining to a subset of the set of products based on predetermined criteria. For each holder for which a product has been selected, a product quantity is determined based on a capacity of the respective holder. An order is generated based on the selected products. | 03-15-2012 |
20120072300 | USER INTERFACE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A WEB-BASED TRANSACTION - Disclosed is a computer with a user interface, the computer including central processing units, memories, and network interfaces, a program code that performs a search and transaction based on user input, the interface displaying in conjunction with code execution, an input environment adapted to search criteria input, the criteria defining a search for desired entities, the program code establishing a search engine that searches on different web sources to generate a search result, the engine searching using a combination of different input entities, a first entity and a second entity includable in the different entities, the engine searching for the configuration, the different entities being purchasable from different web sources, the engine searching on different web sources for the combination, and presenting found configurations, the engine providing at least one order input determined by at least one found configuration, the system taking mutual dependencies between the entities into consideration. | 03-22-2012 |
20120072301 | Methods, Systems, and Computer-Readable Media for Placing Orders - Included are embodiments for customized ordering. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving an indication to send a previously created customized order to a vendor and retrieving at least one component of the customized order according to the indication. Some embodiments include determining the vendor associated with the customized order and sending the at least one component of the customized order to the vendor in a first manner, the vendor being configured to receive the customized order. | 03-22-2012 |
20120089477 | Efficient Method And System For Customized Manufacture Of Shoes - Customized articles of footwear are produced by defining options that can be selected by a customer when submitting a custom order. These options typically include model options, functional options, and aesthetic options. These options are created by a design source, such as a shoe designer within a particular market, and presented to the customer when making the order. Upon a customer selecting one or more of the options at a user interface, the selected options are converted to specifications associated with the order. A work-load engine is employed to generate, based on the specifications, a work order that includes a dataflow for selecting appropriate stations on a manufacturing floor to participate in a manufacturing process, and a workflow for instructing each of the appropriate stations to perform a sequence of operations, within the manufacturing process, that result in fabricating individual components of the article of footwear according to the order. | 04-12-2012 |
20120101913 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTION CARD CUSTOMIZATION IMAGE REVIEW VIA AN ONLINE EXTRANET - The present invention provides a method for providing transaction card customization image review, wherein image review is performed by an image reviewer using an online extranet provided by a transaction card franchiser. The method comprises the steps of logging onto the online extranet using a web browser, selecting an image administrator application from a licensed product list of the transaction card franchiser, selecting a customized image for review, and approving or rejecting the customized image, wherein information pertaining to approving or rejecting the customized image is automatically saved in a database of the transaction card franchiser. | 04-26-2012 |
20120109775 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM - A system for formation of product offerings is described. The system defines feature data related to attributes, benefits, or features. This feature data may be grouped into a package. These packages may be associated with base products such as a new or existing base transaction account. Also, these packages, alone or in combination with additional packages, may be grouped into a market offering for offering to a consumer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109776 | APPLICATION FOR DESIGNING PHOTO ALBUMS - Some embodiments of the invention provide a computer-based application that allows its users to insert their pictures in a variety of different photo books. Each photo book has several pages that have one or more picture fields for presenting pictures. Different photo books can differ in their size, themes, covers, page designs, page colors, picture-field designs, picture-field layouts, and/or other attributes. In some embodiments, the application also allows the users to modify photo books that they select. For instance, a user can modify the page design, color, frame design, and/or other thematic aspects of a selected photo books. Also, in some embodiments, the user can add picture and text fields to the photo book. Once the user has completed designing the photo book and inserting pictures in the photo book, the user can order the photo book through an online transaction that is initiated through the application. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109777 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING AND MAINTAINING E-COMMERCE USER STORES FOR CUSTOM AND CUSTOMIZABLE PRODUCTS - Users access a computer system using a network to customize products offered by selecting from a library of customizing components and applying the components to the products. Data indicative of customized products created by the users is stored in a database. The users can purchase their customized products and/or create an online store to offer and sell their customized products to others. Other users can access the computer system and the online stores to create sub-stores to sell sub-customized products. The stores and sub-stores can provide all of the products and customizing components or just subsets thereof. The online stores and sub-stores can be linked to social media sites and/or be embedded in other web sites. The system can be used with any customizable product including, for example, clothing that is customized with appliqué patches. | 05-03-2012 |
20120116914 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Customized Furniture Documentation - Preferred embodiments include a method and apparatus for generating customized product documentation for a furniture item having a plurality of surface material options. A computer receives a plurality of images of surface materials which may be applied to a furniture item and stores the images into a computer database. Label information describing each of the plurality of images and the furniture item is also received into the database. Surface material images are electronically displayed and an image is selected for application to the furniture item. The computer maps the selected surface material onto an image depicting the furniture item. An electronic document is generated which includes an image of the furniture item having the selected surface material mapped thereon and the label information associated with the selected surface material and the furniture item. | 05-10-2012 |
20120123895 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONALIZED CONTENT-SHARING AND GIFTING VIA A COMMUNICATION MEDIUM - The present disclosure describes one or more apparatuses and methods to allow users to generate a greeting card by defining a theme, a personalized message, content, and optionally a gift. | 05-17-2012 |
20120123896 | DECORATIVE END CAPS FOR FIXTURES - Decorative caps for various fixtures that are easy to install, customizable, and interchangeable. The decorative caps can have custom decorations thereupon and when installed are held in proper alignment by mechanical locking such that the custom decoration does not change alignment. | 05-17-2012 |
20120123897 | Methods for Online Selection and Ordering of Custom Furniture - The present invention relates to methods and computer systems for ordering customized furniture pieces to be upholstered and an upholstery covering. In particular, the methods of the present invention relate to calculating the amount of a covering needed based on the fabric repeat size in the case of a fabric covering, or based on hide inconsistencies in the case of a leather covering. | 05-17-2012 |
20120130845 | DIGITAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE WITH REMOTELY DISABLEABLE USER INTERFACE - A digital image display device for displaying a collection of digital images, comprising: a display screen; a processor; a user interface including one or more user interface elements for enabling a user to control the behavior of the digital image display device; a network interface for communicating with a network; an image memory for storing digital images; and a processor-accessible program memory. The program memory stores executable instructions for causing the processor to execute the steps of: receiving user interface control information from a network server via the network interface; disabling at least a portion of the user interface elements responsive to the received user interface control information to selectively disabled at least a portion of the user interface elements of the digital image display device; and displaying stored digital images on the display screen. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130846 | System and method for producing custom merchandise from a virtual environment - Systems and methods are provided for producing merchandise for a user based upon a character within a virtual environment, on request of the user, by retrieving character data representing a player character within a game and converting the character data into merchandise characteristics. Merchandise is manufactured based, at least in part, on the merchandise characteristics. | 05-24-2012 |
20120136747 | SERVICE CREATION SYSTEM AND IMPLEMENTING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a service creation system and an implementing method thereof. The system comprises: a service creation module for managing and providing service information and service state; a serving access module for managing and providing the serving needed to consist the service; a service execution engine module for, when executing the service, acquiring corresponding service information and service state from the service creation module, acquiring a serving node related when executing a service logic according to the acquired corresponding service information, acquiring corresponding serving information from the serving access module, and invoking a corresponding serving. The present invention improves the service development flexibility. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136748 | CUSTOMIZABLE COSMETIC CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Customizable cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods In one embodiment a kit is disclosed comprising a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity and two or more customization components each configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136749 | DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM) METHOD AND APPARATUS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SME) AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DRM SERVICE - The present invention proposes a method for providing the user with the customized DRM software by the service provider, wherein a universal DRM system is installed and operated in said service provider, and a standard DRM software template is as well stored in said service provider, when the user makes a request for customizing DRM software to the service provider, a customized DRM software is generated from the standard DRM software template and a universal Rights Object of this use is generated; then the customized DRM software and the universal Rights Object are sent to this user. The customized DRM software operates in the user's system containing at least one client and server. A client utilizes the information associated with said one client to decrypt a customized Rights Object which is associated with the protected content and directed to said one client when it is about to access the protected file within the system; and accesses the protected file according to the decrypted customized Rights Object; wherein said customized Rights Object is generated according to the customized Rights Object template of the user's customized DRM software. A new service conception is therefore realized, that is, operators/service providers provide SMEs with “DRM service” to safely manage their proprietary files. Under such service, a layered DRM structure is accomplished, that is, the customized DRM software is protected by the universal DRM system and universal Rights Object operated by the service provider. In addition, the customized DRM software is produced by tailoring the standard DRM software template, it is small and light weight. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143717 | Embroidery Design Transactional Systems and Methods - Embroidery design transactional systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method for conducting embroidery design transactions includes receiving an embroidery design inputted by a user of a communication device to form a user-customized embroidery design. The user is associated with a user account. The method includes saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device in response to receiving a save request from the user to save the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device. The method also includes initiating a monetary charge to the user account in response to saving the user-customized embroidery design on the communication device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150680 | Automated Publishing Systems and Methods - Provided is an automated publishing system that can include a database indexed to store contribution data that includes portions of works of authorship, a user authentication system configured to authenticate a member to the system, and a virtual work area having a graphic user interface accessible by the member. The interface can include content searching and content collating features such that a member can generate a custom work by selecting a plurality of different portions of works of authorship which are combined to generate the custom publication. The interface in addition contains an option for a member to add content at the end of each chapter, when such member is authorized by the publisher. The custom publication can be sent to the publisher for approval and is made available only after the publisher grants approval. | 06-14-2012 |
20120158535 | System and Method for Managing Product Customization - Systems and methods for managing the customization of products can be implemented to facilitate the cooperative efforts of sellers, buyers, and producers of customizable products through a common, loosely coupled, remote system. This system may be implemented via a web-based software system as a hosted solution or as an easily integrated solution to the existing web presence of the seller. | 06-21-2012 |
20120173381 | Process and system for pricing and processing weighted data in a federated or subscription based data source - A system and method for collecting handling processing and calculating values weights and prices for observations entered by one or a plurality of sources about one or a plurality of targets related to a researchable model or a theory or practice. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173382 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTING ATMOSPHERE MARKETPLACE - Systems and methods for creating a marketplace of lighting atmosphere settings related to at least one controllable lighting network are disclosed. The systems include a processor that can be used in conjunction with a personal communication device and a preferences database. The processor is used to detect a user identifier, a user input associated with a set of lighting atmosphere settings, and optionally a context corresponding to the user identifier. The processor in some such systems has an associated local memory to store the user input, the set of lighting atmosphere settings, and the identifier of the associated user. The processor is further used to identify a setting identifier associated with the set of lighting atmosphere settings from a preference database. The processor is also used to provide or approve a payment for the value of the set of lighting atmosphere settings to the marketplace. In exchange for the payment, the processor retrieves the set of lighting atmosphere settings using the setting identifier. The preferences database in some such systems is used to store the setting identifiers, the user input and the associated user identifiers. | 07-05-2012 |
20120179571 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIGITAL IMAGE PHOTO-SPECIALTY PRODUCTS - A web-based computer system and method for making a photo-specialty product is set forth herein. The system comprises a computer-based device residing at a first location having a computer software application for producing a photo product component from a digital image, and a computer software template residing at a second location for receiving the photo product component transferred from the first location to produce at least one purchase or print ready photo-specialty product. | 07-12-2012 |
20120185353 | SYSTEM FOR CONCURRENT OPTIMIZATION OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND CUSTOMER VALUE - A computer-implemented system and method to provide options on products to enhance customers' experience. A computer-implemented service is operated that delivers to a customer an option to utilize up to n of m selected products, where n is less than or equal to m. Information is recorded in a data store, pertaining to said option. In addition, a system is operated to define each of the n chosen products, whereby after each of the n chosen products is defined, the customer can utilize said chosen product. The information pertaining to said defined products is recorded in a data store. A computer-implemented system and method to award two or more confirmed products to a customer, wherein said customer is allowed to utilize fewer than the awarded products. | 07-19-2012 |
20120191563 | NETWORK DATA EXCHANGE METHOD AND NETWORK SERVER - An exemplary network data exchange method includes the steps of: receiving a commodity browsing request containing a requester network address from a network; finding out a camera corresponding to the commodity browsing request; obtaining a control right or an access right of the camera; using the camera to capture the commodity according to a received camera operating request and obtaining videos or images of the commodity; and sending the videos or the images to the requester network address by the network. A network server is also provided in the present disclosure. The present disclosure may effectively improve the operation efficiency of an online shopping system as well as the efficiency and the accuracy of online shopping by utilizing the online shopping system by users, and promotes the consumption. | 07-26-2012 |
20120203655 | Ordering system for printed products and method for ordering a printed product - The invention relates to an ordering system for printed products, by means of which a printed product can be defined in a selection module of the ordering system and ordered from a supplier for the printed products, wherein printed products of the same product type are made of product components of the same product component types, and wherein each product component is defined precisely by a combination of a value for parameters such as page format, number of pages, coloration, type of paper, type of binding, processing, and finishing. The invention further relates to a method for ordering a printed product by means of an ordering system, wherein the ordering system determines a list of selectable values for the parameter such as page format, number of pages, coloration, type of paper, type of binding, processing, and finishing of a product component of the printed product, and wherein the ordering system orders the printed product based on the defined values after a value has been defined for each of the parameters by a buyer. In order to simplify the data management of the ordering system for printed products, it is proposed that each individual possible value for each of the parameters is defined as an article in an article database of the ordering system, and that the printed product can be defined in the selection module by successive selection from the articles, and that the ordering system determines the selectable values for the product component from an article database in which each possible value of each of the parameters is defined as an article. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203656 | Method And System For Customizing Bulk Purchases Of Consumer Products - A method of customizing bulk purchases of consumer personal care products includes providing a consumer-accessible electronic display configured to allow a consumer to purchase the personal care products by selecting between first and second order counts of personal care products, wherein the first and second order counts are multiples of a package count of a first pre-set package of the personal care products, of a second pre-set package of the personal care products, or of a combination thereof, and fulfilling the purchase by determining the number of first and second pre-set packages to ship to meet the selected order count. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203657 | CONFIGURING A PRODUCT OR SERVICE VIA SOCIAL INTERACTIONS - Techniques are disclosed for configuring a product or service based on social interactions. In one embodiment, one or more users are selected to participate in configuring a desired product or service. The desired product or service may be associated with one or more configurable parameters. One or more configurations for the desired product or service may be determined, based on input received from the one or more users. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203658 | System and Method for Processing Expiration Dates for Prepaid Cards - A prepaid card processing system is operable for processing customized expiration dates of prepaid cards. The prepaid card processing system includes a database for storing program expiration parameters associated with an issuer prepaid card program; a set of card accounts created under the issuer prepaid card program, wherein each card account has an expiration date for a prepaid card associated with the card account; and one or more customized expiration parameters for the set of card accounts. The prepaid card processing system is operable to determine the expiration date for the prepaid card associated with the card account based on the program expiration parameters and the customized expiration parameters for the set of card accounts. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203659 | Method Of Customized Cleat Arrangement - A method for producing articles of footwear with customized cleat arrangements is disclosed. The method includes a step of designing a customized cleat arrangement using a graphical interface system; a step of drilling holes into an outer plate according to the designed customized cleat arrangement; a step of inserting receiving members into the holes; a step of attaching the outer plate to an upper; and a step of associating a plurality of cleats with the receiving members. | 08-09-2012 |
20120221428 | PRODUCT CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a shoe, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221429 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURATING PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method and system for configuring products, such as branded promotional products, where products may be divided into items and processes. Item parameters and process parameters may be separately specified and linked together to create a unique product where a product identifier (e.g., SKU) may be dynamically created when the product is sourced, quoted, ordered or otherwise accessed. For example, an item may involve a product to which an imprint or logo is to be affixed. A process may involve a screening printing process or other process for affixing a customer's artwork, logo or identifier. In addition, the method and system of the present invention may be applied to other applications, such as office supplies, furniture, aviation supplies, marine supplies, interior design, beauty salon and spa supplies, medical office supplies, restaurant and bar supplies, gift shops and clothing boutique, and other industries where products and services may be ordered. | 08-30-2012 |
20120233013 | System to format and use electronically readable identification data strings, biometric data, matrix codes and other data to link and enroll users of products and services to roles and rights and fees and prices associated with research protocols linked to said products and services - The system and method uses strings of computer readable characters, such as QR Codes, biometric data captured from electronic devices, and RFID tags to link contributors to a data supply chain upon transmission from electronic devices that transmit said data strings. The electronically readable identification data strings include connection and context information for enrollees, regulators, and providers of services and products to be subscribed to asynchronous notifications and alerts as well to exchange fees, incentives, and rewards for contributions, participation, and access. Enrolled contributors are enabled to interact with electronic devices or websites or servers to contribute observations and data into protocols or otherwise participate in a data supply chain. In some instances, links between a server and electronic devices capable of overwriting computer readable character strings or matrix codes will be implemented and fees charged for revising said data strings upon acceptance of a version transmitted by enrolled contributors. | 09-13-2012 |
20120239521 | ART DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for displaying an illuminated image which includes (1) a frame kit with interchangeable components and an assembled electric cord set and (2) a flexible sheet imprinted with an image which combine to make a unit for display of the image as on a table lamp or hanging lamp. The printed sheet is art paper or other media formed into a closed shape defined by the shape of the frame rims to which it is attached at both ends. One of the frame rims includes provision for the attachment of legs which connect the rim to a central hub, which provides support for a lamp holder. A slot is provided in the central hub so the complete electric cord set with the lamp holder attached can be inserted without disassembly. A website is set up whereby institutions or businesses can upload selected images with instructions for formatting for printing on the flexible sheet. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239522 | Intelligent Multimedia E-Catalog - An intelligent product catalog system provides for electronic creation, management and viewing of product information using a multimedia display system. A central database repository stores the product information and provides for an unlimited number of product attributes and dynamic reconfiguration of the product information. The central database repository comprises a meta data system, a scheme system and an object model system. A plurality of applications access the central database repository, the applications being automatically adaptive to the dynamic reconfiguration of the product information. A user interface provides display, sorting and filtering of the product information including the unlimited number of product attributes. | 09-20-2012 |
20120246022 | INVENTORY SALES SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer system and method of facilitating a sale which permits inventory information to be used in connection with a technology enabled selling (TES) system to facilitate a sale. The inventory information may be used during configuration of an item to be sold to a customer in a manner which allows the sales representative to more easily sell items from inventory if desired. | 09-27-2012 |
20120253968 | EFFICIENT CHOICE SELECTION IN A USER INTERFACE - A method for efficiently enabling a user to specify elements in a product includes providing a single user-interactive page in a graphic user interface that includes user selections. The method further includes receiving a user selection of at least one product element and providing at least two separate first product choices wherein each first product choice includes a representation of the selected product element. The method further includes receiving a user selection of one of the first product choices and providing at least two separate second product choices that-are shown to the user in the user-interactive page wherein each second product choice includes a representation of the selected product element and the selected first product choice, and receiving a user selection of one of the second product choices to specify the product with the product element, first product choice, and second product choice. | 10-04-2012 |
20120259726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING, CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING CONSUMER-SPECIFIED PRODUCTS - A system and method for producing custom-designed objects. Design information is input to the system by a designer; an inquiry is input by a customer. Product information is presented to the customer relating to the inquiry; the product represents an embodiment of the design. The design may be iteratively modified in accordance with additional information input by the designer and/or product preferences input by the customer. After the customer places a product order, the product is delivered to the customer; the product may include components assemblable by the customer so that the customer obtains a customized product. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259727 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERSONALIZING IMAGES RENDERED IN SCENES FOR PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE - Systems and methods are described for generating and using a flexible scene framework to render dynamically-generated content within contextual scenes to personalize a customer's web experience. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259728 | System and Method for Sales Generation in Conjunction with a Vehicle Data System - Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price. | 10-11-2012 |
20120271731 | Method and System for Image Discovery via Navigation of Dimensions - Method and system for discovering artistic preferences by using a graphical user interface (GUI) tool to navigate through a collection of art images based on one or more dimensions within an art image. The GUI tool allows a user to display one or more selectable dimensions of a first image that, when selected, are used as a query to locate and display other images that have a dimension that is equal or similar to the one or more selected dimensions. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271732 | ONLINE PERSONALIZED GIFTING SYSTEM - An online personalized gifting system for providing gift card related packaging formats to enhance the customer experience relating to online gift card sales. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271733 | SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT TO ISSUE A RETAIL PREPAID CARD INCLUDING A USER-DESIGNED EXTERNAL FACE USING A CHIT AND RELATED COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHODS - Embodiments of systems, computer program product, and related computer implemented methods to issue a closed-loop retail prepaid card including a user-designed external face using a chit, the chit being defined by an identification mechanism representing a financial commitment to issue a closed-loop retail prepaid card in an amount associated with a value paid for the chit, are provided. Embodiments of the present invention advantageously provide a service that enables a consumer to purchase, at the storefront of a retail establishment, a chit card that the consumer can subsequently redeem through a graphical user interface of an Internet website for a closed-loop retail prepaid card with a user-designed external face. The user-designed closed-loop retail prepaid card, for example, can be subsequently printed and delivered to an intended recipient. Advantageously, such a service can be made available to any retail establishment that uses a point-of-sale system. | 10-25-2012 |
20120278198 | EFFICIENT CHOICE SELECTION FOR MULTI-ELEMENT PRODUCTS - A method for efficiently specifying a plurality of product specifications includes providing product element specifications having multiple selection choices for product elements, presenting user-interactive pages to select a choice for each product element, receiving a selected choice for each product element to specify a first product specification, presenting a last user-interactive page following the user-interactive pages, the last user-interactive page including a user-interactive graphic element that when selected presents a repeated one of the user-interactive pages, receiving a selected choice for the product element corresponding to the repeated user-interactive page in a second product specification that is different from the product element selection choice in the first product specification, and automatically selecting unspecified product element choices in the second product specification that are the same as in the first product specification, thereby producing a second product specification different from the first product specification. | 11-01-2012 |
20120284144 | System and Method for Evaluating Computerized Product Customization Tool and Associated Database(s) - A computer-implemented method for assessing fidelity of a product customization tool for an electronic catalog including electronic records representing a plurality of customizable products, the customizable products including a plurality of configurable option selections is described. The method includes identifying a plurality of test case grouping including one or more customizable products having defined ranges of the configurable option selection that do not affect a key output parameter for the grouping and identifying a set of test cases selected from the test case groupings, the test cases having selections associated with the configurable option selection. The method further includes evaluating the set of test cases relative to identify instances of products in the electronic catalog conforming to the selections associated with the configurable option selection and generating a report providing differences between what was expected with the number of rules and actual results of the evaluating act. | 11-08-2012 |
20120290428 | CENTRALIZED COMMERCE AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - A method for selling business applications requiring non-trivial integration, customization and configuration via an application store configured as a centralized virtual shop. The method includes selecting a starter kit by a member of the user organization that best matches needs, enabling a plurality of application buyers and application configurers to work with the starter kit to discover any gaps that may remain and plugging-in additional apps and widgets and removing unneeded components to assemble the full solution configuring and tuning setting parameters and testing. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290429 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CREATING AND REMOTELY EDITING INTERACTIVE GENERIC CONFIGURATOR PROGRAMS - Item configurators for websites and other applications, using a plurality of graphic layer files and graphic layer thumbnail files comprising various layers of the item desired for configuration. Generally at least some of this plurality of graphic layer files will contain some transparent pixels. The method also involves creating at least one main description file, which may be in XML format, or a CSV row and column table format, suitable for editing by spreadsheet, which describes the relationships between this plurality of graphic layer files. An interactive generic configurator program (IGCP) that is capable of reading and parsing this main description file, and displaying icons on the GUI that are representative of various user configurator selections will then be used to implement the configurator, often within a web browser over the internet. Additionally, methods of allowing unskilled users to remotely edit such configurator files using standard web browsers are disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
20120296766 | METHODS FOR SELECTING, ORDERING AND PURCHASING GLASS PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a system, apparatus and method for facilitating the selection, purchasing and ordering glass products. The apparatus includes a processor which is controlled by software to facilitate a selection process which integrates the comparison of glass products and their properties, as well as, including particular properties of particular components of a glass product. The apparatus can work with a user input device and is programmed to display graphics associated with selections and potential selections for glass products. The system and method providing selection menus for display on a display device and an animation graphic associated with a selection presented to the user. The system, apparatus, and method integrates the glass product selection information, and makes selections for the user, based on the user's previous choices and specified target performances to present to the user potential glass products. | 11-22-2012 |
20120303476 | COMMUNICATION DEVICES, NETWORKS, SERVICES AND ACCOMPANYING METHODS - Mobile electronic devices, docking stations, and communication systems that include the same, as well as features and services offered by such mobile electronic devices, docking stations and communication systems are described. A mobile device in accordance with one embodiment includes a dual-mode capacitance sensor that can perform both a fingerprint scanning function and a user interface device function. A docking station in accordance with another embodiment can engage a mobile electronic device and also be removably attached to a component. Docking stations are also described that can communicate with one another to extend the feature sets of each. A mobile electronic device in accordance with another embodiment supports multiple profiles. Finally, a system in accordance with an embodiment performs attribute-based presentation of applications available in an application store to a mobile electronic device. | 11-29-2012 |
20120310768 | Order Fulfillment and Content Management Systems and Methods - An order fulfillment and content management system and method configured to fulfill a product order for a customized cover for a consumer product. In various embodiments, an order can be placed for a cover in an on-demand nature. In other words, a user can select and customize a cover over a network and the resulting cover is manufactured in accordance with that order. Furthermore, various processes can be integrated and moved in concert with one another to provide an efficient and timely fulfillment of the order. The system can also have several stake holders that can quickly review and identify any problems in an order and arrive at a quick resolution path. | 12-06-2012 |
20120316982 | SPECIFICATION SETTING SYSTEM, SPECIFICATION SETTING METHOD, AND SPECIFICATION SETTING PROGRAM - An object is to easily set product specifications according to a client's requirements. A specification setting system ( | 12-13-2012 |
20120323723 | Method and System for Dynamically Determining the Sales Price of Custom Retail Products - A method for dynamically determining the sales price of a product composed of a number of components produced from at least one workpiece of selected dimensions, including indicating the specifications of such product, determining the number and configurations of the components of such product, determining the minimum number of such workpieces required to provide the determined number of such components by efficiently nesting such components on a minimum number of such workpieces and computing the sales price of such product partially based on the determined minimum number of such workpieces required to most efficiently yield such components. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323724 | MULTI-COMPONENT FOOTBEDS - A method and apparatus for supplying a customer with a footbed. A kiosk provides measurements of a consumer's feet with a self-guided display by using both pressure measurements and scanning of the feet. The measurement information is converted to identify which of the preselected and stocked components proximate the kiosk can be combined to provide an appropriate footbed for the consumer. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330776 | ECOMMERCE ORDER OPTIMIZATION TOOL - An ecommerce cost optimization system includes: a display including information identifying an item; a quantity selection tool; a delivery location selection tool; an optimized offer presentation tool that provides at least one optimized option through the display component, wherein the at least one optimized option is optimized based on the selected quantity and the selected delivery location; and an order placement tool to place an order from amongst the options provided by the optimized offer presentation tool. A method of providing optimized offer for non-stock item transactions through an ecommerce application includes receiving a user selection including a selected quantity of the item and a selected delivery location and determining an optimized offer based on analysis of the possible combinations of a production schedule and a delivery schedule for the selected quantity and delivery location. | 12-27-2012 |
20130013444 | Service Selection for Reduced Composition Cost - It is described a concept for a service selection of at least two services of a composite service wherein a composite service description ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130013445 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ALBUM - A computerized method may be used to create a photograph album from a digital photograph source. The method includes receiving an input selection from a user, which is entered through a computing device. The method also includes retrieving photographs and contextual content from a digital photograph database stored on a second computing device. The method also includes the one or more photographs and contextual content in a photo album. The method also includes compiling the photographs and contextual content into an arrangement. Finally, the method includes creating a finalized version of the photograph album. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013446 | Product Configuration Server For Efficiently Displaying Selectable Attribute Values For Configurable Products - A computer-implemented system leverages binary decision diagram (BDD) structures to provide selectable attribute values for one or more configurable products. The BDD structures may define offering attribute nodes and non-offering attribute nodes. The offering attribute nodes may represent product attribute values selectable by the user based on product configuration rules, and the non-offering attribute nodes may represent product attribute values not selectable by the user based on the product configuration rules. The computer-implemented system may further include at least one memory storage device that stores one or more product configuration rules used to define permissible product configurations and attributes of the products. By evaluating the BDD structures and the product configuration rules, the computer-implemented system may prepare a customized set of product records for transmission to a user, wherein the customized set of product records contains product attribute values corresponding to the offering attribute nodes. | 01-10-2013 |
20130018754 | Online Sales Method for Information Handling Systems and Related Peripherals - A configurator is provided with the ability to present to a user how each choice or change to an information handling system would affect the performance of the information handling system for an intended use. More specifically, during an online sales process, the customer is first presented with a list of gaming genres or gaming titles for which the information handling system to be purchased is targeted to use along with a base or recommended configuration. The configuration process proceeds with each discrete choice now presented to the user not only with the price but also with the specific system performance impact of that item, such as showing a Frame Per Second indication. A new set of fields are provided for each item in the configuration database and may be proportional to the number of gaming genres or titles presented to the customer at the first selection screen. | 01-17-2013 |
20130030943 | MANAGING CONSISTENT INTERFACES FOR A CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT BUSINESS OBJECT ACROSS HETEROGENEOUS SYSTEMS - A business object model, which reflects data that is used during a given business transaction, is utilized to generate interfaces. This business object model facilitates commercial transactions by providing consistent interfaces that are suitable for use across industries, across businesses, and across different departments within a business during a business transaction. In some operations, software creates, updates, or otherwise processes information related to a customer requirement business object. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAILORING FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS TO CONSUMER REQUIREMENTS - The invention provides a a method for tailoring food and/or beverage products to consumer requirements, comprising the steps of providing to a target person a set of a plurality of different food product samples of the same food product category, each product sample having at least two organoleptic properties, and the food product samples differing from each other with regard to at least one organoleptic property, wherein each organoleptic property is present, preferably in differing strengths, in at least two food product samples, receiving liking values representing a liking for the consumed product samples from the target person, via a first communication interface designed for electronic communication, and computing a target person-specific prioritization ranking as to the organoleptic properties by a computing system, functionally connected to the first communication interface preferably via a network and designed for computing the prioritization ranking, the prioritization ranking being compiled by computing, for each of the organoleptic properties, a liking score for the corresponding organoleptic property, the liking score having contributions from liking values of at least two different food product samples consumed by the same target person. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030945 | Method for Gifting Via Online Stores - Methods, systems, and associated software for facilitating gifting via online transactions. A method for buying and delivering a gift from an online store is divided into three distinct processes. First, a gift giver selects one or more gift items from the online store and purchases a gift certificate including gift redeeming information used for redeeming the gift item(s). Second, the gift giver transfers the gift redeeming information to a gift recipient of choice. Third, the gift recipient redeems the gift items based on the gift redeeming information received. The gift recipient also is enabled to provide delivery information during the redemption processes, thereby ensuring the redeemed gift(s) is/are delivered to a correct and preferred location. Meanwhile, the gift giver does not need to know the gift recipient's exact delivery information. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030946 | Creation of Customized Objects for Pet Products Purchased In-Store and/or Online - A method of providing user customization of a retractable pet leash is provided. The method includes verifying user-provided access code information using a processor that receives the user-provided access code information over the Internet. An image is received from the user after the user-provided access code information is verified using the processor. The image is processed using image processing module according to a specification corresponding to dimensions of the retractable pet leash forming a processed image. A customized object is provided by printing the processed image. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030947 | NETWORK STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ITS USE FOR DISTRIBUTING AND MAINTAINING PROVISIONING INFORMATION BETWEEN A NETWORK MARKETPLACE AND ONE OR MORE VENDORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGISTERING, INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a method and structure for provisioning information within a network which employs an intermediary, such as an intermediary provisioning server, to automatically distribute and maintain provisioning information between network components such as marketplace and vendor server computers and customers. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030948 | TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE DELIVERY PLATFORM - An embodiment of a method for providing technical support service includes generating a plurality of problem resolutions that are determined to resolve an identified technical problem; attributing weights to each of said plurality of problem resolutions according to frequency of use; and in response to a request to resolve said identified problem, selecting a problem resolution from among said plurality of problem resolutions based at least in part on said attributed weights. | 01-31-2013 |
20130054406 | METHOD OF SENDING MEMORABILIA CONTAINING TEXT MESSAGES - A method for inscribing a communicated text message as a memorabilia on a wearable medium utilizing a mobile device is installed with a mobile application. The application allows a user to login to an account using an email id and password. The application is operable to convert the text message into a memorabilia. The user is able to select at least one text message for inscribing on a wearable medium. A snapshot option allows the user to capture an image of a text message for making a memorable moment. The user is permitted to crop and resize the selected image for making the image suitable for inscribing. The user selects at least one of a list of available wearable medium. The user sends the selected image with selected wearable medium to the service provider. The service provider mails the wearable medium to the user. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060654 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTAKE OF MANUFACTURING PATTERNS AND APPLYING THEM TO THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF INTERACTIVE, CUSTOMIZABLE PRODUCT - A system and method for acquisition, characterization, and application of Manufacturing patterns to the automated production of the digital representation of these patterns as interactive media that gathers a customer's input, and subsequently produces physical product is described. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060655 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE CREATION, ORDERING, PROCESSING AND DELIVERY OF PERSONALIZED BEREAVEMENT PACKAGES - The present invention provides methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for allowing users to obtain personalized bereavement packages for a deceased individual. The present invention further provides, inter alia, a bereavement package ordering platform adapted to assist users with the selection, personalization and ordering of bereavement products and services and can generate bereavement package data based on the plurality of package selections received from the user. The bereavement package data includes product selection data indicating a plurality of print-based bereavement products selected or input by the user and product personalization data representing user content for inclusion in one or more of the print-based bereavement products. The bereavement package data can be provided to a printing vendor to produce the plurality of print-based bereavement products for delivery of the plurality of print-based bereavement products to an individual organizing a service. | 03-07-2013 |
20130066739 | Centralized Issuer Hub For Transaction Card Customization - The present invention provides a system for card customization including a centralized issuer hub providing a single point of website integration for applicants in different countries or affiliations, the system comprising a centralized issuer hub comprising a server that coordinates data exchange among a plurality of country- or affiliate-specific websites, a card customization services for processing applicant requests, and an image administrator for customizing applicant submitted images. In operation, a local issuer country website provides a browser-based user interface tor an applicant. Card customization services includes a website that recognizes an issuer country or affiliation of the applicant and launches a dedicated country- or affiliate-specific website for the applicant based upon on a country of origin or affiliation of the local issuer country website. | 03-14-2013 |
20130073417 | Award Case Design Kiosk - A system for producing military decoration racks, including a military related retail space, a storage unit that stores regulation data corresponding with military decoration rack regulations and instruction data. The system additionally includes a kiosk within the military related retail space and in electrical communication with the storage unit, the kiosk including a display unit, an input interface, and a communication unit. The system also includes a processing unit configured to execute the instruction data and a production facility in electronic communication with the kiosk configured to receive rack data from the kiosk and produce a military decoration rack based upon the received rack data. The instruction data includes an input module, an arrangement model, a display module, and a communication module. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073418 | METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING MILITARY DECORATION RACK DESIGNS - A method for communicating military decoration rack designs designed by a user, including the steps of providing a military decoration rack production system in data communication with a computer network, generating a generated decoration rack design in response to user input from the user, and communicating to a social media site the generated decoration rack design. Some examples include displaying a rendering of the generated decoration rack design on the social media site. The military decoration rack production system comprising may include an input interface, a storage unit storing instruction data including an arrangement module configured to generate a decoration rack design, and a processing unit. Some examples may include displaying a design link configured to direct social media participants to the military decoration rack production system. Further examples may include distributing a rendering of the generated decoration rack design to social media participants. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073419 | PLATFORM FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES - An integrated end-to-end maintenance platform for maintenance of an aircraft comprising a customer interface for selecting a customized service package including modular services of different aircraft maintenance service suppliers by means of a customer terminal having access to said maintenance platform via a communication network. | 03-21-2013 |
20130073420 | System and Method for Interior Design - A method of collaborative interior design between users on a displayed graphical user interface includes for each user, displaying on the graphical user interface a first list of design elements retrieved from a remote third-party data sources and a second list of design elements retrieved from a service provider data source. The method further includes receiving a placement of a design element from one of the design element lists in an interactive view of the graphical user interface by at least one of the users, and displaying an arrangement of design elements placed in the interactive view. The method includes executing on a computing processor an information acquisition routine that determines purchasing information for design elements of the first list placed in the interactive view, and displaying a shopping list populated with at least some of the design elements placed in the interactive view. | 03-21-2013 |
20130080285 | REUSING THIN PLASTIC PELLETS MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC WASTE AS DESIGN ELEMENT AND FILLER - Methods and apparatuses for designing a decorative arrangement using thin plastic pellets made from recycled plastic waste are provided. Embodiments of the present invention reuse plastic pellets as a filler for articles of manufacture or as a decorative filler. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080286 | Corrugated Fiberboard Constructions - Among other things, a piece of furniture is formed from three separate precut pieces of flat triple wall cardboard. A first one of the pieces has a bottom edge to rest on a floor with the first piece rising vertically from the bottom edge and has at least one slot at an upper edge of the first piece. A second one of the pieces has a bottom edge to rest on the floor with the second piece rising from the bottom edge and having at least one slot at an upper edge of the second piece. A third one of the pieces has a crease across the piece and at least two slots along at least one edge that is parallel to the fold. The piece of furniture is formed by mating the one slot in the first piece with one of the slots of the third piece, folding the third piece of cardboard at the crease, and mating the one slot in the second piece with another one of the slots of the third piece, with the third piece folded along the crease. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080287 | VIRTUAL DOLL BUILDER - The systems and methods of the present solution include a streamlined and simplified website by which users can create their dolls. A simple multi-page process guides the client through, with lots of fun moments and a very basic check-out system. In some embodiments, a dress-up portion of the creation process and/or activity/game may allow visitors to explore and see what their dolls look like with various clothes and accessories, and provides an element of fun and excitement around what they have created, and adds value to the site that does not detract or distract from the main goal of converting to purchase | 03-28-2013 |
20130091033 | Method and System for Product Configuration Validation - A computer-implemented method or system that is capable of configuring a product. The computer-implemented method or system receiving a product configuration matrix from a computer storage medium. The computer-implemented method or system also receiving user input defining a user selection of at least one feature or component of the product. The computer-implemented method or system generating a binary representation of the user selection. The computer-implemented method or system deriving a resolution matrix. The method or system comparing the resolution matrix and the binary representation of the user selection to determine whether one or more of the selected product features or components in the user selection are valid for the product. The computer-implemented method or system also generating a validation result that identifies one or more valid product features or components within the user selection. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097049 | System and method for a canvassed self healing bulletin board - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for converting a client order into a custom canvassed bulletin board, where the client accesses a board maker's web site and uploads a digital image over the internet to a server. The client verifies the uploaded image, selects an image print size, and submits personal information to the server. The uploaded image is retrieved by the board maker and resized. The board maker prints the image onto a canvas, fixes the printed canvas onto a bulletin board, and delivers the custom board to the client. The bulletin board can be framed, hung on a surface, used with push pins to attach messages to the canvassed surface, or be used as decorative art. Cork's self-healing properties causes holes through the printed canvas and tack receptive cork layers to close up and restore the printed image to its near original quality. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097050 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SALES OF GOLF EQUIPMENT - Methods and systems for selecting and fabricating individualized golf clubs or golf club components. Using a website, for example, a golfer can input relevant information about his or her golf game, receive recommendations for golf club components, select from the recommendations, and have the desired golf club components manufactured and delivered. In some embodiments, the golf club components include custom golf club heads fabricated using layer by layer processing, such as direct metal laser sintering. | 04-18-2013 |
20130103533 | Ascertaining a Product Configuration Within a Budget - Embodiments of the invention relate to product configuration and product augmentation with replaceable components. One or more replaceable components are identified and sorted, and a tolerance factor is assessed for deviation from price and function. Replacement parts are identified for the replaceable components, and a product configuration employing at least one of the replacement parts is validated with respect to both the price and functional deviation. Responsive to the validation, a validated replacement system is configured. | 04-25-2013 |
20130110666 | INTERACTIVE RETAIL SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130110667 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT OF CUSTOM MEDICAL PROCEDURAL TRAYS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110668 | USER SOLUTIONS ONLINE PURCHASING | 05-02-2013 |
20130110669 | MATTRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130117146 | System and Methods for Event Networking, Media Sharing, and Product Creation - The present invention relates generally to telecommunications, event networking in the fields of sports and other community events. More particularly, this invention relates to the use of various communications protocols in order to distribute information through a network to enable users to interact and communicate with like-minded users, and to enable the creation and purchasing of customized products. | 05-09-2013 |
20130132227 | Method and system for interactive virtual customized vehicle design, purchase, and final acquisition - An electronic system for the customization, visualization, integration, purchase, and acquisition of a vehicle from a vehicle manufacturer. The system is implemented on a computer server or equivalent device, where the server, operated by the manufacturer, is accessible over the interne via a suitable end-user operated computing device, the server generating a menu driven visual interface viewable on the computing device. The system allows for all aspects of a customized vehicle purchase to be performed by the user, substantially streamlining the selection and acquisition process. The system can be interfaced with third party parts databases, allowing for incorporation of parts from a variety of manufacturers. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132228 | COLLABORATIVE ELECTRONIC CARD CREATION PLATFORM - A platform and method for creating an electronic card by a plurality of users cooperating together to produce the electronic card (e-card) is disclosed. A member of the platform creates and designs an e-card for an intended recipient. Other users are invited to add content to the e-card. Users select gifts and memories to add to the e-card for the recipient. E-commerce, advertising, licensing, merchandising, electronic points, and marketing groups cooperate with the platform to provide products, services, and rewards via the platform to users. The platform receives revenue from the interaction and sales between the groups and the users or members of the platform. The e-card is published to components of a publishing group such as a social network. A database is provided for storing user, platform, and group activity. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132229 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A USER CUSTOMIZED BANK CARD - One form of the present invention contemplates a unique system for creating a customized bank card by a consumer/user based on instructions from a remote terminal. Other forms of the present invention contemplate unique apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, software, methods, and combinations of these for creating customized bank cards. | 05-23-2013 |
20130138529 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CUSTOMIZED ORDERING COMMODITY'S DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE COMBINED WITH A NETWORK - A system and method for remotely customized ordering commodity's design and manufacture combined with a network are provided by the present invention. The method includes: a client computer manipulates a product design manipulation interface to access data in a data server and performs commodity's design; a transaction platform pays directly to form an order; an ERP automated production schedule system issues the production instructions and the operation guidance automatically utilizing the order; CAD/CAM automated production modules perform production; a logistics distribution system directly delivers commodities to consumers. Through the above-mentioned method, low-cost operation is really realized, and a kind of new business model of zero inventory is achieved by make-to-order. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144748 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES - The present invention provides a method for a customer to interact with a computer system over a computer network for specifying custom decoration of a plastic food service article. A computer-assisted decorating machine then processes the customer input and customizes the food service article according to the customer input. Thereafter, the customized article is delivered to the customer. Creation of customized and/or personalized designs is rendered feasible by providing readymade templates for a variety of events and occasions. In embodiments, the computer-assisted decorating machine is a laser marking system, and the food service articles are made from a plastic material that discolors when irradiated with a laser beam. The markings can emulate silver, gold, or pewter without applying metals, inks, or coatings to the plastic articles, and laser marked plate products can resemble decorated china plates or other permanent ware articles. | 06-06-2013 |
20130166405 | GOLF CLUB COVER WITH VOID OR INSERT - A cover for a golf club is provided having a see-through panel. A club head cover with a see-through panel provides beneficial ease of use in the form of a view of the covered club while protecting the club from dirt, moisture, and damage. A head cover with a see-through panel can be manufactured affordably and include environmentally friendly “green” plastics. A cover further includes optional voids or plastic inserts to optimize flexibility, rigidness, and ease of gripping. | 06-27-2013 |
20130173413 | CUSTOMIZATION BASED ON PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA - Product and/or item customization based on physiological data is described. One or more sensors worn by a person or a group of people and/or attached with one or more items may generate sensor data. Data characterizing one or more physiological attributes of the person or group may be determined based at least in part on the generated sensor data. Item customization may include a customized design. For example, the customized design may include one or more personalized graphics generated based on the physiological data, and/or one or more customized item components with parameters set based on the physiological data. The customized design may be provided to an item customization facility for presentation, assembly and/or manufacture. Item customization may further include selecting for consideration a set of matching items based at least in part on the physiological data. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173414 | OFFERING A CUSTOMIZED COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS - Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for customizing collections of products. A first user selects a subset of products for customization, and subsequently causes those products to be customized. The first user may place limitations on further customization of the subset of products. A second user associated with the customized products further customizes those products. The further customization may be restricted by the limitations imposed by the first user. | 07-04-2013 |
20130173415 | PRODUCT CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A product customization system and method are provided in which a consumer can insert user content, such as images or text, onto a product, such as a shoe, and then view the customized product before purchasing the customized product. | 07-04-2013 |
20130179296 | CONSUMER REPRESENTATION RENDERING WITH SELECTED MERCHANDISE - A representation system receives a subscription for a consumer to monitor online vendors. The representations system monitors a separate inventory of merchandise items of each online vendor. The representations system detects a new merchandise item added by at least one of the online vendors to a current inventory of merchandise items. The representation system accesses a representation of the consumer specified by a selection of sizing measurements stored by the selection service. The representation system selects at least one merchandise item from among the new separate merchandise items each with a set of merchandise characteristics of a size selected to fit the selection of sizing measurements. The representation system generates an email communication to deliver to the consumer from which a rendering of the selected merchandise item on the representation according to the set of merchandise characteristics as applied to the selection of sizing measurements is accessible to the consumer. | 07-11-2013 |
20130179297 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING EYEGLASS LENS, METHOD FOR DESIGNING EYEGLASS LENS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EYEGLASS LENS, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR EYEGLASS LENS, AND EYEGLASS LENS - For evaluating custom made eyeglass lenses using a visual fatigue function, the visual fatigue function includes at least one of or both of a positive relative convergence and a negative relative convergence of the positive relative convergence, the negative relative convergence, a positive relative accommodation, a negative relative accommodation and a vertical fusional vergence. | 07-11-2013 |
20130191239 | Method Of Personalizing And Merchandising Caskets At Point Of Purchase - A method of merchandising caskets by a casket seller at the point of purchase of a casket purchaser comprises displaying a plurality of untrimmed caskets from which the purchaser may select, each casket of the plurality of caskets being of a different material, color, or design, displaying a plurality of packaged casket interior trim component sets from which the purchaser may select, each set of the plurality of sets containing trim components being of a different material, color, or design, and installing the casket interior trim components of the purchaser selected set into the purchaser selected casket. The casket interior components can include one or more, or all, of a mattress cover, a pillow cover, a big body, a small body, and an overthrow, in any combination. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191240 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE CUSTOMIZED SHOE TO A USER - There is disclosed a method for providing at least one customized shoe to a user, the method comprising receiving biometric foot data corresponding to the user; receiving an order of a selected shoe model placed by the user; forwarding the biometric foot data and the order to a manufacturer of the selected shoe model for enabling the manufacturer to manufacture at least one customized shoe based on the biometric foot data and on the order and to further deliver the at least one customized shoe to the user. There is also provided a system for providing at least one customized shoe to a user. | 07-25-2013 |
20130198028 | PRINTING VIA E-COMMERCE METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system used to obtain and process orders for full color printing. A job configuration and price calculator is supplied to a customer. The calculator calculates automatically a price quote as the customer selects configuration options of a print job. The price quote is then displayed automatically. The customer may select configuration options repeatedly until the job configuration is final. A digital graphic layout or image file is then obtained from the customer. The digital graphic layout or image file is then prepared and a proof thereof is created. When the proof is satisfactory, the print job is printed and delivered to the customer. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204734 | System and Method for Configuring Products Over a Communications Network - The invention relates to a method for the automated selection of formulations and/or formulation components by specifying product characteristics. In particular, the system and method serve customers within market segments that use selected components as raw materials for manufacture of specialty products and that require an understanding of how the selected components effect performance. For example, such products as electronic circuits, coatings, adhesives, sealants, inks, polishes, cleaners, and detergents fall within the profile of such products. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204735 | Previewing a Sign in an Online Store-Front Ordering Process - A first representation [ | 08-08-2013 |
20130204736 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE JEWELRY DESIGN - Methods and systems for designing a customized jewelry item on-line. Some embodiments include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool comprises an electronic template of the customized setting and the customized setting comprises a plurality of sections. User-input data is received, in which the user-input data comprises selection of a section of the customized setting; and a selection of at least one customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting is generated, in which the customized setting comprises the at least one customizable feature. The graphical representation of the customized setting is displayed on a display. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211947 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING CHAIN-LINK FENCE DESIGN - A method and system for generating a schematic illustration of a design made by inserting cups in the openings of a chain-link fence are provided. A customer uploads a design representation through a web based interface. The designer adjusts the representation into a matrix of polygons displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI). The matrix of polygons represents the polygonal openings of the chain-link fence. The representation is converted into a cluster of highlighted polygons that represents the schematic illustration of the design. The customer can customize the design parameters and place an order for the design. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211948 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED USER PLANS - A computer-implemented method for generating a customized user plan based on corresponding creator plans and user data. The creator plans is generated by experts in their respective fields, by businesses, and by users of the system. The creator plans is available for selection or purchase by users. A system may propose creator plans to a user. Once the one or more creator plans are identified for a particular user, the system generates a customized user plan based on these creator plans and corresponding user data, such as user input, user state, and privacy settings. External data and other plans of this and other users may also be used in generating the customized user plan. A single customized user plan may integrate multiple creator plans and set multiple goals for the user. The user plan may be dynamically generated and updated based on, for example, changes to the user data. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211949 | METHOD FOR ENABLING A GIFT TRANSACTION - A method of an embodiment includes: receiving a gift request from a sender, the gift request specifying a recipient and an initial order for a gift item of a predefined price; modifying the initial gift order according to a customization input from the recipient; requesting approval of the modified gift order from the recipient; posting a notification of the modified gift order for publication by an online social network in response to approval of the modified gift order by the recipient; and in response to approval of the modified gift order by the recipient, initiating fulfillment of the modified gift order by requesting payment from the sender up to the predefined price of the gift item specified in the gift request and according to the customization input from the recipient. | 08-15-2013 |
20130218712 | Method Of Customized Cleat Arrangement - A method for producing articles of footwear with customized cleat arrangements is disclosed. The method includes a step of designing a customized cleat arrangement using a graphical interface system; a step of drilling holes into an outer plate according to the designed customized cleat arrangement; a step of inserting receiving members into the holes; a step of attaching the outer plate to an upper; and a step of associating a plurality of cleats with the receiving members. | 08-22-2013 |
20130226728 | Methods and Systems for Personalized Message Delivery - Methods for personalized message delivery are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprising the steps of receiving a personalized electronic message, associating the personalized electronic message with a retrieval code, receiving an order for an item corresponding to the personalized electronic message, and sending the retrieval code to a recipient of the ordered item, such that the retrieval code arrives contemporaneously with the ordered item. A notification message may be sent to the sender once the personalized message is received by the recipient. | 08-29-2013 |
20130232026 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT BASED DESIGN SELECTION - A system and method for applications that include a hierarchical selection system enabling efficient user selection of parameters while allowing for continuous progression through selection steps. | 09-05-2013 |
20130246214 | DELIVERY PLAN PRESENTING SYSTEM, DELIVERY PLAN PRESENTING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A delivery plan presenting device includes: a required amount calculating unit; a generated amount calculating unit; a calculating unit of the number of electrode plates; a specification selecting unit configured to select at least one specification of the electrolytic cell from among specifications of electrolytic cells to be constituted by the electrode plates, based on a condition for the manufacturing machine which is emphasized by the client; a delivery plan generating unit configured to generate a delivery plan that presents the specification of the electrolytic cell which is selected by the specification selecting unit and which includes information concerning the number of electrode plates of the electrolytic cell, or a specification of the manufacturing machine including the electrolytic cell; and a delivery plan data output unit configured to output data indicating the delivery plan generated by the delivery plan generating unit. | 09-19-2013 |
20130254062 | On-Demand Digital Assets Hosting Service - A system provides on-demand digital assets hosting services to one or more users. The system receives a user selection of a digital representation (e.g., a digital image) of a digital asset, where the digital representation of the digital asset can be divided into multiple pixel blocks and the each pixel block represents a portion of the digital representation for purchase or donation. The system then tracks user's zoom level of the digital representation while the user browses the digital representation. Based on the zoom level, the method dynamically generates a zoomed version of the digital representation. Responsive to user selecting a pixel block of the digital representation and size of the pixel block, the system calculates the number of pixels contained in the selected pixel block, displays the selected pixel block and prepares the user to check out the purchase of the selected pixel block. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254063 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL GIFT CARDS - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254064 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING VIRTUAL GIFT CARDS - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card. | 09-26-2013 |
20130262259 | Method and System for Making Up Spectacles and Eyesight Testing through Public Network - A method of making a shelter spectacle for existing spectacles through a public network, includes the steps of gathering dimensional information on the existing spectacles worn by a user; sending the dimensional information on the existing spectacles to a fulfillment center through the public network; according to the dimensional information sent by the user, producing a shelter spectacles which fit the existing spectacles worn by the user; and sending the shelter spectacles back to the user. | 10-03-2013 |
20130262260 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AND MARKETING TAILORED ON-DEMAND DISPOSABLE GARMENTS AND UNDERGARMENTS FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS - A method and apparatus for producing custom made disposable garments and undergarments for hygiene products are disclosed. The method includes customization of the disposable garment for a consumer. The customization may include use of a consumer's measurements, 3D body scanning data, style, color, design, and decoration preferences, for example. The apparatus includes a manufacturing line having a main program driven manufacturing control processor to convert and apply prerecorded consumer information into production orders to be used on a versatile production line, and to enable a dedicated production process for an individual consumer, as well as a versatile production line specified to produce tailored on demand disposable nonwoven garments and undergarments using the consumer's prerecorded information. | 10-03-2013 |
20130262261 | PHOTO PRODUCT ENGINE POWERED BY BLOG CONTENT - A computer system for creating a design for a photo product includes servers that can identify a blog page that includes an image, text, or designs, automatically incorporate at least one of the image, text, or the design object in the blog page into the design of a photo product, and allow a user to review the design of the photo product. The servers communicate with a printing finishing facility that makes a physical photo product according to the design of the photo product. | 10-03-2013 |
20130268390 | PROVIDING A CUSTOMIZED APPLICATION TO A USER TERMINAL - Techniques for providing a user terminal with a web application, which is customized in respect of terminal-specific properties and, optionally, user-specific parameters. An application server stores a template for the customized web application and a feature set for each of several terminal types; receives a request for creation of the customized web application, and determines the user-specific parameters based on the request; sends the user terminal a data message which triggers a request from the user terminal; determines the user terminal's type based on the request; determines the terminal-specific properties based on the determined type; creates the customized web application based on the template, the user-specific parameters and the terminal-specific properties; inserts the customized web application into a set of delivery files for a data communication system and transmits the set of delivery files to the user terminal. | 10-10-2013 |
20130275254 | DIGITAL MEDIA PERSONALIZATION - Systems, methods, and media for digital media personalization are provided herein. Methods may include selecting an upcoming digital media publication to be published over a network, selecting prior to publishing the digital media publication, a portion of the digital media publication that is to be personalized after the digital media publication is published, establishing, prior to publishing the digital media publication, characteristics for personalization of the portion of the digital media publication, and publishing the personalizeable digital media publication over the network. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275255 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE CREATION, ORDERING, PROCESSING AND DELIVERY OF PERSONALIZED BEREAVEMENT PACKAGES - The present invention provides methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for allowing users to obtain personalized bereavement packages for a deceased individual. The present invention further provides, inter alia, a bereavement package ordering platform adapted to assist users with the selection, personalization and ordering of bereavement products and services and can generate bereavement package data based on the plurality of package selections received from the user. The bereavement package data includes product selection data indicating a plurality of print-based bereavement products selected or input by the user and product personalization data pertaining to a machine readable element for inclusion on one or more of the bereavement products. The bereavement package data can be provided to a printing vendor to produce the plurality of print-based bereavement products for delivery of the plurality of print-based bereavement products to an individual organizing a service. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275256 | System and Method for Ordering Promotional Products - A method for offering products to a consumer, the method including the steps of (1) assembling a catalog including at least a first product and a second product, the first product having a first default indicia and the second product having a second default indicia, (2) preparing a first sample of the first product and a second sample of the second product, (3) associating a first reference number with the first sample and a second reference number with the second sample, (4) associating the first reference number with the first product and the second reference number with the second product, (5) presenting the catalog to the consumer with an invitation to order at least one of the products, and (6) receiving an order from the consumer, the order specifying at least one of the reference numbers. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275257 | INTERACTIVE IMAGE CAPTURE, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION - Systems and methods for capturing digital images of a customer in a defined location, such as a museum, a garden, a zoo, a religious institution, a theme park, or any other venue where imaging is possible and practical, or in a defined time period, such as a trip or vacation. The systems and methods can be essentially fully automated, using automated cameras and essentially only electronic communications between a customer and a computerized central facility, or can include a human representative or contractor for some of the operations. The souvenir can include other customer-related elements, such as “stock” images, composited images that include the customer or customer-related people or objects, and text and sound. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275258 | System, Method, and Computer-readable program for managing cost and supply of parts - System, method, and computer-readable program for managing cost and supply of parts are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a computerized method of managing cost and supply of parts includes receiving part information for a plurality of part suppliers, wherein the part information for each part supplier comprises material data of parts, and receiving a request involving the material data of parts of the plurality of part suppliers. The computerized method also includes automatically determining any relevant material data of parts of the plurality of part suppliers based on the request and displaying at least a portion of the relevant material data. | 10-17-2013 |
20130282514 | PERSONALIZING DIGITAL GIFTS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for gifting and personalizing a digital media item, particularly an electronic book. A system is described that includes personalizing a digital media item that is to be gifted from a first person to one or more people. The digital media item can be personalized using a segment of the digital media item that the first person associated with the second person. Depending on the second person's response, the gift can be accepted, rejected, or re-gifted. News of the second person's response can be automatically transmitted to a plurality of social networking services. | 10-24-2013 |
20130282515 | INVENTORY SALES SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer system and method of facilitating a sale which permits inventory information to be used in connection with a technology enabled selling (TES) system to facilitate a sale. The inventory information may be used during configuration of an item to be sold to a customer in a manner which allows the sales representative to more easily sell items from inventory if desired. | 10-24-2013 |
20130297445 | PROPOSED SPECIFICATION PREPARATION DEVICE AND PROPOSED SPECIFICATION PREPARATION METHOD - A case database which stores requirement specifications in the past, and product specifications; a proposal base selection unit which selects a proposed base that becomes the gist of a newly proposed requirement specification; a requirement specification draft preparation unit which compares a requirement specification included in the proposal base and the requirement specification included in the requirement specification original plan, and when the requirement specification included in the proposal base does not satisfy the requirement of a customer, corrects the requirement specification included in the proposal base to the requirement specification included in the requirement specification original plan or a requirement specification similar to the requirement specification included in the requirement specification original plan among the requirement specifications stored in the case database; and a product specification draft preparation unit which prepares a product specification in accordance with the requirement specification prepared by the requirement specification draft preparation unit. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC DIGITAL PRODUCT SYNTHESIS, COMMERCE, AND DISTRIBUTION - A system and method are provided for creating, managing, rendering and delivering digitally synthesized products that can be automatically generated as a function of variable attributes provided by a variety of sources. The system can include design tools for creating workflows that describe the rules for dynamically creating digital products; licensing system to manage product licensing; distributed synthesis systems for generating products; location based services to manage location/time specific products; sharing services for transferring products; web services for composing and sharing products; mobile applications for composing and sharing products; notification services for notifying participants of system state changes; databases for managing the components of the system; extension services for externally developed system extensions; API services for external management and utilization of the system; and e-commerce services for paying or collecting fees for usage of the system by contributors or users. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304605 | GIFT CARD ORDERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A personalized gift card creation system and method includes providing an application to be executed on a computing device in which the application includes a peripheral application program interface (API) for interfacing with one or more peripheral devices of the computing device. A server in communication with the application generates a graphical user interface (GUI) on the computing device using the application, receives at least one of user-supplied textual, audio, or video content from the one or more peripheral devices using the application, and generates a gift card holder from the received user-supplied content. The server also receives information associated with a merchant of a gift card and a monetary amount to be associated with the gift card, and transmits the gift card holder and the gift card to a recipient. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304606 | ONLINE ORDERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KEYED DEVICE - An online lockable device ordering system and method for lockable devices such as padlocks including a key matching module configured for user entry of at least one key identifier configured to unlock certain lockable devices. The key matching module matches the key identifier with a range of stored key identifiers stored in a storage device. Images of lockable devices corresponding to the matched range are displayed on a user display screen, and the user can select a lockable device from the displayed images. The selected lockable device is customized to open with the user's existing key. | 11-14-2013 |
20130311321 | Oral Care Implement with Customizable Element and Related Methods - An oral care implement including a customizable element and related methods are described. A method of marketing an oral care implement and a face plate may include exposing a primary oral care implement for sale and exposing a plurality of distinct faceplates each removably attachable to the oral care implement. A user may be permitted to select at least one of the removable faceplates. Upon selection of the at least one of the removable faceplates by the user, the oral care implement and the selected faceplate may be provided to the user. | 11-21-2013 |
20130317936 | DIGITAL MIXED TAPES - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for gifting a personalized album. A system is described that includes generating a personalized album from a request and subsequently gifting the personalized album to another party. The personalized album can include playback attributes stored in a file associated with the album or alternatively in metadata of the media items to be gifted. The playback attributes can limit playback of the album to a particular playback sequence or configure playback to reveal the names of media items as they are presented to the user. The personalized album can be accepted, rejected, or re-gifted by the recipient. | 11-28-2013 |
20130325647 | VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE ACCESSIBLE TO WIDGETIZED AVATARS - A system for creating and providing clothing and accessories for avatars, including within a virtual marketplace is disclosed. The system includes computer programming resident on at least one networked server, wherein the computer programming provides a creation tool and an online marketplace having at least one virtual storefront. A user access to the online marketplace includes a user-directed, computer programmable avatar, and further includes a computing device communicatively connected to the at least one networked server. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325648 | Wearable Article For the Concealment of Personal Items - A clothing article having pockets for personal articles such as identification cards and credit cards is provided and method for a user to self-design a customized version thereof. The clothing article features an elastic base for engagement to the body of a user, and one or a plurality of hidden or discernible pockets to carry user articles. A pocket container which holds the articles may also be employed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325649 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION BY CONSUMER OVER THE INTERNET - A system comprising at least one networked computer configured to perform in any order the following functions: receiving from a provider computer at least one electronic document set comprising a document specific questionnaire, a questionnaire specific guide, a document specific legal form and a specific legal document use guide; receiving from a user computer a legal document order comprising answers to the document specific questionnaire and payment; preparing a specific legal document based on the document specific legal form and the answers received; and, if payment is successful, immediately sending the prepared specific legal document by email to the user. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325650 | PRODUCT DRIVEN APPROACH TO TECHNOLOGY PROVISIONING, OPERATIONS, AND BILLING - Systems and methods for a product driven approach to technology provisioning, operations, and billing are provided. Some embodiments provide an Information Technology (IT) business architecture built around the product driven methodology. This architecture can be designed to optimize the demand side provisioning of technology products to meet business intent and the execution of supply side assembly and implementation lifecycle. A technology model can be used that recursively decomposes services and products into various components. As a result, the technology model allows for effective and efficient provisioning, pricing, and impact assessment of the organization's technology to thereby drive the efficiency of scale and the automation of the provisioning, the finance, and the operation businesses. Moreover, by representing everything in technologies and products, including people, within the technology model, then determining the cost of the product and tracking usage provides an effective consumption-based Bill of IT. | 12-05-2013 |
20130332304 | SINGING TELEGRAM - A method for generating an electronic message having the appearance of an individual performing a song with a musical artist includes: receiving a selection of a video segment, receiving an image of an individual's face, receiving a recording of the individual signing the song, generating the electronic message from the video segment, receiving information about a recipient of the electronic message, and transmitting the electronic message to the recipient. The video segment includes: a song, a musical artist performing the song, and a character performing the song with the musical artist. Generating the electronic message includes: overlaying the image of the individual's face onto a facial area of the character, simulating movement of one or more facial features of the image, and synchronizing the recording of the individual signing the song with the simulated movement of the facial features. | 12-12-2013 |
20130339178 | PRESENTING AN IMAGE OF ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS - A ring design machine receives one or more selections of gemstones and one or more selections of settings and allows a user to “mix and match” gemstones and settings and view a selected gemstone in a compatible setting for that gemstone. To present the gemstone in the setting, the ring design machine presents a combination image that depicts the gemstone in the setting. The ring design machine, which may be implemented using a computer programmed by software, may present the combination image to the user in response to receiving a selection of the gemstone and a selection of the setting from the user via a network. | 12-19-2013 |
20130346231 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OFFERING AND PURCHASING ITEM WITH MACHINE-READABLE LABEL - A method of processing an order request for an item. The method includes offering, using a machine-readable label, the item to a customer, in response to receiving an indication that a mobile device has read the machine-readable label using a purchasing application, receiving, using a processor, customer information and the order request for the item from the mobile device, and processing the order request for the item using the customer information from the mobile device. | 12-26-2013 |
20140006204 | CUSTOM ORDERING OF AN ARTICLE | 01-02-2014 |
20140012699 | SERVICE DESIGN AND ORDER FULFILLMENT SYSTEM WITH COMMERCIAL DECOUPLING - A system that decouples a product offering from a fulfillment flow is provided. The system defines a product offering including product specifications. The system further maps the product specifications to fulfillment patterns, where each fulfillment pattern includes metadata that defines a set of fulfillment functions and dependencies. The system further generates a customer order including customer order lines, where each customer order line includes a product action and a product offering that is based on a product specification, and where each product action is a fulfillment action (or “action”) including metadata that defines a pattern of a structured request to perform work on the product offering that is based on the product specification. The system further fulfills the customer order using a fulfillment flow based on the fulfillment pattern mapped to the product specifications. | 01-09-2014 |
20140019290 | IMAGE DATA COLLECTION - Techniques for collecting media, such as pictures, video, and audio about customized products that have been delivered to customers are provided. In response to determining that a customer has received a unit of a product that the customer ordered from a merchant, the merchant sends the customer a prompt to take a picture of (or otherwise record information about) the unit. The prompt may be a SMS text message that is sent to a mobile phone of the customer, which mobile phone may include a camera. The customer replies to the prompt by taking a digital image of the unit and attaching (or embedding) the picture in a reply message that is sent to the merchant. The merchant stores the digital image in association with the product. The merchant provides a web page that allows other users to view the digital image in association with the product. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019291 | System and Method for Providing an Intelligent Configuration Rationalization Solution - A system and method are disclosed for rationalizing configurations associated with one or more products. The system includes a database associated with one or more customers. The system further includes an order analysis system coupled with the database. The order analysis system is capable of rationalizing the differences between configurations of various combinations of options that are stored in the database. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019292 | PRODUCT CONFIGURATION SERVER FOR EFFICIENTLY DISPLAYING SELECTABLE ATTRIBUTE VALUES FOR CONFIGURABLE PRODUCTS - A computer-implemented system leverages binary decision diagram (BDD) structures to provide selectable attribute values for one or more configurable products. The BDD structures may define offering attribute nodes and non-offering attribute nodes. The offering attribute nodes may represent product attribute values selectable by the user based on product configuration rules, and the non-offering attribute nodes may represent product attribute values not selectable by the user based on the product configuration rules. The computer-implemented system may further include at least one memory storage device that stores one or more product configuration rules used to define permissible product configurations and attributes of the products. By evaluating the BDD structures and the product configuration rules, the computer-implemented system may prepare a customized set of product records for transmission to a user, wherein the customized set of product records contains product attribute values corresponding to the offering attribute nodes. | 01-16-2014 |
20140025528 | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR IN-HOME SERVICE VISITS - A computer program, method, and system for facilitating and conducting in-home service visits. In more detail, the computer program, method, and system provide for an interactive user interface for guiding a service technician through a customizable process for completing in-home service visits. The customizable process may include receiving a customer request for the service technician to conduct the in-home service. During the in-home service visit, the customer may be presented with primary package proposals corresponding to a primary service of the in-home service visit. In addition, the customer may be presented with one or more consumer questions requesting information regarding one or more secondary services that may be performed. Thereafter, the answers to the one or more consumer questions may be analyzed to determine secondary package proposals corresponding to the one or more secondary services. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025529 | Systems and Methods for Generating Three-Dimensional Product Configuration - Computer-based systems and methods for the creation and design of custom products in real time that provides sales implementation functionality are provided. A visual design tool can provide a user the capability to configure in real time a three-dimensional product configuration using gestural, affordance-based construction techniques. The visual design tool can provide a navigable and interactive three-dimensional visualization of the product configuration. Once the design of the product configuration is complete, sales implementation information can be generated for the custom product. The sales implementation information can include, for instance, a specification, a bill of materials, engineering drawings for the product, a quote for fabrication and delivery of the product, and other information. On approval of the quote, the product can be ordered. The time from initiation of the customization to placing the order may be no more than a few minutes. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025530 | System and Method for Managing Product Customization - Systems and methods for managing the customization of products can be implemented to facilitate the cooperative efforts of sellers, buyers, and producers of customizable products through a common, loosely coupled, remote system. This system may be implemented via a web-based software system as a hosted solution or as an easily integrated solution to the existing web presence of the seller. | 01-23-2014 |
20140032356 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELLING CUSTOM PRODUCTS - A method for offering a customizable product for sale is provided. The method includes grouping the product by type into one or a plurality of category; determining a fixed price for the product in each category; offering the product category for sale in a store; receiving a payment for the fixed price from a customer at the store; surveying the customer's requirements after receiving the payment; manufacturing the custom product based on the surveying result; and delivering the custom product to the customer, wherein the fixed price reflects the total cost for the custom product. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032357 | Packaging Designing System and Packaging Designing Method - The invention relates to a design method and a design system for designing a packaging (P) for packaging consumer packaged goods (CPG) having a plurality of packaging design features (cfea | 01-30-2014 |
20140040064 | Method of Selling Golf Bags and Golf Bag Kits - Methods of selling golf bags and golf bag kits are described that include selling components of a golf bag that have been selected from a golf bag kit of interchangeable components. The components of the golf bag kit of interchangeable components may include, but are not limited to, golf bag shells or golf bag shell sub-assemblies, top members or top member sub-assemblies, bottom members or bottom member sub-assemblies, strap systems, stand system components, and accessories, for example. Individual components may be selected from a plurality of interchangeable components of each category to produce a customized golf bag. The components may then be aggregated and assembled to form a golf bag. | 02-06-2014 |
20140040065 | System and Method for Ordering a Print Product Using a Mobile Computing Device - A system and method for ordering a print product using a mobile computing device is provided. The system includes a photofinisher configured for receiving a print order from the mobile computing device and producing the print product based upon the print order. Further, a print product ordering module is configured for allowing the print order to be completed using the mobile computing device, wherein the print order includes the digital image and the print product selected using the mobile computing device. A wireless local area network is configured for placing the mobile computing device in communication with the photofinisher when the mobile computing device is located within a range of the wireless local area network. The print order completed using the mobile computing device is communicated to the photofinisher when the mobile computing device is located within the range of the wireless local area network. | 02-06-2014 |
20140040066 | WIDGETIZED AVATAR AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CREATING AND USING SAME - An upsell engine that provides a purchaser of a first item the opportunity to purchase a second item that is related to said first item. The first item may be a virtual item and the second item may be a real world item related to or a representation of the virtual item. The upsell engine preferably tracks the preferences or personal information of the user in order to upsell real world representations of the virtual item. | 02-06-2014 |
20140046793 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTOURED EXTERIOR 3-D SCULPTURAL LIKENESS - The present invention discloses a method of producing and distributing a 3-D likeness of a member of a group, for example, a school situation where student's 3-D likenesses are taken and distributed to the students and is done in a way to provide both the school and the distributor of the likeness a benefit and distribute 3-D likenesses with a contoured exterior. | 02-13-2014 |
20140052562 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE AND SOCIAL SHOPPING - Disclosed in some examples is a method of providing assistance to a consumer comprising authenticating with a shopping service over a network using a network adapter; downloading a shopping list from the shopping service over the network using a network adapter; displaying the shopping list to the user on a display screen, the shopping list comprising a name of an item, wherein each item in the shopping list may be displayed as a tile, wherein each tile is arranged in a series of rows and columns; receiving an input identifying one or more changes to the shopping list; processing the input using a computer processor; and sending the one or more changes to the shopping service over the network using the network adapter. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052563 | Apparatus, Article of Manufacture and Methods for Customized Design of a Jewelry Item - Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052564 | Notarized Game Card and Achievement Card - Systems and methods are provided for customizing a payment device with a video game related image. One such method comprises receiving, at an online store executing on a computer including a computer readable medium and processor, an achievement message indicating an achievement earned by a user and further including an achievement image and user data. The method further comprises receiving, at the online store, a request from the user to purchase a payment device. The request indicates the achievement image associated to be displayed on the payment device. The method further comprises generating, by the online store, a representation of the payment device configured to display the achievement image. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052565 | RAPID ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM - A method for online payments includes receiving an instruction to start a payment application. Payment tag information is then received and sent over a network. Product information that is associated with the payment tag information is then received over the network and displayed on a first payment page that includes a request for payment account credentials. The first payment page is provided through the payment application immediately following the sending of the payment tag information. Payer account credentials are then received through the payment application and sent over the network. Payer account information is then received over the network and displayed on a second payment page that includes a payment confirmation indicator. The second payment page is provided through the payment application immediately following the first payment page. A selection of the payment confirmation indicator is then received through the payment application and sent over the network. | 02-20-2014 |
20140058880 | RETAIL FITTING ROOM/FITTING ROOM ATTENDANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for requesting an item in a fitting room using an electronic device includes detecting an identifier associated with the item; retrieving option data associated with the identified item; detecting a selection of an option from the option data; and transmitting a request to another electronic device for retrieval of the item with the selected option. | 02-27-2014 |
20140067587 | CUSTOMIZED GOGGLE METHODOLOGY - There is provided a method of customizing a goggle including providing an online retail store configured to offer the customizable goggle for sale. A customizing menu is displayed on the online retail store and includes a plurality of selectable component headings associated with respective ones of the plurality of customizable components. Each component heading is associated with a plurality of underlying component options selectable by a purchaser. The plurality of component options associated with a selected one of the plurality of component headings are displayed, and then the selected components option is incorporated into the goggle displayed on the online retail store. The online retail store display may vary to reflect various selections made by the user. The customized goggle may then be assembled. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067588 | INTERFACE FOR PRODUCT DESIGN CUSTOMIZATION - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for product design customization are provided herein. An interface for product design customization is provided with an application component that can run a stationery application, a merge application, an EZ print application, a photo paper application, etc. These applications may include the ability to insert, modify, or customize design elements. Additionally, these applications may enable a user to divide or split a product design into one or more product design portions, thereby layering the product design. Additionally, data may be merged across one or more documents associated with a product design. Product design reproduction, such as printing, may be limited or controlled according to one or more embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067589 | PRODUCT DESIGN LAYERING - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for product design customization are provided herein. An interface for product design customization is provided with an application component that can run a stationery application, a merge application, an EZ print application, a photo paper application, etc. These applications may include the ability to insert, modify, or customize design elements. Additionally, these applications may enable a user to divide or split a product design into one or more product design portions, thereby layering the product design. Additionally, data may be merged across one or more documents associated with a product design. Product design reproduction, such as printing, may be limited or controlled according to one or more embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067590 | DATA MERGE FOR CERTIFICATES - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for product design customization are provided herein. An interface for product design customization is provided with an application component that can run a stationery application, a merge application, an EZ print application, a photo paper application, etc. These applications may include the ability to insert, modify, or customize design elements. Additionally, these applications may enable a user to divide or split a product design into one or more product design portions, thereby layering the product design. Additionally, data may be merged across one or more documents associated with a product design. Product design reproduction, such as printing, may be limited or controlled according to one or more embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067591 | LIMITED REPORDUCTION OF PRODUCT DESIGNS - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for product design customization are provided herein. An interface for product design customization is provided with an application component that can run a stationery application, a merge application, an EZ print application, a photo paper application, etc. These applications may include the ability to insert, modify, or customize design elements. Additionally, these applications may enable a user to divide or split a product design into one or more product design portions, thereby layering the product design. Additionally, data may be merged across one or more documents associated with a product design. Product design reproduction, such as printing, may be limited or controlled according to one or more embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067592 | PRODUCT DESIGNS WITH GUIDELINES - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for product design customization are provided herein. An interface for product design customization is provided with an application component that can run a stationery application, a merge application, an EZ print application, a photo paper application, etc. These applications may include the ability to insert, modify, or customize design elements. Additionally, these applications may enable a user to divide or split a product design into one or more product design portions, thereby layering the product design. Additionally, data may be merged across one or more documents associated with a product design. Product design reproduction, such as printing, may be limited or controlled according to one or more embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067593 | CUSTOM DATA MERGE - One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for product design customization are provided herein. An interface for product design customization is provided with an application component that can run a stationery application, a merge application, an EZ print application, a photo paper application, etc. These applications may include the ability to insert, modify, or customize design elements. Additionally, these applications may enable a user to divide or split a product design into one or more product design portions, thereby layering the product design. Additionally, data may be merged across one or more documents associated with a product design. Product design reproduction, such as printing, may be limited or controlled according to one or more embodiments. | 03-06-2014 |
20140081796 | PERSONALIZED CONTENT GENERATION AND DELIVERY - Software replaces album art stored in metadata of a music file with a personalized picture that is displayed when the music file is played on a music player device. The personalized picture may be selected from diverse sources such as social media sites or hard drives on computers. The personalized music file may be gifted to intended recipients and downloaded to their music player devices. The personalized picture is displayed when the personalized music file is played on the music player device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081797 | DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. | 03-20-2014 |
20140089128 | VIDEO MESSAGE CAPTURE AND DELIVERY FOR ONLINE PURCHASES - Techniques for delivering a video message from a purchaser of an order to a recipient of the order are described. An order for one or more items is received, the order specifying a recipient and having an association with a purchaser. The order further specifies to deliver a video message from the purchaser to the recipient. Embodiments receive a video message from the purchaser. The order for the one or more items is fulfilled. Embodiments transmit at least an indication of the video message to the recipient. | 03-27-2014 |
20140095341 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A CUSTOM MEDIA BUNDLE - Systems and methods for generating a custom media bundle are provided. In some embodiments, a quantity of media to be included in a custom media bundle is determined based on a user profile. A media content collection is selected, and from the media content collection a set of media assets containing a number of media assets corresponding the determined quantity is selected. A custom media bundle is generated that includes the selected set of media assets. In response to a user selection, one or more financial transactions are performed to grant the user access to the set of media assets of the custom media bundle. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095342 | Method for Previewing Orders Placed for Image-Based Projects created through an Electronic Interface from a Mobile Application - A system for creating image and or text-based projects from a mobile application includes a server having access to least one processor, a data repository, and a non-transitory physical medium. Software running from the medium provides a first function for establishing a client server connection between the server and at least one user-operated mobile computing device connected to the network, a second function for initiating an active data session with the user through a graphics user interface (GUI), a third function for capturing a visual likeness of one or more ordered image and or text-based projects, a fourth function for presenting the likeness of the one or more ordered image and or text based projects as the primary indicator of an ordered project, and a fifth function for enabling navigation of and digital expansion of the one or more ordered projects indicated in display on the mobile computing device. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095343 | SUPPLY CHAIN ORCHESTRATION SYSTEM WITH CONFIGURE-TO-ORDER ITEM MATCHING - A system is provided that searches and matches data. The system receives a payload including one or more data values, where the one or more data values represent an item configuration. The system further generates a match key for the payload that includes at least one data value of the one or more data values. The system further compares the match key with one or more match keys stored in a match repository. The system further retrieves a configuration item identity from the match repository when the match key matches a match key stored in the match repository, where the configuration item identity represents a previously ordered item configuration. The system further generates a new configuration item identity when the match key does not match a match key stored in the match repository, where the new configuration item identity represents the item configuration. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095344 | CATALOG MANAGEMENT MODULE IN A CUSTOM PRODUCT CONFIGURATION SYSTEM - A software system may be used to define configurable products for use in a selling application module by sellers of products to define custom configuration of products to satisfy customer needs. During periodic points in time, a subset of all configuration of these configurable products may be offered for sale by sellers user special price terms and conditions. Catalogs of sale products may provide a mechanism for configuring only products that are included within sale products. A catalog manager module may assist in preparing a catalog of product data and related configuration rules associated with only products included within a particular catalog. | 04-03-2014 |
20140108187 | METHOD FOR PROVISIONING SUBSCRIBERS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES IN A BROADBAND NETWORK - A method for provisioning subscribers, products, and services in a broadband network includes establishing a directory system for storing information about a plurality of subscribers. The directory system includes a subscriber namespace and a device namespace. A subscriber is added by instantiating a subscriber object for the subscriber in the subscriber namespace. Each available service has its own state in the directory system to provide a multi-state provisioning system that permits granular management services. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108188 | Universal Ordering for Manufacturing Customized Print Products - A computer-implemented method for multi-vendor printing including maintaining a data store that includes information about service level agreements with partner systems, wherein a partner system enables customers to order a plurality of customized print products, and wherein a service level agreement designates maximum delays for manufacturing customer print orders, and characteristics of print vendors, receiving a customer print order from one of the partner systems, the print order specifying a customized print product, determining a latest ship date for the customized print product, selecting one of the print vendors to manufacture the customized print product, and receiving updates from the selected print vendor and relaying the received updates to the partner system that issued the customer print order. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114793 | Method for Content-Customization of Products and Services - A method is provided by which one or more vendors utilize text messaging to collect or identify customization content from one or more purchasers and/or content contributors, so that the vendors can incorporate or associate the customization content into one or more products or services customized by the purchasers and/or content contributors. According to this method, vendors utilize or provide one or more software components executed on one or more servers, computer systems or devices, or available as a remotely accessible service, to enable purchasers and/or content contributors to submit, select, and/or identify content for the customization of the products or services via text messages sent from text-message-enabled computers, servers or devices. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114794 | MOBILE TELEPHONE AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORY SELECTION APPLICATION - A method for mobile device automobile accessory selection including operating a mobile device to display a plurality of accessory icons on a computer screen, each icon representing a particular automobile upgrade, where each accessory icon has linked information including pricing information that will appear as a pop-up window when activated. A gridded icon with a plurality of grid locations is displayed on the computer screen, where each grid location is adapted to accept a relocated accessory icon, where the gridded icon has the shape of a car overlayed with a representation of a smart phone and the smart phone includes the plurality of grid locations. An accessory icon is selected by relocating it to one of the plurality of grid locations. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114795 | COMPUTERIZED ARTICLE CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - The present invention is a method for soliciting orders for customized apparel. The apparel can be appendage apparel, such as footwear, gloves, or head gear, or non-appendage apparel such as jackets. The present method includes providing an order form accessible through at least one computer by one or more users. The present method further includes providing one or more possible design parameters, requesting the user to customize the apparel by entering at least one of the parameters on the order form. The user submits the order form through the computer and receives apparel according to the order form. The parameters may include size, material, model, style, color, material treatment, or personalization. | 04-24-2014 |
20140122287 | Method for acquiring and linking a plurality of fields from a plurality of data sources into a data supply chain of linked fields, the data sources distributed on a plurality of originating servers and used by a plurality of users - A business method and policy set that links fields from data sources distributed across multiple servers and owned by multiple users into a single data supply chain that that enables real time actions upon achievement of threshold conditions. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122288 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR GENERATING USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOM CARD DESIGN SESSION - A transaction card customization system that includes a customer user interface that is generatable based on a customization parameter indicative of at least one of a customer context and a product context of the user interface. An administrative user interface is described that facilitates an administrative user establishing a consumer user interface based on a customer context and/or product context. In turn, a locator is generated that includes the customization parameter indicative of the customer context and/or product context. As such, upon a user utilizing the locator to navigate to a custom card design server, a payload including the customization parameter is received at the custom card design server and used to generate the customer user interface based on the indicated customer context and/or product context. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122289 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR GENERATING USER INTERFACES FOR CUSTOM CARD DESIGN SESSION - A transaction card customization system that includes a customer user interface that is generatable based on a customization parameter indicative of at least one of a customer context and a product context of the user interface. An administrative user interface is described that facilitates an administrative user establishing a consumer user interface based on a customer context and/or product context. In turn, a locator is generated that includes the customization parameter indicative of the customer context and/or product context. As such, upon a user utilizing the locator to navigate to a custom card design server, a payload including the customization parameter is received at the custom card design server and used to generate the customer user interface based on the indicated customer context and/or product context. | 05-01-2014 |
20140129368 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING ONLINE INTERVENTION - A method and system for performing online intervention based on a life situation. The method includes receiving an input from a first user, the input including a situational parameter; retrieving a product based on the situational parameter; enabling selection of a product from the list of products; affixing a personalized message to the product; and transmitting the product to the second user. The system includes an electronic device, a communication interface, a memory and a processor to receive an input, to retrieve a product based on a situational parameter, to enabling selection of a product from the list of products, to affix a personalized message to the product and to transmit the product to the second user. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129369 | SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING INFORMATION IN AN E-PROCUREMENT PROCESS - A system for customizing information in e-procurement process, including a selecting system adapted for selecting item(s) to be procured from catalog database, which further includes a suggesting system adapted for suggesting if the item being selected by the user is a custom made item and providing a link or button for customization for the custom made item, and a customization system adapted for customizing information in the e-procurement process by generating a category-specific web-based form based at least upon one or more pre-configured decision rules. The system helps to order custom required goods, which aids in providing custom requirements and specifications through web-based forms at the time of ordering and thus avoids mentioning of custom requirements each and every time when the item is ordered. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129370 | Chroma Key System and Method for Facilitating Social E-Commerce - A software application providing a social, interactive panoramic shopping experience from pictures along with being able to reconfigure parts of the image based on a chroma key color. | 05-08-2014 |
20140136359 | Pillow Apparatus Having An Insertable Pillow - A pillow apparatus, social media network and methods for ordering and designing the pillow apparatus is provided. The pillow apparatus including a first pillow including a receiving pillow pocket in an interior portion thereof, and an opening at a side surface of the pillow corresponding to the receiving pillow pocket; a second pillow formed of a different size than that of the first pillow; and a connection portion configured to couple the first pillow and the second pillow together, wherein the second pillow is insertable into and housed within the receiving pillow pocket of the first pillow. | 05-15-2014 |
20140143082 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED DESIGNS FOR RETAIL ITEMS - A method and system is configured to receive information specifying an entity. The system is configured to generate at least one customized design for a retail item based on a template design and the received information. The template design comprises at least one element that is configured to be modified based on the received information, and the at least one element is one of a text object, image object, or color that is modified to correspond to text, an image, or a color associated with the specified entity. The system is configured to transmit the at least one customized design. | 05-22-2014 |
20140143083 | SUBSCRIPTION ORDER GENERATION FOR CLOUD SERVICES - A framework for managing service components associated with a service subscribed to by a customer in a cloud infrastructure system is disclosed. The framework generates a subscription order for the customer based upon receiving a selection of service components from the customer. The framework identifies resource metrics associated with the service components selected by the customer and generates a subscription order for the customer based upon the service components and the resource metrics. | 05-22-2014 |
20140143084 | SERVICE PROVISION SYSTEM, SERVICE PROVISION METHOD, SERVER SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING STORED THEREIN SERVICE PROVISION PROGRAM - A plurality of information processing apparatuses are each assigned an apparatus identification code and a group identification code. In a database of a server apparatus, when or before each of the information processing apparatuses is sold to a customer, a correspondence relationship between the apparatus identification code and the group identification code assigned to the information processing apparatus is stored. When having communicated with any one of the information processing apparatuses sold to a customer, the server apparatus acquires from the database a group identification code corresponding to the apparatus identification code received from the information processing apparatus, and provides a service based on the acquired group identification code. | 05-22-2014 |
20140143085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHOPPING BY COLOR - System and method for shopping for products based on color of the product, time of product listing, and/or location of the seller of the product. Seller submits a representation of the product to be listed with an Internet-based shopping site that may include an image of the product. The site may determine one or more color of the product based on a submitted image by examining image pixels. The pixels examined may be chosen to accurately reflect the color of the product rather than the color of an image background or other image element. The color may include a set of the significant colors of the product or a single most significant or average color of the product. Shoppers may then search for products based on a color selected from a to color search interface, a time selected from a time search interface, and/or a location selected from a location search interface. | 05-22-2014 |
20140149246 | Method and system for entity customization in a Hierarchical Service Provider, Multi-tenant system - A method and system for entity customization in a hierarchical service provider, multi-tenant system is disclosed. The method disclosed uniquely identifies plurality of participants in the hierarchical system as a root service provider, sub-provider or a tenant. Further, the method enables identification of entities as customizable or non-customizable and authorizes the participants to customize the respective entity. The method enables to define scope of the entity that indicates whether the entity is applicable to a tenant or a provider or a sub-provider or a combination of these. The method enables identification of non-customizable or mandatory attributes within an entity. Further, the method aggregates customizations through the hierarchy and applies them for a specific tenant or a provider. | 05-29-2014 |
20140156446 | METHOD OF SELLING A CUSTOM PRODUCT AS AN OVER-THE-COUNTER COMMODITY ITEM - The present disclosure provides a method of selling a supplier's product to a consumer, wherein the method includes providing a physical representation of a product to the consumer. The physical representation includes a temporarily concealed first unique identifier corresponding to the physical representation of the product. The method further includes selling the physical representation to the consumer, providing a network location to the consumer for facilitating the redemption of the product with the first unique identifier, and shipping the product to the consumer. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156447 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY CREATING SONGS AND DIGITAL MEDIA FOR SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF E-GIFTS AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC ONLINE AND IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS - A method for creating a customized digital media may comprise: providing a set of original songs to a user; receiving a selection of an original song out of the set of original songs from the user, wherein the original song comprises a set of song elements and each song element comprises a music; providing a set of lyrics based on the occasion description and the original song from the user; receiving selected lyrics out of the set of lyrics from the user; receiving a selection of a music genre from the user for each song element; and creating a permutation song. | 06-05-2014 |
20140164168 | SYSTEM, PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND METHODS FOR ONLINE IMAGE HANDLING - A system to facilitate electronic commerce associated with an online marketplace, program product, and methods are provided. Electronic commerce over a computer network is facilitated by a computer system that forms a community of computers that enable the users to buy and sell items in an online marketplace. To list the item on an online marketplace website, for example, the selling user posts an item with a seller marketplace item management website by completing an online-item marketplace item creation form. The form requires input related to the item, such as a description, sale price or minimum bid, shipping instructions, and the like, and an image file or image file location illustrating the marketplace item. The seller marketplace item management server provides a marketplace administrator server the marketplace item data including original image file or image file location. The server contains a random image size generator that generates at least two additional images of the marketplace item for display in a seller marketplace item web page to advertise the marketplace item. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164169 | FOOT AND FOOTWEAR ANALYSIS CONFIGURATION - One embodiment is directed to system for analyzing the feet of a subject, wherein the subject may position and orient his feet in a capture configuration relative to a 3-dimensional camera, and the 3-dimensional camera may be utilized to capture a plurality of images about the subject's feet from a plurality of perspectives. A point cloud may be created based upon the captured images, and extraction procedures may be conducted to create individual, or discrete, point clouds for each of the feet from the overall superset point cloud created using the 3-dimensional imaging device. The discrete point clouds may be utilized to conduct various measurements of the feet, which may be utilized in various configurations, such as for shoe fitment or manufacturing. | 06-12-2014 |
20140172619 | Aircraft Sales Tool - According to one embodiment, an aircraft sales tool may receive identification of a base aircraft, at least one equipment option, a number of passengers, and a geographic location from a customer. A configuration assessment engine may estimate a range of a configured aircraft based on the received identification of a base aircraft, at least one equipment option, a number of passengers, and a geographic location. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172620 | DEVICE CUSTOMIZATION DURING ORDER FULFILLMENT - A method for customizing a device during order fulfillment is described. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of an electronic device is wirelessly loaded with customization information at an order fulfillment center without disturbing packaging surrounding the electronic device or without powering up the electronic device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140188654 | FACILITATING THE EXECUTION OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDERS | 07-03-2014 |
20140188655 | INVENTORY SALES SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer system and method of facilitating a sale which permits inventory information to be used in connection with a technology enabled selling (TES) system to facilitate a sale. The inventory information may be used during configuration of an item to be sold to a customer in a manner which allows the sales representative to more easily sell items from inventory if desired. | 07-03-2014 |
20140201023 | System and Method for Virtual Fitting and Consumer Interaction - In a multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for presenting product information to user, provide the means and methods for user to virtually try on the products with user specific image/photo through user interaction, graphical image processing and generation, loading and switching images to generate a continuous virtual fitting experience. Collect and manage user input data and facilitate interaction between consumer and vendor. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201024 | Visual Shopping - Systems and methods are provided for customizing consumer products. A display device may present a rendering of a customizable product to a user. The display device may also present a set of customizations on a scrollable axis. An input interface such as a touch interface may receive a selection of at least one customization from the user, and the rendering of the product may be updated to display the customizations selected by the user. An electronic file may be generated that includes product manufacturing details, which indicate the customizations selected by the user. The product may be an article of footwear, and a printer may print the selected customizations on the article of footwear. | 07-17-2014 |
20140207606 | PRODUCT DESIGN SYSTEM - A product design system is disclosed, the system comprising a user input device, a display device, and a product database containing product template files, each product template file containing a representation of a product and a dimension of the product. The system includes a product selection module for selecting a product template file from the product database based on user input from the user input device. An in-store display module is also provided for displaying the representation of the product together with a representation of a merchandise display unit, wherein the in-store display module displays the product and the merchandise display unit at a relative size determined by the dimension of the product contained in the selected product template file and a stored dimension of the merchandise display unit. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207607 | SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING A BALL BAT - A system for customizing a ball bat for a user includes a processor, a display operably coupled to the processor, an input mechanism, and a memory operably coupled to the processor. The ball bat includes a handle portion, a barrel portion and an element. The electronic device is configured to provide first, second third and fourth user interfaces to the user. The first, second and third user interfaces include a representation of at least one handle portion, one barrel portion and one element, respectively. The first, second and third user interfaces are configured to enable the user to select at least one characteristic of the handle portion, the barrel portion and the element, respectively. The fourth user interface includes a representation of the bat including the handle portion, the barrel portion and the element. The input mechanism is configured to enable the user to confirm the selected combination. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207608 | System of Providing an Enhanced Salon Experience - The system, utilizing a computer and network, stores and sorts various hair styling data and determines the best hair cut, color and style for a hair salon customer, based upon the inputted information and characteristics and the desires of the hair salon customer. Data inputted includes information relating to hair styles, hair color and texture, hair types, and characteristics of salon clients, such as hair type, head structure, hair color and texture, and appearance characteristics. The system includes an initial client consultation, inputting body, facial and hair characteristics into a Client profile data file, scheduling appointments and reviewing the system with the client, customizing an at-home care maintenance plan with products, ongoing electronic communication reminding clients of appointments and at-home care maintenance steps and any new products that fit their needs and looks they may like to consider, tutorials, and ongoing appointments to achieve the desired client look. | 07-24-2014 |
20140214586 | PROVIDING CONFIGURATION RECOMMENDATIONS AS PART OF A SALES PROCESS - The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and computer program products for providing configuration recommendations as part of a sales process. One computer-implemented method includes determining that a general recommendation engine (GRE) is available to make a GRE configuration recommendation for a selected software application, generating, by operation of a computer, the GRE configuration recommendation for the selected software application based upon GRE-applicable recommendation data and recommendation rules, determining that a private recommendation engine (PRE) is available to make a PRE configuration recommendation for the selected software application, determining that the PRE is permitted to make the PRE configuration recommendation based upon analyzed coordination rules, and generating, by operation of a computer, the PRE configuration recommendation for the selected software application based upon PRE-applicable recommendation data and recommendation rules. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214587 | CLOTHING MEASUREMENT PREDICTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed in one embodiment is a method implemented in a computer system in which a customer reports physical characteristics, in which the customer is instructed how to perform measurements of the customer or in which a device measures the customer, in which the reported customer measurements are evaluated through use of a measurement model, in which a full set of measurements may not be required based on measurements already provided, and in which the reported customer measurements are evaluated for reliability. The method also scales the customer's measurements to a pattern, obtains the fulfilled pattern from vendors, and then fulfills the customer order. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214588 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURATING PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a method and system for configuring products, such as branded promotional products, where products may be divided into items and processes. Item parameters and process parameters may be separately specified and linked together to create a unique product where a product identifier (e.g., SKU) may be dynamically created when the product is sourced, quoted, ordered or otherwise accessed. For example, an item may involve a product to which an imprint or logo is to be affixed. A process may involve a screening printing process or other process for affixing a customer's artwork, logo or identifier. In addition, the method and system of the present invention may be applied to other applications, such as office supplies, furniture, aviation supplies, marine supplies, interior design, beauty salon and spa supplies, medical office supplies, restaurant and bar supplies, gift shops and clothing boutique, and other industries where products and services may be ordered. | 07-31-2014 |
20140222610 | INCREASED VISIBILITY DURING ORDER MANAGEMENT IN A NETWORK-BASED SUPPLY CHAIN ENVIRONMENT - A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for a first business entity to provide a network-based supply chain framework for collaborative order management between at least a second and a third independent business entity, such as a service provider, vendor, reseller, manufacturer and the like. A request for an order is received over a network with an automated system, from at least a second business entity. The order is transmitted over a network, with an automated system, to at least the third business entity. Information is received from the third business entity relating to a status of completion of the order by the third business entity using a network. The progress in completing the order is tracked based on the information received from the third business entity. Progress reports from the tracking are generated periodically; and transmitted to the second business entity using the network. | 08-07-2014 |
20140236755 | CREATING AND MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTS THAT INITIALLY EXCEED EQUIPMENT FINISHING CAPACITY - Techniques described herein overcome many of the issues that have previously made the printing of a single copy of a book from a digital version unattractive and infeasible. According to one embodiment of the invention, an automated mechanism such as a computer program automatically determines whether the spine thickness of a to-be-printed copy of a digital version of a book will exceed the specified maximum spine thickness that a specified binding or other finishing device can handle. In response to determining that the spine thickness will exceed the specified maximum spine thickness, the automated mechanism automatically splits the digital version of the book into two or more volumes such that, for each volume, the spine thickness of the printed version of that volume will be no greater than the specified maximum spine thickness that the specified binding or other finishing device can handle. | 08-21-2014 |
20140244422 | Providing Information about Print Service Providers to Print Product - Examples disclosed herein relate to providing information about print service providers to create a print product. In one implementation, a processor matches a subset of the print service providers with a user query for a service to produce a custom print product. The processor may determine a manner of displaying information about the matched print service providers based on criteria related to the desirability of producing the custom print product associated with at least one of the print service providers. The processor may cause the information to be displayed in the determined manner | 08-28-2014 |
20140244423 | DYNAMIC RANKING OF PRODUCTS FOR PRESENTATION TO USERS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that processes user data. During operation, the system obtains a set of ranking engines for a set of products and selects a ranking engine from the set of ranking engines. Next, the system provides the user data for a user to the ranking engine and obtains, in response to the provided user data, a list of ranked products for the user from the ranking engine. Finally, the system provides the products to the user based on the list to facilitate selection of one or more of the products by the user. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244424 | DYNAMIC VEHICLE PRICING SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT THEREFOR - Embodiments provide consumers browsing and shopping online for durable goods such as new vehicles with pricing information for user-specified vehicle configurations based at least in part on dynamic, user-centric local regions that can be any shape. A local region may initially center around or start from user-provided geo-specific information and be refined using criteria such as distance, demographics, buying behaviors, etc. The system can leverage data from the finest level of granularity available and dynamically determine multiple, potentially overlapping, local regions which can be user-specific, product-specific, or both. A pricing model may incorporate the data within a dynamic local region thus determined. The parameters of the pricing model may be weighted utilizing a weighting function that can be dynamically adapted to individual users as well as specific vehicles. The pricing model may provide for pricing information that is not limited or constrained by standard administrative or political boundaries. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244425 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING AND FACILITATING ONLINE TRANSACTIONS OF APPAREL AND OTHER GOODS - Techniques are disclosed for presenting and facilitating web-based commercial transactions. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying a first interface that includes: (a) a fashion look, the fashion look including a plurality of components which together represent the fashion look, and (b) a selectable link which, upon selection by a customer, directs the customer to a second interface. The method further includes, upon the customer selecting the selectable link, displaying the second interface including a plurality of fields. Each of the fields is configured to enable the customer to purchase a corresponding component from the plurality of components without navigating away from the second interface. | 08-28-2014 |
20140258019 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AND PROCESSING PERSONALIZED GIFT CARDS - A method for processing a personalized gift card transaction includes: receiving a gift card request from a consumer associated with a payment account, the request including a usage amount, a plurality of merchant identifiers, an account identifier associated with the payment account, and a message; identifying a personalized gift card number; storing a gift card data entry including the personalized gift card number, usage amount, plurality of merchant identifiers, account identifier, and message; transmitting the personalized gift card number; receiving an authorization request for a financial transaction not involving the consumer, the request including the personalized gift card number, a transaction amount, and at least one merchant identifier of the plurality of merchant identifiers; processing the financial transaction including updating, in the database, the usage amount of the gift card data entry based on the transaction amount; and transmitting the message to a recipient of the personalized gift card. | 09-11-2014 |
20140258020 | System for Social Interaction around a Personal Inspirational Message Selectively Hidden in a Display Article - A system for creating and ordering a novel personal inspirational message storage and display article, selectively displaying or sharing the message, and networking with others about stored and shared inspirational messages. The system includes an online subsystem to select, order and pay for a message storage article and to select or create a personal inspirational message for the article. Also included is an article manufacturing subsystem to transfer the selected message to a selected area of the article on the inner side of a flexible material of which the article is made. | 09-11-2014 |
20140279179 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY SUPPLYING PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES - Disclosed, in one general aspect, is a sample eyeglass frame that includes a frame having a shape designed for everyday use. The frame includes a left temple having an left earpiece on one end and a left lens interface portion on the other, a right temple having a right earpiece on one end and a right lens interface portion on the other, and a bridge having left and right sides. A left lens interfaces with the left lens interface portion of the left temple and the left side of the bridge, and has a left set of optical measurement markings spanning at least part of the left lens. A right lens interfaces with the right lens interface portion of the right temple and the right side of the bridge, and has a right set of optical measurement markings spanning at least part of the right lens. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279180 | SPECIFICATION AND DISPLAY OF PRODUCT CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS - In an embodiment, a method includes receiving one or more attribute location inputs. Each attribute location input identifies a location within a product image depicting a customizable product. The method includes receiving an attribute definition for each of the one or more attribute location inputs. The method also includes storing customization information that associates the locations specified in the location inputs with attribute definition information included in the respective attribute definition. In another embodiment, a method includes causing the display of a product image depicting a customizable product. One or more locations within the product image are each associated with a respective customizable attribute. The method includes causing the display of an attribute image representing a particular customizable attribute associated with the particular location in association with a particular location of the one or more locations within the product selection image. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279181 | BLOOMCUBE - A system and method for designing and implementing a garden layout in an online environment is provided. The system comprises an interactive online website, an online application webpage having a graphical workspace for designing the garden layout online and an online merchandising application to purchase a dynamically generated garden layout kit to replicate the virtual design in the real world. Users can obtain free or paid memberships; paid members can receive additional services including a real-time customer service mechanism for providing professional guidance to the plurality of members, access for larger/multiple layouts and additional features. An online community forum associated with the interactive online website allows a plurality of registered users to receive suggestions and feedbacks from other users and experts based on digitally uploaded data. The system can track, share, and manage the content of the containers remotely. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279182 | Digital Product Binder Library System and Method Thereof - A method of creating a library of custom digital product binders is presented. The method comprises the computer-implemented steps of creating a plurality of digital product binders to form a digital product library. Each digital product binder contains content corresponding to a physical product binder. The method further comprises receiving a selection of digital product binders from the digital product library, receiving branding information, creating a custom digital product library, associating each digital product binder with the custom digital product library, and adding the branding information to each digital product binder. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279183 | Method and System for Appearance-Related Commerce - Methods and systems of optimization are provided for a products subscription service in appearance-related commerce for a plurality of users that considers the relevant set of attributes of a customer against the available products in order to personalize the products contained in the customer recommended packages. A customer's physical characteristics, actions and preferences are matched with different products available during the subscription period. The process maximizes the chances the customer will receive products that are preferable and in turn increase probability of the provider retaining subscribers. Optimization is achieved by a two phase approach involving 1) determination of the beauty product combinations, i.e. determination of what items go into a set number of variety of bags/packages; and 2) assigning one of those bag types to each customer; thereby obtaining the maximum utility for the customer with the constraints of limited amount of product and product combination types. | 09-18-2014 |
20140289068 | Method and System for Product Configuration Validation - A computer-implemented method or system that is capable of configuring a product. The computer-implemented method or system receiving a product configuration matrix from a computer storage medium. The computer-implemented method or system also receiving user input defining a user selection of at least one feature or component of the product. The computer-implemented method or system generating a binary representation of the user selection. The computer-implemented method or system deriving a resolution matrix. The method or system comparing the resolution matrix and the binary representation of the user selection to determine whether one or more of the selected product features or components in the user selection are valid for the product. The computer-implemented method or system also generating a validation result that identifies one or more valid product features or components within the user selection. | 09-25-2014 |
20140297452 | Computing system predictive build - Features to include within a predictive build of a computing system are selected. The predictive build is an anticipated final build of the computing system prior to receiving a firm customer order for the computing system in accordance with which an actual final build of the computing system is then built. A marginal cost of first building the predictive build and then modifying the predictive build to realize the actual final build, as compared to building the actual final build without first building the predictive build and then modifying predictive build to realize the actual final build, is estimated based on the features selected. Responsive to determining that the marginal cost is less than a predetermined acceptable marginal cost limit, the predictive build is built prior to receiving the firm customer order, and then is modified to realize the actual final build upon receiving the firm customer order. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A RIFF GIFT - A method for creating a riff gift for a recipient includes receiving a video riff from an artist. The method includes coding and embedding the video riff into a database. The method further includes choosing a selected video riff. Additionally, the method includes embedding the selected video riff into an e-card such that it is ready to be sent to the recipient. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297454 | Systems and Methods of Processing Information and Transactions Involving Digital Content, Digital Products and/or Experiences - Systems and methods described herein relate to processing of information, data and transactions involving content and/or experiences. According to one exemplary implementation, an illustrative method of computerized information processing may involve handling and/or processing data regarding a product, the product comprising an experience, a physical product, and/or a digital product. | 10-02-2014 |
20140310122 | PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMENTOS - A method of providing a photographic memento is provided. The method includes receiving, at a computer system from a mobile computing device of a user, an order for a photographic memento that includes photo data, formatting instructions, and account information. The method includes printing a formatted image on a first side of a rigid substrate and printing supplemental information on a second side of the rigid substrate. The formatted image is based on the photo data and the formatting instructions and the supplemental information is based on the order data. The method further includes cutting the photographic memento from the rigid substrate in a predefined shape and generating shipping information for the photographic memento based on account information and/or the order data. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310123 | CHECK-OUT PATH FOR MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS - A computer-implemented method is disclosed to enable a user to order multiple product items for multiple recipients. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310124 | VEHICLE DATABASE SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - An online trading system for conducting trade of commercial vehicles at a dealership is disclosed. The online trading system comprises an online trading website and a vehicle database built into the website hosted on a server and managed by a commercial vehicle manager at the dealership. The vehicle database is configured to store virtual inventory including a vehicle body data and a vehicle chassis data of vehicles. The website includes an available vehicle combinations list which includes a list of all possible combinations of vehicle by using data about all available chassis types and combining this with available body models that fit each chassis. The vehicle database allows the dealership, at least one dealer, at least one buyer, a body manufacturer or distributor to access the data of the commercial vehicles via a network so as to conduct trade in a simple and efficient manner. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316929 | Computer-Implemented Souvenir Generation System and Method - A computer-implemented souvenir generation system automatically generates a customizable souvenir document by seamlessly gathering information based on a traveler's own experience. The computer-implemented souvenir generation system may include a souvenir repository, a souvenir customization module that generates customization data and a souvenir delivery module. The system may interface with a reservation system that stores a user's passenger record containing travel-related information. The computer-implemented souvenir generation system may automatically generate a souvenir document based on a user's customization and operation data. The souvenir delivery module may deliver the generated souvenir document based on an occurrence of an associated delivery trigger via a customizable delivery method. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316930 | EXPLANATIONS FOR PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS - Generating and selecting recommendation explanations for personalized recommendations may include retrieving in response to at least one recommendation query, a document from a corpora of available documents for consumption by a user. The at least one recommendation query may be associated with a corresponding plurality of candidate recommendation explanations. The plurality of recommendation explanations for the document may be ranked based on popularity of at least one of the plurality of recommendation explanations when previously provided to the user and/or popularity of the document among a plurality of users under each of the plurality of recommendation explanations. The popularity of at least one of the plurality of recommendation explanations previously provided to the user may be based on document engagement history associated with the user when the at least one of the plurality of recommendation explanations were previously provided to the user. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316931 | F& I MENU SYSTEM - An F&I menu system for the sale of vehicles, or other products which are often financed and which includes multiple options. A display shows the price of the vehicle with and without the options, and as icons representing the optional items are selected and deselected, the with-options price is automatically updated. The display may include an area showing a predetermined set of options and an associated price, and individual icons may be dragged and dropped into a separate selection area whose display is suppressed until an icon is moved into the selection area. Once a sale is completed, the backend system may generate customized electronic follow up communications to customers concerning certain options the customer originally declined to purchase for their vehicle as well as a timeline display of the customer's interaction with the F&I menu system display. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316932 | Systems and Methods for Identifying and Delivering Tailored Content Based Upon a Service Dialog - The present disclosure identifies and/or delivers tailored content based upon a service dialog. For example, the systems may receive a request for tailored content, facilitate a service dialog to obtain information related to the request, and communicate a plurality of tailored content based upon the information related to the request. Further, the systems may identify tailored content based upon a consumer profile, communicate the tailored content to a web client, and/or receive a selection of the tailored content. Further still, the systems may modify a magazine (e.g., content that is presented electronically) based upon tailored content. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316933 | Systems and Methods for Identifying and Delivering Tailored Content Based Upon a Service Dialog - The present disclosure identifies and/or delivers tailored content based upon a service dialog. For example, the systems may receive a request for tailored content, facilitate a service dialog to obtain information related to the request, and communicate a plurality of tailored content based upon the information related to the request. Further, the systems may identify tailored content based upon a consumer profile, communicate the tailored content to a web client, and/or receive a selection of the tailored content. Further still, the systems may modify a magazine (e.g., content that is presented electronically) based upon tailored content. | 10-23-2014 |
20140337158 | SWIPABLE PRODUCT SWATCHING - In an example embodiment, a system for displaying a product in a touch-sensitive display of a hand-held electronic device comprises at least one module, executing on one or more computer processors to present a graphical image representative of the product in the touch-sensitive display, detect a slide-based contact with the touch-sensitive display at or over a first predefined location corresponding to the product image in the display, and display, in response to the detection of the slide-based contact, an array of swatch images associated with variants of the product in the touch-sensitive display. | 11-13-2014 |
20140337159 | System and Method for Creating a Personalized Consumer Product - A system and method for creating a personalized consumer product are provided. The system and method of the present disclosure enables a user, e.g., a consumer, to customize products containing solids and/or fluids by allowing a server communicating over the global computer network, e.g., the Internet, to provide product preferences of a user to a product or a mixing device, e.g., a product or beverage dispenser. The method for creating a product according to a user's preferences over a network includes the steps identifying a product to a server over the network; identifying a user to the server over the network; retrieving the user's product preferences from a database at the server based on the product's identity and user's identity; transmitting the user's product preferences to the product over the network; and mixing at least one element contained within the product based on the user's product preferences. | 11-13-2014 |
20140344098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AND MARKETING A MODULAR BIRD FEEDER - A modular system and method is provided that enables the consumer to design/build his or her own bird feeder based on interchangeable modular components that include multiple bases of different styles, multiple nutrient reservoirs of different styles, and one or more additional components, each having different styles. The system and method provides an on-line store that allows consumers to view the various styles for each component and to select their own base, reservoir, etc. Once the desired components have been selected on-line, a bill of materials listing the components is printed at a manufacturing facility where the selected components are pulled from a common inventory, assembled into a custom feeder and shipped to the consumer. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344099 | PRODUCE PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND PROCESS - A process and system for growing produce decouples farming from the unpredictability of the external environment by moving the farm into a highly-controlled enclosed environment in which all variables are optimized to grow produce of exceptional quality in a consistent, predictable manner, while minimizing or eliminating deleterious environmental impacts. A filtered, positive-pressure environment greatly reduces particulate contamination and pest infiltration from the outside. Seedlings are planted in containers of an organic soil mix engineered to deliver optimal amounts of water, nutrients, fiber and organic matter. The containers advance along a production line, in the process being given controlled exposure to light of predetermined intensity and wavelength, optimized to produce a desired growth pattern. Water is given at regular intervals in amounts calculated to produce optimal growth without waste. Nearly all inputs to the process are fully recyclable or are completely consumed; thus little or no waste is produced. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344100 | PRODUCE PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND PROCESS - A process and system for growing produce decouples farming from the unpredictability of the external environment by moving the farm into a highly-controlled enclosed environment in which all variables are optimized to grow produce of exceptional quality in a consistent, predictable manner, while minimizing or eliminating deleterious environmental impacts. A filtered, positive-pressure environment greatly reduces particulate contamination and pest infiltration from the outside. Seedlings are planted in containers of an organic soil mix engineered to deliver optimal amounts of water, nutrients, fiber and organic matter. The containers advance along a production line, in the process being given controlled exposure to light of predetermined intensity and wavelength, optimized to produce a desired growth pattern. Water is given at regular intervals in amounts calculated to produce optimal growth without waste. Nearly all inputs to the process are fully recyclable or are completely consumed; thus little or no waste is produced. | 11-20-2014 |
20140351075 | KIOSK FOR DISPENSING AND ACTIVATING USER DEVICES - A device may determine device information associated with a user device housed within a kiosk. The device information may identify the user device. The device may dispense the user device based on the device information. The device may receive an indication that the user device is to be purchased. The device may receive subscription information associated with the purchaser of the user device, based on receiving the indication. The device may provide activation information that permits the user device to be activated on a network. The activation information may be based on the subscription information. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351076 | Creating Images for Displaying or Printing on Low-Contrast Background - Techniques for automatically adding special effects to an image to be overlaid on a low-contrast background are presented. A stroke or an intervening layer of a color contrasting with the background color is automatically added to provide a contrasting color around the edges of visible image content in an image container of an electronic document. The technique may be applied to entire libraries of images to generate variant images that are visually perceptible when displayed or printed on low-contrast background colors. | 11-27-2014 |
20140351077 | DEVICE CUSTOMIZATION DURING ORDER FULFILLMENT UTILIZING AN EMBEDDED ELECTRONIC TAG - A method for customizing a device during order fulfillment is described. A processing device receives an order for an electronic device, the order comprising customization information that is stored in a memory. The processing device wirelessly transmits the customization information into an electronic tag embedded in the electronic device while the electronic device is enclosed in associated packaging. | 11-27-2014 |
20140358717 | CUSTOMIZED ELECTRONIC GIFT PRODUCT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A digital/virtual gift product is provided for generation and customization by a giver through a service provider and for receipt by a recipient for use with a merchant. The digital/virtual gift product includes: a representation of a monetary gift value selected by the giver and depicted on the digital/virtual gift product for use and redemption with a preselected merchant; a merchant identification depicted on the digital/virtual gift product to identify the preselected merchant, selected by the giver, and at which preselected merchant the digital/virtual gift product is redeemable; and a giver identification to identify the giver of the digital/virtual gift product to the recipient and to the merchant. At least one system and associated methods also are disclosed for creating, customizing, and tracking multiple digital/virtual gift products. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358718 | Customizable Plate - A customizable plate system comprising a plate having a central clear portion and a decal configured to selectively couple with the underside of the plate at the central clear portion, such that a design on the decal shows through the central clear portion of the plate. The decal can be removable, so that it can be replaced with a different decal. The decals can be selected such that the design of the decal applied to the plate can match the surrounding decor and/or occasion. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358719 | System and Method for Sales Generation in Conjunction With a Vehicle Data System - Embodiments of sales generation, including sales generation employing reverse lead generation using vehicle data systems and methods, are presented herein. In particular, in certain embodiments a user may utilize the vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to a desired vehicle configuration. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the specified vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer, where by providing their personal information the user may obtain the name of the dealer offering the upfront price and may additionally be offered the opportunity to purchase the desired, or similar, vehicle at the upfront price. | 12-04-2014 |
20140365330 | METHOD OF SELLING ABSORBENT ARTICLES BEARING SIMILAR AND/OR RELATED GRAPHICS - A method of selling absorbent articles wherein the absorbent articles are co-packaged sets of absorbent articles bearing similar and/or related graphics. | 12-11-2014 |
20140372246 | Fund Raising Business Method Employing Articles of Personal Adornment - A computer implemented fund raising method for a donatable entity/organization employing the marketing of one or more articles of personal adornment such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, key chains, and the like which are composed of, at least in part, a pattern of a group of selected colored elements in a selected order which are chosen by the entity as their unique combination; the selection, a registry of selected and available items, sales, manufacturing, delivery, and donation all managed and implemented by an internet web site in conjunction with a computer server. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372247 | Measurement of a Body Part - A method of obtaining a user's measurement for matching an item, comprising obtaining a predefined definition of a first body part; displaying on a user's handheld device instructions for measuring, using the handheld device, the first body part according to the predefined definition; utilizing a sensor of the handheld device that is adapted to measure physical displacement of the handheld device to measure a total physical displacement of the handheld device's movement over the first body part, giving rise to a first measurement; and searching for an item having a specification that matches the first measurement. | 12-18-2014 |
20140379514 | Name-Related Image Generation and Product - Systems, methods and computer program products are disclosed that facilitate the selection and creation of a personalized gift which will be appreciated by the intended gift recipient. The personalized gift is based on the gift giver's knowledge of the gift recipient, including superficial knowledge, such as the gift recipient's first name. In an aspect, the personalized gift is a collage comprising one or more images from locales related to the gift recipient's name. Locale and the gift recipient names may be related by possessing identical names, shortened versions of the same name, similarly-spelled names, and the like. | 12-25-2014 |
20140379515 | Method For Providing A Custom-Like Fit In Ready-To-Wear Apparel - A method to provide an improved size grid for garments is provided. Also a method to select ready-to-wear garments with a custom-like fit from the improved size grid is provided. The method uses an algorithm to select the garment size based on body measures of the customer. A method to sell and buy read-to-wear garments with a custom-like fit is also provided herein. | 12-25-2014 |
20150019367 | Generating a Product with an Invoice Simulation Product Builder - A method includes accessing information indicative of an invoice simulation product builder for generating a product, with the invoice simulation product builder comprising a plurality of graphical user interfaces, with at least one of the graphical user interfaces, when rendered on a display device, comprising: a visual representation of a product invoice template for the product being generated with the invoice simulation product builder, with the invoice simulation product builder promoting generation of the product by adding one or more features to the product invoice template; transmitting the information indicative of the invoice simulation product builder; receiving information indicative of a selection in the product invoice template of features of the product; causing the product invoice template to be updated to display a simulation of an invoice that includes the selected features for the product; and adding the selected features to the product. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019368 | System and Method For Floral Arrangement Customization - A floral arrangement customization system allows a user to modify characteristics of each stem or groups of stems within a template to create a customized floral arrangement. The user can also modify characteristics about the arrangement such as its style, shape, or color scheme. Information about the customized floral arrangement is transmitted to an order fulfiller who can assemble the floral arrangement exactly according to the customized design. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019369 | Disposable Wallet Device, and Processes and Methods for Design, Assembly and Distribution Thereof - The invention discloses a novel device that functions as a disposable wallet, together with uses thereof and related processes and methods for design, assembly and distribution thereof. The disposable wallet invention is composed of a single, flexible substrate upon which a design template is imposed that instructs the design to either a user or manufacturing element which assembles the disposable wallet. Various utilities of the disposable wallet are articulated through the design template through the use of cuts and folds of the substrate upon which the design template is affixed. Additional utilities such as inclusion of paging may be further affixed to the substrate in accordance with the design template. The design template may be computer generated by a remote user or an assembler to provide design variations coupled with variations of the flexible substrate. Completion of the assembly may involve mechanical fastening or adhesive elements. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019370 | Customized Storybooks Related Methods and Interface - A system and methods related customized storybooks and related methods are disclosed. A method can include presenting a list of stories to a plurality of artists, providing the plurality of artists with at least one common design parameter, providing each artist with instructions to submit a version of his/her story, and executing a license agreement with each artist submitting a story version. The method can further include providing a mechanism for each artist submitting a story version to submit and receive feedback. Another method can include allowing a customer to select more than one story from a catalog, allowing the customer to select the order of the more than one story within a single storybook, and allowing the customer to select at least one language for each story selected. The methods may further include allowing the customer to provide variable text information for at least one story selected and/or allowing the customer to customize a cover page or a dedication page of the storybook. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING PARTS CONFIGURATIONS - Techniques for suggesting suitable brake-pad and other automotive-part configurations, based on information including vehicle and/or driver characteristics. In some embodiments, the information can be received by a processor or computing device, such as an in-store kiosk, smartphone, or personal computer. The information can be obtained by prompting a consumer or electronically recovering information from a database or the vehicle itself. Responses to the prompts may be pre-populated based on known car configurations and estimated use profiles. A predetermined number of limited configurations may be suggested to ease consumer choice. One a selection is made, a scannable or machine-readable code may be generated to allow a user to recall their selection at another computing device. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019372 | Method and system for customizing sandals for a user - In one embodiment, a method and system for customizing sandals comprises providing a user with a series of foot sole templates embodying varying shapes and sizes from which the user selects their foot shape; providing a second template for the selected shape with a series of possible positions for the placement of a toe strap; and manufacturing the sandal according to the user selections. | 01-15-2015 |
20150025994 | PRODUCT OPTIONS FRAMEWORK AND ACCESSORIES - Techniques are described for describing and associating custom products. In an embodiment, a first attribute value that defines an attribute of a custom product is received from a user that is customizing the custom product. In response to receiving the first attribute value, a legal set of attribute values for a second attribute of the custom product or an accessory product may be determined. The legal set of attribute values identifies one or more attribute values of the second attribute of the custom product or accessory product that are compatible with the first attribute value. The legal set of attribute values may identify a continuous range of values where any value within the continuous range of values is compatible with the first attribute value. In an embodiment, the user may be limited to selecting accessory products having a legal attribute value. | 01-22-2015 |
20150051998 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING BAND CONFIGURATIONS - The disclosed embodiments relate to and the presentation thereof in a computer interface. Particularly, some embodiments facilitate the selection of combinations by a user. The combination may be, e.g., an engagement and a wedding ring. In some embodiments, an event-triggering architecture in the interface facilitates the selective updating of interface elements in a manner paralleling the desired process path traversed by the user. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051999 | VENDOR INTERFACE FOR ITEM DELIVERY VIA 3D MANUFACTURING ON DEMAND - Methods and systems can be provided for providing items manufactured on demand to users. A user request for an item can be received. The item can have 3D manufacturing instructions associated therewith. A delivery method for the item can be determined. A manufacturing apparatus can be selected to manufacture the item based on the 3D manufacturing instructions. Instructions can be sent to the manufacturing apparatus to manufacture the item based on the 3D manufacturing instructions. Delivery instructions can be provided for delivering the item according to the delivery method. | 02-19-2015 |
20150052000 | CUSTOMIZATION AND OTHER FEATURES FOR ITEM DELIVERY VIA 3D MANUFACTURING ON DEMAND - Methods and systems can be provided for providing items manufactured on demand to users. A user request for an item can be received. The item can have 3D manufacturing instructions associated therewith. A delivery method for the item can be determined. A manufacturing apparatus can be selected to manufacture the item based on the 3D manufacturing instructions. Instructions can be sent to the manufacturing apparatus to manufacture the item based on the 3D manufacturing instructions. Delivery instructions can be provided for delivering the item according to the delivery method. | 02-19-2015 |
20150058155 | PHYSICAL ON DEMAND - A software system that performs the creation of compact discs (CDs) containing full product files (executables, binaries, etc.) is described. This system allows clients to produce, on demand, software CD's as required for purchases and avoid maintenance of stock of product. A method of providing software CD's also is described. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058156 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CLONING WEB PAGE DESIGNS OR AVATAR DESIGNS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for facilitating the copying or cloning and optional modification of web page and avatar designs. | 02-26-2015 |
20150066680 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A CONTRACT OF SERVICE TO THE TENANT WITHIN A SOFTWAR DEFINED CLOUD VIA tELASTIC CLOUD DATA ENGINE - Method and Apparatus for rapid scalable unified infrastructure system management platform are disclosed by discovery of compute nodes, network components across data centers, both public and private for a user; assessment of type, capability, VLAN, security, virtualization configuration of the discovered unified infrastructure nodes and components; configuration of nodes and components covering add, delete, modify, scale; and rapid roll out of nodes and components across data centers both public and private. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066681 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR GENERATING A MEMORIAL PRODUCT - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating memorial products using a memorial product design and ordering system (the “design system”). The design system may generally be configured to provide users with a platform, tools, design elements, automated processes, and/or the like for designing, customizing and ordering memorial products. The design system may be configured to present users with graphical or virtual representations of physical memorial products (“virtual product templates”) that may be customized by specifying product characteristics and adding various design elements. In some embodiments, the virtual product templates may be and/or may include photo-realistic and/or three-dimensional (3D) representations of the actual physical memorial products. In this manner, the design system may be configured to provide a customer with a realistic user experience from a virtual and/or online design tool. | 03-05-2015 |
20150073930 | ADHESIVE BANDAGE - An adhesive bandage is provided. The adhesive bandage compromises a strip having an upper surface and a lower surface; a wound-contacting pad disposed on the lower surface; at least one protective release tab removably disposed on the lower surface; wherein at least a portion of the upper surface is manufactured to match a particular user's skin tone. | 03-12-2015 |
20150081468 | MEASURING SHIRT - A measuring garment may be provided. The measuring garment may include at least one measurement marking for determining a measurement for a desired garment dimension. The measuring garment may be used to convey calculate and subsequently convey measurement info to a garment company for producing or providing fitted garments. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088681 | Method and Apparatus for Optimization of Floor Covering and System For User Configuration and Real Time Pricing Information - A method and system for optimizing surface coverings having user input representative of a construction project, floor plans representative of the project including optional configurations of the plans, user input for selection from a plurality of the plans and options and creating data points representative of one of the plans, merging the plan and options into a set of data points representative of a final plan set, determining room surface selections from user input, deriving contiguity data from the surface areas representative of the surface selections; and optimizing price of floor materials for selected criteria based on pre-determined rules. The system and method weights traffic flow based on room configurations and determines optimal cuts of materials to minimize seams. Further, the system packs the cut materials optimally to fit standard sheet material such as carpet and vinyl. | 03-26-2015 |
20150088682 | Interactive Devices, Systems, and Methods for Solar Power Systems - A computing device is equipped with a configuration engine and a solutions engine generates candidate solar power system configurations and corresponding pricing solutions, respectively. The computing device may be one of several computing devices located in a place of public accommodation, such as a retail store. Upon receiving a user selection of a candidate solar power system configuration and a pricing solution the a results engine of the computing device generates a results package for a solar power proposal that includes a signature-ready proposal that the user may execute on site. | 03-26-2015 |
20150095181 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 04-02-2015 |
20150100451 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROMOTING ONLINE SALES OF FASHION LOOKS AND ITEMS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - Techniques are disclosed for promoting online sales of fashion looks and items associated therewith. In some embodiments, a method includes, upon receiving a selection of an item from a user, displaying a second look in addition to a first look. The first and second looks respectively include the item, and each look has a set of components. The method further comprises receiving a selection of one of the looks from the user. The method further comprises displaying a corresponding set of components in response to which look the user selects. Among other benefits, the embodiments disclosed herein provide a way that is more natural and convenient to customer users in the effort of promoting fashion looks and the associated items included in a respective look, thereby facilitating a better user experience, inspiring customers' imagination, and stimulating more sales. | 04-09-2015 |
20150112829 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING AND MAINTAINING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - A method and system for software deployment or maintenance where procedures for software installation or maintenance are defined by a skilled individual; site-specific or confidential information is separated from operating system native commands; parameterized commands referencing a hierarchy of variables are acquired by another individual; site-specific or confidential information of the other individual is combined with parameterized commands; new operating system native commands are generated; and, the new operating system native commands are execute on a computing system to reproduce the procedures for software installation or maintenance originally defined by the skilled individual. | 04-23-2015 |
20150120490 | PRODUCT CONFIGURATION - A valid configuration of a product is determined by a computer based on a complete product model. The initial product model includes variables with associated values, and rules, wherein the variables and rules define a configuration problem to be solved. Some variables of the initial product model are defined as scope variables. Based on the selected values for scope variables the initial product model is restricted by the computer to a simplified product model. The simplified product model is employed in order to set the values of the variables not being defined as scope variables in an iterative computer-implemented process. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120491 | METHOD OF SENDING A PRINTED GROUP GREETING CARD - The various embodiments herein provide a method for sending a printed group greeting card to a recipient on an occasion. A user registers with a greeting card portal and selects a desired greeting card template. The user customizes the greeting card based on a requirement. The user sends invitations and notifications to several invitees for writing the messages to the recipient based on an association. The invitees write the messages in the greeting card. The user sets a start time and an end time for allowing the invitees to write the messages on the greeting card within the time period. The user finalizes the content of the greeting card. After finalizing, the portal delivers the printed group greeting card to the intended recipient. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120492 | Systems and Methods for a Color Management System - Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for determining an amount of color additive to add to paint. Color measurement data is transmitted via a network is received at a server. A color formulation is identified based on the color measurement data. Historical color recommendation data is accessed from a data repository, where the data repository contains color data that is based on previous color recommendations. The color formulation is adjusted based on the historical color recommendation data, and the adjusted color formulation is transmitted from the server via the network. | 04-30-2015 |
20150134471 | ORGANIZATION AND CONTRACT SCORING FOR PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES - A system and method are provided for analyzing government procurement activities based on scores calculated for a customer, fulfilling organization and complexity of each procurement opportunity (e.g., contract) involved. The customer score is based on the number of opportunities and awards provided to the marketplace. The fulfilling organization score is based on the number of opportunity awards won and the frequency and recency of awarded opportunities. Compensation for the award also can be factored into customer and fulfilling organization scores. The complexity score is generated for each opportunity and is based on various attributes of the opportunity, e.g., associated industries, description, life cycle, etc. A user interface is provided for customers and fulfilling organizations to view analytics for procurement activities in each industry and contact information for each customer and fulfilling organization within the system. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134472 | Drag Drop Custom Design Ecommerce - A computer implemented method and system for internet users to custom design a product by dragging, dropping and moving different (real life like) images of items on a web page thereby forming and completing one product design which the final image is stored as one image to be later used to make and deliver the actual real life product. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134473 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING A TYPE OF SPECTACLE LENS AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A REFRACTIVE POWER DISTRIBUTION OF A PROGRESSIVE SPECTACLE LENS - An apparatus is for ascertaining and outputting a type of spectacle lens suitable for a spectacle wearer with a visual characteristics providing device, for providing visual characteristics of the spectacle wearer, a needs providing device, for providing individual needs of the spectacle wearer, a spectacle lens type providing device, for providing a plurality of types of spectacle lenses having predetermined characteristics, a desired characteristics ascertaining device, for ascertaining desired characteristics of a type of spectacle lens using the provided visual characteristics and the provided individual needs of the spectacle wearer, an assigning device, for assigning at least one type of spectacle lens from among the plurality of types of spectacle lenses to the desired characteristics, on the basis of predetermined assignment rules, and a spectacle lens type outputting device, for outputting the at least one assigned type of spectacle lens. A method is for ascertaining and outputting a type of spectacle lens suitable for a spectacle wearer and also a computer program is for carrying out the method. | 05-14-2015 |
20150142599 | OPTIMIZING PRODUCT FEATURES WITH RESPECT TO PRICE - Some embodiments include a method of facilitating item selection based on features. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142600 | PRESENTING AN IMAGE OF ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS - A ring design machine receives one or more selections of gemstones and one or more selections of settings and allows a user to “mix and match” gemstones and settings and view a selected gemstone in a compatible setting for that gemstone. To present the gemstone in the setting, the ring design machine presents a combination image that depicts the gemstone in the setting. The ring design machine, which may be implemented using a computer programmed by software, may present the combination image to the user in response to receiving a selection of the gemstone and a selection of the setting from the user via a network. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142601 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SHARED COLLECTIONS - Systems and methods for managing shared collections are described. For example, a machine receives a textual description of an entry requested to be created within a collection at a network-based system. The textual description is submitted by a user of the network-based system and received from a client device of the user by a server system within the network-based system. The entry, when created, corresponds to an item listed by the network-based system. The machine generates a structured description of the entry based on the textual description of the entry requested to be created. The structured description of the entry includes a name-value pair derived from the textual description submitted by the user. The machine determines that the entry is absent from the network-based system, and creates the entry within the collection by storing the structured description of the entry in a database of the network-based system. | 05-21-2015 |
20150149317 | VIRTUAL CUSTOM FRAMING EXPERT SYSTEM - Disclosed are various embodiments for facilitating an electronic framing process. A virtual framing system may access a digital image provided by or otherwise selected by a user of the virtual framing system to be examined on a pixel-by-pixel basis to identify relevant and/or dominant colors located within the digital image. By utilizing the most relevant and/or the most dominant colors of the digital image, the virtual framing system may subsequently generate recommendations to be presented to the user by comparing the most relevant and/or most dominant colors to one or more predefined design templates, such as those created by an expert designer, that are stored in a data store. | 05-28-2015 |
20150302504 | SYSTEM FOR SELECTING A SURFBOARD - The present invention is directed to a system for selecting a surfboard for a user. The system includes data receiving means for receiving user information from the user, determining means for determining surfboard size information using the received user information, and display data generating means being configured to generate display data for displaying one or more surfboard representations corresponding to the determined surfboard size information for selection by the user. | 10-22-2015 |
20150310518 | System and Method of Furniture Design by Consumer Through Internet - A method of design an article of furniture by consumer includes the steps of: providing a furniture customizing platform that the consumer is able to access the furniture customizing platform via an electronic device through Internet, selecting different barebone components to customize a furniture product on the furniture customizing platform; selecting different decorative elements for the furniture product, and generating a preview of a virtual furniture product with the selected decorative element. The decorative elements are interchangeably and selectively added-on to the furniture product to change an overall ornament design of the furniture product without disassembling the furniture product. Therefore, the customer is able to immediately change ornamental design of the furniture product by the decorative element without affecting the main structure of the furniture product. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310519 | PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASS ORDERING THROUGH A USER DEVICE INTERFACE - There are provided systems and method for prescription eyeglass ordering through a user device interface. A user may input an eyeglass prescription to a server through taking a vision test using a user device application, inputting the specifics of the prescription through the application, or through taking an image of the prescription form. Once the prescription is input into the server, the server may present eyeglass frames to the user through information of the eyeglass frames. The information may include images of the eyeglass frames and may be superimposed on an image of the user to provide an approximate fit of the frames on the user. Additionally, measurements of the eyeglass frames and the user's head/facial features may be used in order to provide the fit. The user may choose to purchase the frame and may receive the frame having lenses matching the prescription. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310521 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH CONTENT MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - An electronic system includes: a storage unit configured to create a card, a storage unit configured to create a card, a communication unit, coupled to the control unit, configured to transfer the card. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310536 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-STORE FULFILLMENT OF ONLINE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS - A method of enabling in-store pick up of customized goods ordered online is described. The method may include receiving an online purchase order at a website including a customized product description and a brick-and-mortar store identifier. The method may also include sending the purchase order to a computing device associated with the brick-and-mortar store identifier and receiving an in-stock confirmation at the computing device. The method may also include receiving an order completed confirmation at the computing device and sending a customer correspondence that includes a pick-up time designating when a customer may pick up the customized product at the brick-and-mortar store. The method may also include receiving an in-store pick up confirmation at the computing device. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310567 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING ONLINE GIFTING - A method and device for providing dynamically determined gift creation and dissemination in an online environment, including: receiving a gifting request from a first user for dynamically creating and disseminating one or more gifts to one or more recipients in the online environment, wherein the gifting request includes one or more gifting constraints that un-deterministically specify at least one of (1) a respective identity for at least one recipient and (2) a respective gift value for at least one gift; and dynamically creating and disseminating at least one gift in accordance with the one or more gifting constraints, including at least one of: dynamically selecting a respective gift value for at least one gifts in accordance with the one or more gifting constraints; and dynamically determining a respective identity for at least one recipient for at least one gift in accordance with the one or more gifting constraints. | 10-29-2015 |
20150317711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MERCHANT ONSITE PERSONALIZATION GIFTING PLATFORM - An online personalized gifting system and method includes an application executed on a computing device to communicate with a merchant server owned and managed by a merchant for generating customized gift structures that may be sent to a recipient. The application transmits the gift structure templates to a merchant server in communication with a user computing device, communicates with the merchant server to receive a selected one gift structure template that has been obtained by the merchant server from the user computing device, and communicate with the merchant server to receive at least one of user-supplied textual, audio, or video content that has been obtained by the merchant server from the user computing device. The application communicates with a production facility located at a site of the merchant to generate a gift structure in accordance with the selected gift structure template and the user-supplied content using a production facility. | 11-05-2015 |
20150317712 | CARD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for personalizing and dispensing greeting cards and gift cards, wherein a user can use a kiosk to search available greeting cards and gift cards, make a selection, edit the selection, pay for the selection, and dispense the finalized greeting card or gift card from the kiosk. Among other customization options, the system enables the user to change the text, the images, and the language of a selected greeting card or gift card. Additional items such as stamps, pens, stickers, and coupons may be provided to, or purchased by, the user. | 11-05-2015 |
20150324885 | Presenting Service Options Using a Model of a Vehicle - Service options that can be performed on a vehicle can be presented to the customer using a model of the vehicle. The model can be customized to include visual indications of the services that are recommended and then displayed to the customer so that the customer can quickly and easily identify which services are recommended. As a technician inspects a vehicle, he may use a first computing device, which displays available services for the vehicle, to input the services that are recommended for the vehicle. The customized model can then be generated using the recommended services and displayed on a second computing device to the customer. The customer can select services to be performed by interacting with the customized model. Then, these selections can be transmitted back to the first computing device for display to the technician to allow the technician to commence performing the selected services. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324886 | GENERATION AND EXCHANGE OF CUSTOM SELF-RECORDED MULTIMEDIA - In various implementations, a computing device is configured to facilitate the exchange and delivery of custom self-recorded media. In some implementations, service subject profiles are presented for display as an offer for exchanging a self-recorded media produced by the service subject for an electronic payment made by a consumer. Receipt of a selected service subject, payment information, and a consumer-provided expression serves as an acceptance of the offer for exchange, which in turn, notifies the service subject and further provides the service subject an interface for generating the self-recorded media employing their computing device's media generating hardware. Requests for custom self-recorded media and the custom self-recorded media generated as a result of the requests are managed and exchanged by way of the computing device. | 11-12-2015 |
20150332366 | Method for Automated Design and Assembly of Customized Apparel and Other Sewn Products - A method of designing and assembling customized garments and other sewn items using a plurality of automated machines in communication with a computer, a viewing device, and a pattern database. A customer uploads measurements into a computer, and designs the desired garment or other sewn item by selecting patterns from a database, fabrics and notions. A virtual finished item is then displayed on a viewing device. The customer finalizes the design, and the garment or sewn item is then assembled according to instructions provided by the customer, the instructions sent directly from the computer to the plurality of automated machines. Human involvement in the assembly process is minimized, with the majority or all of the steps being performed automatically by the plurality of machines. | 11-19-2015 |
20150332367 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED CRAYON LABELS - A customized crayon label creation and dispensing system and methods are provided. The system may include an activation component, a user interface, a printing component, a label generating component, and a crayon dispensing component. In embodiments, the system dispenses a customized crayon label and a crayon body in response to receipt of an indication of activation (e.g., a token) and indications from a user interface. The indications from a user interface may include crayon label template selections and input user content to be included in the generated customized crayon label. The generated customized crayon label and a corresponding crayon body are dispensed. In some embodiments, instructions are provided to a user for wrapping the dispensed crayon body with the generated customized crayon label. | 11-19-2015 |
20150348154 | HIDE CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for customizing hides are provided. In particular, one or more embodiments comprise a tanning control system that improves profitability and customer satisfaction by facilitating the customization of hides according to customer orders. Furthermore, one or more embodiments enable the tanning control system to improve efficiency and responsiveness by producing packages of hides that exactly match customer orders. Additionally, one or more embodiments enhance the traceability of hides by capturing data related to the customization of hides. | 12-03-2015 |
20150348174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL CAPTURING, PROCESSING AND APPLICATION OF PRINTS TO CONSUMER GOODS - A method of digitally processing a digital image file comprising a print image and a non-print portion, in order to isolate the print image from the non-print port ion of the digital image file, comprising the steps of converting the digital image file to grayscale whereby a grayscale image is created, creating a blurred copy of the grayscale image whereby a blurred grayscale image is created, creating a composite image comprising the difference between the blurred grayscale image and the grayscale image, creating a negative image comprising the negative of the composite image, removing dithering from the negative image, resulting in a dithered image, normalizing the colorspace of the dithered image to black and white, replacing white pixels with transparent pixel information to form a processed print image, and saving the processed print image in an image file format with transparency support. | 12-03-2015 |
20150352681 | LENS EDGING SYSTEM, ORDER-SIDE TERMINAL DEVICE AND LENS ORDERING METHOD - A lens edging system, including: a spectacle frame measurement device and an order-side terminal device disposed at a spectacle lens order side; and an order-receiving side controller disposed at a spectacle lens order-receiving side, wherein the order-side terminal device and the order-receiving side controller are connected to each other via a communication line, the system further including: an information memory part for storing and holding information regarding a shape of a probe in the spectacle frame measurement device as probe information; and an edging shape calculation part for performing data correction reflecting an abutting mode of the probe indicated by the probe information when lens edging shape data is created at the spectacle lens order-receiving side, wherein a suitable size correction can be performed even when a frame shape of any kind of a spectacle frame is measured by the spectacle frame measurement device by performing the data correction. | 12-10-2015 |
20150356655 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED DESIGN ELEMENT TRANSLATION - The present invention generally relates to design element translation. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for automated design element translation for user defined customizations for one product to an entire suite of products. Preferred embodiments of the invention are accomplished through the use of one or more web-based computing devices. | 12-10-2015 |
20150362761 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL EYEGLASSES MODELING FROM TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES - There are provided systems and method for three-dimensional ( | 12-17-2015 |
20150363853 | SYSTEM, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CORRECTIVE EYEWEAR - A method of providing corrective eyewear is disclosed, the method including providing a kiosk having a plurality of eyeglass frame. The plurality of eyeglass frames vary in at least one of a dimension and a size from one another and each of the plurality of eyeglass frames has at least one reference dimension on a body of the eyeglass frame. The method further includes receiving a digital image of the consumer wearing a selected eyeglass frame and determining a pupillary distance of the consumer based on the digital image and the at least one reference dimension of the consumer-selected eyeglass frame. | 12-17-2015 |
20150363854 | SALES SYSTEM AND A CLOUD SERVER - A sales system includes a terminal device and a cloud server. The cloud server transmits a plurality of patterns and plural representations of food materials to the terminal device. The terminal device generates, according to user operation of an input unit thereof, a pattern selection associated with a selected one of the patterns. The terminal device generates, according to user operation of the input unit, a material selection associated with a selected one of the food materials and associated with an arrangement of the selected food material for constituting the selected pattern, and transmits the material selection to the cloud server, so as to generate an order of food product related to the material selection. | 12-17-2015 |
20150363855 | Systems and Methods for Automatic Popular Configuration Generation - Embodiments of systems and methods disclosed herein provide solutions for determining popular configurations in an automated and balanced manner, useful in facilitating consumers in making their purchase decisions on high value items such as vehicles. In particular, in certain embodiments, a user may utilize a vehicle data system to obtain pricing data corresponding to automatically generated vehicle configurations. When the user is presented with the pricing data associated with the automatically generated vehicle configuration the user may additionally be presented with an upfront price offered by a dealer. | 12-17-2015 |
20150371307 | Method For Wirelessly Generating Simulated Handwritten Correspondence - A system and method for generating simulated handwritten correspondence. The system allows the user to select a desired stationery from a plurality of available stationery; upload a custom photograph to be used in connection with the desired stationery (i.e., creating a photo postcard), if desired; select a handwriting style from a plurality of available handwriting styles which includes cursive and block styles, and varying or different pen types; enter the desired text or message to be written in the selected handwriting style on the desired stationery, and then process payment. At that point, the system proceeds to write the desired text or message into the selected handwriting style with the appropriate strokes and ligatures for translation onto the desired stationery paper using a writing machine. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371308 | CUSTOMIZABLE GREETING CARDS - The present invention includes a system for creating greeting cards. A webpage may be produced by a web server having access to a database. A user may select at least one template greeting card from a plurality of template greeting cards that are stored on the database. The user may then enter custom data that will appear on the greeting card. The entered data is receive and saved in the database. The user may then send a link to access a complete printable greeting card and/or a downloadable complete printable greeting card. The complete printable greeting card includes a merge of the entered data and the selected template greeting card. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371309 | Automated Color Selection Method and Apparatus - An automated method and apparatus for providing color selection capability to a user, wherein a first display is generated on a display apparatus of a plurality of color families displayed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Upon selection of a particular color family, a second display is generated comprising an enlarged display of the particular selected color family and a thumbnail navigation frame displaying the plurality of color families and a link enabling return to the first display, the enlarged display including a plurality of color chips of the particular color family. A third display may further be generated in response to a selection of a particular color chip on the second display, the third display having an enlarged display of the particular color chip, the thumbnail navigation frame displaying the plurality of color families, and the link enabling return to the first display. | 12-24-2015 |
20150379604 | System and Method for LeafBill - A method, apparatus, and system for adding components and/or services to generic products and make the add-ons and their associated costs visible, selectable, and purchasable for consumers. A method, apparatus, and system for services providers to instill add-on components and/or services onto generic products, add and display additional costs on top of the original pricing, so that they can receive the payments upon the sell of said enhanced products. A system and method to create a flexible, visible and transparent way to award individual contributors for their add-on works as part of the sell of an enhanced product. | 12-31-2015 |
20160005093 | RETAIL SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR DESIGNING A CUSTOMIZATION OF A PRODUCT - A customer at a customer computer system transmits a page request to a retailer computer system. The retailer computer system transmits a product page and a script to the customer computer system. The script is executable by the customer computer system to transmit a customization request from the customer computer system to a customization computer system. The customization computer system inserts controls and a save selector onto the customer computer system. Use of the controls at the customer computer system allows for customization of an image of the product viewed on a display of the customer computer system to render a compound image. Selection of the save selector at the customer computer system causes transmission of a transmission packet from the customization computer system to the retailer computer system. The retailer computer system stores the compound image in a shopping cart associated with the customer computer system. | 01-07-2016 |
20160005094 | SYSTEM FOR CONCURRENT OPTIMIZATION OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND CUSTOMER VALUE - A computer-implemented system and method for an airline to enhance customers' experience. A computer-implemented service is operated that delivers to a customer an option to fly on up to n of m selected flights, where m and n are whole numbers and n01-07-2016 | |
20160027082 | VIRTUAL SHOP FOR ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - A mobile optimized browser builder for creating, editing, distributing, and viewing an electronic greeting card on a portable computing device after a code is scanned by the portable computing device. | 01-28-2016 |
20160027115 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PURCHASING VEHICLES WHILE PROMOTING PERSONAL INVESTMENTS - Systems and methods wherein the sales and financing of motor vehicles are combined with the simultaneous purchase of a Personal Investment Fund by the Customer and via a Central Service Provider, under a series of conditions that promotes Customer's investment and savings using the value of the purchased vehicle and wherein the Central Service Provider contribute to invest to the Personal Investment Fund of the Customer on a monthly basis. | 01-28-2016 |
20160042421 | Device for adding enhancers to pet food and method of using same - A device and method for allowing the custom mixing of liquid and dry enhancers with pet food kibbles comprising a tumbler into which the kibbles are placed; a means for adding a pre-determined amount of liquid/dry enhancers to the kibbles; a means for mixing the enhancers with the kibbles; and a means for feeding the enhanced kibbles into packages. | 02-11-2016 |
20160042422 | COMPUTING SYSTEM PREDICTIVE BUILD - Features to include within a predictive build of a computing system are selected. The predictive build is an anticipated final build of the computing system prior to receiving a firm customer order for the computing system in accordance with which an actual final build of the computing system is then built. A marginal cost of first building the predictive build and then modifying the predictive build to realize the actual final build, as compared to building the actual final build without first building the predictive build and then modifying predictive build to realize the actual final build, is estimated based on the features selected. Responsive to determining that the marginal cost is less than a predetermined acceptable marginal cost limit, the predictive build is built prior to receiving the firm customer order, and then is modified to realize the actual final build upon receiving the firm customer order. | 02-11-2016 |
20160048896 | CUSTOM FLAT CABLE CONFIGURATOR - The embodiments disclose an apparatus including a custom flat cable configurator program to allow a user to design a custom flat cable using cable elements, at least one drag and drop flat cable element, wherein a user selects at least one cable element, a digital code program to automatically create a concurrent cable assembly drawing, a listing of selected cable elements and a cable price from user drag and drop selected cable elements, and a user interface wherein the user submits a final custom flat cable configurator program cable assembly and the user automatically is sent an email with a final cable assembly drawing, a no-obligation price, a final listing of selected cable elements and final custom flat cable purchase instructions. | 02-18-2016 |
20160055559 | System and Method for Managing Events - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to software for managing events and flower arrangements. The system may be implemented on a website, and in conjunction with databases related to vendor information and flower inventory. The invention enables locally owned flower shops to manage their inventory for customized events and arrangements through an easy to use computer interface. Features of the invention include creation and management of floral designs and recipes, custom contract templates, inventory management, expense projections and an extensive flower and resource catalog. | 02-25-2016 |
20160063587 | ELECTRONIC GARMENT PATTERN DISTRIBUTION - The present disclosure describes techniques for managing patterns for electronic garments or “framework garments.” One example method includes presenting one or more representations each associated with a corresponding pattern for use with a framework garment; receiving a selection of a particular representation from the one or more representations, the particular representation corresponding to a particular pattern; and in response to receiving the selection of the particular representation, causing the particular pattern to be uploaded to the framework garment. | 03-03-2016 |
20160078515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUILDING AND PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CONFIGURATION SYSTEM FOR ARBITRARY DOMAINS - A system and method for building and providing a universal product configuration system for arbitrary domains allows one or more domain experts to create and maintain domain-specific conceptual frameworks and associated knowledge sets such that users can select and configure valid products and generate meaningful output. Multiple domains can be represented simultaneously, allowing multiple conceptual framework/knowledge set pairs to be used in any combination so that products from their respective conceptual frameworks can be shared within and across domains. The present invention further allows products to be converted and imported from legacy data sources, and provides for the standardization of product configuration systems, including the critical data embodied therein, within a single domain as well as across arbitrary multiple domains. | 03-17-2016 |
20160092947 | COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Example embodiments of the present invention include a communication management system, which stores, for each one of one or more values of quality parameter of content data, an additional charge fee to be added to a basic charge fee for providing a service to transmit content data having the value of quality parameter, receives a request for changing the quality parameter of content data from a currently set value to a value selected by a user at a communication terminal, obtains an additional charge fee associated with the selected value of quality parameter from the memory, and calculates an updated charge fee for transmitting content data having the selected value of quality parameter based on the obtained additional charge fee, and transmits the updated charge fee to the communication terminal for display to the user. | 03-31-2016 |
20160092956 | GARMENT SIZE MAPPING - Techniques for mapping size information associated with a client to target brands, garments, sizes, shapes, and styles for which there is no standardized correlation. The size information associated with a client may be generated by modeling client garments, accessing computer aided drawing (CAD) files associated with client garments, or by analyzing a history of garment purchases associated with the client. Information for target garments may be generated in a similar fashion. A system may then create a standardized scale with a set of sizes for a target, and map a client base size to that standardized size scale. Similar matching and mapping may also be done with shape and style considerations. A recommendation based on the mapping may then be communicated to the client. | 03-31-2016 |
20160098783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATION OF CUSTOMIZED ADVERTISING AND/OR CUSTOMIZED PROMOTION FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - There is provided a computerized method for simulating a product or service in an interactive user interface set to be added to a browsed web document, comprising: receiving data from a web document browsed to by a browser installed at a client terminal; analyzing the received data of the web document to identify at least one visual media item; generating a simulation of at least one product or service having the identified at least one visual media item integrated therein; and presenting the simulation at the client terminal within the browsed web document. | 04-07-2016 |
20160110790 | CREATING AND MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTS THAT INITIALLY EXCEED EQUIPMENT FINISHING CAPACITY - Techniques described herein overcome many of the issues that have previously made the printing of a single copy of a book from a digital version unattractive and infeasible. According to one embodiment of the invention, an automated mechanism such as a computer program automatically determines whether the spine thickness of a to-be-printed copy of a digital version of a book will exceed the specified maximum spine thickness that a specified binding or other finishing device can handle. In response to determining that the spine thickness will exceed the specified maximum spine thickness, the automated mechanism automatically splits the digital version of the book into two or more volumes such that, for each volume, the spine thickness of the printed version of that volume will be no greater than the specified maximum spine thickness that the specified binding or other finishing device can handle. | 04-21-2016 |
20160117745 | Method of personalization and securing hygiene of items in hotels and dorms - The method of personalization, assigning individuality and securing hygiene of personal items in hotels, dorms and other places of guest accommodation by assigning a distinct feature or a combination of features to all items allotted to each individual in the same room. The feature may include a color, a shape, an ornament, a style, a texture, an embroidery, a pattern, a label or any other image being a part of the item or being attached to the item prior to distributing it to a guest. | 04-28-2016 |
20160117746 | PROVIDING SUBSCRIBER OPTIONS - Providing subscriber options can include receiving a message including a selected service design option from a subscriber device, identifying the subscriber based on the message, fetching data pertinent to the selected service design option and the identified subscriber, and providing a set of service design options, dependent to the selected service design option, to the subscriber device based on the data. | 04-28-2016 |
20160117747 | Configuring an Electronic Device Based on a Transaction - A first network signal is received indicating a device identifier in response to a transaction involving an electronic device uniquely associated with the device identifier. An entity identifier specific to an entity associated with the transaction is determined. In response to an initialization event of the electronic device, a second network signal from the electronic device is received that identifies the electronic device. In response to the second network signal, a configuration is communicated to the electronic device that is specific to the entity associated with the transaction. | 04-28-2016 |
20160125493 | CLIENT-BASED PRODUCT CONFIGURATOR ON OPTIMIZED DATA STRUCTURES - Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for configuring products based on a client-side product configurator. Implementations include actions of transmitting a variant product configurator (VPC) to a client-side computing device, the VPC comprising instructions the are executable to configure a product, receiving a first request, and in response, transmitting default product configuration data to the client-side computing device, receiving a second request, and in response, transmitting complete product configuration data to the client-side computing device, the complete product configuration data being stored in an in-memory database, receiving product configuration data including one or more user-selected features for the product and corresponding pricing information, and storing the product configuration data in computer-readable/-writable memory. | 05-05-2016 |
20160125494 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SALES OF GOLF EQUIPMENT - Methods and systems for selecting and fabricating individualized golf clubs or golf club components. Using a website, for example, a golfer can input relevant information about his or her golf game, receive recommendations for golf club components, select from the recommendations, and have the desired golf club components manufactured and delivered. In some embodiments, the golf club components include custom golf club heads fabricated using layer by layer processing, such as direct metal laser sintering. | 05-05-2016 |
20160132950 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING CUSTOM FRAGRANCES - A system for creating custom fragrances is described that allows a customer to interact with an employee and a Perfumer's Organ to interactively select several scents for base, middle and top notes. They can then iteratively adjust the scents chosen. In one embodiment, the scents selected by a customer are provided to a computing device having a prestored table which separates the scents into variable potency scents having variable perceived strengths and normal potency scents having standard, equal perceived strengths. The table indicates the amount of each variable potency scent to use to normalize the strengths. The remaining normal potency scents are then added with an equal amount. In an alternative embodiment, predetermined mixtures are provided to the computing device and used as ‘training data’ to adjust the coefficients of a generalized formula to create a prediction equation fit to the training data. The computing device receives the selected scents, the type of product to be made and the container size and uses the prediction equation to identify the amounts of each of the selected scents. In another optional embodiment, a filling device can automatically meter the scent liquids, a filling material, and provide them into the selected container. The filling device is driven by the computing device and determines the amounts of the selected scents and creates the custom fragrance according to one of the methods above. | 05-12-2016 |
20160132951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A POWERTRAIN CONFIGURATION - A powertrain optimization device and method that compares a predicted performance of customer-selected vehicle components to a customer-selected optimization goal. The optimization goal is used to determine dynamic performance thresholds. The method compares gradability at cruise, gradability at peak torque, engine speed, and startability to the dynamic thresholds to determine whether the vehicle performance will be satisfactory. The customer selections of vehicle components, selections of optimization goals, and any acknowledgements of failed performance checks are stored for later use. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135620 | INTERCHANGEABLE IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CREATE - An interchangeable image display system includes a rigid hard backboard including a backboard front side coated with a protective finish and including at least one photo area, and a backboard back side opposite the backboard front side; one or more rigid hard photo tiles including a photo tile front including an image infused into metal; and a photo tile back; two or more first polarity magnets fixedly attached to the back board front side in each photo area in a first pattern; and two or more second polarity magnets fixedly attached to each of the photo tiles on the photo tile back in a second pattern the mirror image of the first pattern; the second polarity magnets attracted, and removeably attachable to the first polarity magnets. | 05-19-2016 |
20160162965 | MULTIPLE-REFERENCE BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDERING EYEGLASSES - A multiple-reference based system and a method for ordering eyeglasses. Particularly, the multiple-reference based system includes a user interfacing function, an image capturing function, an image processing function and a design function. The design function is for determining desired design data and corresponding specific reference points and/or lines of eyeglass frames by applying a plurality of design rules in dependency on the specific reference points of the portrait of the eyeglasses wearer determined by the image processing function. The multiple-reference based system and method may be implemented through a public network with a mobile device. | 06-09-2016 |
20160162966 | Vendor Website GUI For Marketing Greeting Cards And Envelopes - A processor-based system stores different card templates in a database. Each card template has a card feature that can have any color from among a first set of colors. The system also stores, in the database, for each stored card templates, a corresponding envelope template. Each envelope template has an envelope feature that can have any color from among a second set of colors. The system receives a user selection of a card template from among the card templates and a user selection of a color to be applied to the card feature. The system displays the card template, with the card feature having the user-selected color. The system also displays the corresponding envelope template that corresponds, in the database, to the selected card template. The envelope feature is displayed with the user-selected color based on the user-selected color having been selected for the card feature. | 06-09-2016 |
20160162983 | ELECTRONIC PALETTE SYSTEM - The present embodiments provide a system for generating design palettes over a network. In one embodiment, the system comprises a database configured to store design product data corresponding to one or more design features of a plurality of design products. A user interface is configured to allow submission of information specifying one or more requested design features. An e-palette server is in operative communication with the database and the user interface. The e-palette server is configured to receive the requested design features and to generate a subset of the design products. Each design product in the subset of the design products shares at least one design feature in common with the requested design features. An e-palette generator is configured to generate a design palette including at least one design product from the subset of design products and to send the design palette to the user interface for display. | 06-09-2016 |
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20160189289 | VENDOR WEBSITE GUI FOR MARKETING GREETING CARDS - A system stores, in a database, different stock templates and also, for each stock template, a stock image to be displayed with the template. The system receives a user-designated image. The system then displays items simultaneously. Each item incorporates a different one of the stock templates along with the respective template's stock image. The system provides an image selector that is in a first position and capable of being switched by a user to a second position. Each time the user switches the selector to the second position, the system transforms the stock images in the displayed items simultaneously to the user-designated image. Each time the user switches the selector to the first position, the system transforms the stock images in the displayed items simultaneously to the items' respective stock images. | 06-30-2016 |
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20220138824 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A GRAPHICAL IDENTIFICATION OBJECT ONTO A PHYSICAL SUBSTRATE - According to one or more embodiments herein, a server receives recipient information for an intended recipient of a branded item. The server generates, based on the recipient information, a custom invitation page that offers the branded item and a plurality of other options as options to the intended recipient. The server provides the custom invitation page to a client device associated with the intended recipient. The server receives, from the client device, data indicative of a selection of one of the options offered via the custom invitation page. The server initiates fulfillment of the selected option. | 05-05-2022 |