42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for use in database management, for ecommerce data reporting, providing data insights, gathering global market intelligence, and displaying consulting service information relating to ecommerce growth and geographic expansion; providing an online non-downloadable Internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to report ecommerce data, manage databases, produce data insights, gather global market intelligence, and display consulting service information relating to ecommerce growth and geographic expansion.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Providing an on-line computer web site that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for use in database management, for ecommerce data reporting, providing data insights, gathering global market intelligence, and displaying consulting service information relating to ecommerce growth and geographic expansion; Providing an online non-downloadable Internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to report ecommerce data, manage databases, produce data insights, gather global market intelligence, and display consulting service information relating to ecommerce growth and geographic expansion
3.
Deriving and Presenting Real Time Marketable Content by Efficiently Deciphering Complex Data of Large Dynamic E-Commerce Catalogs
Systems and methods are disclosed for the functional decomposition of the catalog domain and its sub-domains inside a global scale e-commerce system into respective software application services with dedicated data storage, so in order for the complex raw data of different nature or sub-domain that belongs to large catalogs to be easily accessed and read by online stores, it needs to be deciphered and derived by its domain specific computational process then materialized into appropriate real time content that can be directly obtained via software services and APIs by B2C and B2B websites instead having to utilize lots of computational power for every on line store page request to generate necessary real time content from the same raw catalog data that is administered by catalog managers. In the case of data that does not frequently change (i.e. static data), the query or search conditions to retrieve such data are not many and most of the queries and searches are the same, then that data can be deciphered in advance and the corresponding content can be derived, materialized and stored in a manner for fast look up. As for data that frequently changes (i.e. dynamic data) or have many query or search conditions, in order to decipher vast amount of raw data to derive the correct meaningful data that is applicable to shoppers visiting website real time, a distributed computational engine that is capable of large-scale data processing which can effectively utilize hardware resources (i.e. CPU and memory) fully is used to in this situation.
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method for providing a high-volume transaction queueing, reserve ecommerce solution that automatically engages and queues transactions when a primary back-end transaction processing system becomes unresponsive or unstable. Through machine learning algorithms, embodiments of the invention control transaction submission rates by queuing them and throttling the rate at which they are processed based on self-awareness and constant monitoring, feedback and health checks of the primary system. When metrics indicate that the third-party system can begin accepting transactions again, the system automatically feeds the queued transactions along with real-time orders at a rate that the third-party system can successfully manage.
H04L 43/106 - Surveillance active, p. ex. battement de cœur, utilitaire Ping ou trace-route en utilisant des informations liées au temps dans des paquets, p. ex. en ajoutant des horodatages
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
38 - Services de télécommunications
Produits et services
(1) Payment processing services, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services and providing electronic processing of electronic funds transfer, credit card payments, debit card payments and electronic cheque payments and electronic payments
(2) Telecommunication services, namely, telephone communication services for connecting client of software-producers with a call-center and providing email service worldwide; telecommunication services, namely, providing call center services; transmission of advertising and marketing transactional messages forthird parties via electronic communications, namely via email and within a software application
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Marketing consultation services rendered to retail and
wholesale providers and distributorships who feature a wide
variety of goods and services. Providing telecommunications connections to a computer
system which enables providers of goods and services to
conduct business with consumers or other businesses over a
global computer network. Designing and developing computer systems for others which
enable providers of goods or services to conduct business
with consumers and other businesses over a global computer
network.
9.
SLA compliance determination with real user monitoring
Compliance with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between an ecommerce provider and its customer may be determined using real user monitoring by collecting data for each HTTP/HTTPS request and response sent to the ecommerce provider. The presence of a content delivery network (CDN), also monitoring every HTTP/HTTPS request sent from a user, through the CDN provides an external, third-party confirmation of compliance. Real user monitoring is collected at the SaaS system by triggering an event rule, collecting data regarding the performance of the request and the response, and logging the created message. The log is processed and stored in a performance monitoring system where indexed for calculations and presentation.
G06F 15/173 - Communication entre processeurs utilisant un réseau d'interconnexion, p. ex. matriciel, de réarrangement, pyramidal, en étoile ou ramifié
H04L 12/24 - Dispositions pour la maintenance ou la gestion
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
A cloud-based system and method for provisioning IT infrastructure systems is disclosed. The system and method provided constructs an infrastructure generally comprised of a processing component supplying the computational capacity for a platform element, comprising one or more processing elements, memory and I/O subsystems, a storage component utilizing commodity disk drives and comprised of one or more physical storage devices, and a network component providing a high speed connection among processing elements and the processing component to storage components. In addition, the system and method provide all features required for a complete, immediately usable infrastructure system including registration of IP addresses and domain names so that the user may have the system completely up and running without the aid of an administrator.
H04L 12/24 - Dispositions pour la maintenance ou la gestion
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
H04L 12/911 - Contrôle d’admission au réseau et allocation de ressources, p.ex. allocation de bande passante ou renégociation en cours de communication
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
H04L 29/12 - Dispositions, appareils, circuits ou systèmes non couverts par un seul des groupes caractérisés par le terminal de données
11.
ECommerce distribution system failover system and method
Disclosed is a computerized method, non-transitory machine-readable medium and computer system for ensuring that critical information, such as that allowing an ecommerce customer to activate purchased downloadable software, can be retrieved even if issues occur in the primary distribution center. The method receives a call for data (e.g. key) at a first endpoint associated with a first distribution center, determining that the call for the data cannot be fulfilled at the first endpoint, and shifting the call for the data to a second endpoint associated with a second distribution center. The computer system comprises a first and second distribution center system, including modules for: fulfilling a call for data, or key; determining if a call cannot be fulfilled, determining a plurality of error indications; and redirecting calls originally directed to one of a first computer or a second computer to the other of the first computer and the second computer.
G06F 11/00 - Détection d'erreursCorrection d'erreursContrôle de fonctionnement
G06F 11/20 - Détection ou correction d'erreur dans une donnée par redondance dans le matériel en utilisant un masquage actif du défaut, p. ex. en déconnectant les éléments défaillants ou en insérant des éléments de rechange
Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to account-based access to media services are described. A media access controller server validates a voucher for an offer of network content and issues a token permitting access to the content. A media access manager server validates the token and invokes a playlist-generation step at a publishing point, and returns the content to a user's media player. A custom plug-in on the media access manager may enforce terms of service imposed by the publisher, such as a maximum number of simultaneous streams permitted by a single voucher, or a time window for use of the voucher. Streams whose voucher's end time has expired are terminated by the plug-in.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
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.
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer services, namely, maintaining a registry of
software for the purpose of promoting the sale of the goods
of others; facilitating e-commerce business transactions by
processing electronic orders for purchases of goods and
services via a global computer network; business management
and office functions, namely, customer data processing,
generating sales statistics for others, providing online
sales statistics, tracking sales of products and services
for others, invoicing services for others; management and
consulting services, namely, providing technical assistance
to business with online electronic communication networks;
operation of call center for others; providing multi-lingual
customer service by e-mail and through a call center. Telecommunication services, namely, telephone communication
services for connecting clients of software-producers with a
call-center and/or providing e-mail service worldwide;
electronic transmission of software. Creating and maintaining web sites for others to facilitate
electronic orders for the purchase of goods and services via
a global computer network; providing technical support
services and providing multi-lingual technical support in
the nature of diagnosing computer and software problems
related to automatic billing and e-mail operations; computer
services, namely, downloading, upgrading, configuring and
diagnosing software problems.
15.
Functional software testing framework for determinate level testing
A method and system of testing coded features is provided that provides deterministic test results. The method includes building an instance of the hosted application using a minimum set of information required for the instance of the hosted application. A coded feature to be tested is deployed to the created instance of the hosted application and tests are run against the deployed coded feature.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Telecommunication services, namely, telephone communication services for connecting clients of software-producers with a call-center and providing e-mail service worldwide; electronic transmission of software; technical consulting services for businesses in the field of online electronic communication networks Creating and maintaining web sites for others to facilitate electronic orders for the purchase of goods and services via a global computer network; providing technical support services and providing multi-lingual technical support in the nature of diagnosing computer and software problems related to automatic billing and e-mail operations; computer services, namely, downloading, upgrading, configuring and diagnosing software problems Creating and maintaining web sites for others to facilitate electronic orders for the purchase of goods and services via a global computer network; [ providing technical support services and providing multi-lingual technical support in the nature of diagnosing computer and software problems related to automatic billing and e-mail operations; ] computer services, namely, downloading, upgrading, configuring and diagnosing software problems
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer services, namely, maintaining a registry of software for the purpose of promoting the sale of the goods of others; facilitating e-commerce business transactions by processing electronic orders for purchases of goods and services via a global computer network; business management and office functions, namely, customer data processing, generating sales statistics for others, providing online sales statistics, tracking sales of products and services for others, invoicing services for others; management and consulting services, namely, providing technical assistance to business with online electronic communication networks; operation of call center for others; providing multi-lingual customer service by e-mail and through a call center. Telecommunication services, namely, telephone communication services for connecting clients of software-producers with a call-center and/or providing e-mail service worldwide; electronic transmission of software. Creating and maintaining web sites for others to facilitate electronic orders for the purchase of goods and services via a global computer network; providing technical support services and providing multi-lingual technical support in the nature of diagnosing computer and software problems related to automatic billing and e-mail operations; computer services, namely, downloading, upgrading, configuring and diagnosing software problems.
18.
Ecommerce high volume order management system and method
A high volume order management system is disclosed. Order capture and order processing are separated in order to allow the maximum number of orders to be captured during a short period of time. An order capture system is integrated with each website on which the product is offered. The system is comprised of a number of pods which are further comprised of order capture web pages, business rules and modules designed to capture orders as quickly as possible while still preventing fraudulent orders and providing the shopper with an expectation of whether the purchase attempt was successful. Orders are collected in a file and are subsequently processed by a global ecommerce system.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to account-based access to media services are described. A media access controller server validates a voucher for an offer of network content and issues a token permitting access to the content. A media access manager server validates the token and invokes a playlist-generation step at a publishing point, and returns the content to a user's media player. A custom plug-in on the media access manager may enforce terms of service imposed by the publisher, such as a maximum number of simultaneous streams permitted by a single voucher, or a time window for use of the voucher. Streams whose voucher's end time has expired are terminated by the plug-in.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
Disclosed is a computerized method, non-transitory machine-readable medium and computer system for ensuring that critical information, such as that allowing an ecommerce customer to activate purchased downloadable software, can be retrieved even if issues occur in the primary distribution center. The method receives a call for data (e.g. key) at a first endpoint associated with a first distribution center, determining that the call for the data cannot be fulfilled at the first endpoint, and shifting the call for the data to a second endpoint associated with a second distribution center. The computer system comprises a first and second distribution center system, including modules for: fulfilling a call for data, or key; determining if a call cannot be fulfilled, determining a plurality of error indications; and redirecting calls originally directed to one of a first computer or a second computer to the other of the first computer and the second computer.
G06F 11/20 - Détection ou correction d'erreur dans une donnée par redondance dans le matériel en utilisant un masquage actif du défaut, p. ex. en déconnectant les éléments défaillants ou en insérant des éléments de rechange
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
Call center order system and process allows a customer service representative to make remote calls to a server to perform shopping cart actions, all on one web page. Historically, representatives would need to enter client information and product information on several different web pages to satisfy a purchase. Eventually, the representative would have “loaded” several different pages to enter product and customer information. This method resulted in a high amount of errors and increased the risk of fraud. The system utilizes AJAX and dynamic HTML technology. The representative is able to add, update, or remove products in the cart without waiting for the page to “refresh” after every action. Cart actions are flagged with a “ticking” indicator bar. Orders may be placed in a “queue” instead of loading a different page. A mild fraud mode to allow multiple orders is also described. A storefront is used in this process.
A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.
A full-service turn-key in-application commerce solution with fraud detection is disclosed that provides web service interfaces to a commerce system. The in-application solution features fraud detection with user behavior tracking and fraud controls that limit the features that are offered to a user. Fraud detection involves input from the application, the commerce system, or third party systems. User fraud scores are updated frequently as events are processed. Controls are applied to the user account based on the user fraud score and risk classifications for ranges of fraud scores. An in-application solution also features a wallet with a personal threshold for microtransaction spending, limiting the amount that the user is allowed to spend before a wallet is cleared. The wallet is integrated with the fraud detection such that the personal threshold is determined from the user's latest fraud score.
An on-site dynamic personalization system and method having a browser interacting through an internet connection with web pages of members in a cooperative network is described. The system includes a processor coupled through the internet connection to the browser. In addition, the system includes a memory with a cooperative membership database that stores data collected as the browser navigates web pages in the cooperative network. The memory also includes a software module with program code that the processor executes to cause the system to perform certain operations. These operations include: collecting data in the form of universal resource locators as the browser navigates web pages, storing the collected data and assimilating the data by aggregating the stored data, analyzing the assimilated data to determine user preferences based on identification of particular web pages with content viewed by the browser, and dynamically inserting personalized content from a particular member in the cooperative network into a web page associated with the particular member to create a personalized web page. This personalized content is based on the determined user preferences for the browser.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
A half-graphical user interface (Half-GUI) order processing (HGOP) system with single sign on and its method of use is described. A set of web services may be utilized for order processing in an electronic commerce system which allows a merchant to host a product catalog and shopping cart, but post the transaction to an e-commerce system in one simple transaction. In response to a shopping cart request and utilizing single sign on technology, the HGOP system exposes a single checkout form, prepopulated with customer account information to a merchant web site. If no edits are required, the transaction posts and an order confirmation/thank you page is displayed. If edits are required or a new customer account is required, the customer's account is updated or created.
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
Facilitating e-commerce business transactions by the electronic processing of orders for others for purchases of goods and services via a global computer network Payment processing services, namely, debit card and credit card transaction processing via the Internet; providing financial risk management services for electronic funds transfer, credit and debit card and electronic check transactions via a global computer network Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in electronic order, bank card, and credit card fraud detection and risk management services Providing fraud detection services for electronic funds transfer, credit and debit card and electronic check transactions via a global computer network
A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
(1) Computer servers for the reproduction and transmission of data over the Internet; software, namely, application installer, digital rights management, security, encryption and data protection software; software for generating sales statistics and database management in the field of direct software sales; software for electronically tracking affiliate/partner marketing activity as well as keyword, search engine, and other types of marketing campaigns on the Internet and e-mail; software for operating subscription-based businesses and services; computer readable storage medium, namely, recording disks, compact disks; CDs, DVDs, all which feature software for security, encryption and data protection, for generating sales statistics, and for data case management in the field of direct software sales; sales process automation software, namely, software to integrate and manage software distribution processes, track problems and generate production reports; computer software for tracking distribution of goods and for providing information about the production and distribution of goods and technical manuals sold as a unit that may be downloaded from the Internet, other online networks, or computers. (1) Computer services, namely, maintaining a registry of software for the purpose of promoting the sale of the goods of others; facilitating e-commerce business transactions by processing electronic orders for purchases of goods and services via a global computer network and fraud management for the orders; business management and office functions, namely, compliance management for environmental, tax, import, and export regulations, customer data processing, generating sales statistics for others, providing online sales statistics, tracking sales of products and services for others, invoicing services for others; management and consulting services, namely, providing technical assistance to business with online electronic communication networks; operation of call center for others; providing multi-lingual customer service by e-mail and through a call center; computer services, namely, design for others of advertising and marketing materials delivered via e-mail or the Internet; advertising and marketing services of others (third party) namely, creating and delivering marketing campaigns by e-mail; preparation, posting and dissemination of electronic advertising on behalf of third parties; promoting goods and services of others through online advertising on computer communication networks namely, search engine result pages, key word searches, web pages, banner ads, social network advertising, online classified advertising, advertising networks and e-mail marketing; marketing campaign and promotion management services offered via the Internet; payment processing services, and providing secured credit-card payment processing via the Internet; telecommunication services, namely, telephone communication services for connecting clients of software-producers with a call-center and/or providing e-mail service worldwide; electronic transmission of software; and providing call center services; transmission of advertising and marketing transactional messages via e-mail or the Internet or within a software application; designing, developing, and maintaining websites for others to facilitate electronic orders for the purchase of goods and services via a global computer network; providing technical support services and providing multi-lingual technical support, namely, troubleshooting of computer hardware and software problems related to automatic billing and e-mail operations; computer services, namely, downloading, upgrading, configuring and diagnosing software; designing and developing digital rights protection for customers digitally stored products with software application installer, encryption, license fulfillment, and product activation technologies; providing on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing the business marketing activities of others, namely, for use in bid management of keyword search terms; analyzing and managing email advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns, and analyzing user traffic on a website; providing temporary use of computer database management software utilized in operating subscription-based businesses and services.
Trial optimization is a system and method of persuading the maximum number of users to buy a product after the trial period expires. The goal is to determine where users enter and exit the buying process, and then modify variables to encourage trial users to purchase. Trial optimization comprises three components: live messaging, live bits, and live metrics. With live messaging, vendors can reach users through targeted in-application messages. These messages are contextualized. Live bits enables streaming of data updates straight to a user's desktop, allowing businesses to customize updates. Live metrics enables vendors to capture information about how end users utilize products. Live metrics collects details from the installed user base and sends them to a central server which aggregates the data. Through measurement and analysis of behavior, software publishers can pinpoint spots in the trial process where customers lose interest and turn more testers into buyers.
A marketing campaign collects data for page counts, sessions, orders, and revenue. Four kinds of campaigns are addressed: direct, deferred, site link tracking, and deferred site link tracking. A particular page visit in an end-user session “qualifies” for a campaign if it satisfies the configured conditions for the campaign; that is, if the target universal resource locator (URL) of the page is the landing page of the campaign, the referrer URL is the referrer page of the campaign, or the page tag contains the configured string for the campaign. The data is processed through a set of heuristics identified by marketing experts as the most likely paths to a sale, and exclusivity is assigned to the type of campaign with the highest priority.
Site optimizer is a tool that enables A/B testing of merchandising offers for your online store to help you determine which offers work best on your storefront. A/B testing compares multiple offers simultaneously to randomly selected groups of shoppers. The A/B testing approach provides a unique and effective way to optimize online store performance because it is metrics-driven, objective, and more efficient than other site optimization techniques.
An email content builder that generates email content based upon customer created rules is described. Messages to clients are edited automatically to suit a client's needs. The language in the text of a message is translated and changed depending on the country and client. Users select a script in an ebusiness system. After retrieving the appropriate script and associated information, the email content builder would either build the appropriate script corresponding to a client or retrieve appropriate text from the database. Then, the email content builder builds a script and email message depending on certain aspects of the client, such as language, billing information, etc.
Call center order system and process allows a customer service representative to make remote calls to a server to perform shopping cart actions, all on one web page. Historically, representatives would need to enter client information and product information on several different web pages to satisfy a purchase. Eventually, the representative would have “loaded” several different pages to enter product and customer information. This method resulted in a high amount of errors and increased the risk of fraud. The system utilizes AJAX and dynamic HTML technology. The representative is able to add, update, or remove products in the cart without waiting for the page to “refresh” after every action. Cart actions are flagged with a “ticking” indicator bar. Orders may be placed in a “queue” instead of loading a different page. A mild fraud mode to allow multiple orders is also described. A storefront is used in this process.
A system and method are provided that allows users to define a set of parameters for Uniform Resource Locator (URL) mapping rules. A URL may be defined for each output parameter condition, input parameters inspected, and the output parameter value determined. Business logic is executed before and after URL mappings have been determined. Multiple exclusive groups of mapping rules are maintained and an incoming URL can be explicitly directed to a rule group. Rule handlers, new URLs within an existing link generator, as well as input and output parameters are created to act on parameters during processing. Input parameters and values are translated to output parameters and values, respectively. Output parameters and values are mapped to a destination URL. In addition, a customizable bulk loading tool is provided which sends the mapped sets directly to a client to add values to the sets and then returns the document.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
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.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a set of web services is provided that allow a client application to display product information from a site catalog, add/update/delete those products into a shopping cart hosted on the client, and have that shopping cart also maintained at a central hosted site. As such, the user is directed to the central hosted site in order to complete payment and fulfillment of the order. Several companies desire this functionality. As such, a set of shopping cart application programming interface (API) can be built and used to access product information and prices as well as to add or remove products from the shopping cart to which the consumer will be redirected upon finalizing the purchase. These processes are conducted in real time.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a set of API's for integrated retailers to perform standard order fulfillment operations to fulfill and return products on behalf of their clients is described. A common catalog on a software platform is intended be a flexible common hub around which many different commerce models can be implemented. Integrated retailer is one such model on which e-commerce occurs. Integrated retailers are permitted to sell product from the common catalog with another company providing back-end fulfillment. The common catalog infrastructure's pre-existing XML catalog export facility provides product information to the retailer. The Retail Web Service (RWS) provides the fulfillment functions as a REST-style web service.
A method for testing versions for remote manufacturing of software media from a network is described. An interface to a user is provided for creation of a physical on demand product. A product version is created for the physical on demand product that includes an electronic copy of a product and information about the product. Approval of the created product version is requested from quality assurance. A test order capability is provided to the user after approval from quality assurance such that the user may have a physical on demand product order fulfilled prior to release of the product version for general sale in a commerce engine. The delivery of the test order is processed based upon who is requesting the test order. A software system that performs the testing method described above for the creation of compact discs (CDs) or digital video discs (DVDs) containing full product files (executables, binaries, music, video, etc.) also is described.
Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to methods of controlling access to one or more items of network content referenced within a structured document such as an RSS feed. Embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to podcasting, where the access control is based on monetary payment, presentation of coupons or other promotional devices, or other forms of web commerce; or may limit the duration of accessibility of the content, the number of times it can be downloaded, or other characteristics of access.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
40.
METHODS OF CONTROLLING ACCESS TO NETWORK CONTENT REFERENCED WITHIN STRUCTURED DOCUMENTS
Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to methods of controlling access to one or more items of network content referenced within a structured document such as an RSS feed. Embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to podcasting, where the access control is based on monetary payment, presentation of coupons or other promotional devices, or other forms of web commerce; or may limit the duration of accessibility of the content, the number of times it can be downloaded, or other characteristics of access.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
41.
Software wrapper having use limitation within a geographic boundary
A computer software license management system wrapper for use in a local computer is described. The software wrapper includes a wrapper interface that provides controlled access to a computer software application file. The software application file is encapsulated by security software code to protect it from unauthorized access. The software wrapper also includes a software license key identifying a license policy specifying a use limitation within a geographic boundary. In addition, the software wrapper includes a license validation mechanism that periodically determines compliance with the license policy. The license validation mechanism permits access by another process operating on the local computer through the wrapper interface in response to a valid license confirmation signal received from the license server. A license server that utilizes and an electronic storefront that sells software license wrappers having software use limitations within a geographic boundary also are described.
G06F 21/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour protéger les calculateurs, leurs composants, les programmes ou les données contre une activité non autorisée
G06F 21/10 - Protection de programmes ou contenus distribués, p. ex. vente ou concession de licence de matériel soumis à droit de reproduction
G06Q 20/12 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de commerce électronique
A computer software license management system wrapper for use in a local computer is described. The software wrapper includes a wrapper interface that provides controlled access to a computer software application file. The software application file is encapsulated by security software code to protect it from unauthorized access. The software wrapper also includes a software license key identifying a license policy specifying a use limitation within a geographic boundary. In addition, the software wrapper includes a license validation mechanism that periodically determines compliance with the license policy. The license validation mechanism permits access by another process operating on the local computer through the wrapper interface in response to a valid license confirmation signal received from the license server. A license server that utilizes and an electronic storefront that sells software license wrappers having software use limitations within a geographic boundary also are described.
A computer software license management system wrapper for use in a local computer is described. The software wrapper includes a wrapper interface that provides controlled access to a computer software application file. The software application file is encapsulated by security software code to protect it from unauthorized access. The software wrapper also includes a software license key identifying a license policy specifying a use limitation within a geographic boundary. In addition, the software wrapper includes a license validation mechanism that periodically determines compliance with the license policy. The license validation mechanism permits access by another process operating on the local computer through the wrapper interface in response to a valid license confirmation signal received from the license server. A license server that utilizes and an electronic storefront that sells software license wrappers having software use limitations within a geographic boundary also are described.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
Produits et services
(1) Computer hardware and peripherals, computer software for use in a micro-payment system to facilitate the purchase and delivery of online content and services; software for processing electronic payments to and from others; authentication and authorization software. (1) Financial related services provided via a global communications network, namely, operating a micro-payment system to facilitate the purchase and delivery of online content and services; electronic payment services conducted via a global communications network; electronic payment services, namely processing of payment to and from others conducted via a global communications network.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
MARKETING CONSULTATION SERVICES RENDERED TO RETAIL AND WHOLESALE PROVIDERS AND DISTRIBUTORSHIPS WHO FEATURE A WIDE VARIETY OF GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIONS TO A COMPUTER SYSTEM WHICH ENABLES PROVIDERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH CONSUMERS OR OTHER BUSINESSES OVER A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR OTHERS WHICH ENABLE PROVIDERS OF GOODS OR SERVICES TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH CONSUMERS AND OTHER BUSINESSES OVER A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Information and advice services in relation to retail and to wholesale marketing and distributorship services over a global network. Operating and maintaining systems enabling providers of goods or services to conduct business with consumers or other businesses over a global computer network. Design and development services for systems enabling providers of goods or services to conduct business with consumers and other businesses over a global computer network.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Information and advice services in relation to retail and to wholesale marketing and distributorship services over a global network. Operating and maintaining systems enabling providers of goods or services to conduct business with consumers or other business over a global computer network. Design and development services for systems enabling providers of goods and services to conduct business with consumers and other businesses over a global computer network.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Sale of computer software to end users and to retailers via a global computer network.
(2) Designing, developing and hosting Internet websites for others via a global computer network; designing, developing and managing computer software for others in the field of marketing and selling products and services through electronic means via a global computer network.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of data, sound and/or images; computer software; magnetic data carriers, recording discs, CDs, CD-ROMs; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers. Business management; business administration; office functions. Telecommunications; information services on the Internet, namely mail server and fax server services. Providing of food and drink for guests; computer programming; services of an Internet provider, namely installation, maintenance and providing of web servers; planning and maintenance of web sites; consultancy and planning of electronic data processing installations; consultancy in connection with computer hardware, computer software, computer software, information technologies and electronic networks.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of data, sound and/or images; computer software; magnetic data carriers, recording discs, CDs, CD-ROMs; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers. Business management; business administration; office functions. Telecommunications; information services on the Internet, namely mail server and fax server services. Computer programming; services of an Internet provider, namely installation, maintenance and providing of web servers; planning and maintenance of web sites; consultancy and planning of electronic data processing installations; consultancy in connection with computer hardware, computer software, information technologies and electronic networks.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
38 - Services de télécommunications
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of data, sound and/or images; computer software; magnetic data carriers, recording discs, CDs, CD-ROMs; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers. Business management; business administration; office functions. Telecommunications; information services on the Internet, namely mail server and fax server services. Providing of food and drink for guests; computer programming; services of an Internet provider, namely installation, maintenance and providing of web servers; planning and maintenance of web sites; consultancy and planning of electronic data processing installations; consultancy in connection with computer hardware, computer software, information technologies and electronic networks.
