IP Library Granted Patent US 8,616,449
Granted Patent B2
US 8,616,449 · App. 13/621,158 · Granted Dec 31, 2013

Mobile device search mechanism

Inventor: Gregory J. Mesaros (Tampa, FL)
Assignee: eWinWin, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,616,449
App. No.
13/621,158
Granted
Dec 31, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture for interacting with a multiple criteria buying and/or selling system to conduct business electronically. In particular, the architecture can include a dynamic discount card that includes an information access component for receiving information. In addition, the dynamic discount card can include a presentation component for displaying information to a user via the dynamic discount card.

Claims (67)

1. A mobile device that electronically facilitates business transactions, the mobile device comprising:

a display;

a global positioning system that identifies the location of the mobile device; and

a wireless transceiver that:

accesses at least one wireless network over a server,

receives product data by way of the at least one wireless network as a function of location of the mobile device, the product data relating to at least one good or service for sale at a discounted price, wherein the product data is based upon a relationship between a transmitter and a recipient, wherein the relationship is based, at least in part, upon information derived from an account or a registration associated with the recipient, and

transmits information associated with a purchase to a second recipient associated with a second mobile device; and

software stored in memory on the server and executed by a processor that:

provides the recipient with a search function that allows the recipient to input a set of criteria related to location and delivery information associated with a good or service, wherein the inputted location information associated with the good or service is different than an updated location information associated with the mobile device,

presents product data that meet the set of criteria on the display,

provides the recipient with the option to change the set of criteria and review new product data that meets the new set of criteria,

stores a selection made by the recipient, and

provides the recipient with access to a stored method of payment, the stored method of payment used to purchase the at least one good or service for sale, wherein a time or time period associated with the purchase of the at least one good or service is recorded.

2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the global positioning system determines that the mobile device is within a particular distance of a merchant associated with the set of criteria as it relates to the at least one good or service.

3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the global positioning system expresses the distance as a geographical measurement.

4. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the global positioning system expresses the distance in one or more miles or as within a particular radius.

5. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the global positioning system expresses the merchant location as at least one of an address, a city, or a zip code.

6. The mobile device of claim 5 , wherein the software executed by a processor further makes an offer to the recipient that is not made to at least one other user of a different mobile device.

7. The mobile device of claim 6 , wherein the software executed by a processor does not make an offer to the recipient when the set of criteria is similar to a set of criteria entered by the at least one other user.

8. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the software executed by the processor further presents product data to the recipient that is different in at least one way as a result of the determination.

9. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the global positioning system determines that the mobile device of the recipient is not within a particular distance of a merchant associated with the at least one good or service.

10. The mobile device of claim 9 , wherein the software executed by the processor further presents product data to the recipient that is different in at least one way as a result of the determination.

11. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further includes a time-based offer in the product data.

12. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further includes a discounted offer in the product data.

13. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further updates the product data in real time.

14. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further expresses delivery information as a time or time period.

15. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further expresses delivery information as a numerical range.

16. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further includes in the set of criteria a rating associated with a merchant of the at least one good or service.

17. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further includes in the set of criteria at least one item that is expressed in a numerical range.

18. The mobile device of claim 17 , wherein the numerical range includes at least one of a minimum or a maximum value.

19. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further designates the stored method of payment as a credit card or a debit card.

20. The mobile device claim 19 , wherein the credit card or debit card influences a discount offered to the recipient.

21. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further expresses the discounted price as a percentage discount.

22. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the account or registration associated with the recipient includes a past purchase of the recipient and wherein the software executed by the processor further presents an offer to the recipient based at least in part on a plurality of:

a past purchase,

the updated location information of the mobile device associated with the recipient, or

a new search made by the recipient, the results of which were received in real-time.

23. The mobile device of claim 22 , wherein the offer is associated with a fee to a third party.

24. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is a third party.

25. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is a merchant.

26. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter receives a discount, incentive, or benefit to offer to the recipient after sharing the information with a different user.

27. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the software executed by the processor further allows the recipient to filter offers by way of a plurality of selectable criteria.

28. A method for electronically facilitating business transactions by way of a mobile device, the method comprising:

accessing at least one wireless network;

transmitting a location of the mobile device;

receiving product data by way of the at least one wireless network from a transmitter as a function of location of the mobile device, the product data relating to at least one good or service for sale at a discounted price, wherein the product data is based upon a relationship between the transmitter and a recipient, wherein the relationship is based, at least in part, upon information derived from an account or a registration associated with the recipient, wherein the account or registration associated with the recipient includes a past purchase of the recipient and an offer presented to the recipient based at least in part on a plurality of a past purchase, an updated location information of the mobile device associated with the recipient, or a new search made by the recipient, the results of which were received in real-time;

providing the recipient with a search function that allows the recipient to input a set of criteria related to location and delivery information associated with a good or service, wherein the inputted location information associated with the good or service is different than the updated location information associated with the mobile device;

presenting product data that meet the set of criteria on a display of the mobile device;

providing the recipient with the option to change the set of criteria and review new product data that meets the new set of criteria;

storing a selection made by the recipient;

providing the recipient with access to a stored method of payment, the stored method of payment used to purchase the at least one good or service for sale, wherein a time or time period associated with the purchase of the at least one good or service is recorded; and

providing a mechanism for the recipient to transmit information associated with the purchase to a second recipient associated with a second mobile device.

29. A system for electronically facilitating business transactions by way of a mobile device, the system comprising:

a display;

a global positioning system that identifies the location of the mobile device; and

a wireless transceiver that:

accesses at least one wireless network over a server,

receives product data by way of the at least one wireless network from a transmitter as a function of location of the mobile device, the product data relating to at least one good or service for sale at a discounted price, wherein the product data is based upon a relationship between the transmitter and a recipient, wherein the relationship is based, at least in part, upon information derived from an account or a registration associated with the recipient, wherein the account or registration associated with the recipient includes a past purchase of the recipient and an offer presented to the recipient based at least in part on a plurality of a past purchase, an updated location information of the mobile device associated with the recipient, or a new search made by the recipient, the results of which were received in real-time, and

transmits information associated with a purchase to a second recipient associated with a second mobile device; and

software stored in memory on the server and executed by a processor that:

provides the recipient with a search function that allows the recipient to input a set of criteria related to location and delivery information associated with a good or service, wherein the inputted location information associated with the good or service is different than the updated location information associated with the mobile device,

presents product data that meet the set of criteria on the display,

provides the recipient with the option to change the set of criteria and review new product data that meets a new set of criteria,

stores a selection made by the recipient,

provides the recipient with access to a stored method of payment, the stored method of payment used to purchase the at least one good or service for sale, wherein a time or time period associated with the purchase of the at least one good or service is recorded, and

provides a mechanism for the recipient to transmit information associated with the purchase to the second recipient associated with the second mobile device.

30. The system of claim 29 , wherein the global positioning system determines that the mobile device is within a particular distance of a merchant associated with the set of criteria as it relates to the at least one good or service.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 10, 2017
From: MESAROS, GREG
To: VALENTINE COMMUNICATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 042325/0392 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 5, 2017
From: EWINWIN
To: MESAROS, GREG
Reel/Frame 042252/0025 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 30, 2013
From: MESAROS, GREGORY J.
To: EWINWIN, INC.
Reel/Frame 031513/0662 →
Continuity (7)
Continuation 13345681 · Jan 7, 2012
Continuation 13251668 · Oct 3, 2011
Continuation 12881923 · Sep 14, 2010
Continuation 12042051 · Mar 4, 2008
Continuation 10867625 · Jun 15, 2004
Provisional Application 60478768 · Jun 16, 2003
Related Publication 20130013388A1 · Jan 10, 2013