IP Library Patent Application 15729278
Patent Application
App. No. 15/729,278

System and Method for Presenting a Sales Demonstration Using a Pool/Spa Cont

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15/729,278
Abstract

A system and method for presenting a sales demonstration using a user interface of a pool/spa controller is provided. A first device includes a system controller user interface and sends data to a second device. The second device processes the data to present a media presentation which exhibits systems, associated features, and their ability to be controlled via a controller. A user can control pool and/or spa equipment using the first device, and the user's input can guide a presentation on the second device, which demonstrates corresponding features of such equipment. As such, the natural connections among a user, a controller, and an associated feature are demonstrated in a sales-effective manner. Additionally, the first device can present a user with a simulation of a control system interface to allow for effective sales of products.

Claims (48)

1 . A first device for communicating with a second device to present a sales media demonstration, wherein the first device is configured to,

present a control user interface simulating a pool/spa controller user interface including a plurality of buttons and/or controls;

receive, via the control user interface, a first input activating a first button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls relating to a first at least one pool/spa system feature available for purchase; and

send a first media content message to the second device based on the first input, wherein the second device presents a first media presentation relating to the first at least one pool/spa system feature based on the first media content message.

2 . The first device as claimed in claim 1 , further configured to,

receive, via the control user interface, a second input activating a second button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls relating to a second at least one pool/spa feature available for purchase; and

send a second media content message to the second device based on the second input, wherein the second device presents a second media presentation contemporaneously with the first media presentation, the second media presentation relating to the second at least one pool/spa feature.

3 . The first device as claimed in claim, 1 , further configured to,

receive, via the control user interface, a second input activating a second button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls; and

send a second media content message to the second device based on a second received input, wherein the second device presents a second media presentation contemporaneously with the first media presentation, the second media presentation relating to the first at least one pool/spa system feature and one or more second pool/spa system features.

4 . The first device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first media content message is based on information associated with a client.

5 . The first device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first device is communicatively coupled to the second device via at least one of tethering, 3G communication, 4G communication, or radio frequency communication.

6 . The first device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first device is configured to communicate with an actuator interface for controlling at least one installed pool/spa system feature.

7 . The first device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control user interface can be reconfigured to modify the plurality of buttons and/or controls.

8 . A method of presenting a sales media demonstration, comprising the steps of:

presenting, by a first device, a control user interface simulating a pool/spa controller user interface including a plurality of buttons and/or controls;

receiving, by the first device via the control user interface, a first input activating a first button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls, wherein the first button and/or control relates to a first pool/spa system feature available for purchase; and

sending, by the first device, a first media content message to a second device based on the first input, wherein, the second device presents a first media presentation relating to the first pool/spa system feature based on the first media content message.

9 . The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising:

receiving, by the first device, a second input activating a second button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls relating to a second at least one pool/spa feature available for purchase; and

sending, by the first device, a second media content message to the second device based on the second input, wherein the second device presents a second media presentation contemporaneously with the first media presentation, the second media presentation relating to the second at least one pool/spa feature.

10 . The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising,

receiving, by the first device, a second input activating a second button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls; and

sending, by the first device, a second media content message to the second device based on a second received input, wherein the second device presents a second media presentation contemporaneously with the first media presentation, the second media presentation relating to the first at least one pool/spa system feature and one or more second pool/spa system features.

11 . The method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the first device is communicatively coupled to the second device via at least one of tethering, 3G communication, 4G communication, or radio frequency communication.

12 . The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising:

sending, by the first device, data to an actuator interface for controlling at least one installed pool/spa system feature.

13 . The method as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising:

processing information associated with a client to select the first media content message.

14 . A non-transitory computer readable medium for providing a sales demonstration, comprising:

instruction code for presenting, by a first device, a control user interface simulating a pool/spa controller user interface including a plurality of buttons and/or controls;

instruction code for receiving, by the first device via the control user interface, a first input activating a first button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls, wherein the first button and/or control relates to a first at least one pool/spa system feature available for purchase; and

instruction code for sending, by the first device, a first media content message to a second device based on the first input, wherein, the second device presents a first media presentation relating to the first at least one pool/spa system feature based on the first media content message.

15 . The non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising:

instruction code for receiving, by the first device, a second input activating a second button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls relating to a second at least one pool/spa feature available for purchase; and

instruction code for sending, by the first device, a second media content message to the second device based on the second input, wherein the second device presents a second media presentation contemporaneously with the first media presentation, the second media presentation relating to the second at least one pool/spa feature.

16 . The non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising:

instruction code for receiving, by the first device, a second input activating a second button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls; and

instruction code for sending, by the first device, a second media content message to the second device based on a second received input, wherein the second device presents a second media presentation contemporaneously with the first media presentation, the second media presentation relating to the first at least one pool/spa system feature and one or more second pool/spa system features.

17 . The non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the first device is communicatively coupled to the second device via at least one of tethering, 3G communication, 4G communication, or radio frequency communication.

18 . The non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising:

instruction code for sending, by the first device, data to an actuator interface for controlling at least one installed pool/spa system feature.

19 . The non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising:

instruction code for selecting the first media content message based on processing information associated with a client.

20 . A first device for communicating with a second device to present a sales media demonstration, wherein the first device is configured to,

present a control user interface simulating an equipment's controller user interface including a plurality of buttons and/or controls;

receive, via the control user interface, an input activating a button and/or control of the plurality of buttons and/or controls relating to at least one equipment feature available for purchase; and

send a media content message to the second device based on the input, wherein the second device presents a media presentation relating to the at least one equipment feature based on the media content message.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNEE CHANGE OF ADDRESS Recorded Apr 23, 2020
From: HAYWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: HAYWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 052493/0201 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 11, 2017
From: POTUCEK, KEVIN; FOURNIER, GREGORY; DEBRUIN, JASON; PORTER, BRUCE; MASSA, MICHAEL
To: HAYWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 043839/0645 →