METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A SHOPPING LIST
A method and system whereby a list of items is stored, the stored list of items is compared to actual items scanned at a terminal, and a visual indication of a correspondence or lack of correspondence between the stored list of items and the actual items scanned at the terminal is provided to a customer.
1 . A method of reconciling a shopping list, the method comprising:
accessing a stored list of items;
comparing the stored list of items to actual items scanned at a terminal;
providing a visual indication of a correspondence or lack of correspondence between the stored list of items and the actual items scanned at the terminal.
2 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:
analyzing the actual items scanned at the terminal; and
displaying a message relating to the analysis of the actual scanned items.
3 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the message is a suggestion to purchase an item that is not one of the actual scanned items.
4 . The method according to claim 2 , wherein the message is a promotional offer or coupon for an item that is one of the actual scanned items.
5 . The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:
analyzing the stored list of items; and
displaying a message relating to the analysis of the stored list of items.
6 . The method according to claim 5 , wherein the message is a suggestion to purchase an item that is not one of the actual scanned items.
7 . The method according to claim 5 , wherein the message is a promotional offer or coupon for an item that is in the stored list of items.
8 . The method according to claim 1 , wherein the list of items is stored in a memory of mobile device.
9 . The method according to claim 8 , wherein the visual indication is provided on a display of the mobile device.
10 . A method of reconciling a shopping list, the method comprising:
scanning items at a terminal;
comparing the scanned items to a stored list of items;
providing an indication of a correspondence or lack of correspondence between the stored list of items and the items scanned at the terminal.
11 . The method according to claim 10 , further comprising:
analyzing the items scanned at the terminal; and
transmitting a message relating to the analysis of the actual scanned items.
12 . The method according to claim 11 , wherein the message is a suggestion to purchase an item that is not one of the actual scanned items.
13 . The method according to claim 11 , wherein the message is a promotional offer or coupon for an item that is one of the actual scanned items.
14 . The method according to claim 10 , further comprising:
analyzing the stored list of items; and
transmitting a message relating to the analysis of the stored list of items.
15 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein the message is a suggestion to purchase an item that is not one of the actual scanned items.
16 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein the message is a promotional offer or coupon for an item that is in the stored list of items.
17 . A system comprising:
a memory configured to store a list of items; and
a processor containing software for reconciling a shopping list by:
comparing the stored list of items to actual items scanned at a terminal; and
providing an indication of a correspondence or lack of correspondence between the stored list of items and the actual items scanned at the terminal.
18 . The system according to claim 17 , wherein the processor further:
analyzes the actual items scanned at the terminal; and
creates a message relating to the analysis of the actual scanned items.
19 . The system according to claim 18 , wherein the message is a suggestion to purchase an item that is not one of the actual scanned items.
20 . The system according to claim 18 , wherein the message is a promotional offer or coupon for an item that is one of the actual scanned items.
21 . The system according to claim 17 , wherein the processor further:
analyzes the stored list of items; and
creates a message relating to the analysis of the stored list of items.
22 . The system according to claim 21 , wherein the message is a suggestion to purchase an item that is not one of the actual scanned items.
23 . The system according to claim 21 , wherein the message is a promotional offer or coupon for an item that is in the stored list of items.
24 . A method of monitoring items comprising:
accessing a stored list of items by a mobile device;
receiving information related to actual items processed at a terminal by the mobile device;
comparing the stored list of items to the actual items by the mobile device;
providing a visual indication of a correspondence or lack of correspondence between the stored list of items and the actual items processed at the terminal by the mobile device.
25 . The method according to claim 24 , wherein receiving and comparing occur as the items are processed at the terminal.
26 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the stored list of items comprises coupons.
27 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the stored list of items comprises products.