TWI811645B - Automated information update method - Google Patents

Abstract

Information relating to a computer embedded object for sale can be found through a specification searching criteria derived from an identification code, configuration, and/or specification of the seller’s computer embedded object. The computer embedded object can be a mobile device, an accessory of mobile device, a mobile subscription plan, or a vehicle. The identification code can be used to identify the seller’s computer embedded object, configuration, and/or specification. The information may be automatically updated using the configuration of the computer embedded object and can be provided to a group of potential buyers to view and to complete sales transactions.

Description

Automated information update method

The present invention relates to uploading reference information using upload criteria derived from identification codes or specifications of the consumer's computer system.

The Internet is a revolutionary technology for accessing information. Users can access information or sell their products from anywhere in the world with a simple click of a mouse button. Given society's widespread acceptance of the Internet, the amount of information accessible via the Internet has grown exponentially. For example, consumers can use Internet storefronts to sell large quantities of merchandise. In many cases, sellers only need to update product information in the store's online shopping database. This information may further be used for advertising purposes.

Sellers can frequently update the products they sell on the Internet, such as mobile computing devices or vehicles. In many cases, the seller must manually enter this product information. Typically, there is no way to automatically enter mobile device or vehicle information. Information must be manually entered into an online retail website, such as Amazon, eBay, or any other online retail store.

The methods described in this section are methods that can be performed, but are not necessarily methods that have been previously conceived or performed. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, it should not be assumed that any method described in this section qualifies as prior art merely by virtue of their inclusion in this section.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: a server receives at least one of an identification code or a specification of a computer embedded object for sale; the server automatically selects a plurality of Parameters, the plurality of parameters are used to enter a target web page related to the identification code of the computer embedded object or the at least one of the specifications; the server automatically creates a web page that allows a use The server selects parameters from the plurality of parameters used to populate a target page; the server uses the selected parameters to create at least a portion of the target page.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a sequence of instructions, which when executed by one or more processors, causes the following steps to be performed: at a server receiving at least one of an identification code or a specification of a computer embedded object for sale; automatically selecting at the server a plurality of parameters for incorporation with the identification of the computer embedded object a target web page related to at least one of the code or the specification; automatically creating a web page at the server that allows a user to select parameters from the plurality of parameters used to populate a target web page; at At least a portion of the landing page is created at the server using the selected parameters.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: displaying a list of a plurality of devices connected to a network to a user; responding to a user indicating a device on the list For sale, upload an identification code or a specification from the device; retrieve information related to the identification code or specification of the device; display the information to the user.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: a server receives search items from a plurality of potential buyers of the product; and lists one of the potential buyers among the plurality of potential buyers. Sent to a seller, the list of potential buyers lists potential buyers who have search terms related to parameters of one of the seller's products.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: a user computer sends search criteria to a server, and the search criteria include a search item for an object that the user is interested in; The user's computer receives search results from the server, the search results include product information of interest, the product information of interest includes a contact list of one or more potential buyers; and displays the received results on the user's computer. Product information and contact list, the contact list is located in a contact group of the communication software installed on the user's computer.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: a user computer sends search criteria to a server, and the search criteria include a search item for an object that the user is interested in; The user computer receives search results from the server, and the search results include product information of interest, and the product information of interest includes a contact list of one or more sellers of the product of interest; at the user computer Display the received product information and contact list, and the contact list is located in a contact group of communication software installed on the user's computer.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: displaying a web page to a plurality of users; receiving an identification code and configuration from a computer embedded object of a user communicating with the web page. or specification; allows a user with a computer embedded object with a specific identifier, configuration, or specification that designates an owner or administrator of the page to post comments or participate in conversations on the page By.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: receiving search results, and the search results include any of the following: identification information of at least one product for sale, description of the at least one product for sale, The identification information of at least one seller of the at least one product for sale, the email address of the at least one seller, or the phone number of the at least one seller; automatically saving at least a portion of the search results in a phone book ;Display the information in the phone book, the information including the at least part of the search results.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method is specifically proposed, which includes the following steps: receiving search results, and the search results include any of the following: identification information of at least one product for sale, description of the at least one product for sale, The identification information of at least one seller of the at least one product for sale, the email address of the at least one seller, or the phone number of the at least one seller; automatically saving at least a portion of the search results in a contact list in; display the information in the contact list, which information includes the at least part of the search results.

The present invention provides an automatic information updating method, which includes the following steps: receiving at least one of an identification code or a specification of a computer embedded object for sale through a server; using the server according to the identification code or the at least one of the specifications automatically selects a plurality of parameters used to populate a target web page associated with the identification code of the computer embedded object for sale or the at least one of the specifications; whereby Automatically create a web page by the server that allows a user to select parameters from the plurality of parameters used to enter a target web page; use the selected parameters by the server to create the target web page At least part of it.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, a software application resident on the computer embedded object for sale sends the identification code or specifications from the computer embedded object for sale.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the server is any one of the following servers: a server of a social networking website, a server of an online retail website, or an online shopping search engine website A server, or a server that feeds an RSS feed to a website.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the automated information updating method further includes the following steps: automatically selecting computer embedded objects similar to the computer embedded objects for sale through the server; Users of the website display information related to the computer embedded object for sale, wherein the users of the social networking site own similar computer embedded objects.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the automated information updating method further includes the following steps: automatically generating the identification code of the computer embedded object or the at least one of the specifications through the server. Promotional reference information related to the user.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the promotional reference information is retrieved from a database communicating with the server.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the total number of one of the keywords in the target webpage and/or the position of the keywords in the target webpage are automatically determined by a mobile application software or the server. Monitor and adjust accordingly to improve search rankings.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the automated information updating method further includes the following steps: sending at least a portion of the target web page to a second user for display.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, at least one of the identification code or the specification is stored in a memory device of the computer embedded object.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the identification code is derived from a host name of the computer embedded object and an identity authentication password, and wherein the host name of the computer embedded object and the identity A combination of authentication codes is used to access the identification code stored in the computer embedded object.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the automated information updating method further includes the following steps: receiving review information related to the computer embedded object from the user; sending the review information to the second user for display.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the review information includes information about the user experience of one of the users.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the comment information includes a log file of the computer embedded object.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the comment information is a tweet.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the comment information is located in a fan page.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the identification code is delivered via a computer network.

In some implementation aspects of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the automated information updating method further includes the following steps: receiving a request for information related to the computer embedded object from the second user; sending the information request to this user for display.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the information request includes a question related to the computer embedded object.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the information request includes a request for a log file of the computer embedded object.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the information request is a tweet.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the information request is located in a fan page.

The present invention also provides another automatic information updating method, which includes the following steps: sending search criteria to a server through a user's computer, where the search criteria include a search item for an object that the user is interested in; through the The user's computer receives search results related to the search criteria from the server, and the search results include product information of interest, and the product information of interest includes a contact list of one or more potential purchasers; in the The user's computer displays the received product information and the contact list. The contact list is located in a contact group of the communication software installed on the user's computer.

In some implementations of the automated information updating method of the present invention, the contact group of the communication software is any of the following: a phone book of a mobile phone, an address book of an email application, or a communication application A contact list, or a contact list of a text messaging application.

The present invention provides a computer-readable medium for automatic information updating. The instructions, when executed by one or more processors, cause the following steps to be performed: receiving an identification code of a computer embedded object for sale at a server or at least one of a specification; the server automatically selects a plurality of parameters based on the identification code or the at least one of the specifications, and the parameters are used to populate the identification code with the computer embedded object or a target web page related to at least one of the specifications; automatically creating a web page at the server that allows a user to select parameters from the plurality of parameters used to populate a target web page; at the server The server uses the selected parameters to create at least a portion of the landing page.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments

In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it may be understood that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention.

Example embodiments are described herein according to the following outline: 1.Overview 2.Example system architecture 3. Example embodiments and applications 4.Hardware overview 5. Equivalent examples, extended examples, substitute examples and others

1.Overview

This overview provides a basic description of some aspects of possible embodiments of the invention. It should be noted that this review is not an extensive or exhaustive overview of the possible embodiments. Furthermore, it should be noted that this review is not intended to be construed as identifying any particularly important points or elements of the possible embodiments, nor is it intended to specifically delineate any scope of the possible embodiments, nor is it intended to delineate the invention generally. This summary only presents in a condensed form some concepts related to possible embodiments of this example and should be understood as merely a conceptual prelude to a more detailed description of possible embodiments of the example that follows.

In one possible embodiment, a system and method for automatically matching sellers and potential buyers of computer embedded objects through a communication network, the server computer searches for reference information in a database, and the reference information is related to the computer embedded object. matches the search criteria of the identifier or configuration export. The reference information may be related to one of the following: sales price, sales configuration, marketing packaging (including but not limited to online store presentation or web page generation, etc.), recommended advertising, promotion or cross-promotion, online email marketing Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaigns, automated online store submissions, online store listings, Internet marketing campaign information, Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Internet advertising banners, links or banner exchange, advertising keywords, advertising fees, payment methods, fund allocation, shipping materials, shipping logistics, invoice templates, comment or feedback templates, charitable donations, list and/or monitoring of sales activities, how to reset items to manufacturers Default settings, uploading and/or saving personal information to a safe location, specifications of computer embedded objects, etc.

If the computer embedded object is a vehicle, the information uploaded from the computer embedded object to the server computer may include: vehicle identification number (VIN), mileage, maintenance history, manufacturer, model, etc.

If the computer embedded object is a mobile device, the information uploaded from the mobile device to the server computer may include: model, manufacturer, processor type, display type, battery model, log files, etc. The computer embedded object may generate log files to include, for example, usage of the computer embedded object, maintenance history of the computer embedded object, etc. Log files can be generated by a computer program or by manual input by the user. For example, a program installed in a smartphone can record the user's calls, text messages, data usage, etc. This usage information may be saved in log files. A log file of a mobile phone may contain the usage statistics of the mobile phone, the maintenance history of the mobile phone, or the configuration history of the mobile phone, etc.

If the computer embedded object is, for example, a television with an Internet connection, the information uploaded from the television to the server may include: model, manufacturer, resolution, screen size, etc.

Information uploaded from a computer-embedded object to the server computer may include one of the following: the identification or configuration of an object embedded in the computer.

The server computer can search for reference information in local or remote databases using search criteria from the device that uploaded the information.

The uploaded information may be an identification code of a mobile device. The identification code is used to identify the mobile device and its configuration, such as a hardware description, such as microprocessor specifications, memory size/type, display screen type/ Resolution, whether the display screen is monochrome or color, color bit depth, keyboard specifications, communication connection number/type, etc.; or software description of software resident in the mobile device, such as operating system, native/new applications Programs etc. The identification code can be selected from at least one of the following: code string, Internet Protocol (IP) address, Media Access Control (MAC) address, host name, International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity (TMSI), International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), Type Assignment Code (TAC), Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEDI), ASCII string, serial number, FCC ID, model number, etc. The reference information may be advertising information for the object displayed to the online retail website.

In a possible embodiment, the software or firmware component of the computer embedded object can directly search for reference information in a network-accessible database by using its identifier or the configuration of the computer embedded object as search criteria ( The database containing the reference information is directly accessible from the computer embedded object). Search results associated with the computer embedded object can be uploaded to a server computer. The server computer can publish product or service information derived from the uploaded search result information to first-tier online stores. A potential purchaser of the computer embedded object can manually or automatically search for uploaded information using a predetermined purchase criterion. A buyer's or seller's contact information or online status or availability status may be used or exchanged between the buyer and the seller.

In a possible embodiment, the mobile device manufacturer uses an identification code (eg, IMEI) to identify the model of the mobile phone. IMEI consists of a type allocation code (TAC) and a serial number called SNR. TAC identifies the phone manufacturer and model. There can be several different TACs for the same model phone. Before 2004, TAC consisted of the first six digits of the IMEI. Since then, the TAC has been assigned to the first eight digits of the IMEI. The TAC is followed by a six-digit SNR and a one-bit summation check code. This makes the IMEI fifteen digits on recent phones and thirteen digits on older (pre-2004) phones. A lookup table, a string of codes corresponding to the mobile device model, or mobile device specifications may be obtained from the mobile device manufacturer. Using this lookup table, the mobile application can send the string of codes to a server to retrieve the specifications of the mobile device. A server may select a characterized mobile device (selected using promotional information) that has specifications similar to or better than the mobile device to render the characterized mobile device using the information in the mobile device specifications. to the user.

In one possible embodiment, a mobile device manufacturer may use a unique string of codes (such as a MAC address) to identify a mobile device. This unique string of codes is not limited to IMEI or MAC address.

In possible embodiments, a compensation system may be implemented. After the information of the seller and the buyer is matched by the system and the buyer has purchased the goods, a certain percentage of the purchase price or a fixed amount can be paid to the service provider who maintains the database or the server. The seller may receive the remainder of the purchase proceeds from, for example, a payment service (such as Paypal, credit card company, etc.).

In possible embodiments, a pay-per-click method or system may also be further implemented. The service provider may be paid a fee when a buyer or seller accesses an item from a list provided to it. In many cases, commercial enterprises can profit from this infrastructure by providing services that attach small cumulative monetary values to specific transactions.

Example system architecture

Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a server 10 that stores and retrieves object data. The server 10 may include a processor 11, program memory 12, a communication device 13, and a database 14 for a plurality of objects. The communication device 13 may be a modem or a high-speed leased line router. In a possible embodiment, the server 10 is an information server, and the processor 11 communicates data with various end-user computer systems via the Internet. However, in other possible embodiments, the server 10 may be implemented with a processor 11 having multiple modems to receive calls directly from the end-user computer system, and the processor 11 is routed via the modems and, for example, POTS public telephone lines to establish data communications. The database 14 may include promotional information for several objects. The promotional information includes (but is not limited to): electronic coupons, coupons or product sales events, the price of an object, the identification of an object, and so on.

An example of a server 10 is a system operating on the Sun MicroSystems Solaris operating system, Linux, Microsoft Windows server, etc. The processor 11 can be any general-purpose processor with CPU, RAM, ROM and I/O circuitry.

Referring to Figure 2, end user or seller computers 21, 26, 28 communicate with the server 10 in various ways. In a possible embodiment, the end user or seller computer system 21 is connected to the server 10 via the modem 23 and the modem 24 through the telephone line 25 . In a possible embodiment, the end user or seller computer 21 is communicatively connected to the display device 22 . In another possible embodiment, the display device 22 may be integrated into the end user or seller's computer 21 . In another possible embodiment, the end user or seller computer system 26 is also connected to the server 10 via the Internet 27 . The end user or vendor computer system 28 is connected to the server 10 via a radio frequency connection 29 .

Possible embodiments use server 10 to access database 14. The database 14 may include reference information related to computer embedded objects, and/or may include a computer embedded object product database and/or a product promotion database (including, for example, promotional information (e.g., electronic coupons, discount coupons, product Sales events, etc.), corporate directory information, etc.).

The reference information in the database 14 may be related to one or more of the following: sales price, configuration, marketing packaging (which includes but is not limited to the presentation of online stores or web page generation, etc.), recommended advertising, promotions Or cross-promotion, online email marketing campaigns, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaigns, automated online store submissions, online store listings, Internet marketing campaign information, Pay Per Click (PPC), Internet advertising banners , link or banner exchange, advertising keywords, advertising fees, payment methods, fund allocation, shipping materials, shipping logistics, invoice templates, comment or feedback templates, charitable donations, list and/or monitoring of sales activities, how to reset objects to Manufacturer default settings, uploading and/or saving personal information to a secure location, computer embedded object specifications, etc. Once the seller uploads the product information derived from the reference information to the server, the database 14 can be searched using the buyer's search criteria. The server may send a "match notification" to the buyer's and seller's computers indicating that the buyer's purchasing criteria have matched the seller's selling criteria. A list of potential buyers can be displayed on the seller's computer monitor, and a list of interested sellers' items can be displayed on the buyer's computer monitor. Database 14 may store these two lists.

Database 14 may be a centralized database system that stores data regarding item promotion information. However, in other possible embodiments, database 14 may be implemented as a distributed database system that stores information in a number of computer systems, and database 14 may be located in different geographic regions. Each of these distributed databases may store data about object information in a local area, such as a specific state, city, or country.

In possible embodiments, database 14 may be implemented as a relational database, XML database, etc. using MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, FileMaker, Oracle, RDBMS, dBASE, Clipper, FoxPro, etc. wait. The query formed by server 10 is in a format corresponding to the database method used by database 14. In other possible embodiments, the database 14 may be implemented as a lookup table or a flat file. In order to retrieve the reference information that the end user or seller is looking for, the computer ID (identification code of the seller's computer) and/or the seller's computer configuration can be searched in the database 14 .

Refer to Figure 3, which shows a block diagram of an example end user or vendor computer system. The computer system 30 includes a processor 31, program memory 32, a mouse 33 and a keyboard 34 for user or seller input, a display 35, a modem 36, and the end user or seller's computer system. Identification code 37. A connection from the computer system 30 to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) 38 is also shown. The connection can be via broadband, wireline, wireless, satellite, POTS, DSL, ADSL, etc. In the environment of Figure 2, system 30 is an end-user or vendor computer system, and processor 31 communicates data with an Internet service provider 38. The Internet service provider 38 transmits data to the server 10 via the Internet. In other possible embodiments, the system may be implemented with a processor 31 that directly calls the modem 36 of the server 10 and establishes a data communication link through the modem 36 . Alternatively, the system may be implemented such that the end user or vendor computer system 30 and the server 10 are connected via a local area network.

In a possible embodiment, the network includes an Internet Protocol (IP)-based data network. In another possible embodiment, the network includes a wired local area network (LAN) such as an Ethernet LAN. In one embodiment, the network includes a wireless local area network (WLAN). In another possible embodiment, the network includes a wide area network (WAN). In another possible embodiment, the network includes a public data network such as a WiFi hotspot network, or a cellular data network such as a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network. In possible embodiments, the network includes a dedicated data network, such as a home network, an enterprise network, a regional enterprise network, or an enterprise virtual private network (VPN). In another possible embodiment, the network includes a service provider network.

The ID code of the end user or seller's computer 37 is resident in the hardware of the end user or seller's computer 30 . The end user or seller computer system 30 may send the end user or seller computer ID 37 to the server 10 . Alternatively, if the user knows the computer ID or wants to use another computer ID to search for object information, the end user or vendor of the computer system 30 can input the computer ID from another input device (e.g., from a keyboard). 34) Enter the ID code.

Examples of computer systems 30 suitable for end users or sellers are systems operating based on Microsoft operating systems, Apple Mac OS, Linux, etc. The processor 31 may be any general-purpose processor having a CPU, RAM, ROM and I/O circuitry. Other input devices may be used instead of or in addition to the mouse 33 and keyboard 34, such as a trackball, trackpad, drawing tablet or joystick. The processor 31 is programmed to execute a processing program that assists the user and accepts and processes user input.

One possible embodiment includes a system and method for automatically matching sellers and potential buyers of computer embedded objects. A server may search the database 14 for reference information that matches search criteria derived from the identifier of the seller's computer embedded object or from the configuration information of the seller's computer embedded object. The reference information in the database 14 may be related to one or more of the following items: sales price, configuration, marketing packaging (including but not limited to the presentation of online stores or web page generation, etc.), recommended advertising, Promotion or cross-promotion, online email marketing campaigns, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaigns, automated online store submissions, online store listings, Internet marketing campaign information, Pay Per Click (PPC), Internet advertising Banners, links or banner exchanges, advertising keywords, advertising fees, payment methods, fund allocation, shipping materials, shipping logistics, invoice templates, comment or feedback templates, charitable donations, list and/or monitoring of sales events, how to reset objects To the manufacturer's default settings, upload and/or save personal information to a safe location, specifications of computer embedded objects, etc. Once the seller uploads their product information derived from the reference information to the server, the database can be searched using the buyer's search criteria 14 . The server may send a "match notification" to the buyer's and seller's computers indicating that the buyer's purchasing criteria have matched the seller's selling criteria. A list of potential buyers can be displayed on the seller's computer monitor, and a list of interested sellers' items can be displayed on the buyer's computer monitor. Database 14 may store these two lists.

In a possible embodiment, the database 14 may also be arranged in an object-oriented manner for attribute search.

In a possible embodiment, a reference library may be linked or linked to the database 14 . For one embodiment, the reference library may also be integrated with the database 14 and become part of the database. This reference library may be, for example, Google's Adwords database, which contains information associated with computer embedded objects and is accessible by sellers of computer embedded objects. A list of keywords used to promote sales of computer embedded items may be displayed to sellers. Server 10 analyzes data associated with keywords (such as Google’s Adwords), which data may be used to promote sales of specific types of computer embedded items. In order to make the parameters easily searchable by a purchaser, the keywords identify one or more specific attributes of the computer embedded object for sale and associate the identified configuration attributes with the computer embedded object. Database 14 may be arranged in a manner that allows for the establishment of a correlation between a vendor's computer embedded object configuration and associated specification attributes for that computer embedded object. Any identifying parameters within the reference information of the Computer Embedded Object may be displayed based on the configuration properties of the Computer Embedded Object, such as, for example, keywords from Google’s Adwords, or meta tags for search engines.

In a possible embodiment, the server 10 may use a keyword generation function that automatically processes the identifier or configuration of a computer embedded object to generate keywords, such as Google Adwords keywords. The computer embedded object can be a mobile phone, a vehicle, etc.

In a possible embodiment, the server 10 may use a meta tag generation function that automatically reads the identification code or configuration of a computer embedded object to generate meta tags for the web page. A list of meta tags can be generated. In one possible embodiment, each of the metatag lists may be associated with a separate computer-embedded object. These meta tags can be used to increase the search ranking of your web pages in search engines. In one other possible embodiment, a set of metatag lists can be generated, where each of the metatag lists can target a specific search engine to achieve better search rankings for a specific keyword. This list of component tags can be associated with a single computer embedded object. For example, the server 10 can generate three original tag lists based on a single xyz brand mobile phone. The first meta tag list may, for example, consist of description, keywords, and robots. This first meta tag can be used for better "first search engine" rankings based on keywords such as smartphones. The second meta tag list may, for example, consist of description, keyword, robot, language, and author. This second meta tag can be used for better "secondary search engine" rankings based on keywords such as "teléfono inteligente" (in other languages such as Spanish). The list of third meta tags may, for example, consist of description, keywords, robots, and re-views. This list of third meta tags can be used for better search engine rankings based on keywords such as mobile phones. In one other possible embodiment, a set of metatag lists can be generated for a plurality of computer embedded objects, where each of the metatag lists can be targeted to a specific search engine to achieve better results based on a specific keyword. Search ranking.

In a possible embodiment, the server 10 may use a marketing function that processes the identification code or configuration of the computer embedded object and generates media to promote the sale of the computer embedded object. The media can be one or more of the following: Google Adwords keywords, web page meta tags used to improve search rankings on Internet search engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.), used to increase Internet traffic Keywords, information or videos used to increase Internet traffic, etc. Keywords can be generated as one or more of the following types: explicit keywords (e.g., directly describing a product or service), problem-based keywords (e.g., describing a situation that a computer embedded object can solve when purchasing an item) or question), a product name or part number (for example, a product name or part number describing a computer embedded object), an ASCII code string associated with a computer embedded object, etc. A set of keyword lists can be generated, each keyword list being associated with an individual computer embedded object.

In a possible embodiment, server 10 may use a marketing function to process the identification code or configuration of the computer embedded object and generate a notification to a potential seller. The potential seller can edit, update or approve the presentation, advertisement or web page presented by the server 10 . Once the advertisement or presentation of the online store is updated, one or several notifications triggered by the seller or triggered by the potential buyer's request through the potential seller's preset conditions can be sent to the potential buyer to increase the Internet content of the website. road traffic. The marketing function may include one or more of the following: text messages or notifications, email notifications, audio messages or notifications, video messages or notifications, etc. A set of notification lists can be generated, with each notification list associated with an individual computer embedded object.

In a possible embodiment, the server 10 may use a marketing function that processes the identifier or configuration of the computer embedded object and generates website content or URL. The marketing function may include generating or optimizing one or more of the following: landing page URLs or content, keyword page URLs or content, payment page URLs or content, advertising content or URLs, etc. A set of website content or URL lists may be generated, with each website content or URL list associated with an individual computer embedded object.

In a possible embodiment, server 10 may include a system for generating keyword statistics associated with computer embedded objects. The seller of the computer embedded object can select one or more keywords based on the keyword statistical information to promote the sales of his computer embedded object. The seller can apply keywords to a set of computer embedded objects.

In a possible embodiment, after the server 10 accesses the identification code or configuration of a computer embedded object, the server 10 can use a system that allows the seller to choose to trigger the opening or closing of the seller's advertisement. a list of statuses. Such conditions may be one or more of the following: ●When a searcher uses a query related to the keyword of the computer embedded object, for example, a query containing items with characteristics such as misspellings, plurals, similar words, etc., triggering the seller's advertisement to appear (for example, in a list, etc.). This case produces a broad match. ● When a term-keyword match occurs, eg, a text match within a quote, etc., the seller's advertisement is triggered to appear (eg, in a listing, etc.). ●When an exact match occurs, for example, the words or query in the search text input are consistent with the keywords of the advertisement to be displayed in the seller's ad group, etc., triggering the seller's advertisement to appear (for example, in a list, etc). ● Trigger the seller's ads from appearing (e.g., in a list, etc.) when negative keywords match, for example, stop showing ads when negative keywords match in a query or search text input.

In a possible embodiment, server 10 may use a marketing function that processes the identifier or configuration of computer embedded objects and generates advertising content or URLs. The marketing function may include generating or optimizing one or more of the following: generating unique selling proposition ads, generating distinctive feature and benefit ads, generating ads with headlines, generating ads with descriptive lines, generating ads including price and /Or advertising for discounts, generating ads that focus on testimonials, generating ads that convey information, generating advertising templates for sellers to choose from, etc.

In a possible embodiment, reference information may be published by the seller through the server 10 and displayed to the purchaser, the reference information being derived from the identification code or configuration of the computer embedded object available for purchase by the seller. Server 10 analyzes data associated with computer embedded items for sale that may be used to facilitate commercial transactions to identify one or more specification attributes of the item, and server 10 associates the identified configuration attributes with the item in order to Make parameters easily accessible to buyers. The database 14 may be arranged in a manner that allows searching between a seller's computer embedded object configuration and associated specification attributes of the computer embedded object for sale. Any parameter within the reference information of a computer embedded object can be displayed based on the project's configuration properties to identify parameters.

In a possible embodiment, the computer ID includes a code string. The computer ID may also or alternatively include any of the following: Internet Protocol (IP) address, Media Access Control (MAC) address, host name, International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity (TMSI) ), International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) or Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID), Type Assignment Code (TAC), ASCII string, serial number, FCC ID, model number, etc.

In a possible embodiment, the object configuration includes (but is not limited to) one or more of the following information items: operating system name, processor model, processor speed, memory size, memory type, object size, object Weight, object color, object style, object type, subscription plan, network connection speed, network connection type, display technology, monitor size, display resolution, software version, coverage availability, battery type, camera resolution quality, customization capabilities, keyboard type, GPS availability, etc.

The following is an example of an object configuration, where the object is a mobile device: a. Phone type: foldable phone, back flip phone b. Operating system: any operating system used for Mobile Phone 2.1 c. Processor: XYZ brand 1GHz mobile processor d. Internal memory: ROM 1GB; RAM 576MB e. Compatibility: WiFi: 802.11 b/g * GPS/AGPS f. Email: one exchange, up to 7 POP/IMAP g. Size: 123×68×10mm h. Weight: 157g (battery installed) i. Display: 4.3-inch HD touch-sensitive screen with 480×800 WVGA resolution j. Technology: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA/HSPA: 1700MHz (AWS)/2100MHz.

In this example, this type of phone may have (but is not limited to) any of the following: a foldable phone, a flip phone, a candy bar, a smart phone, a sliding keyboard, a soft keyboard, etc. . The operating system may include (but is not limited to) any of the following: any operating system for Mobile Phone 2.1, IOS 4, Windows CE, Windows Phone, Android, etc.

In a possible embodiment, the server 10 may send a portion of the database information in the database 14 to the computers 21, 26, 28 of the end user or seller. The end user or vendor's computer may have a local database manager with the ability to search or access that portion of the database that the computer receives from server 10. For example, server 10 may use information such as the computer ID of the seller's computer embedded object to select that portion of the database information in database 14 . Server 10 selects the portion of information in database 14 that applies to the computer ID, such as computer configuration or specifications, any searchable items used in business transactions, advertisements, any other searchable information, etc. Server 10 sends the selected portion of the database to the seller's computer. The seller's computer can then perform information display and local searches in response to the seller's commands and inquiries.

Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7 illustrate process flows of possible embodiments. In step 401, the computer embedded object is connected to the network. In step 402, after the seller logs into the website, the server can automatically display the configuration page or web page. The seller can enter the physical condition of the computer embedded object (described below in Figure 17). The ID of a computer-embedded object can be automatically obtained by the server or manually entered by the seller in the configuration page. The configuration page may provide one of the following parameters: content and/or URL parameters (for example, content templates and/or URL addresses related to computer embedded objects, including any of the following: landing page content or URL, website content page or URL, keyword page or URL, etc.), promotion parameters (e.g. keywords for meta tags, Google Adwords keywords, email addresses for email campaigns, Facebook news feeds, etc.), updates Parameters (e.g. who can update what), etc. The settings page shows where and what types of websites information about computer-embedded objects can be uploaded to. Websites can also be called online media, which include (but are not limited to): advertising websites (such as Google Adwards, etc.), online retail websites (such as eBay, Amazon, etc.), notification websites (such as email campaigns) websites, etc.), social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, etc.), web pages (e.g., web pages of websites, etc.). A website may be associated with a service and at least one server that provides the services and functionality of the website's pages. In a possible embodiment, when the user connects to the website interface, the user's computer communicates with at least one server of the website.

In step 403, the server may generate promotion parameters based on the ID of the computer embedded object. These promotional parameters are parameters used to obtain more end-user or purchaser views. Promotion parameters can be (but are not limited to) any of the following: Adwords keywords for Google Adwords, meta tag keywords used for web pages (e.g., to be indexed or searched by search engines, etc.), keywords used for each online Parameters for retail sites (e.g., parameters to gain more exposure within the site (sellers can pay more for different parameters), etc.), parameters for social networking sites (e.g., inclusion in all news feeds on Facebook parameters, etc.), notification parameters (e.g., a set of email addresses for notification emails to be sent, etc.), etc. In a possible embodiment, the promotion parameters may be retrieved from a reference library, which may be linked or integrated with database 14 or another database located in the local computer embedded object and associated with the data The library 14 is linked or integrated, and the reference library may include keywords for any of the following: meta tags, web banners, web content, etc.

In a possible embodiment, the computer embedded object may have a memory device capable of storing reference information in the following manner: a software application executing on the local computer embedded object stores the reference information in the database 14 for sales-based The promotional parameter information is retrieved from the ID of the computer embedded object. The database stored in the locale memory of a computer embedded object may be called "locale reference information". This "regional reference information" may include limited reference information related to the model or brand name of the computer embedded object. In a possible embodiment, this "reference information" stores all possible references to all brands, models, and different types of computer embedded objects (e.g., mobile phones, televisions, vehicles, gaming stations, etc.) reference information.

In step 404, the content material of the web page associated with the model or configuration of the mobile phone may include sales prices of the mobile phone in various physical conditions of the mobile phone. In order to enable various search engines to use keywords to obtain better search result rankings, mobile application software or programs running on the server can monitor and adjust the total number of keywords in the webpage and/or the position (or status) of the keywords in the webpage— in the first paragraph or at the bottom of the page or in the address, etc.). Content or URL parameters can be used to generate the content or URL of web pages or advertisements in various online media. For example, if you generate parameters for an Adwords ad, you can generate any of the following ads: ●Unique selling proposition advertising, ●Distinctive features and benefit advertisements, ●Advertisements with titles, ●Ads with descriptive lines, ●Advertisements including prices or discounts, ●Focus on testimonial advertising, ●Advertising that conveys information, ●Advertising template (text or video or audio or image) for sellers to choose.

In step 405, one of the possible methods of tracking and/or promoting Internet traffic is a banner link exchange program associated with the ID of the seller's mobile phone. The server can be used to generate a banner associated with the ID or model of the mobile phone for the seller to place the banner on the web page. Link exchange banners may be stored and categorized in the database 14 by the mobile phone model or ID of the mobile phone. Other possible methods of tracking and/or driving Internet traffic may include: Webtrend, Google Analytics, etc. In step 406, the Internet traffic of the landing page targeted by the mobile phone sales information can be improved by fine-tuning the following: the number of keywords in the meta tag (for the web page), the number of keywords in the web page, the number of keywords position, the amount (or percentage of the sales price) paid to the operator or associates of a marketing/sales campaign (such as a banner exchange campaign).

In step 407, after the seller enters the product information into the system, the system may display the seller's list to any buyers related to the product of interest, and/or display the buyer's list to the sellers related to the product of interest. . Alternatively, the server may send the seller list to the computing devices of any buyers associated with the item of interest, and/or send the buyer list to the computing devices of the sellers associated with the item of interest.

In step 408, as an example, if the seller upgrades the memory size of the computer embedded object, the application software may update the configuration of the computer embedded object in the database 14. Potential buyers can check updated configurations of items. The sales price can also be updated accordingly with the seller's approval. This update can be an automatic update that can be performed by either: configuring a change flag (e.g., setting or resetting a flag that triggers application software running on the computer embedded object to change the current configuration of the configurations and configurations listed on the web page for review by potential purchasers), direct database updates (e.g., updates to database 14). Application software running on a computer-embedded object can continuously poll the computer-embedded object's I/O to obtain updated configuration information of the computer-embedded object. Alternatively, an interrupt can be sent from the computer-embedded object's I/O driver to the application software, thereby signaling updates to the computer-embedded object's configuration. With the new configuration, newly proposed prices can be sent to sellers for their approval.

In step 409, a contact list, such as a seller's contact information list (eg, Figure 23) or a buyer's contact information list (eg, Figure 24), may be stored as part of the phone contact information in the mobile phone. And the mobile phone application software can classify the contact list according to the products of interest. In possible embodiments, there are two possible situations: 1) the seller receives the buyer's contact list, and 2) the buyer receives the seller's contact list. In the first case, once the seller enters his product information into the system, the server can automatically search the database for buyers interested in the product or any aspect of the product. Alternatively, the seller can enter search parameters related to his product into the system to find buyers who are interested in products related to his product, and the server can perform a search for such buyers in the database using the search parameters. The server can create a contact list of all buyers based on the search. The information in the contact list may include any combination of the following: the buyer's name or nickname, the buyer's email address, the buyer's phone number, the buyer's ratings/reputation/popularity, the buyer has made sales to Any comments on the products related to the buyer's products, the buyer's IM address, the buyer's Twitter ID, the buyer's social networking site ID, the icons/virtual users/images used by the buyer, homemade ringtones, etc. . The server then sends the contact list to the seller's computing device.

In the second scenario, a buyer enters his or her search parameters into the system, and the server can perform a search in the database for sellers who have items that match the search parameters and/or have Any product containing any aspect that matches the search parameters. The server can create a contact list of all sellers based on the search. The information in the contact list may include any combination of the following: the seller's name or nickname, the seller's email address, the seller's phone number, the seller's ratings/reputation/popularity, the seller's review of the product Any comments of the seller, the seller's IM address, the seller's Twitter ID, the seller's social networking site ID, images of the product, icons/virtual users/images used by the seller, homemade ringtones, etc. Items and their prices can be stored as part of the contact information. The server then sends the contact list to the purchaser's computing device.

A device can receive a contact list of buyers or sellers from the server, and the contact list can be automatically integrated (by an application, plug-in, API, etc.) into either: Mobile Phone Phone Book, contact list of IM client, contact list of word processing application, address book of email application, contact list of communication application (for example, SKYPE, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, Twitter, etc. ),etc. These contacts can be classified by product, seller's reputation/ranking/popularity, buyer's reputation/ranking/popularity, price, etc. Sorting and display can be accomplished through any of the following applications: a standalone application on the device receiving the contact list, a plug-in or API on the device, etc. A purchaser or seller may activate a program or device feature that displays the contact list, and may perform desired classification of the contact list through the program or device feature. For example, in the first scenario discussed above, the seller finds one of the buyers in the contact list to whom he wants to sell goods. The seller simply selects the buyer's phone number, email address, IM ID, Twitter ID, social networking site ID, etc. from the contact list and contacts the buyer via appropriate media. For example, the seller uses a mobile phone and selects the purchaser's phone number from the contact list. The phone automatically dials the purchaser's phone number. In another example, the seller uses a cell phone and selects the purchaser's email address from a contact list. The program that displays the contact list instantiates the phone's email program and passes the purchaser's email address to the email program, thereby instructing an email message to be created with the purchaser's email address as the recipient. . The email program uses the email address to open an email message to the user. In another example, the seller uses a cell phone and selects the purchaser's IM ID from the contact list. The program that displays the contact list instantiates the appropriate IM program on the phone and passes the IM ID to the IM program. The IM program opens a dialog box to the purchaser's IM ID.

For example, in the second scenario discussed above, the buyer can browse the seller's contact list and view product descriptions, information, and/or pricing. The buyer finds a seller in the contact list from whom he or she wants to purchase a product or ask questions about the product. The buyer simply selects the seller's phone number, email address, IM ID, Twitter ID, social networking site ID, etc. from the contact list and contacts the seller through the appropriate media. For example, the purchaser uses a mobile phone and selects the seller's phone number from the contact list. The phone automatically dials the seller's phone number. In another example, the buyer uses a cell phone and selects the seller's email address from a contact list. The program that displays the contact list instantiates the phone's email program and passes the seller's email address to the email program, thereby instructing an email message to be created with the seller's email address as the recipient. The email program uses the email address to open an email message to the seller. In another example, the purchaser uses a cell phone and selects the seller's IM ID from the contact list. The program that displays the contact list instantiates the appropriate IM program on the phone and passes the IM ID to the IM program. The IM program opens a dialog box to the seller's IM ID.

Figure 5 is similar to Figure 4, except that in step 503, promotion parameters can be generated, which can be any parameters that improve visibility or web traffic. As shown in step 403, this step can be used as a supplement or replacement for web page keywords. A promotion parameter may be a payment to a campaign organizer who targets web traffic to a specific group of potential consumers. Marketing campaigns can be pay-per-click, link exchange, online advertising (banner or text-based), etc. The payment can be a certain percentage of the final sales price of the item, pay per click, pay per impression, etc.

Figure 6 illustrates the process flow of a possible embodiment. In a possible embodiment, step 502 can be replaced with steps 601, 602, 604. Once the computer embedded object is connected to the network 501, a software application 601 can be launched. The application can check whether the seller has entered the physical status of the embedded object 602. If so, the system sends the product, the computer embedded object, and the for-sale information to the database 14 (step 603). Potential buyers can search the database 14 and view the merchandise, the computer embedded objects, and the for-sale information. In one possible embodiment, the product for sale information may be displayed to users who are linked to sellers on social networking sites (such as Google Plus, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). If not, the system may ask the seller to enter the physical status of the computer embedded object 604, for example, through a user interface as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 7 illustrates the process flow of a possible embodiment. In step 700, a software application is executed on a computer connected to the network and identifies and manages the product. In step 701, the application software identifies which computer embedded object is for sale. Figure 10 illustrates one possible user interface that may be displayed to a seller. In step 702, the application software may check whether the seller has entered the physical status of each computer-embedded object. If so, the system sends the product, the computer embedded object, and the for-sale information to the database 14 (step 703). Potential buyers can search the database 14 and view the merchandise, the computer embedded objects, and the for-sale information. In one possible embodiment, the product for sale information may be displayed to a user who is linked to a seller on a social networking site (such as Google Plus, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). Alternatively, steps 503-509 may be performed. If not, the system may require the seller to enter the physical status of the computer embedded object to add to the product information (Figure 17 illustrates an exemplary user interface).

Figure 8 illustrates a possible user interface for one of the vendors. Once the application software is installed in the computer embedded object and the application software is executed, the software first allows the user to initiate a sales process by clicking or touching button 800 on the input device of the computer embedded object.

Figure 9 illustrates a possible user interface for a potential purchaser. As shown in Figure 9, buyers can browse the seller's mobile website. Features of the merchandise and phone, which in this example are purchase buttons, can be presented to any potential purchaser. Once the "Buy This Phone" button 900 has been clicked or pressed and submitted to the server, the verification process begins.

Figure 10 illustrates a possible user interface for a seller to manage sales of devices connected to a network. The row in the table contains checkbox 1000 to indicate whether the device on the network has been selected for sale. If the phone is not for sale, the device information does not need to be uploaded for buyer review. Figure 10 also illustrates the IP address, computer name, manufacturer, MEID, CPU speed, and characteristics of the devices connected to the Internet. Each of these devices may allow vendors connected to the network to access the configuration and specifications of the phone. This permission may be provided via the application software executing on each of the devices. In a possible embodiment, network management software running on the seller's computer communicates with application software running on each of the computer embedded objects for the seller to manage their products over the network. The system may then proceed with the steps of Figure 4, Figure 5, or Figure 6 to prepare information for devices selected for sale. In a possible embodiment, the specification or identifier or configuration of the computer embedded object may be accessed by a user computer using the hostname or computer name of the product computer embedded object, where the hostname or computer name is A tag assigned to a computer-embedded object (goods) connected to a computer network and used to identify the computer-embedded object in various forms of electronic communications. A user ID and/or password and the hostname or computer name of the computer embedded object are required to gain access to the specification, identification code or configuration of the product computer embedded object. In possible embodiments, the computer-embedded object's specifications, identification code, or configuration may be stored in flash memory, non-volatile memory, or a disk drive (e.g., located in the computer-embedded device, associated with the computer-embedded object). Computer embedded device communications, etc.). In a possible embodiment, the host name or computer name of the computer embedded object is the host name or computer name of the product computer embedded object, rather than the IP address assigned to the product computer embedded object. The identification code of the computer embedded object of the product can be used by the server or the user's computer to search the database and identify further specifications of the computer embedded object of the product.

Figure 11 illustrates one data structure associated with a possible embodiment. Web pages containing product information are created by the system or sellers with the help of the system and are automatically optimized to obtain better search rankings in search engines so as to receive more network traffic. The reference information may be classified or stored according to the ID of the computer embedded objects in the database 14 or the regional database located in the memory device of the computer embedded objects. Information associated with the computer embedded object may be stored in the storage device, including any of the following: the seller's user id and password associated with the server account, the seller's contact information (e.g., Email address, phone number, etc.), the ID/specification/configuration of the computer embedded object, information related to the ID of the computer embedded object, etc. The database 14 may store promotion reference information, which may include information related to: promotion parameters (for example, a set of keywords related to the ID of the computer embedded object, for obtaining better search engine results) Keywords in the results, meta tag keywords, page titles, etc.), materials used to construct the page (e.g., specifications, features or prices related to computer embedded object IDs, etc.), network traffic metrics Testing (for example, may include software or code used to measure network traffic in a web page, user IDs or passwords used to view network traffic statistics, software used to fine-tune web pages to increase network traffic, software that can be written Software or code used for banner exchange programs in web pages, Internet cookies (cookies) that can be installed on the computer of an Internet visitor to track the visitor's activities - Internet cookies installed on the computer of the visitor are not linked to the IP address In addition, it can also be linked to the ID of computer embedded objects), etc.

Figure 12 illustrates one data structure associated with a possible embodiment. Storefronts or webpages containing product information in first-line retail stores can be optimized by the system or sellers with the help of this system to position the seller's computer-embedded object information on the storefronts or webpages of online retail stores. In order to generate more web traffic for sellers. The reference information may be classified or stored according to the ID of the computer embedded objects in the database 14 or the regional database located in the memory device of the computer embedded objects. Information associated with the computer embedded object may be stored in the storage device, including any of the following: the user ID and password of the seller associated with the online retail store, the seller's contact information (e.g., Email address, phone number, etc.), the ID/specification/configuration of the computer embedded object, information related to the ID of the computer embedded object, the physical status of the computer embedded object, etc. The database 14 may store promotion reference information, which may include information related to: promotion parameters (for example, images of models of computer embedded objects, advertising opportunities for products provided by online retail stores, etc. etc.), materials for constructing store webpages (for example, specifications, features, prices or average sales prices related to the ID of the computer embedded object, etc.), network traffic measurement measurements (for example, the information used in the webpage may be included Software or code used to measure network traffic, user IDs or passwords used to view network traffic statistics, software used to fine-tune web pages to increase network traffic, software that can be written into web pages for banner exchange programs, or Code, Internet cookies that can be installed on an Internet visitor's computer to track the visitor's activities - Internet cookies installed on the visitor's computer can be linked to the ID of an object embedded in the computer in addition to the IP address) ,etc.

Figure 13 illustrates a possible data structure associated with a possible embodiment of the invention. Online social networking sites or web pages containing product information can be optimized by the system or sellers with the help of the system to position the seller's computer-embedded object information on the online social networking sites or web pages to generate information for the sellers. More web traffic. The reference information may be classified or stored according to the ID of the computer embedded object in the database 14 or the regional database located in the memory device of the computer embedded object. Information associated with the computer embedded object may be stored in the memory device, including any of the following: the user ID and password of the seller associated with the online social networking site, the seller's contact information (e.g. , email address, phone number, etc.), the ID/specification/configuration of the computer embedded object, information related to the ID of the computer embedded object, the physical status of the computer embedded object, etc. The database 14 may store promotional reference information, which may include information related to: promotional parameters (for example, images of models of computer embedded objects, advertising opportunities for products provided by online social networking sites, information about computers Target groups of potential buyers of the ID of the embedded object (e.g., education, gender, age, occupation, etc.)), materials used to construct online social web pages (e.g., specifications related to the ID of the computer embedded object, Features, prices or average selling prices, Twitter pages with titles of computer embedded object models, discussion group pages talking about computer embedded object models, etc.), web traffic metrics (e.g., may be included in web pages Software or code used to measure network traffic, user IDs or passwords used to view network traffic statistics, software used to fine-tune web pages to increase network traffic, software that can be written into web pages for banner exchange programs or code, Internet cookies that can be installed on an Internet visitor's computer to track the visitor's activities - Internet cookies installed on the visitor's computer can be linked to the ID of an object embedded in the computer in addition to the IP address. ),etc.

Figures 14a and 14b illustrate a possible comparison table comparing specification information of different computer embedded objects. Comparison of specification information may include: similar, lower, better, and current computer embedded object specifications.

Figure 15 illustrates a list of promotional parameters for various items that may be sold (eg, telephones, etc.). These promotional parameters can be used to create web pages.

Figure 16 illustrates an example of promotion parameters used to create a web page to promote items (eg, phone calls, etc.).

Figure 17 illustrates an exemplary seller user input interface for a seller to add additional information describing an item for sale. This additional information can be related to the condition of the item currently for sale.

Figure 18 illustrates an exemplary seller user interface for looping objects.

Figure 19 illustrates a web page template before 1901 and after 1902 identifying the seller's computer embedded object. The upper area 1901 is a web page template. The lower area 1902 is the "HTML" content after identifying the computer embedded object model.

Figure 20 illustrates a block diagram illustrating a possible embodiment. Data can be stored in multiple data storage hardware. Such hardware may include a local hard drive 2012 in the seller's computer 2010, a memory device 2022 for the item for sale 2020, and a database 2014 on the server. Database 2014 is accessible from the seller's computer 2010 and the item for sale 2020.

Figure 21 illustrates another block diagram illustrating a possible embodiment in which data may be stored in multiple data storage hardware. Such hardware may include a database, database 2114 on local hard drive 2113 or memory device 2114 in a seller's computer 2111, on local hard drive 2123 or memory in a purchaser's computer 2120. A database on the physical device 2122, and a database on the local hard drive 2133 on the server computer 2130 or on the memory device 2130. The database 2114 can be accessed by the seller's computer processor 2111, the buyer's computer processor 2121, and the server's computer processor 2131.

Figure 22 illustrates a list of search results for computer embedded object models or specifications of sellers in a search engine. In this example, the computer-embedded object may be a smartphone. The ranking of search results can be fine-tuned by the promotion parameters mentioned above in Figure 15. Due to the fine-tuning, the traffic of the created web pages increased.

Figure 23 illustrates a user interface that lists computer embedded items for sale, the price of each computer embedded item, and whether a particular seller is a possible buyer online. The list may also include any of the following: ratings of each seller, contact information for each seller, identification of each seller, etc.

Figure 24 illustrates a user interface that lists potential buyers of a computer embedded object, whether a particular buyer is online, and the number of times that buyer has viewed a description of the computer embedded object. The list may also include any of the following: ratings of each purchaser, contact information for each purchaser, identification of each purchaser, etc.

In possible embodiments, "similar configuration" or "similar specifications" may be adopted. Once the computer ID or configuration of a computer embedded object has been uploaded to the server, the server can search based on the computer embedded object's configuration properties to find similar specifications of the computer embedded object. The database 14 can classify computer-embedded objects, for example, a sports car with a 3000cc engine can be in one category. If the seller's computer embedded object is a Lexus sports car with a 3000cc engine, the server can display the Lexus 3000cc sports car to the owner of the Honda 3000cc sports car on the social network. Similar configurations or similar specifications may be defined as, but are not limited to, computer embedded objects of the same category stored in the database 14 .

You can also monitor "sales status" or "accidental sales". For example, if a potential purchaser is looking for a replacement for an old computer built-in item, the transaction can only be completed if the potential purchaser of the computer built-in item is able to sell his or her old computer built-in item. This condition may appropriately form part of the trading condition. In another example, if a seller is looking for a replacement for its computer embedded item, the transaction can only be completed if the seller of the computer embedded item is able to purchase a replacement for its computer embedded item within a specified period of time. . This condition may appropriately form part of the trading condition.

Figure 25 illustrates the user interface of a possible seller. The information in the user interface can become part of the phone book of the seller's smart phone. Potential buyers' contact information and browsing history can be displayed as part of the phone book. If the seller can obtain the buyer's phone number, the seller can contact the buyer directly.

Figure 26 illustrates a possible comment enabler for the database. If the user is using an ABC brand smart phone, the user may not be able to post a review about the XYZ brand smart phone. For example, an owner of an XYZ brand smartphone can post his or her review from the XYZ brand smartphone. The API from the server or the application from the regional smartphone has the ability to identify the owner with a valid XYZ brand smartphone; if the owner has a valid phone, the comment will be posted. The authentication process may involve reading the ID of the user's computer-embedded object (in this example, the computer-embedded object is a smartphone).

Figures 27 and 28 illustrate possible user interfaces of social networking sites. Users can type comments into the comment box of the user interface.

Figure 29 illustrates a possible user interface for a social network. Users can view comments after searching. For example, in the case where the search keyword is xxPhone4, this can be a search result from a social review website. All comments containing #xxPhone4 will appear in search results. User 4's comment may be the result of clicking box 2801. After reading the ID of the computer-embedded object, the server can insert the text "#xxPhone4".

Possible embodiments could integrate this functionality into social networking sites IDSNS (IDs in social networking sites). Sellers can log into IDSNS with their user ID and password. Sellers can leave comments such as tweets or hashtags on the Twitter website to the network database, and allow other users to "follow", such as the "follow" function on the Twitter website. Some or all of the comments left by users on the web database can be derived from the user ID, specifications or configuration of the computer embedded object. The ID can be read in real time from the memory of the computer's embedded object. Users can categorize or track comments based on the ID, specifications or configuration of computer-embedded objects. After the user types a comment in box 2702 of Figure 27, one of these possible embodiments is added to the ID of the computer embedded object. In this possible embodiment, specific characters (such as but not limited to "#") may be added in front of the user ID of the computer embedded object and inserted as part of the comment (2901 of Figure 29). The seller can type "This phone is great" in box 2802 of Figure 28. The text "#xxPhone4This phone is great" can be displayed to all users viewing this group of comments (Figure 29). "#xxPhone4" can be inserted after the user clicks on box 2801, and the text "#xxPhone4This phone is great" can be viewed by all users in the IDSN. The string "#xxPhone4" is now a link to the search results for all comments that contain "#xxPhone4" in the message. In Figure 29, "#xxPhone4" 2901 is a device stamp, and "This phone is great - February 20, 2010 1:48 pm" 2902 is a message with a timestamp. The string "#xxPhone4" may be derived from the ID, IMEI, configuration or specification of a computer embedded object that the user interacts with, which may require immediate reading from the device's memory. . The "Submit" button 2701 may be replaced with a "Tweet" button for users to submit comments to the server. In this case, the seller can use xxPhone 4 (the phone model) to upload his own reviews and sell his xxPhone 4. Price tags can be associated with items for sale. Extract device stamps during processing of computer processes such as sending messages, such as on-the-fly reading of the ID, configuration or specifications of computer-embedded objects. The device stamp can consist of a code string and can represent MadeModelYearOSRevision. In one case, the string can be "Orange-xxPhone3-2010-iOSc4.0", where Orange is the company, the brand is xxPhone3, the year (manufacturing date) is 2010, and iOSc4.0 is the OS revision.

In the case where one social networking site is Twitter, the seller can log in to Twitter with a username and password (control code). Tweets or hashtags can be derived from the ID, specification or configuration of a computer embedded object. Sellers can upload the model or price (or ID) of a computer embedded item as part of a tweet or hashtag. In this example, the keyword generated from the ID of the seller's computer embedded object may be a hashtag or part of a tweet (using Twitter terminology). Sellers may also craft tweets or hashtags derived from words and phrases related to the phone ID, specifications or configuration of the person whose computer the object is embedded in. Follower computer embedded object information (ID, specifications, configuration or other information) can be uploaded as part of a retweet. Followers can manually enter information as part of a retweet. The version of the social network could be another version of Twitter that automatically only allows users (sellers or buyers) with certain types of computer embedded objects to "tweet" and/or "reply" to certain topics. push". After the seller clicks the "Tweet" button (box 2701 in Figure 27), the ID of the computer-embedded object can be uploaded to the server. The software program (2601 in Figure 26) can be executed after clicking this button.

The software component can read the ID, configuration, or specifications of the seller's or user's computer-embedded object and compare that information to the topic or content of the product's web page or tweet. Comments or conversations may be posted only if the computer embedded object's ID or specifications meet the notice requirements specified by the page owner or administrator. In this example, the computer embedded object could be a specific type of mobile phone (e.g., "Sony (Sony)" phones can only leave comments on Sony's product pages or tweets, and/or only sellers of Sony mobile phones can follow Sony's product pages or tweets). A specific topic may be any of buying, selling, or reviewing computer embedded objects. A "certain type of computer embedded object" may mean a computer embedded object that has similar rules (for example, as described in Figure 14). Relevant communities can be formed in this implementation. The level of restriction (controlling which users can tweet or retweet) may be adjusted by the website operator, owner or administrator, or may be another version of the social network or an enhanced version of Twitter. This can be done via Twitter's API (or Twitter's developer tools). Someone can track conversations with a computer-embedded object's topic tag, ID, or model number. For example, the iPhone 4 hashtag could be "#iphone4". Tracked conversations can be displayed only on allowed IDs or models of computer embedded objects. In a possible embodiment, someone could tweet about the topic "XYZ" model phone based on the "XYZ" model phone, and sell the "XYZ" model phone based on the "XYZ" model phone.

Device information search may be the process of deriving one or more of the following information about computer embedded objects: user manual, user manual, maintenance manual or program, schematic diagram of computer embedded objects, blue book sales price, etc. This search information may be the result of a keyword search for the device on the Internet, where the keywords may be derived from the ID of the computer-embedded object.

Credentials can be issued to computer-embedded objects after one or more of the following verifications: IMEI or ID theft check (if the computer-embedded object is not found in the theft or theft database), network check (if the computer-embedded object is not found in the theft or theft database) Objects can be connected from the server to the network), microprocessor speed checks (if the microprocessor exceeds certain speed guidelines), memory checks (if the memory size is greater than a certain memory size), etc. This verification serves as proof of originality. The original manufacturer's certificate can be added to the reference information as part of the information to promote the sale or transaction of computer embedded items.

As illustrated in Figure 30, in a possible embodiment, a seller may sell a computer embedded object under a contingent bid (3001). For example, a seller may offer a 48-hour or other first-right-of-refusal notice to buyers by placing a computer-embedded item such as a television on the market but accepting contingent bids. This notification will be executed if the seller receives a better offer. In this type of situation, the seller may send a 48-hour notice to the buyer that another bid has been received and the buyer then has 48 hours to remove the contingency by selling the buyer's existing television. Event(3002, 3004). If the buyer does not remove this contingency by selling his or her existing TV, the seller has the right to request that the contract be canceled and the deposit refunded to the buyer. If the buyer removes the contingency by selling his existing TV, the seller can sell the TV to the buyer (3003). If the buyer does not pay the full sales price within a certain period of time, the seller may keep the deposit. When this contingency is removed, sellers often require proof of funds settlement. In another example of contingency bidding, the seller may take the item off the market and wait for the buyer to sell the buyer's existing computer built-in item, such as the buyer's existing television. Most sellers can specify a closing date. If the buyer's existing TV has not been sold by that date, the transaction can be canceled. Completion of a first transaction for a first computer-embedded object may depend on part of the process associated with a second transaction for a second computer-embedded object. Transactions may involve money, credit, the exchange of goods, or any item that the seller and buyer can agree upon.

After the transaction is concluded, the seller can announce to the remaining potential buyers that the computer embedded object has been sold. Sellers can receive shipping information related to the computer embedded item. The seller can upload all special information associated with the computer embedded object to the network (eg, cloud storage, server 10, etc.) for temporary storage. Once the seller receives the replacement computer embedded item, the seller can later download the special information. This allows sellers to maintain their settings and information between computer embedded objects.

Example embodiments and applications

In a possible embodiment, a software component (such as a mobile application for Android or iPhone, etc.) may be installed in the mobile phone (in this example a computer embedded object). The following are examples of possible embodiments and process flows. It should be noted that any computer embedded object mentioned throughout this article can be used in the following examples.

As indicated in step 601 in Figure 6, a software application has been installed in the mobile phone and has been activated.

In a possible embodiment, once the mobile application software (eg, a mobile application of an online media website, such as Amazon.com, etc.) is installed and launched, the computer may be turned on after the mobile application software has been launched. The embedded object's identifier or configuration is automatically sent to the server. If the mobile application software is a mobile application of a specific online retailer that does not support the submission function of any online website, it cannot use the submission function of any online website and the submission of the identification code/configuration of computer-embedded objects.

Optionally, upon launching the mobile application, the settings page may be displayed to an end user. The end user can select an online media website such as Amazon.com, eBay, etc. to sell his or her computer-embedded objects. This step can be skipped if this feature is integrated into the mobile application of the online media website.

As in step 604, the seller may, for example, use the user interface shown in FIG. 17 to input the physical or functional status of the mobile phone.

The identification code of the mobile phone can be uploaded to the server 10. As shown in Figure 11, the information stored in the mobile phone can be uploaded to the database 14. The information transferred to the database 14 may include any of the following information: the ID of the mobile phone, the user ID and password of the seller's account, the specifications of the seller's mobile phone, the configuration of the mobile phone, etc.

The server 10 can search or access the database 14 based on the uploaded information. Therefore, the server 10 can retrieve promotional reference information 1102. The server can make promotional reference information related to the seller's mobile phone available to the seller. As shown in Figure 11, promotional reference information is provided to the seller's mobile phone. Promotional reference information can be stored in the database 14, which is needed to obtain better rankings in search engines (Fig. 11), online retail store pages (Fig. 12) and social networking on online social networks. Better exposure on the Internet (Picture 13). The promotional reference information may also be partially stored in the seller's mobile device and may be related to information stored in the database 14 .

In a possible embodiment, applications running on the server and mobile applications running on the seller's mobile device can handle and access information stored in the mobile device and database 14 to facilitate the seller's Construct media such as web pages to promote or sell the mobile device on the web/internet. Promotional reference information may include any of the following: promotion parameters, content material of web pages, metrics used to analyze Internet traffic and generate corresponding keywords, landing pages or elements to improve search rankings for specific keywords in search engines. Tags, etc. Promotional parameters used to improve search engine rankings may include: keywords associated with the mobile phone model, keywords associated with the mobile phone ID, web page meta tag keywords associated with the mobile phone, keywords associated with the mobile phone Web page title and/or web page header, etc. This mobile application software can monitor and adjust the total number of keywords and the position of keywords in web pages. The content material of the web page associated with the model or configuration of the mobile phone may include the price of the mobile phone according to the various physical conditions of the mobile phone.

One possible method of tracking and/or promoting Internet traffic is a banner link exchange program that is associated with the ID of the seller's mobile phone. The banner can be generated associated with the ID or model of the mobile phone for the seller to place the banner on the web page. The link exchange banners may be stored and classified in the database 14 according to the mobile phone model or ID of the mobile phone. You can improve Internet traffic for landing pages targeted by mobile phone sales messages by fine-tuning any of the following: the number of keywords in the meta tag (page), the number of keywords in the page, the position of the keyword, the pay-to The amount (or sales price ratio) of marketing/sales activities (e.g., banner exchange activities, etc.), etc.

The promotional reference information may be reference information based on the ID or model of the seller's mobile computer.

A software component can be installed on the purchaser's mobile device. Figure 23 indicates a possible user interface screen displayed by the software component on the purchaser's mobile device. The purchaser may purchase specific types of mobile phone devices from different sellers. The screen shown in Figure 23 shows whether the seller is online. The buyer can text, call, email, or chat with the seller immediately. For example, the buyer can request more information from the seller about the seller's merchandise. The seller can send the requested information (eg, by email) to the buyer.

Figure 24 illustrates a possible user interface screen on the seller's mobile device. The seller can view Internet traffic by buyer. For any renewing customer, the seller can immediately "message," "call," "email," or "chat" the buyer. Twitter (social networking site) users can send "direct messages (DM)" to each other. The message can be sent from a buyer, a follower to the seller, the tweet creator, or the message can be sent from a seller to a buyer.

A two-way communication link can be established between the buyer and seller. The seller can modify and fine-tune the web page promoting the mobile phone for better exposure or to increase web traffic. The seller can immediately monitor the buyers who are browsing/checking the mobile phone sales information. At the same time, the buyer can contact the seller immediately and ask questions about the mobile phone much like in a brick and mortar store. In addition, buyers can connect directly to the mobile phone using a VPN and inspect the internal configuration of the mobile phone.

In a possible embodiment, the system delivers information to the user based on the specifications or IDs of the objects the user interacts with, where a portion of the information is derived from the specifications or IDs of the objects that were not manually entered by the user. This information may be related to one of the following information groups consisting of: information about the sale of goods or services (including but not limited to: information or price information related to the sale of vehicles or auto parts, information related to mobile devices, or Sales price information, information or sales price information related to items with computers, information or sales price information related to components or tools used to build items with computers, etc.), for-sale advertising information (including but not Limited to: advertising information or information for sale related to vehicles or auto parts, advertising information or information for sale related to mobile devices or accessories for mobile devices, advertising information or information for sale related to objects equipped with computers, and information related to computers. information or information for sale related to the services of the object (for example, car repair services, etc.), and service information for sale (including but not limited to: vehicle-related service information, repair information or service/repair labor cost information, and Service information related to mobile devices or wireless plan services, service information related to items with computers, repair information, or service/repair labor cost information).

The following are possible examples: I. Connect to sell -> Once the computer embedded object is connected to a sales network, or a trigger from the end user or seller of the computer embedded object connects the computer embedded object to the sales network: i. Computer embedded objects can automatically display a configuration page that includes any of the following: 1. The identification code of the computer embedded object. 2. Configuration of computer embedded objects: a. Once the configuration is updated, the advertising database will be updated. 3. Status of computer embedded objects (if existing): a. For example, the mileage of the vehicle where the computer embedded object resides. 4. Products for sale: a. The items for sale can be accessories, not computer embedded items themselves. 5. Submit button->Send to server. II. Network of Buyers and Sellers i. Networks of buyers and sellers—Both are looking for items that can be specified by the identification, configuration, or specification of computer-embedded objects. ii. The seller uploads the information to a seller's website (or online media, etc.). iii. The buyer searches the seller's website (or online media, etc.) with a list of search keywords to obtain the most relevant information from the target information. iv. The seller receives a list of potential buyers. v. Sellers and buyers establish social network connections (connecting both sellers and buyers). III. Insertion and social network creation after computer embedded objects are connected to the network: i. Setting page or template set by the seller: 1. Set the activity (the type or template of the activity can be generated after the ID code or configuration of the computer embedded object has been loaded to the network). 2. Content page: a. Fan Page: i. The page contains: 1. Product ID and configuration. 2. A settings page for members of the social network to access product information. ii. Provide product lists and availability, product images, videos, etc. for enthusiasts. 3. Product content - a tool to generate fan pages (can load event content templates for review by end users or sellers): a. Content used for the following tasks: i. Marketing - involves advertising creation, copying, design, planning, execution, activities, community maintenance, etc. b. Link the computer embedded objects to relevant websites with information about the computer embedded objects. The information can be in the form of technical papers, essays, status updates, mobile digital broadcasts (podcasts), videos, music, etc. ii. Surveys, post-use discussions to make conversations easy, developing and cultivating relationships with community influencers, collecting feedback about the product, etc. iii.Account settings: 1. The seller account should have a status update button to update the status or configuration of the computer embedded object => associate the status with the sales price. 2. Read the configuration and status of computer embedded objects - a. Such as mileage b. For example, regarding the location of computer embedded objects c. Such as memory options -> how many GB (Giga Byte) SD card d. Instantly read the status of the vehicle - engine oil status iv. Once the fans page is online, it is a page for consumers to view news feeds from other members in the seller's network. v. Tracking metrics: 1. Use tools such as Omniture, Coremetrics, Webtrends, or Google Analytics: a. Keywords and styles of recommended content pages. IV.Web page template: i. Meta tags. ii.Content: 1. Website content URL. 2. Login page URL. 3. Keyword page URL. iii. Price—for example, from a blue book. iv. Submit to search engines and receive traffic from search engines. V. Internet websites similar to Google Adwords i. Link settings in the account: 1. Default -> Default condition list assigned by the Internet website or set by the user. Users can trigger automatic reading of the ID, price, physical status or configuration of computer-embedded objects. 2. The seller account can have a status update button to update the status or configuration of the computer embedded object => associate the status with the sales price. 3. Reading the configuration and status of computer embedded objects can produce results such as the following: a. Mileage (for vehicles). b. The geographical location of computer embedded objects. c. Installed memory options -> For example, how many GB the SD card has. d. Real-time reading of vehicle status, such as oil level/temperature, etc. ii. Generate advertising content: 1. Regarding the types of information generated by advertising: a. Title and number of lines of product description, b. Unique selling proposition advertising, c. Distinctive features and benefit advertisements, d. Advertisements containing titles, e. Advertisements containing descriptive lines, f. Advertisements containing prices or discounts, g. Focus on testimonial advertising, h. Advertisements that convey information, i. Advertising templates for sellers to choose from. iii. Price 1. Blue book price suggestions when the computer embedded object is a vehicle, etc. iv.Keywords 1. Suggestions on keyword matching methods, such as: a. Match price. v. Links to Google websites or advertising websites, etc. vi. Advertisements that are triggered or not triggered based on a set of conditions from the end user.

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Referring to Figure 31, the database 3100 is a database that service users query from the server 3101. The application software 3110 sends the query to the database 3100 via the server 3101 using a product search user interface 3111. Application software 3110 may reside on the user's computer embedded object, server 3101, or may be accessed via another server.

The product search user interface 3111 delivers database search results 3102 to the user's computer embedded object. Typical search results 3102 may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: identification information of goods for sale, product descriptions, seller identification information, seller's email address, or seller's phone number.

In a possible embodiment, application software 3120 may be a phone dialer resident on the user's computer embedded object, which can display information from search results to the user, such as any of the following: Seller's Identification information and/or product identification information 3121, the seller's phone number 3122, or the seller's sales rating and other comments about the seller 3123. Application software 3120 can cause or result in mobile phone calls, IP voice phone calls, through or using the user's computer embedded objects, using information from search results and/or phone books that reside on the user's computer embedded objects. , and so on. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3120 may automatically save all or part of the search result information upon receipt of the search results, such as on the user's computer embedded object later by the application software 3120 or other application software. The captured seller identification information and phone numbers in the phone book. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3120 may save all or part of the search result information upon receiving a user instruction, such as on an embedded object on the user's computer for later capture by the application software 3120 or other application software. The seller identification information obtained and the phone number selected by the user in the phone book. The vendor identification information is displayed and categorized by the application 3120 along with any other contact identification (and associated phone number) present on the user's computer embedded object. In a possible embodiment, data fields may be added to the phone book or displayed information by the application software 3120 to accommodate the identification of products for sale. The data field may include a link to the seller's identification in the telephone dialer's address book. Data fields can also store product identification information.

In a possible embodiment, the application software 3120 may have any of the following capabilities: a phone dialer capability, or a phone book capability, or a phone dialer and an Internet web browser capability, or a phone dialer and global information Keyword search capabilities on the Internet, or keyword search capabilities on phone dialers and online shopping retail websites. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3120 may include, but is not limited to: functionality for generating dual tone multi-frequency signals to navigate the phone menu system, and hyperfiles for data communication with the Internet (World Wide Web). Transport protocol functionality. The application software 3120 can be installed on the user's computer-embedded object such as a smartphone.

In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 may display the seller identification information 3121 and the seller's email address 3142 from the search results. In a possible embodiment, the application 3140 can send and receive email messages 3133 using information from the search results. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 may automatically save all or a portion of the search result information (such as the seller's email address) on the user's computer embedded object upon receipt of the search result for later use. Retrieve. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 may, upon receiving user instructions, save all or part of the search result information (such as the seller's email address) on the user's computer embedded object for later retrieval. Pick. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 may include, but is not limited to: Simple Email Protocol functionality for sending and receiving emails, and hyperfiles for data communication with the Internet (Global Information Network) Transport protocol functionality. The vendor identification information 3121 may be displayed and categorized by the application 3140, along with any other contact identification (and associated email address) present on the user's computer embedded object.

In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 may be an email client software capable of sending and receiving emails. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 may save the seller's contact information within the contact information of another email client or within itself. In a possible embodiment, application software 3140 can send and receive emails using another email client or itself using contact information from search results. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3140 can access the address book of another email client. In a possible embodiment, data fields may be added to the address book or display information by application software 3140 to accommodate identification of items for sale. The data field may include a link to the seller's identification in the email client's address book. Data fields can also store product identification information.

In a possible embodiment, the application software 3130 can display any of the following: seller identification information and/or product identification information 3121, product description 3132, or product price 3133. In a possible embodiment, the application software 3130 can perform transactions between sellers and buyers (users).

In a possible embodiment, the application software 3130 may be a database software management tool capable of classifying and displaying, for example, a list of hardware items for sale and any of the following: seller identification information and/or product identification information 3121, Product description 3132, or sales price 3133.

In possible embodiments, any combination of the application software 3120, 3130, and 3140 may be integrated. The integrated software can be installed in computer-embedded objects such as smartphones. In a possible embodiment, the integrated software may have any combination of the following functionality: email (sending and receiving emails), address book (containing any of the following: seller identification information, seller email address, and /or phone number, product identification information, etc.), phone number dialer (with the ability to access the address book), shopping list (with the ability to classify/query products for sale), or perform sales transactions.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: A server receives at least one of an identification code or a specification of a computer embedded object for sale; the server automatically selects a plurality of parameters, which are used for populating and a target web page related to at least one of the identifier or specification of the computer embedded object; automatically creating a web page by the server that allows the user to select parameters from the plurality of parameters used to populate the target web page; by The server uses the selected parameters to create at least part of the target page.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein a software application resident on a user's computer-embedded object sends an identification code or specification from the user's computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the server is any one of the following servers: a server of a social networking website, a server of an online retail website, a server of an online shopping search engine website , or RSS information fed to the website's server.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: automatically selecting, by the server, computer embedded objects similar to the computer embedded objects for sale; displaying the computer embedded objects for sale to users of the social networking site Information about objects where users of social networking sites own similar computer-embedded objects.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes automatically generating, by the server, promotional reference information related to at least one of an identification code or a specification of the computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes retrieving promotional reference information from a database in communication with a server.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the total number of keywords in the target webpage and/or the position of the keywords in the target webpage are automatically monitored and adjusted by a mobile application software or the server. to improve search rankings.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes sending at least a portion of the target web page to a second user for display.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein at least one of the identification code or the specification is stored in a memory device of the computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the identification code is derived from a hostname and an authentication password of the computer-embedded object, and wherein a combination of the hostname and the authentication password of the computer-embedded object It is used to access identification codes stored in computer embedded objects.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: receiving review information related to the computer-embedded object from a user; and sending the review information to a second user for display.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the review information includes information about the user's experience.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: a log file in which the comment information includes a computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the comment information is a tweet.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein review information is located in a fan page.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes wherein the identification code is delivered via a computer network.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: receiving an information request related to a computer-embedded object from the second user; and sending the information request to the user for display.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the information request includes questions related to computer-embedded objects.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the information request includes a request for a log file of a computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the information request is a tweet.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the information request is located in a fan page.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: display a list of multiple devices connected to the network to a user; upload an identifier or specifications from a device for sale in response to a user indicating a device for sale on the list; retrieve an identifier associated with the device or specification-related information; display the information to that user.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes automatically colonizing the target web page using information selected by the user from the displayed information.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: receiving search terms from a plurality of potential buyers of the product through a server; sending a list of potential buyers among the plurality of potential buyers to a seller, the list of potential buyers having Potential buyers of search items related to the seller's product parameters.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes storing a list of potential buyers in a contact list associated with a communications software component in a device associated with the seller.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: A user computer sends search criteria to a server, the search criteria including search terms for objects of interest to the user; a user computer receives search results from the server, and the search results Including product information of interest, the product information of interest includes one or more contact lists of potential buyers; displaying the received product information and contact list on the user's computer, the contact list is located on the user's computer In the contact section of the communication software above.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the contact group of the communication software is any of the following: a phone book of a mobile phone, an address book of an email application, or a contact list of a communication application , or the contact list of a text messaging application.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: send search criteria to the server through a user's computer, and the search criteria include search terms for objects that the user is interested in; receive search results from the server through the user's computer, and the search results include Interested product information, the interested product information includes the contact list of one or more sellers of the interested product; display the received product information and contact list on the user's computer, the contact list is located in the user's computer in the contact group of the communication software on your computer.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein the contact group of the communication software is any of the following: a phone book of a mobile phone, an address book of an email application, or a contact list of a communication application , or the contact list of a text messaging application.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: display a web page to multiple users; receive the identifiers, configurations, or specifications of computer embedded objects from users communicating with the web page; allow computer embedded objects with specific identifiers, configurations, or specifications When a user of a style object posts a comment or participates in a conversation on a web page, the specific identifier or specification specifies the owner or administrator of the web page.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes: wherein a software application resident on a user's computer-embedded object sends an identification code, configuration, or specification from the user's computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: Receive search results that include any of the following: identification information of at least one product for sale, description of at least one product for sale, identification information of at least one seller of at least one product for sale, identification information of at least one seller an email address, or the phone number of at least one seller; automatically saving at least a portion of the search results in the phone book; displaying information in the phone book that includes at least a portion of the search results.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes causing a phone call to be initiated using information from at least a portion of a search result in a phone book.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes sending a search request to a server using identification information resident on the computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, a method includes the following steps, or a computer-readable medium carrying one or more of the following steps when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform a sequence of the following steps Instructions: Receive search results that include any of the following: identification information of at least one product for sale, description of at least one product for sale, identification information of at least one seller of at least one product for sale, identification information of at least one seller an email address, or the phone number of at least one seller; automatically saving at least a portion of the search results in a contact list; displaying information in the contact list that includes at least a portion of the search results.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes causing sending an email message using at least a portion of the information from the search results.

In an embodiment, a method or computer-readable medium further includes sending a search request to a server using identification information resident on the computer-embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for receiving, via a server, at least one of an identification code or specifications of a computer embedded object for sale. by the server automatically selecting a plurality of parameters for inclusion in a target web page associated with at least one of the identifier or specification of the computer embedded object; by the server automatically selecting Create a web page that allows a user to select parameters from a plurality of parameters used to populate a target web page; and create at least a portion of the target web page using the selected parameters by the server.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein a software application resident on the user's computer embedded object sends an identification code or specification from the user's computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the server is any one of the following servers: a server of a social networking website, a server of an online retail website, a server of an online shopping search engine website, or an RSS information feed To the website server.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: automatically selecting, through the server, computer embedded objects similar to the computer embedded objects for sale; and displaying to users of the social networking site information related to the computer embedded objects for sale. Information, in which users of social networking sites have similar computer-embedded objects.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: automatically generating, by the server, promotional reference information related to at least one of an identification code or a specification of the computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the promotional reference information is retrieved from a database in communication with the server.

In an embodiment, an instrument further includes: wherein the total number of keywords in the target web page and/or the position of the keywords in the target web page are automatically monitored and adjusted by a mobile application software or the server to improve search rankings.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes sending at least a portion of the target web page to a second user for display.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein at least one of the identification code or the specification is stored in a memory device of the computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the identification code is derived from the host name and authentication password of the computer embedded object, and wherein the combination of the host name and authentication password of the computer embedded object is used to Access the identification code stored in the computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: receiving review information related to the computer embedded object from the user; and sending the review information to the second user for display.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the review information includes information about the user's experience.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the comment information includes a log file of the computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the comment information is a tweet.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the review information is located in a fan page.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the identification code is delivered via a computer network.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: receiving an information request related to the computer embedded object from the second user; and sending the information request to the user for display.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the information request includes questions related to the computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the information request includes a request for a log file of the computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the information request is a tweet.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the information request is located in a fan page.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for: displaying a list of devices connected to a network to a user; responding to the user's selection in the list Indicate a device for sale and upload an identification code or specifications from the device; retrieve information related to the identification code or specifications of the device; display the information to the user.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes using information selected by the user from the displayed information to automatically populate the target web page.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for: receiving search terms from a plurality of potential purchasers of a product via a server; A list of potential buyers among the potential buyers is sent to a seller, and the list of potential buyers lists potential buyers who have search terms related to the seller's product parameters.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein a list of potential buyers is stored in a contact list associated with a communications software component in a device associated with the seller.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for sending search criteria to a server by a user computer, the search criteria including a user Search items for items of interest to the user; receiving search results from the server through the user's computer, the search results including product information of interest, the product information of interest including one or more contacts of potential buyers List; display the received product information and contact list on the user's computer. The contact list is located in the contact group of the communication software installed on the user's computer.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the contact group of the communication software is any of the following: a phone book of a mobile phone, an address book of an email application, a contact list of a communication application, or a text messaging application The program's contact list.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for sending search criteria to a server by a user computer, the search criteria including a user Search items for items of interest to the user; receiving search results from the server through the user's computer, the search results including product information of interest, the product information of interest including one or more sellers of the product of interest The contact list; displays the received product information and contact list on the user's computer, and the contact list is located in the contact group of the communication software installed on the user's computer.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein the contact group of the communication software is any of the following: a phone book of a mobile phone, an address book of an email application, a contact list of a communication application, or a text messaging application The program's contact list.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for: displaying a web page to a plurality of users; and receiving a user's computer embedded communication with the web page. An identifier, configuration, or specification of an object; allows users of computer-embedded objects with a specific identifier, configuration, or specification to post comments or participate in conversations on the web page that specify the location of the web page. owner or manager.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes: wherein a software application resident on the user's computer embedded object sends an identification code, configuration, or specification from the user's computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for: receiving search results, the search results including any of the following: identification information of at least one product for sale, A description of at least one product for sale, identification information of at least one seller of at least one product for sale, an email address of at least one seller, or a telephone number of at least one seller; automatically saving at least a portion of the search results in the phone in the phone book; display the information in the phone book, and the information includes at least part of the search results.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes causing a telephone call to be initiated using information from at least a portion of a search result in a phone book.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes sending a search request to a server using identification information resident on a computer embedded object.

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes subsystems implemented at least partially in hardware for: receiving search results, the search results including any of the following: identification information of at least one product for sale, A description of at least one product for sale, identification information of at least one seller of at least one product for sale, an email address of at least one seller, or a phone number of at least one seller; automatically saving at least a portion of the search results in the contact In the contact list; display information in the contact list, which information includes at least part of the search results.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes sending an email message using information from at least a portion of the search results.

In an embodiment, an apparatus further includes sending a search request to a server using identification information resident on a computer embedded object.

Hardware overview

According to one embodiment, the techniques described herein are implemented by one or more special purpose computing devices. Such special purpose computing devices may be hard-wired to perform the technology, or may include, for example, one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) or field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that are continuously programmed to perform the technology. A digital electronic device may include one or more general-purpose hardware processors programmed to execute program instructions in accordance with firmware, memory, other storage, or a combination of technologies. Such specialized computing devices can also combine customized hard-wired logic, ASICs, or FPGAs with customized programs to implement the technology. Such specialized computing devices may be desktop computer systems, portable computer systems, handheld devices, network-connected devices, or any other device that incorporates hard-wired and/or program logic to implement the technology.

For example, FIG. 32 is a block diagram illustrating a computer system 3200 on which embodiments of the present invention may be implemented. Computer system 3200 includes a bus 3202 or other communication mechanism for communicating information, and a hardware processor 3204 coupled to the bus 3202 for processing information. Hardware processor 3204 may be, for example, a general-purpose microprocessor.

Computer system 3200 also includes a main memory 3206, such as random access memory (RAM) or other dynamic storage device, coupled to bus 3202 for storing information and instructions for execution by processor 3204. Main memory 3206 may also be used to store temporary variables or other intermediate information during execution of instructions executed by processor 3204. Such instructions, when stored on a non-transitory storage medium accessible to processor 3204, convert computer system 3200 into a special purpose machine customized to perform the operations specified in the instructions.

Computer system 3200 further includes a read-only memory (ROM) 3208 or other static storage device coupled to bus 3202 for storing static information and instructions for execution by processor 3204. A storage device 3210, such as a magnetic disk or optical disk, is provided and coupled to the bus 3202 for storing information and instructions.

Computer system 3200 may be coupled to a display 3212 such as a cathode ray tube (CRT) via bus 3202 for displaying information to a computer user. An input device 3214 including alphanumeric and other keys is coupled to bus 3202 for communicating information and command selections to processor 3204. Another type of user input device is a cursor control 3216 such as a mouse, trackball, or cursor direction keys, for communicating directional information and command selections to the processor 3204 and for controlling cursor movement on the display 3212 . Such input devices typically have two degrees of freedom in two axes, namely a first axis (eg, x) and a second axis (eg, y), which allows the device to specify a position in a plane.

Computer system 3200 may implement the techniques described herein using customized hard-wired logic, one or more ASICs or FPGAs, firmware, and/or program logic along with the computer system that enables or programs computer system 3200 to become a specialized machine. . According to one embodiment, the techniques herein are performed by computer system 3200 responding to processor 3204 executing one or more sequences of one or more instructions included in main memory 3206 . Such instructions may be read into main memory 3206 from another storage medium, such as storage device 3210. Execution of sequences of instructions contained in main memory 3206 causes processor 3204 to perform the processing steps described herein. In alternative embodiments, hardwired circuitry may be used instead of or in combination with software instructions.

The term "storage medium" as used herein means any non-transitory medium that stores data and/or instructions that cause a machine to operate in a specific manner. Such storage media may include non-volatile media and/or volatile media. Non-volatile media include, for example, optical or magnetic disks, such as storage device 3210. Volatile media includes dynamic memory, such as main memory 3206. Common forms of storage media include, for example, floppy disks, floppy disks, hard disks, solid state drives, magnetic tape or any other magnetic data storage media, CD-ROM, any other optical data storage media, any physical media with a hole pattern, RAM, PROM and EPROM, FLASH-EPROM, NVRAM, any other memory chip or cartridge.

Storage media is different from, but can be used in conjunction with, transmission media. Transport media participates in transferring information between storage media. Transmission media include, for example, coaxial cables, copper wire, and fiber optics, including the wires that make up bus 3202. Transmission media may also take the form of acoustic or light waves, such as those generated during radio wave and infrared data communications.

Various forms of media may involve carrying one or more sequences of one or more instructions to processor 3204 for execution. For example, the instructions may initially be carried on a disk or solid state drive of the remote computer. The remote computer can load the instructions into its dynamic memory and send them over the phone line using a modem. The modem located on the local side of the computer system 3200 can receive data via the telephone line and use an infrared transmitter to convert the data into an infrared signal. An infrared detector can receive data carried in an infrared signal, and suitable circuitry can place the data on bus 3202. The bus 3202 carries the data to the main memory 3206, and the processor 3204 retrieves and executes the instructions from the main memory 3206. Instructions received by main memory 3206 may optionally be stored on storage device 3210 before or after execution by processor 3204.

Computer system 3200 also includes a communication interface 3218 coupled to bus 3202. Communication interface 3218 provides two-way data communication coupled to network connection 3220, which is connected to local area network 3222. For example, communication interface 3218 may be an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) card, a cable modem, a satellite modem, or a modem that provides a data communication connection to a corresponding type of telephone line. As another example, communication interface 3218 may be a local area network (LAN) card to provide a data communication connection to a compatible LAN. Wireless connection can also be implemented. In any such implementation, communication interface 3218 sends and receives electrical, electromagnetic, or optical signals that carry digital data streams representing various types of information.

Network connections 3220 typically provide data communications to other data services through one or more networks. For example, network connection 3220 may provide a connection to a host computer 3224 via a local area network 3222 or to a data device operated by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) 3226. ISP 3226 then provides data communications services over the global packet data communications network now commonly referred to as the "Internet" 3228. Both local area network 3222 and Internet 3228 use electrical, electromagnetic, or optical signals that carry digital data streams. Signals through various networks, and signals on network connection 3220 and through communication interface 3218 that carry digital data to and from computer system 3200 are exemplary forms of transmission media.

Computer system 3200 can send messages and receive data, including program code, via the network, network connection 3220, and communication interface 3218. In the Internet example, the server 3230 may transmit the application's request code via the Internet 3228, ISP 3226, local area network 3222, and communication interface 3218.

The received code may be executed by processor 3204 when received, and/or stored in storage device 3210 or other non-volatile storage for later execution.

Equivalent examples, extended examples, alternative examples and others

In the foregoing specification, embodiments of the invention have been described with reference to numerous specific details that may vary from implementation to implementation. Therefore, the instructions and descriptions should be viewed in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The sole and exclusive indication of the scope of the invention and what the applicant anticipates to be the scope of the invention is the literal and equivalent scope of the collection of patent claims in the specific form in which such patent claims are published. (including any subsequent corrections) from the date of publication of this application.

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The invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent similar elements, and in which: Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a server that stores and retrieves object data according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 illustrates an example of an end-user computer communicating with a server according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is an example block diagram illustrating a computer system according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 illustrates an example processing flow according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 illustrates an example processing flow according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 illustrates an example processing flow according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 illustrates an example processing flow according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 illustrates an example user interface for sellers according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 illustrates an example user interface for buyers according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 illustrates an example user interface for sellers to manage devices for sale connected to the network according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 illustrates an example data structure and content that may be submitted to a search engine according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 illustrates an example data structure and content that can be submitted to an online retail store according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 illustrates an example data structure and content that can be submitted to a social network according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14a illustrates an example of specification information comparison according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14b illustrates an example of specification information comparison according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 is a list illustrating promotional parameters for various items that may have been sold according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 illustrates an example list of promotion parameters for creating a web page to promote items according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 illustrates an example seller user input interface for a seller to add additional information describing an item for sale according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18 illustrates an example seller user interface for recycling items according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 19 illustrates an example web page template before and after identifying a user object according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 20 illustrates an example logical structure according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 21 illustrates an example logical structure according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 22 illustrates a list of object model or specification search results from a search engine according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 23 illustrates an example of a buyer's user interface according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 24 illustrates an example of a seller's user interface according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 25 illustrates an example of a seller's user interface according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 26 illustrates an example processing flow according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 27 illustrates an example social network user interface according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 28 illustrates an example social network user interface according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 29 illustrates an example social network user interface according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; Figure 30 illustrates an example processing flow according to a possible embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 31 illustrates an exemplary hardware platform on which a computer or computing device described herein may be implemented, in accordance with one possible embodiment of the present invention. Figure 32 illustrates an example information access process according to a possible embodiment of the present invention;

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Claims (1)

An automated information updating method, which includes the following steps: displaying a list of a plurality of devices connected to a network to a user; in response to a user indicating a device for sale on the list, uploading an identification code from the device or a specification; retrieve information related to the identifier or specification of the device; display the information to the user; and automatically populate a target web page with information selected by the user from the displayed information.

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