WO2000070521A3 - Method and apparatus for internet commerce - Google Patents

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WO2000070521A3
WO2000070521A3 PCT/US2000/013459 US0013459W WO0070521A3 WO 2000070521 A3 WO2000070521 A3 WO 2000070521A3 US 0013459 W US0013459 W US 0013459W WO 0070521 A3 WO0070521 A3 WO 0070521A3
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internet commerce
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present
ecommerce
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William R Murray Jr
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Acco Brands Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219—Special purpose keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023—Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0238—Programmable keyboards

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  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
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  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for facilitating Internet Commerce from a personal computer. In particular, the present invention comprises a method and apparatus for automatically connecting a user to an ecommerce site associated with an ecommerce key of a keypad device, and financially rewarding the referral source for the communication after it is made.
PCT/US2000/013459 1999-05-18 2000-05-16 Method and apparatus for internet commerce WO2000070521A2 (en)

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US13474199P 1999-05-18 1999-05-18
US31395499A 1999-05-18 1999-05-18
US09/313,954 1999-05-18
US60/134,741 1999-05-18

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WO2000070521A3 true WO2000070521A3 (en) 2002-03-28
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BR0106473A (en) * 2001-02-07 2002-12-03 Asiatotal Net Ltda Interface for non-typed direct access to partner sites, equipment with an interface for non-typed direct access to partner sites, non-typed access method to partner sites, method of enabling the use of microcomputers through the presence of an interface for access untyped direct to partner sites
US6712535B2 (en) * 2001-04-30 2004-03-30 Microsoft Corporation Keyboard with improved lateral region
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DE29706708U1 (en) * 1997-04-03 1997-06-05 Silitek Corp Multimedia keyboard
EP0964328A2 (en) * 1998-06-08 1999-12-15 Compaq Computer Corporation Rapid network access computer system

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DE29706708U1 (en) * 1997-04-03 1997-06-05 Silitek Corp Multimedia keyboard
EP0964328A2 (en) * 1998-06-08 1999-12-15 Compaq Computer Corporation Rapid network access computer system

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ANON.: "Internet Kiosk Touch Panel Shell", IBM TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE BULLETIN, vol. 39, no. 8, August 1996 (1996-08-01), NEW YORK US, pages 85 - 87, XP000638146 *
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STEVEN VONDER-HAAR: "Compaq Holds The Key To Web Navigation Hubs", INTERACTIVE WEEK, 16 March 1998 (1998-03-16), XP002151622, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:www.zdnet.com/intweek/daily/980316a.h tml>> [retrieved on 20001031] *

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