WO2011054055A1 - Procédé et système permettant de choisir un cadeau en ligne - Google Patents

Procédé et système permettant de choisir un cadeau en ligne Download PDF

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WO2011054055A1
WO2011054055A1 PCT/AU2010/001481 AU2010001481W WO2011054055A1 WO 2011054055 A1 WO2011054055 A1 WO 2011054055A1 AU 2010001481 W AU2010001481 W AU 2010001481W WO 2011054055 A1 WO2011054055 A1 WO 2011054055A1
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Frankie James Lagudi
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • G06Q30/02—Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising

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  • This invention relates to a method and system for online gift selection.
  • the invention is particularly suitable for providing a method and system which enable gifters to select and purchase gifts online.
  • a method of providing an online service for gift selection including the steps of: providing an interface;
  • the interface is customisable by a recipient to include selected features.
  • the method includes the step of notifying the recipient of the deposit electronically. More preferably, the method includes the further step of the recipient upon receipt of the notification allocating the fund to purchase the selected gift electronically. Optionally, the method includes the yet further step of the recipient withdrawing the funds to purchase the gift physically.
  • the list of gifts takes the form of a wishlist.
  • the wishlist may include goods or services selected by the recipient.
  • the interface may include a gift registry. It is preferred that the step of customising the interface includes choosing a particular theme and editing the interface with personalised features.
  • the interface may also include various e- card options.
  • Each particular theme may be associated with a certain type of occasion, for example, the occasion may be a wedding such as a beach wedding, a regal wedding or an ethnological wedding. Other occasions may be birthdays, house warmings, baby showers etc. These themes may relate to the personality of the potential recipient rather than to an occasion.
  • the recipient is preferred to be able to incorporate one or more features formed by visual and/or audio effects.
  • the visual effects may be generated by one or more of the following: photos, decorative embellishments and written comments.
  • the audio effects may be generated by one or more of the following: classical music, contemporary music and ringing tones of wedding bells, for example.
  • the method includes a further step of automatically sending an e-card to both the gifter and recipient after the purchase is made by the recipient using the fund deposited by the gifter.
  • the method includes a yet further step of the gifter selecting an e-card from the e-card options on the interface. Once selected, the e-card may be sent to the recipient automatically.
  • a system for online gift selection including:
  • the interface is associated with a website readily available for a gifter to visit and browse.
  • the website may be visited by invitation only or may be unrestricted.
  • the means for enabling the list of gifts to be displayed on the interface includes a computer, a monitor and appropriate software.
  • the means for providing access to the interface may include a password.
  • the password may be a default password given electronically to the gifter by the recipient.
  • the means for allowing the gifter to deposit a chosen amount of fund may include credit card payment, PaypalTM setups or any other suitable payment arrangements or systems.
  • the means for allowing customising of the interface includes software.
  • the software may enable the recipient to choose a particular theme and edit the interface with personalised features.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps involved in carrying out the method of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram demonstrating a system of the present invention.
  • the method and system of the present invention are intended to be utilised for online shopping for weddings. It is however contemplated that they are equally applicable to other types of events or functions which involve online purchasing or business transactions.
  • Figure 1 shows a method 10 of providing an online service for gift selection.
  • the method 10 includes a step of an engaged couple (hereafter referred to as recipient) providing an interface which involves setting up a website, as shown in box 12.
  • recipient an engaged couple
  • an email is sent to each of the guests (hereafter referred to as gifters) on the list with a link to the website. Also provided to each gifter is a password which allows him or her access to the website, as shown in box 14.
  • the website set up by the recipient includes a gift registry displaying a list of gifts which takes the form of a wishlist.
  • the wishlist includes goods and/or services selected by the recipient.
  • the gifter may then go through the wishlist and select a gift from the list, as shown in box 16.
  • the gifter is then allowed to deposit a chosen amount of fund for the selected gift by clicking on a relevant icon on the website and making a payment, as shown in box 18.
  • the payment may be made by using a credit card of the gifter's choosing or via PaypalTM.
  • the recipient is notified of the deposit electronically via e-card, email or text messaging, as shown in box 20.
  • the recipient upon receipt of the notification is then to allocate the funds received to purchase the selected gift electronically, as indicated by box 22.
  • the recipient can allocate the funds received to purchase another item or service of his or her choosing.
  • the recipient may have the option of withdrawing the funds which can be used to physically purchase the gift in- store.
  • the website of the present invention is customisable by the recipient to include selected features, as indicated in box 24.
  • Customising the website may include choosing a particular theme for the website and/or editing the website with personalised features, as indicated in box 26.
  • the recipient may choose more than one theme for the website during customisation.
  • the recipient may send an e-card to each gifter as an invitation, as shown in box 28.
  • each of them is associated with a certain type of wedding such as a beach wedding, a regal wedding and an ethnological wedding.
  • the website will display a background or get-up representative of the relevant theme.
  • the recipient is also able to incorporate different features formed by visual and/or audio effects.
  • the visual effects are generated by one or more of the following: photos, decorative embellishments and written comments.
  • the audio effects may be generated by one or more of the following: classical music, contemporary music and ringing tones of wedding bells.
  • the method of the present invention allows the gifter to select an e-card from the e-card options on the website during the customising process.
  • the website includes various e-card options for the recipient, as shown in box 50.
  • an e-card is sent by email to both the gifter and the recipient, as shown in box 30. It is also contemplated that an e-card is sent by the gifter to the recipient once the funds have been deposited into the recipient account.
  • a system 32 for online gift selection including the website 34 described above for displaying a list of gifts.
  • the website 34 is readily available for a gifter to visit and browse at any time before the wedding.
  • the website 34 may only be visited by invitation.
  • the system 32 also includes means in the form of a computer 36 and a monitor 38 for enabling the list of gifts to be displayed on the website 34.
  • Also included in the system is means in the form of a default password 40 for providing access to the website 34 to the gifter. The password 40 is given to the gifter by the recipient electronically.
  • the system 32 further includes means in the form of credit card or PaypalTM setups 42 for allowing the gifter to deposit the chosen amount of funds for the selected gift on the list.
  • the system 32 also includes means in the form of a software (not shown) for allowing customising of the website 34 by a recipient.
  • the software enables the recipient to choose a particular theme and edit the website with the personalised features described above.
  • the website is easy and quick to use by the recipient to create a gift registry
  • the recipient has the capability and freedom of customising the website to make it more attractive and target orientated.
  • the present invention is industrially applicable in that it provides a website which is easy and quick to use by the recipient to create a gift registry.
  • the recipient is able to customise the website to make it more attractive and target orientated.

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un procédé et un système conçus pour proposer un service de choix de cadeau en ligne. Ledit procédé consiste à fournir une interface, à afficher une liste de cadeaux sur cette interface, à permettre à une personne offrant un cadeau d'accéder à l'interface, et à permettre à la personne offrant le cadeau de déposer un montant défini pour un cadeau choisi dans la liste. Ladite interface est personnalisable, afin qu'une personne recevant un cadeau lui donne des caractéristiques choisies.
PCT/AU2010/001481 2009-11-05 2010-11-05 Procédé et système permettant de choisir un cadeau en ligne WO2011054055A1 (fr)

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AU2009905394A AU2009905394A0 (en) 2009-11-05 A method and system for online gift selection
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