Title:
GROUP BUYING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/145742
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Various embodiments of group buying systems are described. The system enables users to form groups and designate a common delivery/pickup location (e.g., a single home or office), where group members may have their packages delivered. The system also may be configured to suggest that group members make group purchases (e.g., some or all group members by the same or similar items) and may facilitate of aggregation of packages for delivery to the designated common delivery/pickup location.
Inventors:
GANESH BALA (US)
CASTALDO SCOTT (US)
REED AMBER (US)
CASTALDO SCOTT (US)
REED AMBER (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/030554
Publication Date:
February 26, 2015
Filing Date:
March 17, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC (US)
International Classes:
G06Q30/00
Foreign References:
| US7181419B1 | 2007-02-20 | |||
| US20120197705A1 | 2012-08-02 | |||
| US7263505B1 | 2007-08-28 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BRIENT, Scott, E. (LLC1175 Grimes Bridge Road,,Suite 10, Roswell GA, US)
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