Patent ID: 7668739
Filing Date: 2010-02-23
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for replacing insured items using a web-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network, said method comprising the steps of: receiving at the server, specification information about the item to be replaced via the device; comparing the received item specification information with potential replacement product information pre-stored within the server; selecting at least one potential replacement product which substantially matches the received item specification information; downloading by the server at least one of item feature information, product accessory information, and price quote information related to the selected potential replacement product; storing by the server the selected potential replacement products in a database for access by at least one of the insured user and the insurer; approving by the insurer, at least one of the potential replacement products, whose information was downloaded; providing the downloaded information to the insured user; and prompting the insured user to select at least one replacement item from the downloaded information.