Patent ID: 8255291
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving, from a device, a single search query that includes a plurality of identifiers corresponding to a plurality of products; determining whether the single search query includes a live shopping override; querying one or more local databases with the plurality of identifiers to identify information on the plurality of products if the single search query does not include the live shopping override; if the single search query includes the live shopping override, establishing a direct data link with a website that includes the information on the plurality of products, wherein the direct data link can only be used at one or more specific agreed upon times; generating a comparison chart that includes the information on the plurality of products, wherein the comparison chart also includes comparative data for at least one of the plurality of products; and providing the comparison chart to the device in response to the single search query.