Patent ID: 8190485
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of purchasing memory for a customer's computer system comprising: using a server to obtain memory configuration information for the computer system, the memory configuration information being obtained from the computer system without requiring that the memory configuration information be entered into the computer system by the user, the memory configuration information comprising the amount of memory installed in the computer system, the number of memory module sockets that are available to accept memory modules in the computer system and an operating speed for the memory in the computer system; using the server to determine memory specification information for the computer system; using the server to determine memory upgrade options for the computer system based upon the memory configuration information and the memory specification information; using the server to present to the customer the memory upgrade options; allowing the customer to select at least one memory upgrade from the memory upgrade options; presenting an option for the customer to purchase the selected memory upgrade; and in response to the customer opting to purchase the selected memory upgrade, automatically initiating a purchase transaction for the selected memory upgrade.