Patent ID: 8548873
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for configuring products, the method comprising: accepting a first product type selection from the end user through the graphical user interface; in response to accepting, presenting at the graphical user interface at least some components associated with the first product type to the end user through the graphical user interface; accepting one or more component selections from the end user through the graphical user interface, the one or more component selections replacing at least some of the components associated with the first product type; determining a cross-over trigger from the component selections; presenting at the graphical user interface a second product type associated with the cross-over trigger to the end user as a replacement for the selected product type; accepting a selection by the end user of the second product type as a replacement for the first product type; and mapping one or more component selections accepted from the end user to components associated with the second product type.