Patent ID: 6167383
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A web-based online store having a user interface for enabling a custom configuration of a computer system according to an identification of a user belonging to a prescribed customer set, said online store comprising:a configuration for configuring a computer system with options selected according to a prescribed user input, the options and a respective pricing for each option being presented on a configuration web page in accordance with the identification of the user belonging to a prescribed customer set;a cart for temporarily storing the customer configured computer system, said cart including a cart web page;a checkout for presenting payment options and for obtaining payment and delivery information, said checkout including a checkout web page;a database for dynamically supplying configuration options to said configuration in accordance with the identification of the user belonging to the prescribed customer set; anda warning indicator for indicating an option which is subject to adversely impact a shipment of the configured computer system, the warning indicator including a lead time warning in connection with an option which is subject to incurring a lengthened lead time for shipment of the configured computer system, which is greater than a prescribed lead time, the prescribed lead time being in accordance with the identification of the user belonging to a prescribed customer set.