Patent ID: 8762214
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for hierarchical product selection and purchasing from a server, comprising: accessing a plurality of products from a plurality of component subareas, wherein the plurality of products are for an assembly of a computer system by a user, and wherein each of the component subareas have corresponding compatibility constraints with respect to other component subareas; generating a hierarchical presentation of the products, wherein the presentation proceeds from a parent product out of the plurality of products to a child product out of the plurality of products; providing the hierarchical presentation of the products to a client computer system via a Web browser hosted on the client computer system, wherein the presentation is configured to show child component subareas that satisfy compatibility restraints with parent component subareas; and accepting an order for the at least one product of the plurality of products and implementing the order with a corresponding e-commerce agent for the at least one product.