Patent ID: 6427132
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A method for demonstrating e-commerce capabilities on a network via a simulation comprising the steps of:(a) providing data connectivity over a network between a simulated user, a simulated product distributor, a simulated product vendor, and a simulated financial service provider; (b) displaying an electronic catalog over the network which shows a product for sale by the simulated product vendor; (c) showing the simulated user browsing the electronic catalog on the network; (d) depicting a consultation over the network between the simulated user and the simulated product distributor relating to the product for sale shown in the electronic catalog, the consultation further involves allowing connection to a human operator, capturing and organizing information about a caller for display, allowing data transfer during voice communication between calling parties, and receiving both voice and keyed input and storing the same in a mailbox; (e) illustrating selection of the product by the simulated user; and (f) portraying the simulated user authorizing payment after an on-line review of an account of the user.