Patent ID: 6064982
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A method for needs assessment and product configuration, comprising the steps of:providing a configuration tool in the form of a series of cascading style sheets, said configuration tool:providing a module that assists a user in determining hardware needs;providing a customer needs identification page for assessing a customer's product requirements, in which a customer may select among various statements;providing a system needs determination page in which hardware requirements are identified; andproviding a recommended system configuration page that provides a recommended system configuration that includes any of product identification, pricing information, various options that have been selected, and sales terms and conditions that may be desired;progressing through said style sheets during an interactive, off-line customer needs assessment and product configuration session; andautomatically recommending a system configuration that most nearly meets a customer's needs, based upon the results of said interactive customer product selection session.