Method and system of online shopping via third party using blog

A system of online shopping via a sales agent includes user terminals (1); seller terminals (21); sales agent terminals (22); two web servers (3) wherein one web server (3) comprises a seller blog (31) including item description web pages (3W1), and the other web server (3) comprises a sales agent blog (32) including item web pages (3W2); an online billing platform (4); and bank terminals (5). The user terminals (1), the seller terminals (21), the sales agent terminals (22), the web servers (3), the online billing platform (4), and the bank terminals (5) are connected together via the Internet (6). Methods of online shopping via a third party (e.g., sales agent or OEM) using a blog are also provided.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The invention relates to e-business and more particularly to method and system of online shopping via a third party (e.g., sales agent or original equipment manufacturer (OEM)) using a blog.

2. Description of Related Art

A blog is a type of personal diary posted on the Internet. Most blogs consist of small, plentiful entries. Topics posted on blogs may vary widely.

Conventionally, e-business is not possible using blog. This is because only data like pictures and documents are typically transmitted by a web server. High cost and technological difficulties make e-business using blog almost infeasible.

Currently, there are many websites providing online shopping. Typically, an item and a brief description thereof are shown on a web page. Hence, a would-be buyer may not know details of a desired item by simply viewing the web page. This may greatly decrease buying desire of many would-be buyers. A lot of restrictions are also applied on web pages provided by the online auction and shopping websites. This may further frustrate many would-be sellers.

Thus, it is desirable to provide a novel method and system of online shopping via a third party using a blog in order to fully utilize the features of blog.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore one object of the invention to provide a system of online shopping via a third party using a blog.

It is another object of the invention to provide a method of online shopping via a sales agent using a blog.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a method of online shopping via an OEM using a blog.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2, a system of online shopping via a sales agent using blog in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. The system comprises a plurality of user terminals1, a plurality of seller terminals (only one is shown)21, a plurality of sales agent terminals (only one is shown)22, a plurality of web servers3, an online billing platform4, and a plurality of bank terminals (only one is shown)5all being connected together via the Internet6.

One web server3comprises a seller blog31. The other web server3comprises a sales agent blog32. The online billing platform4comprises a platform server41, a login server42, an item server43, a billing server44, an e-mail server45, and a function server46, all being connected together by wires.

The login server42comprises a member database421. The item server43comprises a merchandise database431. The billing server44comprises a purchase order database441, a bank database442, a shipment database443, and a request for payment database444. The e-mail server45comprises an e-mail database451, a client database452, and an advertisement database453. The function server46comprises a program database461having a sales agent tab program P1. The sales agent tab program P1comprises a guide tab and a payment tab.

The method of online shopping via sales agent using blog in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention comprises the following steps.

A seller may use a seller terminal21to access the seller blog31over the Internet6. The seller then creates a plurality of item description web pages3W1in the seller blog31. A number of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold are posted on each of the item description web pages3W1. The seller then uses the seller terminal21to access the platform server41via the Internet6. Next, the seller gains access to a member web page42W of the login server42and types personal data for membership application.

After becoming a member, a seller may gain access to the platform server41via the Internet6. Next, it is connected to the login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the seller may gain access to the program database461. Next, program codes of the sales agent tab program P1are copied to the seller terminal21based on his or her rights and a desired purchase mode. Next, the seller may use the seller terminal21to link to a seller blog31. After successfully linking, the seller may copy program codes of the sales agent tab program P1to the seller blog31. Thus, program codes of the sales agent tab program P1may be installed in the item description web page3W1. Also, the guide tab of the sales agent tab program P1is installed in the item description web page3W1.

A plurality of merchandise sale web pages43W1are created by the merchandise file431D. Also, the payment tab and a link tab are contained in the merchandise sale web page43W1. The buyer may click the payment tab to start a payment procedure. A would-be buyer may click the link tab to link the platform server41of the online billing platform4to the item description web page3W1of the seller blog31in order to view details of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold.

The would-be buyer may use a user terminal1to link to a seller blog31so as to view the pictures and accompanying description of items being sold on the item description web page3W1of the seller blog31. For buying one or more desired items, the would-be buyer may click the payment tab on the item description web page3W1to start a payment procedure.

Alternatively, the would-be buyer may use a user terminal1to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to an item server43in order to view pictures and accompanying description of items being sold on the merchandise sale web page43W1of the item server43. For buying one or more items posted on the merchandise sale web page43W1, the would-be buyer may click the payment tab on the merchandise sale web page43W1to start a payment procedure.

Still alternatively, the would-be buyer may click the link tab on the merchandise sale web page43W1to link the platform server41to the item description web page3W1in order to view pictures and accompanying description of items being sold thereon.

The method of online shopping via sales agent using blog further comprises the following steps:

The sales agent may use a sales agent terminal22to link to a sales agent blog32. Next, the sales agent is required to create a plurality of item web pages3W2in the sales agent blog32if the sales agent wants to sell items posted on the item description web pages3W1. A number of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold on the item description web page3W1are further posted on the item web page3W2. The sales agent may use a sales agent terminal22to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4. Next, the sales agent may type personal data for membership application.

After becoming a member, a sales agent may gain access to the platform server41via the Internet6. Next, it is connected to the login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the sales agent may gain access to the program database461. Next, program codes of the sales agent tab program P1are copied to the sales agent terminal22based on his or her rights and a desired purchase mode. Next, the sales agent may use the sales agent terminal22to link to a sales agent blog32. After successfully linking, the sales agent may copy program codes of the sales agent tab program P1to the sales agent blog32. Thus, program codes of the sales agent tab program P1may be installed in the item web page3W2. Also, the guide tab of the sales agent tab program P1is installed in the item web page32.

Thereafter, a sales agent may use a sales agent terminal22to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. After successfully linking, the sales agent may type his or her user name and password for identification. After being identified, the sales agent may obtain the tab program codes PC by linking to the program database461. Next, the sales agent may use the sales agent terminal22to link to the sales agent blog32and copy the tab program codes PC to the sales agent blog32. The payment tab is contained in the item web page3W2. A would-be buyer may click the payment tab to start a payment procedure.

The would-be buyer may use a user terminal1to link to a sales agent blog32so as to view the pictures and accompanying description of items being sold on the item web page3W2. For buying one or more desired items, the would-be buyer may click the payment tab on the item web page3W2to start a payment procedure.

The method of online shopping via sales agent using blog further comprises the following steps:

The seller may use a seller terminal21to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the seller may link to an e-mail server45to send a client file to a client database452of the e-mail server45. And in turn, a corresponding client record file452D is created. The e-mail server45of the online billing platform4may create an advertisements issuing web page45W based on the client record file452D and the merchandise file431D.

The seller may use a seller terminal21to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the seller may link to an advertisements issuing web page45W of an e-mail server45. Also, the seller is required to input a client list and information about merchandise being sold on the advertisements issuing web page45W required for advertisement purposes. An issued advertisements file453D is created in the advertisement database453of the e-mail server45based on the client list and information about merchandise being sold. The e-mail server45then sends the issued advertisements file453D to a would-be buyer by e-mail. Note that the payment tab contained in the e-mail has been enabled. Hence, the would-be buyer may click the payment tab to start a payment procedure.

A payment procedure involves the following steps: A would-be buyer may click the payment tab to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the buyer may link to a payment web page44W1of a billing server44. Also, the buyer is required to input payment data on the payment web page44W1. A purchase order file with order number441D is created in the purchase order database441of the billing server44based on the payment data.

The platform server41of the online billing platform4then links to a bank terminal5. The billing server44then verifies information (e.g., credit card information) provided in the purchase order file with order number441D with a corresponding credit card issuing bank. After being verified, a transaction particulars file with order number442D is created in a bank database442of the billing server44based on an authorization from the bank. Also, a shipment file with order number443D is created in the shipment database443of the billing server44.

The e-mail server45then sends the purchase order file with order number441D to the buyer by e-mail. Also, the e-mail server45then sends an e-mail to inform the seller to prepare the ordered item for shipment based on the shipment file with order number443D.

The method of online shopping via sales agent using blog further comprises the following steps:

After successfully shipping the goods, the sales agent may use a sales agent terminal22to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the sales agent may link to a request for payment web page44W2of the billing server44. Also, the sales agent is required to input request for payment data on the request for payment web page44W2. A debit note file with order number444D is created in the request for payment database444of the billing server44based on the request for payment data.

After being verified by a manager of the online billing platform4, an invoice is prepared based on the debit note file with order number444D. The invoice is finally issued to the buyer for request for payment.

Referring toFIGS. 3 and 4, a system of online shopping via an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) using blog in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. The system comprises a plurality of user terminals1, a seller terminal23, a reseller terminal24, a plurality of web servers (only one is shown)3, an online billing platform4, and a plurality of bank terminals (only one is shown)5all being connected together via the Internet6.

One web server3comprises a seller blog33. The other web server3comprises a reseller blog34. The online billing platform4comprises a platform server41, a login server42, an item server43, a billing server44, an e-mail server45, and a function server46. all being connected together by wires.

The login server42comprises a member database421. The item server43comprises a merchandise database431. The billing server44comprises a purchase order database441, a bank database442, a shipment database443, and a request for payment database444. The e-mail server45comprises an e-mail database451. The function server46comprises a program database461having an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tab program P2. The OEM tab program P2comprises a guide tab and a purchase confirmation tab.

The method of online shopping via OEM using blog in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention comprises the following steps.

Further, a reseller may use a reseller terminal24to access the reseller blog34over the Internet6. The reseller then creates an item description web page3W1in the reseller blog34. A number of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold are posted on the item description web page3W1of the reseller blog34.

A manager of the online billing platform4may design or develop at least one OEM product based on a combination of at least one of the items posted on the item description web page3W1of the seller blog33and at least one of the items posted on the item description web page3W1of the reseller blog34. Further, the manager of the online billing platform4may create an OEM merchandise file431D in the merchandise database431. Furthermore, tab program codes PC are created in the program database461. A plurality of OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2are created by the OEM merchandise file431D. A payment tab, a first link tab, and a second link tab are contained in the OEM merchandise sale web page43W2. A buyer may click the payment tab to start a payment procedure.

A would-be buyer may click the first link tab to link the platform server41of the online billing platform4to the item description web page3W1of the seller blog33in order to view details of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold. Moreover, the would-be buyer may click the second link tab to link the platform server41of the online billing platform4to the item description web page3W1of the reseller blog34in order to view details of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold.

The seller then uses the seller terminal23to link to a seller blog33after viewing items being sold on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2. After successfully linking, an OEM merchandise web page3W3is created in the seller blog33. A number of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold are posted on the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33. Next, the seller may use a seller terminal23to link to the platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a member web page42W of the login server42. Finally, the seller may type personal data for membership application.

After becoming a member, a seller may gain access to the platform server41via the Internet6. Next, it is connected to the login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the seller may gain access to the program database461. Next, program codes of the OEM tab program P2are copied to the seller terminal23based on his or her rights and a desired purchase mode. Next, the seller may use the seller terminal23to link to a seller blog33. After successfully linking, the seller may copy program codes of the OEM tab program P2to the seller blog33. Thus, program codes of the OEM tab program P2may be installed in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33. Also, the guide tab of the OEM tab program P2is installed in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33.

Thereafter, the seller may use the seller terminal23to link to a seller blog33. After successfully linking, the seller may copy program codes of the OEM tab program P2to the seller blog33. Thus, program codes of the OEM tab program P2may be installed in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33. Also, the guide tab of the OEM tab program P2is installed in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33.

Thereafter, the seller may use a seller terminal23to link to the platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to the login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the seller may obtain the tab program codes PC by linking to the program database461. Next, the seller may use the seller terminal23to link to the seller blog33and copy the tab program codes PC to the seller blog33. The purchase confirmation tab is contained in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33. A buyer may click the purchase confirmation tab to start a payment procedure. Thereafter, the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33may be linked to the platform server41and in turn linked to the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43.

A would-be buyer may use a user terminal1to link to a seller blog33so as to view the pictures and accompanying description of items being sold on the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33. For buying one or more desired items, the would-be buyer may click the purchase confirmation tab on the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33. Thereafter, the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33is linked to the platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn is linked to the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43. The would-be buyer may choose one or more OEM items posted on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43. Next, the buyer may click the payment tab on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43to start a payment procedure.

Alternatively, a would-be buyer may use a user terminal1to link to the platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to the item server43so as to view items posted on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43. For buying one or more desired OEM items, the would-be buyer may choose one or more OEM items posted on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43. Next, the buyer may click the payment tab on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43to start a payment procedure.

Still alternatively, a would-be buyer may click the first link tab of the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43to link the platform server41of the online billing platform4to the item description web page3W1of the seller blog33in order to view details of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold. Moreover, the would-be buyer may click the second link tab of the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43to link the platform server41of the online billing platform4to the item description web page3W1of the reseller blog34in order to view details of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold.

The method of online shopping via OEM using blog further comprises the following steps:

The reseller may use a reseller terminal24to link to a reseller blog34after viewing items being sold on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2. After successfully linking, an OEM merchandise web page3W3is created in the reseller blog34. A number of pictures and accompanying description of items being sold are posted on the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34. Next, the reseller may use the reseller terminal24to link to the platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a member web page42W of the login server42. Finally, the reseller may type personal data for membership application.

After becoming a member, a reseller may use a reseller terminal24to link to the platform server41via the Internet6. Next, it is connected to the login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the reseller may gain access to the program database461. Next, program codes of the OEM tab program P2are copied to the reseller terminal24based on his or her rights and a desired purchase mode. Next, the reseller may use the reseller terminal24to link to a reseller blog34. After successfully linking, the reseller may copy program codes of the OEM tab program P2to the reseller blog34. Thus, program codes of the OEM tab program P2may be installed in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34. Also, the guide tab of the OEM tab program P2is installed the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34.

Thereafter, a reseller may use a reseller terminal24to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. After successfully linking, the reseller may type his or her user name and password for identification. After being identified, the reseller may obtain the tab program codes PC by linking to the program database461. Next, the reseller may use the reseller terminal24to link to the reseller blog34and copy the tab program codes PC to the reseller blog34. The purchase confirmation tab is contained in the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34. A would-be buyer may click the purchase confirmation tab to start a payment procedure. Thereafter, the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34may be linked to the platform server41and in turn linked to the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43.

The would-be buyer may use a user terminal1to link to a reseller blog34so as to view the pictures and accompanying description of items being sold on the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34. For buying one or more desired items, the would-be buyer may click the purchase confirmation tab on the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the reseller blog34. Thereafter, the OEM merchandise web page3W3of the seller blog33may be linked to the platform server41and in turn linked to the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43. For buying, the would-be buyer may choose one or more OEM items posted on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43. Finally, the buyer may click the payment tab on the OEM merchandise sale web pages43W2of the item server43to start a payment procedure.

A payment procedure involves the following steps: A would-be buyer may click the purchase confirmation tab to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the buyer may link to a payment web page44W1of a billing server44. Also, the buyer is required to input payment data on the payment web page44W1. A purchase order file with order number441D is created in the purchase order database441of the billing server44based on the payment data.

The platform server41of the online billing platform4then links to a bank terminal5. The billing server44then verifies information (e.g., credit card information) provided in the purchase order file with order number441D with a corresponding credit card issuing bank. After being verified, a transaction particulars file with order number442D is created in a bank database442of the billing server44based on an authorization from the bank. Also, a shipment file with order number443D is created in the shipment database443of the billing server44.

The e-mail server45then sends the purchase order file with order number441D to the buyer by e-mail. Also, the e-mail server45then sends an e-mail to inform the seller to prepare the ordered item for shipping to the reseller based on the shipment file with order number443D. Further, the e-mail server45may send an e-mail to inform the reseller to assemble or manufacture an ordered item after receiving the OEM item from the seller based on the shipment file with order number443D. Furthermore, the reseller will ship the final product to the buyer based on the shipment file with order number443D.

The method of online shopping via OEM using blog further comprises the following steps:

After successfully shipping the ordered item from the seller to the reseller, the seller may use a seller terminal23to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the seller may link to a request for payment web page44W2of the billing server44. Also, the seller is required to input request for payment data on the request for payment web page44W2. A debit note file with order number444D is created in the request for payment database444of the billing server44based on the request for payment data.

After receiving the ordered item from the seller, assembling or manufacturing the ordered OEM item and successfully shipping the ordered OEM item from the reseller to the buyer, the reseller may use a reseller terminal24to link to a platform server41of the online billing platform4and in turn link to a login server42. Next, user name and password are typed for identification. After being identified, the reseller may link to a request for payment web page44W2of the billing server44. Also, the reseller is required to input request for payment data on the request for payment web page44W2. A debit note file with order number444D is created in the request for payment database444of the billing server44based on the request for payment data.

After being verified by a manager of the online billing platform4, an invoice is prepared based on the debit note file with order number444D. The invoice is finally issued to the buyer for request for payment.