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System and method for automated remote previewing and purchasing of music, video, software, and other multimedia products    
United States Patent5918213   
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Inventor(s)Bernard; Warren E. (Bethesda, MD); Jacobson; Philip A. (Vienna, VA)
AbstractAn automated product purchasing system allows purchasers to order products via a remote communications medium without having to speak to a sales representative or other human operator. According to the invention, purchasers access the automated product purchasing system and browse among the selections offered. Menu style prompts guide the customer through the various products offered by the automated product purchasing system. Product descriptions are provided to assist the customer in making his or her selections. Where appropriate, product samples are provided to the customer via the communications medium so the customer can evaluate the product prior to purchasing. Examples of product samples include movie previews, sample cuts from music tracks, software demos, and the like. Ordering and purchasing are automated so that human operators are not required to intervene in the process. The use of a membership profile with important customer information facilitates the automation of the process and minimizes the amount of times a repeat customer needs to provide this information.
   














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System and method for automated remote previewing and purchasing of music, video, software, and other multimedia products
Inventor     Bernard; Warren E. (Bethesda, MD); Jacobson; Philip A. (Vienna, VA)
Owner/Assignee     MCI Communications Corporation (DE)
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Publication Date     June 29, 1999
Application Number     08/580,104
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Filing Date     December 22, 1995
US Classification     705/26 705/27 709/227 709/228 709/229
Int'l Classification     G06F 017/60
Examiner     Hayes; Gail O.
Assistant Examiner     Hughet; William N.
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USPTO Field of Search     364/401 R 364/478.01 364/479.03 235/381 395/226 395/227 395/200.57 395/200.58 395/200.59 705/26 705/27
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