David W Joy

US Patent:

20140279130, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/209121

Inventors:

Andrew Man-Hon Lau - Cambridge MA, US
Joseph Taisup Chung - Cambridge MA, US
David Andrew Joy - Somerville MA, US
Kwan Hong Lee - Cambridge MA, US
Aatish Dilip Salvi - Somerville MA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06
G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 261

Abstract:

Various affinity systems and methods are provided to enable the capture of unique end-to-end purchase information. In some embodiments, the data collected through affinity systems and methods can be used to develop insights into the purchase making decision processes of users at any point of a shopping experience. The systems can host interaction platforms to facilitate the exchange of information, opinion, and/or suggestions on products, recommendations, and/or opinions. Further embodiments provide analysis of the captured data to derive insights regarding the appeal of products/services and the qualitative opinions of the users about the products/services.

US Patent:

20140279232, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/209230

Inventors:

Andrew Man-Hon Lau - Cambridge MA, US
Joseph Taisup Chung - Cambridge MA, US
David Andrew Joy - Somerville MA, US
Kwan Hong Lee - Cambridge MA, US
Aatish Dilip Salvi - Somerville MA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06
G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 2641

Abstract:

Various affinity systems and methods are provided to enable the capture of unique end-to-end purchase intent information. In some embodiments, the data collected through affinity systems and methods can be used to develop insights into the purchase making decision processes of users at any point of a shopping experience. The systems can host interaction platforms to facilitate the exchange of information, opinion, and/or suggestions on products, recommendations, and/or opinions. Further embodiments provide analysis of the captured data to derive insights regarding the appeal of products/services and the qualitative opinions of the users about the products/services.

US Patent:

20140279233, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/209298

Inventors:

Andrew Man-Hon Lau - Cambridge MA, US
Joseph Taisup Chung - Cambridge MA, US
David Andrew Joy - Somerville MA, US
Kwan Hong Lee - Cambridge MA, US
Aatish Dilip Salvi - Somerville MA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G06Q 50/00
G06Q 30/06

US Classification:

705 2641

Abstract:

Provided in some embodiments is a social platform for soliciting qualified opinions and facilitating shopping, engaging shoppers, and delivering feedback. The social platform can communicate or integrate with existing sites to provide options for interacting with other qualified users. The platform can improve engagement, and increase social interaction. In some embodiments, affinity/feedback systems are provided that generate feedback for shoppers during their shopping experience. In addition to providing real-time feedback and opinions to shoppers, affinity and feedback systems can be configured to analyze and stored information on a complete purchasing experience. The complete purchasing experience can include, for example, initial identification of interest (e.g., establishing a purchase intent), specification of a product or service detail, actual identification and/or comparison of products/services, any interaction between shopping participants, conversations between participants, actual service/product purchase, and can also include after purchase conversation and/or review.