Mary M Shepherd

US Patent:

20070226065, Sep 27, 2007

Filed:

Mar 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/276943

Inventors:

Mary Shepherd - Middletown OH, US
David Smith - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705026000

Abstract:

A system and method for increasing sales at stores with limited inventory space is described. The system and method facilitates ordering, billing, packaging, delivery, compensation and information exchange for items that are not normally stocked at stores having this type of constraint. An order station is located at the store; a central computer is located in the proximity to a warehouse containing the items ordered; off the shelf software, proprietary software and two-way communication means connecting the order station with the central computer facilitate transactions.