Sandra R Peters

US Patent:

20110251897, Oct 13, 2011

Filed:

Mar 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/076260

Inventors:

Jeffrey Scott Litvack - New York NY, US
Soin Anne Park - Brooklyn NY, US
Benjamin Turlough Mosse - Thomastown, IE
Sandra Peters - Encinitas CA, US
Philip Ceasar Flores Te - La Mesa CA, US

Assignee:

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - New York NY

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 1458, 705 1473, 705 1471

Abstract:

There is provided a system and method for user interfaces to navigate online shopping circulars. There is provided a method comprising retrieving circular data, presenting the circular data arranged by sorting parameters, receiving a request to obtain a product, and initiating a transaction for the requested product with a retailer. The sorting parameters may include parameters such as retailer bids for enhanced visibility, thereby providing increased monetization opportunities. The sorting parameters may also include flexible preset or user defined filtering options, allowing users to enjoy an engaging and streamlined shopping experience. The online shopping circulars may be implemented as a module for online media content, such as a news site or an entertainment portal.