Teresa T Wong

US Patent:

20080052184, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Aug 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/892415

Inventors:

Peter J. Junger - Redmond WA, US
Teresa Wong - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Nintendo of America Inc. - Redmond VA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

The example embodiments herein relate to the field of electronic registration (ER) of purchased products and, more particularly, to an improved electronic registration system which enables online buyers and sellers (e.g. those participating in online auctions) to take advantage of the benefits associated with ER systems. The ER techniques enable buyers to determine whether the product for sale, for example, has been purchased through authorized channels, was stolen, is covered under a warranty, etc. Such techniques may be used with existing brick-and-mortar stores as well as online stores. Value may be added for buyers, sellers, auction houses, manufacturers, and/or contract service partners.