Television – Two-way video and voice communication – User positioning
Patent
1994-04-04
1995-09-19
Groody, James J.
Television
Two-way video and voice communication
User positioning
348 1, 348 7, 348 10, 348 14, 348 17, 348 5, 364401, 364403, H04N 700, H04N 710, H04N 714
Patent
active
054519985
ABSTRACT:
This invention is an apparatus and method for shopping at home. The apparatus comprises a video catalog in which a plurality of product images are established, each product image being coordinated with a corresponding product identification in an order form. The video catalog and the order form are distributed to prospective customers. The customers may view the video catalog and product images, and select the corresponding identification of desired product(s) in the order form. Then, to place an order, the customer transmits the order form with the product identification(s) to the merchandiser, by phone, mail or electronic transmission, for example. Then, the merchandiser may arrange for payment of the order by the customer, and delivery of the corresponding product(s) to the customer.
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Groody James J.
Pedersen Barbara S.
Pedersen Ken J.
West Nina M.
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