This is the generic class for apparatus and corresponding
methods for performing data processing operations, in
which there is a significant change in the data or for performing calculation operations wherein the apparatus or
method is uniquely designed for or utilized in the practice, administration, or
management of an enterprise, or
in the processing of financial data.
This class also provides for apparatus and corresponding methods
for performing data processing or calculating operations in which a charge
for goods or services is determined.
This class additionally provides for subject matter described
in the two paragraphs above in combination with cryptographic apparatus
or method.
Subclasses 705/300-348 were established
prior to complete reclassification of all project documents. Documents
that have not yet been reclassified have been placed in 705/1.1. Until
reclassification is finished a complete search of 705/300-348
should include a search of 705/1.1. Once
the project documents in 705/1.1 have been reclassified
they will be moved to the appropriate subclasses and this note will
be removed.
SCOPE OF THE CLASS
1. The arrangements in
this class are generally used for problems relating to administration
of an organization, commodities or financial transactions.
2. Mere designation of an arrangement as a "business machine" or
a document as a "business form" or "business
chart" without any particular business function will not
cause classification in this class or its subclasses.
3. For classification herein, there must
be significant claim recitation of the data processing system or
calculating computer and only nominal claim recitation of any external
art environment. Significantly claimed apparatus external
to this class, claimed in combination with apparatus under
the class definition, which perform data processing or
calculation operations are classified in the class appropriate to
the external device unless specifically excluded therefrom.
4. Nominally claimed apparatus external to this
class in combination with apparatus under the class definition is classified
in this class unless provided for in the appropriate external class.
5. In view of the nature of the subject matter included herein, consideration
of the classification schedule for the diverse art or environment
is necessary for proper search.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
Each subclass definition may contain an OTHER CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEMS listing that is to be used for informational purposes only.
These classification listings may change at any time after their
publication and are therefore not guaranteed to be current.
In addition, the classification listing does not necessarily
indicate the sole relationship between the U.S. Patent Classification
System and foreign classifications. Even where a single
classification is listed for a single U.S. subclass, a
one-to-one correlation should not be inferred.
As a result, information contained therein is considered
to be only a guide to related subject matter.
Types of other classification systems may include:
• IPC7, which indicates
an International Patent Classification (seventh edition) of
the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),
• JPO/FI, which indicates the
Japanese Patent Office and its File Index (FI is a subdivision
of the IPC with related subject matter) classifications, or
• European Patent Classification (ECLA), which
indicates the European Patent Office s classification and also further
subdivides the IPC into related subject matter, or
• Derwent, which indicates a classification
from the Derwent Classification System.
Registers, various subclasses for basic machines and associated indicating
mechanisms for ascertaining the number of movements of various devices
and machines, plus machines made from these basic machines alone (e.g., cash
registers, voting machines), and in combination
with various perfecting features, such as printers and
recording means. In addition, search Class 235
for various data bearing record controlled systems. Search
subclasses 375 through 386for a system having a detail of a record-sensing
device in combination with a system utilized for banking, determining
credit, maintaining an inventory, access control, vending, voting, time
or operations analysis and having no more than a nominal recitation
of a computer or data processing arrangement. Search subclasses
7+ for cash register; and subclass 61 for mechanically computing
a cost/price ratio. Note that a nominally claimed
record or card sensor is considered to be a peripheral of the data
processing system.
Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems, various subclasses for generic residual electrical
transmission or interconnection systems and miscellaneous circuits.
Communications: Electrical, various subclasses for residual electrical communication systems,
subclasses 5 .1-5.92 for communication
details including authorization, vending, credit
and access control; and see related classes elsewhere; particularly
subclasses 5.4-5.42 for credit authorization
control, and subclasses 5.9-5.92
for intelligence comparison for commodity controlling (e.g., vending).
Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual
Display Systems,
subclasses 418 through 475for data presentation/computer graphics
processing; subclasses 581-618 for data presentation
processing; and subclasses 1.1-111 for
the selective control of two or more light generating or light controlling
display elements in accordance with a received image signal.
Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, which is an integral part of Class 369 following
subclass 18 , for record carriers and systems wherein
information is stored and retrieved by interaction with a medium
and there is relative motion between a medium and a transducer, for
example, magnetic disk drive devices and control thereof, per
se.
Static Information Storage and Retrieval, various subclasses for addressable static singular storage
elements or plural singular storage elements of the same type.
Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, various subclasses for record carriers and systems
wherein information is stored and retrieved by interaction with
a medium and there is relative motion between a medium and a transducer.
Error Detection/Correction and Fault
Detection/Recovery, various subclasses for generic electrical pulse
or pulse coded data error detection and correction.
Telephonic Communications, various subclasses for two-way electrical communication of
intelligible audio information of arbitrary content over a link
including an electrical conductor. In addition, search
subclasses 111 through 132for a computer controlled telephone traffic and
charge determining arrangement; subclass 284 for a processor
controlled central switching arrangement.
Cryptography, appropriate subclasses for cryptographic apparatus
or method in general and foreign art collections FOR 103 through
FOR 150 for related foreign patents/nonpatent literature.
Image Analysis, appropriate subclasses for operations performed
on image data with the aim of measuring a characteristic of an image, detecting
variations, detecting structures, or transforming
the image data, and for procedures for analyzing and categorizing
patterns present in image data.
Education and Demonstration,
subclasses 107 through 110,219+ and 306 for education or demonstration
of business or economics, occupations and voting, subclasses
322+ for question or problem eliciting response.
Amusement Devices: Games,
subclasses 1+ , when there is a recitation (according
to paragraph 3, under Scope of the Class, in the
Class Definition of this class (705)) of
a method or apparatus for moving or processing information specified
as game or contest information, especially subclasses 16+, where
game or contest information relates to a chance-type game (i.e., one
that involves an award or prize based upon the occurrence of a chance
happening or event; e.g., lottery, keno, slot
machine, etc.). However, in
order for the specified information to be considered significant
for placement in Class 463, there must be significant game
processing. For example, the mere printing of
a selected lottery number is not
significant unless there is also included an element of a game for Class
463 (e.g., a determination of
whether the number is a winning number, such as by lot matching, a
determination of an award or prize value associated with a number, etc.). A "coupon" or
price adjustment given to a patron basedupon an item purchased or another predetermined
or nonrandom criteria is not considered to be a chance event or
happening appropriate for Class 463.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclasses 90 through 306for devices or methods for controlling the processing
or manufacturing of, or being responsive to a physical
or mechanical condition of, a product or material, and. subclasses 245-264
for robot control.
Data Processing: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language
Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression,
subclasses 231+ for a speech recognition system.
Electrical Computers: Arithmetic Processing and
Calculating,
subclasses 100+ for electrical digital calculating computer combined
with diverse art device such as a checkbook or calendar or with
inputs or outputs specialized for a particular environment including
business.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring or Plural Process Synchronization, appropriate subclassesfor multicomputer data transferring.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support,
subclasses 150 through 194for cryptographic computer and digital processing
system support and foreign art collections FOR 123 and FOR 125 for
related foreign patents/nonpatent literature.
Electronic Funds Transfer, for art collections including a detail of a security
measure, an ATM machine, a terminal or an identifier
used in an electronic funds transfer.
SECTION III - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
IPC G06F, for electric digital processing.
ECLA G06F, for electric digital data processing.
Derwent T01, for digital computers.
SECTION IV - GLOSSARY
ARRANGEMENT
Either a device or a
method of use of a device for
performing the indicated process.
CALCULATING OPERATIONS
Arithmetic or some limited logic operations performed upon
or with signals representing numbers or values.
COMPUTER
A machine that inputs data, processes data, stores data, and
outputs data.
CRYPTOGRAPHY
Secret information storage or communication. This includes
equipment or process which (a) conceals or obscures
intelligible information by transforming such information so as
to make the information unintelligible to a casual or unauthorized
recipient, or (b) extracts intelligible
information from such a concealed representation, including
breaking of unknown codes and messages.
DATA
Representation of information in a coded manner suitable
for communication, interpretation, or processing.
DATA PROCESSING
(For the purpose of this class) A systematic
operation on data in accordance
with a set of rules which results in a significant change in the data.
DEVICE
An assemblage of components at a single location or which
may have its several components at geographically distinct locations, i.e., a
network.
ENTERPRISE
A conventional business organization, a governmental organization
or a nonprofit organization.
FREQUENT USAGE INCENTIVE
A point, mile, etc., which
is given to a user for customer loyalty (e.g., purchasing
goods, reading advertisements, etc.) to
a product, merchant or service.
FREQUENT USAGE REWARD
A n award (i.e., prize) given
to a user when he/she trades in his/her accumulated
points, miles, etc., earned
as part of a frequent usage incentive program.
KEY
A formula, word or signal used to define a code
in encryption or decryption of the information. Such a
signal is often a digital signal having a predetermined or pseudorandom
content
PRACTICE
A function directly related to the commercial activity
of an enterprise (e.g. the
exchange, buying or selling of commodities).
This class additionally provides for subject matter described
in the two paragraphs above in combination with cryptographic apparatus
or method.
AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT
ARRANGEMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein an electrical apparatus and its corresponding
methods perform the data processing operations, in which there
is a significant change in the data or for performing calculation
operations wherein the apparatus or method is uniquely designed
for or utilized in the practice, administration, or management
of an enterprise, or in the processing of financial data.
(1)
Note. The term "arrangement" as
used in this and its indented subclasses refers to either a device
or to a method of use of a device for performing the indicated process. Further, a
device may be an assemblage of components at a single location or
may have its several components at geographically distinct locations, i.e., a
network.
(2)
Note. The term "enterprise" as
used in this and its indented subclasses is intended to include
governmental and nonprofit organizations, as well as conventional
business organizations.
(3)
Note. The arrangements in this and its indented subclasses
are generally used for problems relating to administration of an
organization, commodities, financial transactions, or
recreation.
(4)
Note. Mere designation of an arrangement as a "business
machine" or a document as a "business form" or "business chart" without
any particular business function will not cause classification in this
or its indented subclasses.
Registers,
subclasses 379 through 383and 385 for a system having a detail of a record-sensing
device in combination with a system utilized for banking, determining
credit or maintaining an inventory, and having no more
than a nominal recitation of a computer or data processing arrangement. Note that
a nominally claimed record or card sensor is considered to be a peripheral
of the data processing system.
Telephonic Communications, 111 through 132 for a computer controlled telephone traffic
and charge determining arrangement;
subclass 284 for a processor controlled central switching arrangement.
Amusement Devices: Games, subclass 1.1, when there is a recitation (according
to the (3) Note of Section III of the Class 705
Definition) of a method or apparatus for moving or processing
information specified as game or contest in formation, especially
subclass 16 , where game or contest information relates
to a chance-type game (i.e., one
that involves an award or prize based upon the occurrence of a chance
happening or event; e.g., lottery, keno, slot machine, etc.). However, in
order for the specified information to be considered significant
for placement in Class 463, there must be significant game
processing. For example, the mere printing of
a selected lottery number
is not significant unless there is also included an element of a
game for Class 463 (e.g., a
determination of whether the number is a winning number, such
as by lot matching, a determination of an award or prize value
associated with a number, etc.).
A "coupon" or price adjustment given to a patron basedupon an
item purchased or another predetermined or nonrandom criteria is
not considered to be a chance event or happening appropriate
for Class 463.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclasses 90 through 306for a device which either controls the processing
of, or is responsive to a physical or mechanical condition
of a product or material.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computer implemented system or
method particularly adapted for a health care management or delivery
organization.
(1)
Note. The terms "medical" and "health care" are
intended to cover all type of treatment or diagnosis of the human body, such
as dentistry, podiatry, pharmaceuticals, etc.
(2)
Note. The term "particularly adapted" refers
to having an element peculiar to a health care system.
Incidental use of a business arrangement of general utility, in
a health care environment will not be classified in this or its
indented subclasses.
(3)
Note. Billing systems based on entered medical codes, for
example, ICDA codes (International Classification
of Diseases Abstracted), are included herein.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60A
for office automation (e.g., groupware, office
work in progress, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein the system processes the records
of diagnosis or treatment of a patient.
(1)
Note. Included herein is processing the records of
diagnosis or treatment as contrasted to processing information to
obtain the diagnosis or treatment, which processing is
classified elsewhere.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computer implemented system or
method for writing an insurance policy or processing an insurance
claim.
(1)
Note. Included herein is a system for administering
an insurance backed security, investment or credit card.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60D
for financial accounting; calculating earned
income, interest, insurance premium, and
taxes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized record keeping system
for recording allocation of space in advance of use (e.g., airplane, train
or concert reservation).
(1)
Note. The term "space" is intended
to include seating.
(2)
Note. Such allocation includes airplane, train, or
concert seating, as well as hotel room assignment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter wherein the processing system coordinates
multiple distinct reservations for a single itinerary.
(1)
Note. The term "multiple distinct reservations" is
not intended to include a plurality of similar reservations (e.g., reservations
for a plurality of seats).
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60C8D
[for organizing, forecasting, or
planning] of routes, e.g., traveling
salesman.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for applying
systematic or scientific analysis, evaluation, or
other problem solving technique to the operation(s) of
an enterprise to understand the operation(s), improve
effectiveness, and guide decision-making or management; or
to the planning, organizing, directing, or
controlling of an enterprise (i.e., a
group of one or more people or entities) for the purpose
of accomplishing a goal.
(1)
Note. This subject matter is applied to problems
that concern understanding, conducting, coordinating
or optimizing the operations or activities within an enterprise.
(2)
Note. The operations and activities of the organization
are business level operations and activities and are not specifically
network or computer operations related.
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or
Testing,
subclasses 176 through 188for data processing and calculating measurements
and evaluations of operational conditions, performance, time
periods, and quantities.
Data Processing: Structural Design, Modeling
Simulation, and Emulation,
subclasses 2 through 13for methods and systems that perform data processing
using mathematical expressions associated with a physical process
or using models that represent the performance of an electronic
system.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Virtual
Machine Task or Process Management or Task Management/Control, appropriate subclassesfor subject matter that is specifically network
or computer operations related and is not related to the activities
that are the business operations of an organization.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
DERWENT
T01-J05A2
for administration and management tools including
management, resource allocation, business, education, government, marketing
and law; also includes decision support, MIS, stock
control, and workflow.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.11. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for planning
or assigning of resources in an optimal or systemic way in order
to achieve a business goal, or drawn to the management
or planning of a business task or operation.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes planning, allocating, distributing, or
scheduling resources among various projects or business units in
a business or commercial environment based on analysis of operations
of the enterprise.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclasses 95 through 212for subject matter combined with a step of or structure
for resource allocation, product manufacture, or
parts assembly.
Electrical Computer and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring,
subclasses 223 224, and 226 for observing the operating
characteristics or conditions of computers connected in a network
or of the network itself and apportioning resources to these computers
or networks.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Virtual
Machine Task or Process Management or Task Management/Control,
subclasses 1 and 100-105 for machine tasks, process
management, administrating job execution, or scheduling
multiple tasks based upon priority, resource availability
and time constraints in a digital data processing system.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.12. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
scheduling or assigning of tasks to an individual or group, the
scheduling or assigning based on analysis of factors such as the
needs or requirements of the enterprise, the task and the
individual or groups qualifications or availability, schedules
of individuals or groups, or the goal of a specific task.
(1)
Note. The designation of an individual may be either
by name or other designation, e.g., position, etc.
(2)
Note. The individual or group may be either internal
or external to the organization, such as a current employee, job candidate, or
contractor.
Telephonic Communications,
subclasses 265.01 through 266.1for the assignment of calls to an agent, matching
agents to jobs or calls based on job or call requirements and agent skill, and
determining the number of agents needed to meet customer demand.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclasses 700 , 751, 753, and 963 for
operator interfaces where displays are used to join groups of users
to complete tasks and link collaborative sites and displays which
are used to calendar or schedule tasks to times or dates.
Data Processing: Software Development, Installation, and
Management,
subclasses 101 through 130for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling a software development project.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.13. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for optimally
matching an individual or group to a job based on factors such as
the individuals or groups qualification(s) and
the requirement(s) defined by the particular type
of work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.13. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
monitoring or tracking of work performed or assigned to an individual
or group to provide an indication of work that is in queue to be
started, work in-progress, or work that
is completed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.13. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
reassessing an established staff task schedule to ensure that the
schedule is still valid, and then, optionally
rescheduling a task to an available individual or group, in order
to improve efficiency, accommodate employees, or
achieve a business goal or objective.
(1)
Note. This area includes subject matter where evaluation
of whether or not a change to the initial task schedule is needed, even
if no change is claimed or the result of the evaluation is that
no change is needed.
(2)
Note. This area includes staff driven adjustment
or reassignment of a shift or work schedule, such as by
way of staff trading or swapping of shifts or other means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.13. subclass is indented Subject matter drawn to a computerized
arrangement for scheduling, assigning roles, tasks
or responsibilities, or the sequence of tasks executed
by a team or a team member with respect to a unified managed undertaking.
(1)
Note. For classification herein, this subclass
requires a process, method, system, apparatus, program, etc.,that
is associated with a project, e.g., establishing
of goals, deliverables, roles, calendar schedules
or considered constraints, such as cost or time, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.13. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
the creation or maintenance of a list or schedule of planned
events or activities giving dates and details which is used by an individual
or group for planning or assigning a time and optionally a place
for meetings, appointments or tasks.
(1)
Note. Calendar based systems that allow the client
or the business entity to schedule appointments in a place of business, are
classified herein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.18. Subject matter drawn to a computerized calendar-based
operation used by an individual or group for determining availability, planning
or assigning a time and optionally a place for meetings.
(1)
Note. Calendar based personal computer devices that
have means to schedule a meeting, such as processor based
time management system, without an associated business
application, are classified herein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.18. Subject matter drawn to a computerized calendar-based
operation used by an individual or group for determining the availability
of a person or group for a task, or for assigning a time or
a place for a task.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.12. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
reassessment of the established asset utilization plan or schedule
to insure the plan is still optimal or valid and then to optionally
reschedule or reassign asset usage in order to improve efficiency, or
achieve a business goal or objective, accomplished by techniques
such as resource or task leveling or dynamic rescheduling.
(1)
Note. This area includes applications where evaluation
of whether or not a change to the initial schedule is needed, even
if no change is claimed or the result of the evaluation is that
no change is needed.
(2)
Note. The reassessment may be based on consideration
of factors such as cost, failure, or maintenance
in order to optimally reschedule or plan resource utilization through
workload balancing, leveling or other means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.12. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for organizing
or allocating resources, such as time, equipment, or
money, within a defined scope or constraints in order
to meet an objective associated with a unified managed undertaking.
(1)
Note. For classification herein, this subclass
requires a process, method, system, apparatus, program, etc., that
is associated with a project, e.g., establishing
of goals, deliverables, roles, calendar schedules
or considered constraints, such as cost or time, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.12. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
a calendar-based means which facilitates time planning
associated with business resources, operations, production
planning, or other administrative activities.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.12. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
evaluation or determination of resources required by the organization to
satisfy an internal or market driven need.
(1)
Note. Market driven demand herein includes planning
associated with consumer demand that require various resources of
a business to meet the consumer order demand, such as supply chain
operations involving inventory planning or order planning, which
may include planning for anticipated future orders.
(2)
Note. Market research or market demand prediction
which does not also involve resource planning or resource adjustment
is classified elsewhere.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.12. Subject matter drawn to a computerized means for planning
or governing the order of steps for completing a task, for
planning or governing the order of plural tasks performed by the resources
of a business, or for using problem solving techniques
like network analysis (e.g., shortest
path, minimum spanning trees, maximum flow problems, precedence
graphs, job dispatch prioritization, minimum cost
flow problems, etc.) to determine the
most optimal sequence or ordering of entities or resources.
(1)
Note. Classified herein are systems that control
workflow, automated systems that process tasks or that
display instructions directing the order of task execution, or
a template with a series of required fields for execution of the
task.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclass 705 , for help presentation to a user.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Virtual
Machine Task or Process Management or Task Management/Control,
subclass 100 for task management and for means or steps for
administering processor or job execution in a digital processing environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.11. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement
for evaluation of a model or other abstract representation of real
work in order to understand or optimize a work process.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.11. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for applying
techniques to identify and analyze or assess factors that may adversely
effect the success of a business undertaking or the achievement
of a business goal.
(1)
Note. This subject matter includes identifying preventive
measures to reduce the probability of these factors occurring or
identifying countermeasures to successfully minimize possible negative effects
on a business or an entity.
(2)
Note. Evaluation of risk factors with respect to
credit, loan, or other financial matter are not
classified herein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.11. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for collecting, organizing
or analyzing data concerning a market in order to understand or
predict the impact of market factors on the operation or activity
of the enterprise.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes formulating strategies
or representations related to the market, which are used
for analysis and planning.
(2)
Note. Market data can include various factors, trends, or
relationships reflecting customer behavior, competitor
behavior, market influences, or market activity.
(3)
Note. A market factor is a feature or characteristic
in a market that is related to the demand for a product or service, e.g., number
of households, etc.).
(4)
Note. A market is an environment where products and
services are offered for sale to a group of potential consumers, and includes
the parties of potential consumer, sellers, producers, or
competitors.
(5)
Note. Subject matter herein may include market data
collection or the routing of market research data by (1) data
mining; (2) monitoring transmitted communications; or (3) accessing
data from stored databases or other sources.
(6)
Note. Analysis of coupon, incentive, or ad
campaign effectiveness, per se, is classified
in Class 705 subclass 14.13 or subclass 14.41.
Data Processing: Database and File Management
or Data Structure,
subclass 100 and 104.1 for the general collection of
data into a database schema or structure for applying database schemas
or data structures to commercial and scientific fields.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclass 963 for an operator interface directed to commercial
tasks like marketing or sales activity.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.29. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
processing of market data in order to (1) forecast
the future demand and the size of the market for a product or service; (2) use
market data to predict a value for a product or service or (3) predict
the impact of market factors on the operation or activity of the
enterprise.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclass 291 for energy consumption or demand prediction or
estimation of power or distribution systems.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.29. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for collecting
or analyzing data elicited from a participant or user (e.g., a
questionnaire, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.29. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for analysis
of the market, based on a breakdown of that market into
homogeneous groups (e.g., by
demographic, geographic, psychographic, or
behavioral characteristics, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.33. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
analysis of a market based on regional factors.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes formulating strategies
related to the market factors specific to a geographical location
or plural geographical locations, such as analysis of customer
buying habits relative to location, geographical factors considered
relative to a planned business location, geographical factor
relative to product or service offerings in a particular business
location or the need for sales representatives coverage in a geographic
region.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.29. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
analyzing market data which influence demand for a product or service
in order to determine how to value a product or service.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.11. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for providing
overall direction to a business by (1) developing
a business mission, vision, or objective, (2) formulating
a planned course of action based on a business mission, vision, or
objective, or (3) evaluating or reevaluating
whether the developed mission, vision, or objective
or planned course of action was effective, produced a desired
outcome, or needs to be modified.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.36. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
forecasting how a business will perform under potential scenarios
including identifying an outcome or impact of a proposed change
or estimating what changes are needed to accomplish desired goal(s) or
outcome(s), including techniques like
change impact analysis or return on investment.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes subject matter where
analysis occurs, even when no of current or proposed plans, processes
or practices are implemented in the operation of an enterprise.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.11. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement which
evaluates the efficiency, productivity, or performance
of an employee or other entity employed by an enterprise, or
an organizational operation.
(1)
Note. The efficiency, productivity, or job
performance of the employee or other entity occurs within the enterprise and
thus explicitly or implicitly impacts the operations of that enterprise.
(2)
Note. The evaluations may include recommendations
for performance improvement.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclass 111 for data processing systems that analyze statistical
information based on employee performance or manufacturing area.
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or
Testing,
subclass 182 for means for monitoring or determining the performance
or effectiveness of an operation of a process or device.
Data Processing: Structural Design, Modeling
Simulation, and Emulation,
subclasses 6 through 13for methods and systems that measure the performance
of a system or device through modeling.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.38. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for (1) comparing
business performance with a known standard of excellence, or (2) analysis
of an operational activity of a company, in order to establish
a performance standard or to determine if actual performance is
aligned with the goals or objectives of the business.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.38. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for applying
systematic and scientific evaluation related to standards set or required
for various business practices, operations, processes, incoming
materials, products or services.
(1)
Note. This subject matter may include analysis of
test data from suppliers, internal incoming inspection, in-line
test, final test data or other data associated with analysis
of business operation standards, and may also include determination
of corrective actions.
for market data gathering or analysis, for
quality analysis of post product sale or service data, such
as post sale product and component performance data, field
failures, product or service data collected from customer.
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or
Testing,
subclass 81 for gathering data, usually on a manufacturing
or assembly line, to determine the quality of a product.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
15/46
for optimization and quality control during production.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.38. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for evaluating
individual or group performance with respect to an assigned job
or task.
(1)
Note. This area includes applications that include
evaluations such as end of year reviews.
Registers,
subclass 386 for a system which reads sheets bearing hand-coded
indicia representative of various categories and provides a total
for each category.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60R
for betting on an outcome of an event, e.g., a
race, an election, etc.; totalisators.
DERWENT
T05-F
for voting and lottery apparatus, generating
random numbers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter controlling access to a vehicle or vehicle
related facility in response to payment or other precondition for
such access.
(1)
Note. The term "vehicle related facility" designates
a location for which payment for vehicle admission is required.
(1)
Note. The reference to "other precondition" is
intended to include passenger or baggage inspection.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter for price reduction of, or premium
credit resulting from, the purchase of a good or service, or
a commercial offer to incite, stimulate, or provoke
an increase in business, through a commercial transaction.
(1)
Note. The recitation of a discount or incentive in
name only (e.g., "coupon", "rebate", etc.) is
insufficient to classify a document in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter drawn to a user acquiring an inducement that
includes swapping an article of merchandise or a provided service (of
the type that is normally bought or sold in commerce) with
a merchant or service provider.
(1)
Note. A simple exchange of currency for an incentive, by
itself, does not constitute the swapping of a good or service and
is therefore classified elsewhere.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which a user participates in a competitive
activity according to a set of rules to play a video entertainment
involving skill, chance or endurance (i.e., video
game) in which a merchant provides a discount or incentive
to the user, or an incentive (e.g., points) can
be used in order to play a video game.
(1)
Note. The term "video entertainment" is intended
to cover only video games.
Amusement Devices: Games,
subclass 25 for electronic data processing including means
for providing a monetary-type accounting for the purpose of: (a) payment
to start or continue a game; or (b) wagering.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which an analysis is conducted in order
to ascertain the degree to which the intended or expected result
of offering a discount or incentive is achieved.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which the incentive is the opportunity
to participate in a random event (e.g., sweepstakes, jackpots, games, lotteries, etc.) to
obtain a reward or prize (e.g., a
discount).
Printed Matter,
subclasses 72 through 114for printed matter having revealable concealed information, particularly
subclass 94 for printed matter (e.g., a
lottery ticket, etc.) with superposed
layers, and subclass 903 for a lottery ticket art collection.
Amusement Devices: Games,
subclasses 1 through 47,when there is a recitation (according to
the (3) Note of the Class 705 Class Definition) of
a method or apparatus for moving or processing information specified
as game or contest information, especially subclasses 16-22, where
game or contest information relates to a chance-type game (i.e., one
that involves an award or prize based upon the occurrence of a chance
happening or event; e.g., lottery, keno, slot machine, etc.). However, in
order for the specified information to be considered significant
for placement in Class 463, there must be significant game
processing. For example, the mere printing of
a selected lottery number is not significant unless there is also
included an element of a game for Class 463 (e.g., a
determination of whether the number is a winning number, such
as by lot matching, a determination of an award or prize value
associated with a number, etc.). A "coupon" or
price adjustment given to a patron based upon an item purchased
or other predetermined or nonrandom criteria is not considered to
be a chance event or happening appropriate for Class 463.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein a payment from an individual is required
to participate in a program to gain an incentive or discount award.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein an individual is given an incentive
after meeting a predetermined criterion of directing (e.g., inviting, referring, etc.) an
individual to a business, program, or product, or
service.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein the incentive reward is in the form
of money or credit applied to a users monetary account.
(1)
Note. The term "account" is defined
as a formal business arrangement providing for regular dealings
or services.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.17. Subject matter wherein an individual has the opportunity
to invest a reward provided by the merchant (e.g., money
market, stocks etc.) in order to realize
a financial gain.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein an inducement is given to an individual
for exchanging information with a merchant or third party about
a good, or work done or duty performed for the individual or
others, or something that the individual wishes for.
(1)
Note. This input is often acquired by giving the
individual a quiz or having the individual fill out a questionnaire
or survey.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.19. Subject matter wherein an incentive or award is based on
an evaluation or grade of a participants answer or response.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein a discount or incentive for a purchase
of a commodity or service is provided to the public based on a monetary limit
or cap established by a merchant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which a discount or incentive is provided
or redeemed during the course of an electronic transaction.
(1)
Note. The "term electronic" transaction covers
a transaction wherein the user uses any kind of network having at
one end a terminal to execute the transaction consisting of buying
or selling goods or services.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein a discount or incentive is provided
based on a tracking or counting of goods or services available or
sold by merchant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which a past purchase or interest of an
individual is considered to provide a present or future discount
or incentive to the individual.
(1)
Note. User history may be obtained through cookies, discount
cards, user search, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter drawn to the prevention of unfair, dishonest, or
deceitful action by a consumer to acquire an incentive or discount
for a commodity or service.
(1)
Note. This subclass provides for methods of preventing
fraudulent redemption of coupons or incentives in combination with
a nominal recitation of cryptographic methods (e.g., encrypting, scrambling, etc.) or
other means such as barcodes, watermarks etc., which
may be used to identify the authenticity of an incentive or discount.
through 79, for details of cryptographic apparatus or methods uniquely
designed for, or utilized in the practice, administration, or
management of an enterprise, the processing of financial
data, or where a charge for goods or services is determined.
Printed Matter,
subclasses 72 through 114for printed matter having revealable concealed
information, fraud preventer or detector, use
preventer or detector, or identifier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein an individual is given a frequent
usage incentive after meeting predetermined criteria for demonstrating
loyalty towards a product, merchant or service.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.27. Subject matter wherein a computer system calculates the
fair return or equivalent in goods, services or money for
a frequent usage incentive in order to make that frequent usage
incentive consistent with a frequent usage incentive from a different
program.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.28. Subject matter wherein a computer system on a network is
designed for the reconciliation and trading of frequent usage incentive
points or miles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.27. Subject matter wherein operators of separate retail establishments
each operate their own frequent usage incentive system under a single card
which certifies customer membership.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.27. Subject matter wherein a frequent usage incentive (e.g., point, mile, etc.) is
awarded on the basis of criteria which are not a function of the monetary
amount of merchandise or services bought, or distance traversed.
(1)
Note. A frequent usage incentive based on the number
of transactions, rather than the monetary amount of transactions, or
the number of trips, rather than the distance traveled, is
classified here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.27. Subject matter wherein the frequent usage reward does not
come in the form of a commodity or good that is normally bought
or sold in the business giving the frequent usage incentive, nor
in the form of currency or a check, or free or discounted
travel services.
(1)
Note. For purposes of this subclass definition, cash
is paper money, coins or checks.
(2)
Note. Gift certificates and gift cards are not considered
cash and are therefore included in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.27. Subject matter which describes the manner in which a user
selects or receives their frequent usage reward.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein, at some time after the purchase
of merchandise or services, part of the purchase price
paid is returned to the purchaser.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which a discount or incentive is provided
or redeemed within limited time constraints.
(1)
Note. The term "constraint" is
not limited to a time frame or period of time. The term
covers at least one of start time, time frame, period
of time, end time, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which an individual receives a discount
or incentive for enrolling in a program sponsored by or for identifying
themselves to a merchant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which a discount or incentive is provided
or redeemed at a place where transfer of goods or services is executed.
(1)
Note A coupon dispensing or redeeming electronic cash register
is classified in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter drawn to the action of promoting or calling
to the attention of the public any goods or services to induce the
public to buy or use the goods or services.
Interactive Video Distribution Systems,
subclass 32 for inserting or substituting a video program or
other information such as audio or text messages beyond the control
of a viewer through a video signal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter in which an analysis is conducted in order
to ascertain the degree to which the intended or expected result
of a promotion is achieved.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.41. Subject matter drawn to a sidebyside examination of two
or more promotions in order to determine which one attains the highest
degree of intended or expected results.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.41. Subject matter drawn to an analysis of a constraint of a
promotion resulting in a reworking of that promotion to improve
the current or future effectiveness thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.41. Subject matter drawn to the collection of public opinion
about a promotion in order to determine the effectiveness of a promotion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.4. Subject matter drawn to the prevention of unfair dishonest
or deceitful action by an individual to acquire or obtain a better
promotion for goods or services.
(1)
This subclass provides for methods of fraud prevention in
combination with a nominal recitation of cryptographic methods (e.g., encrypting
scrambling etc.) or other means such as barcodes watermarks
etc which may be used to identify the authenticity of a promotion.
through 79, for details of cryptographic apparatus or methods uniquely
designed for or utilized in the practice administration or management
of an enterprise the processing of financial data or where a charge for
goods or services is determined.
Printed Matter,
subclasses 72 through 114for printed matter having revealable concealed
information fraud preventer or detector use preventer or detector
or identifier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.4. Subject matter wherein a promotion is provided to the public
based on a monetary limit or cap established by a merchant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.4. Subject matter wherein a promotion is directed at or to
an individual or individuals based on predetermined criteria.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter in which an organized activity or atmospheric
or climatic condition is used in order to promote goods or services.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter in which a promotion is provided during the
course of an electronic transaction.
(1)
Note. The term "electronic transaction" covers
a transaction wherein the user uses any kind of network having at
one end a terminal to execute the transaction consisting of buying
or selling goods or services.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter drawn to the compilation collection analysis
or interpretation of numerical facts or data to distribute or produce
a promotion that reaches a targeted group.
(1)
Note. The term "numerical facts" is intended
to include any logistic or mathematical conclusion or process that
helps to determine probabilities or theories of behavior or conditions
of state of a predetermined group.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter in which a past purchase or interest of an
individual is considered to provide a present or future promotion
to the individual.
(1)
Note. User history may be obtained through cookies
discount cards etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein an individual uses a computer system
looking for some information and a promotion is presented due to
the entered key word.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.55. Subject matter in which an individual exchanges information
with a merchant in order to receive future promotions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein the position of a store is used to
determine a type of promotion to present to an individual.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein the position of an individual is
used to determine a type of promotion to present.
(1)
Note This subclass is not intended to cover any location wherein
the individual is in a vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein a promotion is displayed on a computer
while the computer is in an idle or hibernation mode.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein a promotion is presented on at least
one world wide page based on quality performance or weighting factor
of the world wide page.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter drawn to the specific time or day that a
promotion is going to be available or exposed to the public.
for subject matter wherein the duration of time
a consumer spends viewing an advertisement is measured or wherein
the time an advertisement is available for viewing is measured.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein the targeted promotion is located
within on the exterior surface or attached to an apparatus for carrying
or transporting individuals or goods.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.62. Subject matter in which the location of the vehicle is used
to determine a type of promotion to present.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter in which a promotion is transmitted to or
received on an electronic contrivance which uses radio waves to
transmit or receive data.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein a promotion is used to target individuals
at a place where the exchange of goods or services for money is executed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.49. Subject matter wherein a set of data or a characteristic
of an individual is used to increase interest in a promotion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.66. Subject matter wherein at least one personal characteristic (e.g., name, birthday, age, phone number, or
address, etc.,) of an individual
is added to a promotion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.4. Subject matter in which the duration of time a consumer
spends viewing an advertisement is measured or wherein the time
an advertisement is available for viewing is measured.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.69. Subject matter in which a compensation or billing for promotional
goods or services is divided between two or more parties.
This subclass is indented under subclass 14.69. Subject matter drawn to a sale at which promotions for a
good or service are sold to the highest bidder.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter particularly designed for use in an establishment
serving food or drink to buyers.
(1)
Note. Classification in this subclass requires some
relationship to either the preparation or serving of food or drink.
Incidental placement of a system in such an environment (e.g., an
electronic cash register in a restaurant) does not of itself cause
classification in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for including
a mechanism for effecting a transaction and determining the amount
of a sale which may also be a terminal in a system.
(1)
Note. The mechanism for effecting a transaction may
include a mechanism for handling cash, or debiting an account
or prepaid card.
(2)
Note. The sale may include a plurality of goods at
different prices.
for an automated cash register system having a promotional
feature (e.g., coupon dispensing, etc.) used
in E-commerce (e.g., during
an on-line transaction).
Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or
Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems,
subclass 14 for an electrical register for registering counts for
different monetary amounts.
Electronic Funds Transfer, subcollection 22 for a cross-reference
art collection of disclosures of a point of sale terminal absent
significant claimed data processing.
Amusement Devices: Games,
subclasses 1+ , when there is a recitation (according
to the (3) Note of the Class 705 Class Definition) of
a method or apparatus for moving or processing information specified
as game or contest information, especially subclasses 16+, where
game or contest information relates to a chance-type game (i.e., one
that involves an award or prize based upon the occurrence of a chance
happening or event; e.g., lottery, keno, slot
machine, etc.). However, in
order for the specified information to be considered significant
for placement in Class 463, there must be significant game
processing. For example, the mere printing of
a selected lottery number is not
significant unless there is also included an element of a game for
Class 463 (e.g., a determination
of whether the number is a winning number, such as by lot
matching, a determination of an award or prize value associated
with a number, etc.}. A "coupon" or
price adjustment given to a patron based upon
an item purchased or another predetermined or nonrandom criteria is
not considered to be a chance event or happening appropriate for
Class 463.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60B
for data processing in a buying-selling
transaction.
ECLA
G06F
17/60B4
for exchange business, e.g., quotations
or sales transactions of stock or other commodities
ECLA
H04L
12/18B
for stock quotation systems.
DERWENT
T05-L
for point-of-sale equipment, EFT, and
other currency handling systems.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter further including an arrangement for reading
a customer associated payment effecting data bearing record or carrier.
(1)
Note. Such a data bearing record is intended to include
a credit card, debit card, or a value bearing
ticket.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter having an arrangement to either prevent unauthorized
use of, or access to, the cash register; or
to identify the user of the cash register.
Amusement Devices: Games,
subclasses 1+ , when there is a recitation (according
to the (3) Note of Section III of the Class 705
Definition) of a method or apparatus for moving or processing
information specified as game or contest information, especially
subclass 29 for access or authorization to enter or select a game.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, appropriate subclasses and particularly
subclasses 182 through 186for system access control based on cryptographic user
identification.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter including a feature of a memory or file arrangement
for looking up the price of an item being purchased where an item
designator is entered into the terminal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein two or more spaced apart electronic
cash registers (ECRs) are connected for cooperation
therebetween; or a connection to an ECR is connected for
cooperation with a host computer spaced apart therefrom.
(1)
Note. The ECR’s are most often connected
in a network configuration.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring or Plural Processor Synchronization, appropriate subclassesfor a plural computer network of general utility.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60B6
for centrally controlled vending systems.
ECLA
G06F
17/60C
[for organizing, forecasting] plurality
of machines.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the cash register includes an arrangement
for establishing, maintaining, or updating a record
of a store of goods.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter the sales information is input by sensing
a property of the product being purchased or a record attached thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement which
enables a shopper to investigate, locate, specify, requisition, order, or
purchase one or more items for sale or trade using a device configured
to include telecommunications functionality for the exchange of
information concerning the one or more items.
(1)
Note. In-store shopping arrangements in which
the device is shopper-operated are classifiable in this
or its indented subclasses.
(2)
Note. Browsing of a selection without a purchase
transaction is classified in this or its indented subclasses.
(3)
Note. An "item" for the purposes
of classification in this and its indented subclasses, unless
otherwise indicated, is a non-fungible good or
service which is considered and traded primarily on the basis of
differences in attributes, character, quality
or features. This definition is intended to distinguish
an "item" for classification in this and indented
subclasses from fungible items which are considered and traded in
exchanges almost solely on the basis of price and volume (e.g., financial
securities, financial instruments, and commodities
such as precious metals, agricultural products, energy
or fuels, minerals and some manufactured goods serving
as raw materials, etc.) with little or
no consideration to differences in attributes, character, quality
or features. "Items" elsewhere provided
for in this class (e.g., insurance products
or services, or advertisement or promotion placement, etc.) are
classifiable where provided for.
(4)
Note. A "shopping recommendation" for
the purposes of classification in this or its indented subclasses
is a referral that is an offer for sale that manifests a willingness
by an offerer to enter into a trade, so made as to justify
an offeree’s understanding that assent to that trade is invited
and will conclude it.
for arrangements specifically configured for the
sale, trade or rental of items which require the resolution
of complex legal contingencies, contract terms, approvals, assessments
or titling associated with the trade or sale of the item, (e.g., real
estate, etc.).
for a public or commercial announcement promoting
one or more items not manifesting to the offeree that the offeree’s
assent will conclude the bargain (e.g., advertisement
or promotion placement, etc.). See
also, for an arrangement in which significance is attributed
to facilitating the presentation of public or commercial announcements
promoting one or more items (e.g., advertisement
or promotion placement, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter specifically configured to facilitate and
support a trading protocol for pooling or grouping trading partners
based upon their mutual desire for one or more items or upon their
ability to satisfy at least a portion of the desire for the one
or more items.
(1)
Note. Subject matter specifically configured to
enable the sale or trade of "items" not classifiable
in this or its indented subclasses (e.g., financial
securities, financial instruments, and commodities
such as precious metals, agricultural products, energy
or fuels, minerals and manufactured goods; insurance
products and services; or advertisement or promotion placement, etc.) is classifiable
where provided for.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter specifically configured to facilitate and
support the trade of one or more items requiring special considerations
due to a restrictive nature of their sale or trade.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter specifically configured to facilitate and
support a competitive trading protocol for the presentation and
sale or trade of at least one item and having predefined rules for
bid submission, bid consideration, and winner determination.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter specifically configured to facilitate and
support confidence in the commerce venue or assurance that commerce
participants conform to specified conditions or requirements for
entry or participation in transactions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter specifically configured to facilitate and
support a competitive trading protocol for the proposed purchase
of a desired item having acceptable terms and conditions and having
predefined rules for presentation of items for sale or submission
and consideration of terms and conditions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter configured to facilitate and support third-party (e.g., concurring, neutral, trusted, representative, approving, or
anonymizing intermediaries, agents, brokers, personnel, inspectors
or facilitators, etc.) participation in
a shopping activity.
(1)
Note. Participation of only those parties with an
intimate role in the shopping activity are classified here, i.e., the
transaction cannot be completed without their participation.
(2)
Note. Third parties include people, computerized
agents, or computer programs.
(3)
Note. Customer service at or during purchase is
classified here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.41. Subject matter wherein the third party participant in
a transaction acts to hide the identity of either the buyer or seller.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.41. Subject matter wherein the third party participant facilitates
a transaction on behalf of the buyer or seller according to agreed
upon rules or conditions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.41. Subject matter wherein the third party participant facilitates
a transaction in a manner which equally supports all participants.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter drawn to an arrangement specifically configured
to permit a shopper to specify shopper-defined or seller-defined
attributes, characteristics, features, or
components in the design, modification, or adaptation
of one or more items for assembly and purchase.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter drawn to an arrangement specifically configured
to permit a shopper to systematically discover, examine, study, or
inquire into the particulars of one or more items.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.61. Subject matter drawn to researching using a formal process, including
parametric searches, queries, or keywords.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.62. Subject matter drawn to discovery of an item incorporating
a statement of the specific materials, dimensions, characteristics, or
quality of the desired item or items.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.62. Subject matter drawn to examining items so as to identify
the similarities or differences therebetween.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter drawn to referral of the one or more items
as advisable or alternative (e.g., based
on a personal profile or demographic; shopping, purchase
or usage history; or item rating or review, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter drawn to an arrangement specifically configured
to permit the composing, compiling, approving, or
processing of one or more purchase lists, requisitions
or purchase orders for electronic submission of an order to one
or more sellers for one or more items for sale or trade.
(1)
Note. Shopping, wish, or gift
lists, or electronic shopping carts, are classified here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.8. Subject matter drawn to actions applied by an orderee to
a purchase request, requisition or purchase order for goods
or services following its preparation and submittal by an orderer.
This subclass is indented under 26.81. Actions taken
by the entity to whom the requisition or purchase order is submitted
to provide permission for subsequent processing or for a purchase
to be made.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter drawn to identifying a physical position
of one or more items relative to a physical position of a shopper, another
item, or a fulfillment location.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.1. Subject matter wherein the device includes a feature for
the visual or audible presentation of information concerning the
one or more items for sale or trade.
(1)
Note. A shopping interface designed or intended
for use by a customer (e.g., at an
in-store kiosk, etc.) is classified
in this or its indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 27.1. Subject matter where the device includes a feature for the
visual presentation of one or more images of one or more items (e.g., for
side-by-side comparative display, etc.), one
or more items relative to a person, usage or shopping environment (e.g., virtual
fitting room, virtual design showcase, or virtual
store, etc.), or a shopper avatar
or image representing a shopper.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for establishing, maintaining, or updating
a record of a store of goods.
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for generating
an itemized listing of the components needed either totally or based
on specific tasks in an organization.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclass 107 for a bill of materials system combined with a
step of or structure for, product manufacture.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for recording, analyzing, verifying, or
reporting of funds or other quantitatively innumerable factors used
in a business.
Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or
Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems,
subclass 14 for electrical registers for registering counts
for different monetary amounts.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60D
for financial accounting; calculating earned
income, interest, insurance premium, taxes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for determining
or submitting a tax or tax form to a governmental entity.
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter for analysis or allocation of hours either (1) worked
by an individual, or (2) utilized by
and billable to an individual or other entity.
Data Processing: Generic Control Systems
or Specific Applications,
subclasses 14 through 16for time responsive sequential or selective processor
controller arrangement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter including an arrangement for attaching a
data processing device to a checkbook, which processes
transaction data to verify, or carry forward, the
checkbook balance, or to print a check, upon to
entry of an account transaction.
Electrical Computers: Arithmetic Processing
and Calculating,
subclass 106 for a checkbook attached digital calculator, in
which the transaction information is limited to the date or transaction
amount.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for planning
the disposition or use of funds or securities, or extension
of credit.
Registers,
subclass 379 for record-sensing devices in combination
with a system that maintain financial accounts; i.e., a
banking system; and subclass 380 for a system that includes
the ascertaining of credit.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60B
for data processing in buying-selling
transactions.
ECLA
G06F
17/60D
for financial accounting.
DERWENT
T05-
J05I
includes banking, billing, point
of sale (POS), electronic fund transfer (EFT), and
metering.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for planning
the selection or evaluation of securities or other investments for
a single entity.
(1)
Note. The term "entity" refers
to an individual or other legally recognized body.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
ECLA
G06F
17/60B4
for exchange business, e.g., quotations
or sales transactions of stock or other commodities, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter including the trading or exchange of securities
or commodities within an organized system.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes distribution of services
or products (e.g., utilities, heating, etc.) in
a building by an "auction" or bidding system.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for evaluation
of the risk factors in a loan determination.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for transferring
funds by debiting one account and crediting another by the same amount.
(1)
Note. The accounts may be of the same or different
individuals or entities.
Electronic Funds Transfer, appropriate subcollections for a cross-reference
art collection of disclosures of electronic funds transfer without
significant claimed data processing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for generating
notices of payment due, or transferring funds in response
thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter having a user operated arrangement for programming
an object having a value carrying memory (e.g., an ATM
card) prior to use, with details of the desired
transaction.
(1)
Note. Such cards usually include an integrated circuit (IC) element, and
are often referred to as "smart cards".
(2)
Note. Included herein is a transaction specific card
preprogramming arrangement.
Electronic Funds Transfer, subcollection 26 for a cross-reference
art collection of disclosures of an ATM or similar card carrying
semiconductor or processing circuitry.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
DERWENT
T04-K
for smart cards, i.e, cards
incorporating integrated circuit memory, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter for an arrangement for effecting the custody, loan, exchange, or
issue of money for the extension of credit or for facilitating the transmission
of funds from a computer at a location geographically spaced apart
from a banking establishment.
(1)
Note. Such a computer may be located in a user’s
residence or place of business.
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement to either (a) accept
for deposit by a user*, or (b) convey
for withdrawal to a user*, a financial document
or currency; in connection with a computerized concurrent transaction.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support, appropriate subclasses and particularly
subclasses 182 through 186for system access control based on cryptographic user
identification.
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter which processes a paper document authorizing
the transaction check as part of the funds transfer operation.
(1)
Note. The document may be a check, deposit
slip or withdrawal slip.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including cryptographic apparatus or methods
uniquely designed for or utilized in the practice, administration, or
management of an enterprise, the processing of financial
data, or where a charge for goods or services is determined.
(1)
Note. Excluded herein is subject matter related to
business processing having only nominal recitation of cryptographic processing
such as encrypting, scrambling, etc. Such
nominal recitation of cryptography combined with business processing
is classified elsewhere.
400 through 418, and 500 for business
data processing in general or in combination with nominal cryptography.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Type:
Class/Subclass:
Group:
Description:
IPC
G06F
17/60
for administrative, commercial, managerial, supervisory, or
forecasting purposes.
IPC
G07G
1/12
for electronic cash registers other than digital
data processing aspects thereof.
IPC
H04K
1/00
for secret communication.
IPC
G09C
for ciphering or deciphering apparatus for cryptographic
or other purposes involving the need for secrecy.
IPC
H04B
for transmission.
IPC
H04B
1/66
for reducing bandwidth of signals.
IPC
H04B
1/69
for spread spectrum techniques in general.
IPC
H04B
14/08
by using a sub-carrier.
IPC
H04J
for multiplex communication.
IPC
H04N
7/16
for secret or subscription television systems.
IPC
H04L
9/00
for arrangements for secret or secure communication.
DERWENT
T01-J05
for administration, commerce, or
information retrieval.
DERWENT
T01-J05A2
for administration and management tools -- includes
management, resource allocation, business, education, government, marketing, and
law. Also includes, decision support, MIS, stock
control, workflow control, and project management
This subclass is indented under 50. Subject matter wherein the usage of distributed information
representing a selection by an individual is controlled by encryption.
(1)
Note. Examples of such distribution can be by way
of a storage medium such as a CD or by downloading.
Cryptography,
subclasses 227 through 230for video electric signal modification using cryptography
via record or coin control, and subclasses 231 - 234
for video electric signal modification using cryptography having
usage or charge determination.
This subclass is indented under 52. Subject matter wherein a third party not associated with the
actual distribution of the selected data is utilized to gather
or disperse payment therefor.
This subclass is indented under 52. Subject matter wherein a party other than the originating
source places further restriction or proprietary interest on the
use of the selected data.
This subclass is indented under 55. Subject matter wherein the interaction uses a signal that describes
or is characteristic of a particular data processing system.
This subclass is indented under 57. Subject matter wherein a copy protected distributed data
file is supplemented by a unique identifier of a source of the
file or of the file itself.
This subclass is indented under 50. Subject matter wherein a charge for mailing an article is
determined, markings representing this charge are affixed
to the article, and respective modifications to an account
balance are made.
Cryptography,
subclass 51 for electric signal modification with printed copy
production and subclass 55 for cryptographic printed copy production
in general.
Registers,
subclass 379 for a coded record actuated banking system and subclasses
380 - 382.5 for a coded record operated credit
system absent signal encryption.
Electronic Funds Transfer, appropriate subclasses, particularly
subclass 2 for a cross reference art collection of transmitted
data protection which may be via encryption.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support,
subclass 159 for cryptographic multiple computer communication
central trusted authority authentication having intelligent token
and subclasses 185 and 186 for digital processing access control
using record or token.
Electronic Funds Transfer,
subclasses 25 through 29for cross reference art collections utilizing a
specific identifier (e.g., bank
card) in electronic funds transfer.
Cryptography,
subclass 229 for video signal modification which is record or coin
controlled and includes authentication, subclass 232 for
video signal modification which has usage or charge determination
including authentication, subclasses 247 - 250 for
cellular phone cryptographic authentication, and subclass
258 for a communication system which is position dependent or has
authentication.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support,
subclasses 155 through 159for multiple computer communication using cryptography
having central trusted authority providing computer authentication, subclass
161 for multiple computer communication using cryptography where
packet header denotes cryptographically protected data and having data
authentication, and subclasses 168 - 181 for multiple
computer communication using cryptography having particular communication authentication
technique, particularly subclasses 172 - 174 for
multiple computer communication authentication using an intelligent
token.
This subclass is indented under 65. Subject matter including reconciliation of cumulative transaction
data on the portable data carrier with corresponding data
from a host.
for point of sale terminal having security identification
provision absent encryption and subclass 44 for funds transfer authorization
absent encryption.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support,
subclass 183 for system access having password entry and subclass
184 for a PIN generator device.
This subclass is indented under 64. Subject matter wherein the details of a transaction are cryptographically
processed to allow subsequent confirmation thereof.
This subclass is indented under 64. Subject matter wherein the determination at a remote vendor
site of a payment due or a transfer of funds from a buyer to a remote
vendor.
This subclass is indented under 77. Subject matter wherein an additional party remote from the
vendor sends a notice of payment due to a remote buyer or receives
funds transferred from a remote buyer.
This subclass is indented under 77. Subject matter wherein the transfer of funds or payment
due includes a communication node connecting two different financial
networks.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support,
subclasses 153 and 154 for a particular node in cryptographically
protected multiple computer communication.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for initial
conceptual development, through cooperation between plural
parties, (e.g., brainstorming, idea
development, etc.), of a commodity
or of work that can be performed for another.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
routing or approving of projects between workforce units or for
organizing and managing of resources (e.g., people, etc.) in
such a way that a planned undertaking is completed within defined
scope, quality, time, and cost constraints.
for a computerized arrangement for the systematic
and scientific analysis and evaluation of the operation of an organization
or the programmed scheduling of an organization.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
registration or status of an agreement, in which a provider
will, a limited period of time, repair or replace
an article or rework a service, if that article or service
is deemed to be defective within the terms of that agreement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for requesting
the return to the maker, of a batch or an entire production
run of a product, usually due to the discovery of safety
issues, or to the maintenance of the status of such a request.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
planning or utilizing of assistance or other resources that a
company may provide to the people who bought or used its products
or services (e.g., helpdesk, customer
support, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
development or the utilization of a system for notifying the customer
of servicing which is due on his product, or to the tracking
or monitoring of services performed on a product (e.g., car
maintenance, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
determination of a monetary value for a particular item (e.g., cars, antiques, houses, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
creation or maintenance of a record keeping system for recording
the allocation of the temporary use of commodities.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
creation or maintenance of a system for taking used or waste commodities and
either (1) treating or processing them so as to
make them suitable for reuse, or (2) getting rid
of them.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
development or maintenance of p rocedures or processes (e.g., arbitration, re
conciliation, mediation etc.) that
are voluntarily adopted to resolve controversies (or to
settle disagreements) before taking recourse to legal action (i.e., litigation).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
creation or maintenance of a rights management system for intangible property
which protects the products of human intelligence and creation (i.e., as
copyrightable works, patented inventions, trademarks, or trade
secrets).
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
drawing up of a will, the setting up of a trust, or (if
it minimizes estate taxes) for the passing of property
to one's heirs before one's death as well as for the setting up post-life
arrangements (e.g., funerals, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
development or construction of buildings or to the process of buying and
selling of land, including the natural resources and permanent
buildings thereon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for managing
the operation of commercial, industrial or residential
real estate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for managing
an area of land or water in order to make it more profitable, productive, or
useful.
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
transfer of ownership of and title to property from one person
to another for a price.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for documentation, data
collection, processing or monitoring to ensure the veracity
or factuality of the status of an entity s qualifications, either
required or claimed by that entity in execution of a business requirement
or legal process.
(1)
Note. Included herein is subject matter associated
with land use by an entity, carbon credits, emissions, abatement, product
compliance, clinical trials, trade agreements, licensing, degree
verification, government test, regulatory compliance, continuing
education requirements, safety compliance, and documentation
of legal proceedings, such as courtroom transcripts.
Data Processing: Database, Data
Mining, and File Management or Data Structures, various subclasses for business data generation, filing, manipulation, etc., without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
analysis or detection of (1) illegitimate use
of a product or service, misrepresentation of the authenticity
of products or services, (2) approved
sources of products or services, or (3) the
coding or marking of product with data used for authentication.
for the detection of illicit use of personal information, such
as identity fraud analysis or detection means for determining that
a person or business entity is who they say they are.
Telecommunications,
subclass 410 for defeating or indicating an attempt to use the
radiotelephone system without a proper authorization or control
function.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
management of interaction between individuals or entities who are
connected by one or more common relations or interests.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for keeping
of records (e.g., benefits, etc.) of
the departments or employees of an organization, or hiring
of employees.
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for engaging
the services of a person or persons for wages or other payment either
directly or through a third party.
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
maintenance, regulation, or the monitoring of
non-monetary employment compensation provided to employees
by an organization (e.g., health
insurance, leave, retirement, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for providing
direction information at a business location or the creation of direction
plan for a business location.
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
removal of people from a structure for protective purposes.
(1)
Note. Included herein is a computerized arrangement
for the creation of a removal plan.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for (1) ensuring
the legal or uninterrupted enjoyment by a person of their life, their
body, their health, or their reputation (e.g., TSA
airport screening, public venue admission screening, etc., in
order to bar an individual who may cause harm to another, etc.), (2) for the
detection of illicit use of personal information, such
as analysis or detection means for determining that a person or
business entity is who they say they are, or (3) for
protective measures or protocol to prevent injury.
Communications: Electrical,
subclass 5.52 for electrical communication of personal identification
information (i.e., biometrics) in
order to allow entry, and subclass 5.8 for
electrical communication of personal identification information (i.e., biometrics) to validate
identity.
Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Support,
subclass 186 , for system access control based on
user identification (e.g., biometrics).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for (1) the
business of conducting, organizing, or maintaining
the management functions of an organization concerned with teaching, (2) the
management of the process of institution or course selection, or (3) the
management of assistance programs.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes continuing education
planning.
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for analysis
or assistance in the process of selection of an educational resource, course
selection, entry requirements, or assistance associated
with payment or reimbursement for tuition.
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for analysis
or assistance associated with career change or advancement.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes computerized arrangements
for analyzing or tracking credit for work experience.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for a
system for developing, organizing or monitoring the
organized activity of soliciting and collecting money for a nonprofit or
political organization.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for
the delivery of goods or items between parties, or for
the monitoring of the status of that delivery.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for managing
the delivery of goods that are transported over international waters
or across international borders.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
handling of a shipment of goods that requires particular preparation
measures or transport specifications.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes such special goods or
handling procedures as the shipping of goods in refrigerated vehicles
or the special packing or transport measures for handling hazardous
or delicate materials.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for systems
allowing various parties in a delivery transaction to determine
the location of goods during their preparation for delivery and/or
during transport between destinations.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for determining
which carrier a particular shipper or supplier should utilize for a
specific delivery transaction.
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement to
assist shippers, suppliers or recipient s of goods in managing
the determination of an appropriate or established price for
a delivery transaction.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement directed
at handling the transactions between a shipper or supplier of goods and
the carrier who will deliver the goods.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for managing
the internal operations of a carrier of goods.
This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for determining
optimum routing of certain goods in an existing delivery system or
to identify an appropriate route for delivery of specified goods.
(1)
Note. The routing method is often directed at cost
savings or delivery time minimization.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for managing
the handling of delivery of goods to allow recipients to pick up the
goods at a centralized location.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
sending of received goods back to a supplier or manufacturer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
maintenance or tracking of information collected in shipping transactions such
as customer data, established routes, load history
and cost information.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement which
involves the management of business documents or business document generation
as a business function, with the inclusion of means for
distribution, processing or the usage of the business data
in a business environment.
(1)
Note. Subject matter herein, must specify
a means for distribution, processing or usage of business
documentation data in a business environment.
Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses for printing operation for
generation of printed media, without means for distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Telephonic Communications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, system
and communications, without means for business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Telecommunications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, systems
and communications, without means for business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Data Processing: Database, Data
Mining, and File Management or Data Structures, appropriate subclasses for data access, generation, filing, manipulation, etc., without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
Electrical Computer and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring,
subclass 204 for computer conferencing which does not
involve business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclass 221 for form generation and manipulation related to
generation of model files or templates, subclass 764 for
on-screen workspace or object GUI interaction in generation
and manipulation of business model file data or rules template data, without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage in
a business environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for the
generation of documents used to describe the use or the features
of a business service or product with a means for distribution or
usage in a business environment.
(1)
Note. This subclass includes both hardcopy and electronic
documentation.
Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses for printing operation for
generation of printed media, without means for distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Telephonic Communications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, system
and communications, not involving business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Telecommunications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, systems
and communications, not involving business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Data Processing: Database, Data
Mining, and File Management or Data Structures, appropriate subclasses for data access, generation, filing, manipulation, etc., without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
Electrical Computer and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring,
subclass 204 for computer conferencing which does not
involve business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclass 221 for form generation and manipulation related to
generation of model files or templates, and subclass 764
for on-screen workspace or object GUI interaction in generation
and manipulation of business model file data or rules template data, without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for generating, managing
or brokering of on-line or hardcopy documents, with means
for distribution, access or usage by the clients of the
business.
(1)
Note. Included herein is subject matter where documents
may be published in response to a predetermined schedule, or as
a result of triggering events.
Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses for printing operation for
generation of printed media, e.g., without means
for distribution, processing or usage in a business environment.
Telephonic Communications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, system
and communications, not involving business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Telecommunications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, systems
and communications, not involving business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Data Processing: Database, Data
Mining, and File Management or Data Structures, appropriate subclasses for data access, generation, filing, manipulation, etc., without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
Electrical Computer and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring,
subclass 204 for computer conferencing not involving business
data distribution, processing or usage in a business environment.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclass 221 for form generation and manipulation related to
generation of model files or templates, and subclass 764
for on-screen workspace or object GUI interaction in generation
and manipulation of business model file data or rules template data, without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for directing
business activity information or instructions to agents of a business
via the Intranet, Internet, World Wide Web, including
wireless communications to business personnel.
(1)
Note. Included herein are communications to remote
agents of the business, such as field service, sales, delivery
or other personnel.
(2)
Note. For the purposes of this definition, agents
are considered employees.
Telephonic Communications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, system
and communications, for communications not involving business
data distribution, processing or usage in a business environment.
Telecommunications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus, systems
and communications, e.g.,
for communications not involving business data distribution, processing or
usage in a business environment.
Electrical Computer and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring,
subclass 204 for computer processing not involving business
data distribution, processing or usage in a business environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for communications
directed to client in a place of business by means of a wired or
a wireless network.
for a system which enables a purchaser to inspect
or select from a plurality of different items, or effect
a purchase of one or more items at a location geographically
separated from the system user.
Telecommunications, appropriate subclasses for telephone apparatus and
communications, e.g., without means
for business data distribution, processing or usage in
a business environment.
Electrical Computer and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer
Data Transferring,
subclass 204 for computer conferencing communications
distribution, without means for business data distribution, processing or
usage in a business environment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter drawn to a computerized arrangement for ranking
or collecting reviews regarding business entities or the products
or the services of business entities.
Data Processing: Database, Data
Mining, and File Management or Data Structures,
subclass 1.1 for database or file accessing, subclass
100 for database schema or data structure and subclass 200 for file
or database maintenance; for data access, generation, filing, manipulation, etc, (e.g., without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment).
Data Processing: Structural Design, Modeling, Simulation, and
Emulation, appropriate subclasses for structures, devices
or systems classified therein, without means for business data
distribution, processing or usage in a business environment.
Data Processing: Artificial Intelligence, appropriate subclasses for modeling or rules templates
with learning, but without means for business data distribution, processing
or usage in a business environment.
Data Processing: Database, Data
Mining, and File Management or Data Structures, appropriate
subclass 1.1 for business model or rules template generation, filing, manipulation, etc., without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
Data Processing: Presentation Processing
of Document, Operator Interface Processing, and
Screen Saver Display Processing,
subclass 221 for form generation and manipulation related to
generation of model files or templates, and subclass 764
for on-screen workspace or object GUI interaction in generation
and manipulation of business model file data or rules template data, without
means for business data distribution, processing or usage
in a business environment.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the data processing or calculating
computer is designed for or utilized in determining charges for
goods or services.
for a specific application of business practice
and management, particularly subclass 5 for a reservation
system including means for calculating a fare, subclass
16 for a cash register for calculating cost/price of commodity, and subclasses
50 through 80 for business processing using cryptography.
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter wherein the data processing or calculating
computer comprises means for determining and printing cost required
for mailing an article.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter wherein a basic postage fee is modified to
accommodate a particular postage service or condition.
(1)
Note. The particular postage service includes, for
example, express mail, certified mail, C.O.D., special
delivery, insurance, return receipt, etc.
(2)
Note. The condition includes, for example, discount, surcharge, adjustment, the least
costly fee, etc.
(3)
Note. A mere recitation of functional inputting means
representing special service or charge without a step or procedure
to carry out the modification of the fee is excluded from this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter wherein said data processing or calculating
computer comprises means for resetting a stored value of credit
representing a postage fund available within a postage meter system.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter comprising means for storing a list of cumulative
historical information related to a postage activity.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter comprising means for preventing postage information
from being inadvertently modified or destroyed.
Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, appropriate subclasses for printing information
dot by dot using an ink- jet, an electric, a
thermal or a light or beam recording apparatus.
for postage meter system comprising means for modifying
a basic postage fee to accommodate a particular postage service
or condition (e.g., discount, surcharge, adjustment, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter wherein the data processing or calculating
computer is programmed to carry out a sequence of instructions related
to a predetermined task associated with the postage meter system.
(1)
Note. Tasks includes input and output distribution, interrupt
processing, job scheduling, message transmitting, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Subject matter wherein the sequence of instructions is for
visually presenting postage related information to an operator.
(1)
Note. Operation for controlling devices solely for
producing a "hard copy" (e.g., printer, plotter, etc.) is
excluded from this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter in which the charges reflect a consumed quantity
of power or energy (e.g., electricity, gas, therm, etc.) or
water.
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Subject matter in which the charges is determined for a
dispensed volume or a delivered quantity of a flowing substance (e.g., liquid
or gas).
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or
Testing,
subclasses 101+ for calibrating of weight measurements and subclasses
173+ for a weight measurement system.
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter comprising means for obtaining an accurate
weight measurement of the goods by means of a zero correction factor, tare weight, or
weighing scale motion detection.
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter comprising details of means for entering
or visually presenting information relating to the goods.
(1)
Note. The details include, for example, control
panel, input unit with functional keys, reader
means, interactive display means, dot matrix printer, cathode
ray tubes, etc.
Registers,
subclasses 33+ for fare registers; and subclass 384 for
record-sensing devices in combination with means that determine
the price based on distance travelled.
Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or
Testing,
subclasses 150+ for orientation or position measurement systems, particularly
subclasses 158+ for the measuring of linear distance or length.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter not provided for in any of the preceding
subclasses of this class.
(1)
Note. This subclass also includes subject matter
under the subclass in which the data processing is not clearly described as
electrical or being performed by a computer.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. This cross-reference art collection is indented. Subject
matter drawn to a system of information technology components (hardware
and software) and services designed to distribute and control
the rights to intellectual property created or reproduced in digital
form for distribution online or via other digital media, in
conjunction with corresponding law, policy, and
business models.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 901. Subject matter
wherein a determination is made that an outside entity has authorized
the use of the selection.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 902. Subject matter
wherein a party other than the originating source places further
restriction or proprietary interest on the use of the selected data.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 901. Subject matter
wherein the usage of distributed information representing a selection
by an individual is controlled.
(1)
Note. Examples of such distribution can be by way
of a storage medium such as a CD or by downloading.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 904. Subject matter
where the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and
electrical components making up a computer system control the usage
of distributed files.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 904. Subject
matter wherein an auxiliary device or signal interacts with
the distributed data file to permit usage.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 906. Subject
matter wherein the interaction uses a signal that describes or is
characteristic of a particular data processing system.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 904. Subject matter
wherein the usage of a program or other data is controlled.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 904. Subject
matter including determining the amount of use of the selected information
or a cost associated therewith.
Cryptography,
subclasses 227 through 230for video electric signal modification using cryptography
via record or coin control, and subclasses 231 through
234 for video electric signal modification using cryptography having
usage or charge determination.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 909. Subject
matter wherein a third party not associated with the actual distribution
of the selected data is utilized to gather or disperse payment there for.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 901. Subject
matter which prevents rerecording of a distributed data file.
This cross-reference art collection is indented under
cross-reference art collection 911. Subject matter
wherein a copy protected distributed data file is supplemented by
a unique identifier of a source of the file or of the file itself.
The definitions below correspond to abolished subclasses
from which these collections were formed. See the Foreign
Art Collection schedule of this class for specific correspondences. [Note: The
titles and definitions for indented art
collections include all the details of the one(s) that
are hierarchically superior.]
Foreign art collection wherein the data processing
system or calculating computer is designed for or utilized in determining charges
for goods or services, or is utilized for the solution
of a problem in this area.
This foreign art collection is indented under unnumbered
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drawn to a computerized arrangement which enables a purchaser to inspect
from a plurality of different items, or effect a purchase
of one or more items at a location geographically separated from
the system user.
This foreign art collection is indented under FOR
108. Foreign art collection which includes a feature enabling
a user to inspect a listing, or other visual or audible
representation of plural items available for purchase.
This foreign art collection is indented under
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collection drawn to a computerized arrangement for the systematic
and scientific analysis and evaluation of a the operation of an
organization or the programmed scheduling of an organization.
This foreign art collection is indented under
FOR 110. Foreign art collection for the distribution
of resources or for scheduling in a business or commercial environment.
This foreign art collection is indented under
FOR 110. Foreign art collection including processing
of market data in order to predict future demand of a product or
service.
(1)
Note. Use of a data processing arrangement in surveying
or polling in order to obtain data is included in this subclass.
This foreign art collection is indented under
FOR 110. Foreign art collection which evaluates the efficiency
or productivity of an employee or other entity employed by an organization.
Foreign art collection under the class definition
which encrypts a signal for authorization, or authorization
request (e.g., password), for
credit or debit of funds to a customer’s account.
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