Shopify Inc.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCT SEARCHES

Abstract:

Search mechanism includes concurrent competitive pricing analysis, initiated during purchase workflow such as inventory or product search by merchant or customer. Recommendation for promotion or discount can be provided and automatically applied without review by a manager. Promotion can be discount, quantity, shipping or other desirable upgrade. Pricing analysis may utilize SKU, UPC, product name or other attribute. Single draft order combines purchases from offline and online channels and properly attributes origination of purchases resulting in increased accuracy of sales metrics for commissions or marketing efforts or other metrics. Draft order identifier can transmit the draft order to customer, point of sale or merchant devices, which can utilize QR code, NFC, SMS, email or other means. Single draft order can be presented and converted to a transaction on customer, point of sale or merchant devices.