Client API for Seamless E-Commerce Transactions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional e-commerce methods require redirecting the user's browser to another webpage for completing transactions, limiting the seamless integration of e-commerce functionality within electronic publishing pages such as blogs, social media, and emails.

Innovation Solution

A system that enables e-commerce transactions by installing a Client Application Programming Interface (API) within any electronic publishing page, allowing users to interact with a central processing center to conduct transactions without redirecting the browser, including features like virtual shopping bags, product information windows, and social sharing options, while providing sellers with sales reporting and demographic data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional e-commerce methods redirect the browser to another webpage for completing transactions, then the transaction process can be completed, but the seamless integration of e-commerce functionality within electronic publishing pages is limited and user experience is degraded

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseamless integration of e-commerce functionalityVSAvoidbrowser redirection time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges e-commerce transaction functionality directly into the electronic publishing page by embedding a client application programming interface (API) within the page. This allows the transaction process to occur in the same browser context without redirecting to another webpage, combining the publishing and e-commerce functions into a single integrated experience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a client API as an intermediary component that sits between the user's browser and the e-commerce transaction system. This API enables direct communication and transaction processing within the current page context, eliminating the need for browser redirection while maintaining secure and functional transaction capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a client API is installed within electronic publishing pages to enable direct transactions, then seamless e-commerce functionality is achieved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvee-commerce functionality integrationVSAvoidsystem architecture

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal client API that can be installed within any electronic publishing page regardless of the specific publishing platform or page type. This single API design serves multiple functions including product display, cart management, and transaction processing, making the system adaptable to various publishing contexts without requiring platform-specific implementations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If e-commerce transactions are conducted without browser redirection, then user experience is enhanced, but the reliability of transaction processing may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser experienceVSAvoidtransaction processing

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The client API acts as a reliable intermediary that maintains secure communication channels between the user's browser and the transaction processing system. It handles authentication, data validation, and secure data transmission, ensuring that transaction processing remains reliable and secure even though it occurs within the same page context without browser redirection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11023960B1System and method for e-commerce accessibility

Publication Date: 2021.06.01 FREDERICK DAVID

AI summary

Disclosed are a system and a method enabling E-Commerce transactions without redirecting a user's computer from one electronic publishing page to another electronic publishing page.