FORM - 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
AND
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10; rule 13)
1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION:
"Method and System of electronic shopping and business experience"
2. APPLICANT:
a. Name: Persistent Systems Limited
b. Nationality: An Indian Company
c Address: Bhageerath, 402 Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 0}6
3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION:
The following complete specification describes the invention:

RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation (Patent of addition) to Indian Patent Application No. 2033/MUM/2010, filed on 15th My, 2010, complete specification filed on 15th July 2011, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates generally to the field of electronic shopping and promotions, and more particularly to, a method and system wherein, from receipts to returns, from coupons to loyalty programs, from intents -deals to purchases, the User and retailers are provided a better shopping and business experience.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In today's time we have wallets, purses, pockets, drawers, and shoeboxes full of plastic cards and paper receipts, and it is rather cumbersome to not only use this huge collection of loyalty cards and receipts, but also to keep track of them.
One may also find irritated by constant intrusions from the places where you shop, offering you promotions and discounts through mailers, flyers and discount coupons. Most of the time they don't suit your needs and it's cumbersome to store the offers in hard copy and keep them handy when you need them.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
As outlined above, a clear need exists for an efficient and quick a method and system wherein, from receipts to returns, from coupons to loyalty programs, from intents -deals to purchases, the User and retailers are provided a better shopping and business experience.
The present invention eliminates the need to carry loyalty cards in wallet, store receipts for product returns, carry around paper coupons or keep track of promotions and discounts. The present invention provides a modern, powerful, easy and secure mobile and or internet based tool for the User's receipts, warranties, coupons, returns, loyalty programs and points management. Once the User registers, the User will be able to receive all these from within the User's system account created under the System of the present invention, and from any participating retailer. Once the User sets up an account, the User will be able to obtain digital receipts, return products, redeem coupons, and participate in retailers' loyalty programs using the User's ID. This aspect of the present invention eliminates paper clutter, lost receipts for product returns, the frustration of keeping track of discount coupons and plastic loyalty cards in the wallet, purse or key chain.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention helps the User to track shopping expenses and receipts. The features of the present invention make it easy for the User to organize, store and sort digital receipts. The

present invention also enables the User to convert the statement of expenses into an excel sheet which the User can use for personal accounting or to email to the User's tax consultant.
In an aspect of the present invention, bank-level data security and industry-leading identity protection tools are used so that the customer profile and transaction history is safe, secure, and 100% confidential.
The tool provided by the present invention goes far beyond linking everything to the cards the User already carries in the wallet or purse. The system provided in the present invention allows retailers to create/design promotions and deals best suited for the User based on their past buying profile. The system's suggestions are unique to the User, as they're based on what the User typically purchases.
In accordance with the present invention, a User will get promotions designed for his needs and the User no longer needs to accumulate coupons. The service enables the User's favorite retailers to send the User coupons which the user can easily keep track of and use. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of present invention, the User gets a mobile coupon [m-coupons] which the User can use in any way he wants. The User can select any offer of his choice and convert it into an m-coupon from within his system account as per the invention, enabling the User to show these m-coupons at his favorite retail store and avail the discounts offered.

In an aspect of the present invention, a User is enabled to shop from his mobile handheld (enabled with a camera such as Blackberry, iPhone or Android) with the aid of item, QR, Image or such other code for each product displayed on banners at public places frequented by the Users. These places could be on the office premises of a Corporate Partner, a display, at Retail Partner venue (in case of service providers like multiplexes, malls, restaurants, etc).
It should be understood that the terms "a," "an," and "the" mean "one or more," unless expressly specified otherwise.
The other additional aspects, advantages, and/or novel features of the invention, which can be more apparent to those skilled in the art, are set forth in following description of the invention.
The foregoing, and other features and advantages of the invention, as well as the invention itself, will be more fully understood from the description, drawings, and claims which follow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The aspects and features of the invention can be better understood with reference to the drawings described below, and the claims. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead generally being placed upon illustrating the principles of the

invention. The drawings associated with the disclosure are addressed on an individual basis within the disclosure as they are introduced.
Fig. 1 & 2 are block diagrams illustrating System components and System architecture according to an illustrative embodiment of the invention;
Figs. 3 & 4 are screen shots illustrating the mobile application launch screen that can be implemented according to an illustrative implementation of the present invention.
Figs. 5 is a screen shot illustrating the coupon details screen page that can be implemented according to an illustrative implementation of the present invention.
Figs. 6 is a screen shot illustrating the mobile application menu screen that can be implemented according to an illustrative implementation of the present invention.
Figs. 7 is a flow chart illustrating the mobile application K-Shop that can be implemented according to an illustrative implementation of the present invention.
Figs. 8 is a flow chart illustrating the mobile application Retailer's flow of K-Shop that can be implemented according to an illustrative implementation of the present invention.

Figs. 9 is a flow chart illustrating the mobile application K-Shop and flow after an order is placed that can be implemented according to an illustrative implementation of the present invention.
The claimed invention will be more completely understood through the following detailed description, which should be read in conjunction with the attached drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an entirely new way of doing things. From receipts to returns, from coupons to loyalty programs, and from intents-deals to purchases, the present invention is a new approach to an old, archaic, and frustrating process.
Wallet Management:
The present invention eliminates the need to carry loyalty cards in wallet, store receipts for product returns, carry around paper coupons or keep track of promotions and discounts. The present invention provides a modern, powerful, easy and secure mobile and or internet based tool for the User's receipts, warranties, coupons, returns, loyalty programs and points management. Once the User registers, the User will be able to receive all these from within the User's system account created under the System of the present invention, and from any participating retailer. Once the User sets up an account, the User will be able to obtain digital receipts, return products, redeem coupons, and

participate in retailers' loyalty programs using the User's ID. This aspect of the present invention eliminates paper clutter, lost receipts for product returns, the frustration of keeping track of discount coupons and plastic loyalty cards in the wallet, purse or key chain.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention helps the User to track shopping expenses and receipts. Whichever the User chooses the User's purchase receipts from all participating retailers will accumulate and get posted into the User's account at the end of each day. All the User have to do every time the User buys something, is to make sure the User shows his mobile phone to the cashier and sees that the User's membership ID is entered, to link it to the User's purchase.
The features of the present invention make it easy for the User to organize, store and sort digital receipts. The present invention also enables the User to convert the statement of expenses into an excel sheet which the User can use for personal accounting or to email to the User's tax consultant.
In an aspect of the present invention, bank-level data security and industry-leading identity protection tools are used so that the customer profile and transaction history is safe, secure, and 100% confidential.
Promotions and Offers:

The tool provided by the present invention goes far beyond linking everything to the cards the User already carries in the wallet or purse. The system provided in the present invention allows retailers to create/design promotions and deals best suited for the User based on their past buying profile. The system's suggestions are unique to the User, as they're based on what the User typically purchases. For example, if the system sees the User likes a certain store, it might offer the User a coupon from them for "10% Off All Purchases of Rs. 1000 or more". Or, if the User likes a certain product, it might show you a "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" coupon.
In accordance with the present invention, a User will get promotions designed for his needs and the User no longer needs to accumulate coupons. The service enables the User's favorite retailers to send the User coupons which the user can easily keep track of and use, In accordance with the preferred embodiment of present invention, the User gets a mobile coupon [m-coupons] which the User can use in any way he wants. The User can select any offer of his choice and convert it into an m-coupon from within his system account as per the invention, enabling the User to show these m-coupons at his favorite retail store and avail the discounts offered.
System Components:
According to the present invention, the System has components including a Consumer portal, a retailer portal, a corporate portal, adaptors, a master data management

component, analytical services component; and an optional mobile application
component.
The System components can be illustrated by Figure 1. System Architecture:
The System Architecture can be illustrated by Figure 2.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the System can be accessed by a hand-held device including a mobile with the aid of a mobile application downloaded from the System web portal. The User is enabled to do all the acts with the aid of the mobile application. After registering with the System through web portal, registering and launching the System mobile application, the User can browse through available deals, view ID card, and make purchases from the mobile number.
In accordance with the present invention, the System comprises of a consumer portal, a retailer portal, a corporate portal, master data management server, analytical services server, processing engines and appropriate adaptors performing various functions comprising of master data management, points management, loyalty management, promotions management, spends management, retail analytics, and like. The System also comprises of mobile application for accessing the components of the System from a hand-held device.

In another aspect of the present invention, the System provides for a registration process, wherein the system requirements comprises of providing personal or official email address, and or mobile number (for mobile application), and the User is required to validate the email address and or the mobile number.
Registration:
The present invention provides the User options of individual, family or corporate account memberships.
Corporate Member:
In accordance with the present invention, on registering as a corporate consumer, the User can get notifications through e-mail about the available group offers and discounts. After registering, the corporate consumer (User) can specify the personal information and register family members.
In an aspect of the present invention, corporate members can be offered group discounts and promotions by participating retailers for the products they buy frequently. These corporate members can also have the option of buying products of their choice at the price at which they wish to buy, by using "Make Your Own Deal" feature in the present invention. This can also offer opportunities for FREE rewards. Members

generally can also choose to exercise home-delivery options on purchases specially offered to pre-determined members.
According to the preferred embodiment, the System provides for registering as a corporate and individual consumer, registering the family members, specifying personal and retailer information, creating mobile IDs, creating intents, and participating in intents and deals. This is included in the consumer portal of the Systems's web application.
A User - corporate employee registers and creates a corporate profile with the System to avail the corporate offers. In accordance with the present invention, the corporate applicant clicks on the Gmail, Facebook, Yahoo, myspace, Linkedin, or Twitter icon on the Sign in Using link. The corporate applicant further enters his Gmail, Facebook, Yahoo, myspace, Linkedin, or Twitter account username and password. The System asks to share the personal e-mail account information. The corporate applicant clicks Share button to allow sharing of the information with the System's portal. The System opens the Corporate Membership Details page. The corporate applicant enters corporate and personal details, and clicks Submit button to save the information. For validation, the System sends an e-mail notification to the corporate e-mail address that is entered by the consumer or sends a validation code through SMS to the consumer's mobile number that is entered. The corporate applicant verifies the e-mail link sent to the corporate e-mail address. When the corporate applicant clicks the link that is sent to the corporate e-mail address, the System opens the corporate applicant's profile. The corporate applicant enters the validation code that is received on the mobile through

SMS. When the corporate applicant enters the correct validation code, the System saves the corporate and personal details of the consumer. The System displays the Inbox notifications page.
On registering as a corporate consumer with the System, the consumer will get notifications through e-mail about the available group offers and discounts. After registering, the corporate consumer can specify the personal information and register family members.
Individual Member:
An individual consumer registers and creates a primary membership profile with the System to avail the general offers. The consumer must have GMail, Facebook, Yahoo, my space, Linked in, or Twitter account.
The consumer clicks on the GMail, Facebook, Yahoo, myspace, Linkedin, or Twitter icon on the Sign in Using link. The consumer enters his GMail, Facebook, Yahoo, myspace, Linkedin, or Twitter account username and password. The System asks to share the personal e-mail account information. The consumer clicks Share button to allow sharing of the information with the System's portal. The consumer enters personal details, and clicks Submit button to save the information. For validation, the System sends an e-mail notification to the personal e-mail address that is entered by the consumer or can send a validation code through SMS to the consumer's mobile number that is

entered. The consumer verifies the e-mail link sent to the personal e-mail address. When the consumer clicks the link that is sent to the personal e-mail address, the System opens the consumer's profile. The consumer enters the validation code that is received on the mobile through SMS. When the consumer enters the correct validation code, the System saves the personal details of the consumer. The System displays the Inbox notifications page.
After registering in the System application as an individual consumer, the individual consumer will receive personalized deals based on the profile. The consumer can also avail facilities like warranties and subscriptions management. The individual consumer can specify the personal details and register family members.
Family Member:
In accordance with the present invention, a User can register his family members to avail the group deals and collect loyalty points. The family member must be registered with the System as an individual consumer. After the User specifies the family member's details, the System connects the User's account with the family member's account. The User thus forms a group or network, and avail group discounts as well as collect and redeem group loyalty points.
The consumer clicks on the Family on the Inbox notification page. The consumer enters family member's personal details, and clicks Save button to save the information.

For validation, the System sends an e-mail notification to the family member's e-mail address that is entered by the consumer or sends a validation code through SMS to the family member's mobile number that is entered. The family member accepts the request by verifying the validation link sent to member's personal e-mail address. When the family member clicks the link that is sent to the personal e-mail address, the System connects the profiles of family member and consumer.
After the consumer specifies the family member's details, the System application connects the consumer's account with the family member's account. The consumer thus forms a group or network, and avail group discounts as well as collect and redeem group loyalty points.
In accordance with the present invention, the User enters the personal information with the System to complete the profile information and to avail better deals. After the User enters the personal information in the system account, the User can receive notifications about the best deals based on the information provided.
Specifying the Personal Information
A consumer enters the personal information with the System to complete the profile information and to avail better deals. In accordance with the present invention, the consumer clicks the Personal Info tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System opens the Personal Information Details page. The consumer enters personal details, and

clicks Save to save the information. The System saves the personal information of the consumer's profile and displays the Inbox notifications page. After the consumer enters the personal information in the System account, the consumer will receive e-mail notifications about the best deals based on the information provided.
Specifying the Retailer Information
At the time of registration or thereafter, the User is enabled to enter retailer's membership information with the system to avail better deals and offers from the selected retailers. After the User enters the retailer's information in the system account, the User can receive notifications about all the deals offered by the retailer. The User is enabled to participate, subscribe, or comment on the deals posted by the retailer.
The consumer clicks the Retailers Membership Info tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System opens the Retailer Membership Details page. The consumer clicks the I have membership cards of retailers option. The consumer selects I want to have a mobile ID card for this retailer check box to request for a mobile ID card for the retailer. The consumer enters retailer's membership details, and clicks Add Card button to save the information. The System sends a verification request by e-mail to the specified retailer. When the retailer confirms the consumer's details and membership number, the system will save the retailer's information to the consumer's profile. If the consumer has requested for a mobile ID from the retailer, the system sends the mobile ID on the consumer's registered mobile number. The system displays the Inbox notifications page.

After the consumer enters the retailer's information in the KLISMA account, the consumer will receive e-mail notifications about all the deals offered by the retailer. The consumer can participate, subscribe, or comment on the deals posted by the retailer.
Creating the Mobile ID
Mobile ID card is an electronically-generated loyalty card delivered on consumer's registered mobile. The consumer can have separate mobile ID cards for each retailer, or a single System mobile ID card for all registered retailers.
Consumer creates the mobile ID with the System to request and get retailer's membership. The consumer can then use this mobile ID to avail the ongoing deals and to make purchases from the respective retailers.
The consumer clicks the Retailers Membership Info tab on the Inbox notifications page. The consumer clicks the I don't have membership cards of retailers option. The consumer selects the retailer from the Retailer's Name list, and clicks Create Mobile ID Card button to save the information. The System sends a membership request to the selected retailer. After the retailer accepts the request, the System will save the retailer's information to the consumer's profile. The System sends the mobile ID on the consumer's registered mobile number. The System displays the Inbox notifications page.

After creating a mobile ID card for the consumer, the System application will keep a log of consumer's retail membership details on its portal. The consumer will receive e-mail notifications about the best deals offered by the selected retailer.
Intents by Users:
In an aspect of the present invention, a User can create intents (Intent is a request for services or products expressed by the User) with the System to publish the purchasing requests and get personalized offers from retailers. Other Users are also enabled to view the published intents, and then subscribe / participate to them to form a group. The retailers are further enabled to view the published intents, its subscribers, and can bring a suitable offers and group discounts to consumers. In yet another aspect of the present invention, after the User publishes the intent, the intent details can appear on the Intents list in the System. Other Users and retailers can view the published intents and participate therein. The User is enabled to get a notification if any retailer makes an offer to the intent.
The consumer clicks the My Deals tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System displays the My Deals page showing list of available deals. The consumer enters intent details, and clicks Publish My Intent button to save the information. The System populates the intent details, and then publishes it The consumers and retailers view the newly created intent. The System displays the Inbox notifications page.

The consumer clicks the Intent tab on the Inbox notifications page. The system displays the Intents tab showing list of own intents and subscribed intents. The consumer expands the Create an Intent list, enters intent details, and clicks Publish My Intent button to save the information. The system populates the details and publishes the intent. The consumers and the retailers view the newly created intent. The system displays the published intent under the My Own Intents list in the Intents tab on Inbox notifications page. After a consumer publishes the intent, the intent details will appear on the Intents list in the System portal. Other consumers and retailers can view the published intent. The consumer will get an e-mail notification if any retailer makes an offer to the intent.
Participating in Intents
After subscribing to a published intent, the consumer can form a group or network, and then avail group discounts and offers. A consumer participates in an intent with KLISMA to subscribe to other consumers' published intents. Based on the number of subscribers to intent, the retailer can see the intent, and then can offer group discounts to the consumer group. The use case gives the detailed information of participating in intents.
The consumer clicks the Intents tab on the Inbox notifications page. The consumer sorts the intents based on categories and publishing date. The System populates the information and publishes the Other User Intents list. The consumer can view the intent details and linked deals. The consumer clicks the Subscribe button next

to the published intent of choice to subscribe to the deal. The System subscribes the consumer to published intent. The System displays this subscribed intent in the My Subscribed Intents list under Intents tab. The consumer has participated and subscribed to the other consumer intents in the System account. If any retailer offers a deal to the subscribed intent, the consumer will get an e-mail notification about the deal.
Participating in Deals
The consumer can participate by subscribing to the published deal and by rating a deal, A consumer participates in deals with the System to subscribe to, or to comment on deals posted by retailers. The consumer will have to pay a nominal subscription fee if subscribed to a deal. After the required numbers of subscribers are met in the specified days limit, the System confirms and closes the deal. If the required number of subscribers is not achieved within the specified days limit, the System cancels and closes the deal, and refunds the subscription fee to the subscribed consumer.
The consumer clicks the My Deals tab on the Inbox notifications page. The system displays the My Deals page showing a list of available deals. The consumer filters the deals by city, store, category, and published date. The system populates the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer clicks the Buy button to purchase the posted deal. After purchasing the deal, the consumer will have to pay a nominal fee to confirm the purchase. The system displays the Payment Details page. The consumer enters his personal information, billing information, expiry date, and

shipping address, and then clicks Complete My Order button to save the details. The system displays the subscribed deal in the Your Purchase list under My Deals tab.
The consumer clicks the My Deals tab on the Inbox notifications page. The system displays the My Deals page showing a list of available deals. The consumer filters the deals by city, store, category, and published date. The system populates the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer selects the I Accept the Terms & Conditions check box, and then clicks the Download to mobile button to purchase the deal. There is no transaction involved if the consumer downloads the deal onto the mobile. The system sends the deal details through SMS on the consumer's registered mobile number. The system displays the subscribed deal in the Your Purchase list under My Deals tab.
The consumer clicks the My Deals tab on the Inbox notifications page. The system displays the My Deals page showing list of available deals. The consumer filters the deals by city, store, category, and publishing date. The system populates the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer clicks the Show Details link to view details of the deal. The system displays the details of the deal in a dialog box. The consumer clicks the Post Comments link next to the deal. The system displays the rating options pop-up message. The consumer selects a rating option, and then clicks the Post button. The system saves the comment for the specified deal. After purchasing a deal, the consumer will receive the e-mail notifications to track the progress of the deal. The consumer can also view the deal details, and comment on the deal

without purchasing the deal. The System closes and confirms the deal when the minimum number of consumers is subscribed to it. After the deal is confirmed, the consumer redeems the deal with the retailer. If the minimum number of consumers is not achieved, the System cancels the deal and refunds the purchase fees to the subscribed consumers.
Deals by Retailers:
In accordance with the present invention, a retailer is also enabled to create System account by registering with the system to offer enhanced experience to consumers / Users by providing ID cards, offers and discounts, and personalized and corporate marketing. In an aspect of the present invention, the retailer must have a valid VAT, Service Tax or like registration numbers as may be required in accordance with the law.
The retailer clicks the Create Free Account link on the System Sign In tab. The System displays the Retailers Registration page. The retailer enters the retailer account details, business details, business registration details, and then clicks the Submit button to save the information. The System displays the Category Subscription page. The retailer selects individual categories check box to subscribe to the categories, and then clicks Subscribe to save the information. The System validates the information entered by the retailer. The System executives validate the information, and then complete the registration process. The System displays the Inbox notifications page.

After the retailer is registered with the System, the retailer can view intents, and publish group deals, discounts and promotions to the consumers. The retailer can also create mobile ID for consumers.
Creating a Mobile ID
A mobile ID is an electronically generated loyalty card delivered on consumer's registered mobile number. The consumer can have separate mobile ID for each retailer, or a single System mobile ID for all registered retailers. The retailer creates the mobile ID with the System to offer the services, promotions, and discounts to consumers. The consumers can use the mobile ID to avail the ongoing deals and to purchase them from the retailer.
In an aspect of the present invention, IDs are created by retailer for a new User or existing Users or loyalty cards are converted into IDs for the existing Users. As has been stated above, in accordance with the present invention, a User can have separate ID for each retailer, or a single System ID for all registered retailers.
Case 1: Retailer registers the consumer's details and creates a mobile ID for the consumer.
The retailer clicks the ID Management tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System displays the ID Management page. The retailer enters the personal details of the

consumer, and then clicks Create ID button. The System sends a mobile ID to the consumer's registered mobile number. The System displays the Inbox notifications page.
Case 2: The retailer has received mobile ID request from existing consumer. The retailer accepts and creates a mobile ID for the consumer.
The retailer clicks the ID Management tab on the Inbox notifications page. The system displays the ID Management page. The retailer clicks the ID Requests from Consumers link to view the mobile ID requests from consumers. The system displays list of mobile ID requests. For an existing consumer, the retailer clicks the View Details link to view the membership details. The system displays the membership details of the consumer. The retailer clicks Accept button to accept the request and creates mobile ID for existing consumer. The system sends a mobile ID to the existing consumer's registered mobile number. The system displays the Inbox notifications page.
Case 3: Retailer has received new consumer subscription requests for validation. The retailer accepts and creates a mobile id for the subscribers.
The retailer clicks the ID Management tab on the Inbox notifications page. The system displays the ID Management page. The retailer clicks the ID Requests from Consumers link to view the mobile ID requests from consumers. The system displays list of mobile ID requests. For a new consumer, the retailer clicks View Details link to view the membership details. The system displays the consumer's membership details that are

registered on the K.LISMA portal. The retailer clicks Accept button to accept the request and creates mobile ID for new consumer. The system sends a mobile ID to the new consumer's registered mobile number. The system displays the Inbox notifications page.
According to the present invention, multiple loyalty cards can also be converted to mobile IDs at the same time. The retailer clicks the ID Management tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System displays the ID Management page. The retailer clicks the Bulk Conversion link to view the mobile ID requests from consumers. The System displays the Create New Mobile ID page. The retailer selects the .png format image file as mobile ID logo. The retailer selects the .csv file to transfer data information from the spreadsheet to the System database, and then clicks Create IDs button to save the information. The System sends the new mobile IDs to the subscribed consumers on the registered mobile numbers. The retailer clicks the Click Here link in the confirmation message to view list of consumers. The System displays the ID Management page.
After the retailer creates a mobile ID for the consumer, the retailer links the consumer to the System account. The retailer can send promotions and discounts to consumers through e-mail notifications using the mobile ID. The retailer also allows the consumer to make purchases and redeem the purchased deals using the mobile ID.
Creating Deals

The deal is an offer made by a retailer to consumers to offer the services and products at a discounted rate, along with additional benefits. A retailer creates a deal with the System to offer global, personalized, and corporate deals to consumers. At the point creation, the retailer can decide whether that deal should be offered to members as part of K-Shop. The retailer connects and interacts with a wide network of consumers by creating deals. By offering deals and promotions, the retailer is able to effectively market the products and services.
In accordance with the present invention, the retailers registered in the System are enabled to create deals and then specify the terms and conditions. The retailer can select from the terms and conditions list while publishing a deal. In this way, a retailer can have multiple terms and conditions for different products or services.
The retailer clicks the Create a Deal link on the System Deals Management tab Or. the retailer clicks the Create a Deal button on the upper-right side of My KLISMA screen. The System opens the Create a Deal screen. The retailer enters the deal category, promotion code, shipment details, minimum requirements to finalize the deal, and the terms and conditions.. The retailer can also click on an option button to offer the deal as part of K-Shop. The retailer clicks Preview button to preview the entered information. The System shows the deal details in a pop-up message. The retailer clicks the Create Deal button to save the deal information. The System populates the information, and shows the entered deal details in the My Deals list under Saved Deals link in the Deals Management tab. The retailer clicks the Push this Deal link next to the deal to publish

the saved deal. The System shows the Select Consumer Profiles list in the pop-up message. The retailer selects the consumers for the deal from the Select Consumer Profiles list in the pop-up message window, and then clicks the Push the Deal button. The System populates the information, and then sends an e-mail notification to all subscribed consumers of the deal, and other consumers. The System shows the deal details in the My Deals list under Saved Deals link in the Deals Management tab.
As stated above, the retailer can create new terms and conditions. The retailer clicks the Create Terms and Conditions link on the System Deals Management tab. The System opens the Create Terms and Conditions page. The retailer enters the name, copy from, and description of terms and conditions, and then clicks Save burton to save the information. The System populates the information, and shows the terms and conditions in the Saved Terms and Conditions list. After new terms and conditions are created, the retailer can select from the terms and conditions list while publishing a deal. In this way, a retailer can have multiple terms and conditions for different products or services.
Participating in Deals
According to the present invention, the retailer can participate in a consumer-created deal, and offer the deal to consumers. A retailer participates in consumer-created deals with System to show interest and offer the services or products to the consumers. Participating in deals helps the retailer to offer personalized deals by understanding the exact requirements and expectations of consumers. After making an offer to the User-

created intent, the retailer can send offers and various schemes to consumers through notifications.
The retailer clicks the Consumer Created Deals link on the Deals Management tab. The System opens the Consumer Created Deals screen showing a list of consumer-created deals. The retailer clicks the icon next to a deal in the list. The System displays a drop-down box next to the deal. The retailer clicks I'm interested link from the drop-down box. The System opens the Create a Deal screen. The retailer enters the deal category, promotion code, shipment details, and minimum requirements to finalize the deal, and then the terms and conditions. The retailer clicks the Preview button to preview the entered information. The System shows the deal details in a pop-up message. The retailer clicks the Create Deal button to save the deal information. The System populates the information, and shows the entered deal details in the My Deals list under Saved Deals link in the Deals Management tab. The retailer clicks the Push this Deal next to the deal to publish the saved deal. The System shows a Select Consumer Profiles list in the pop-up message. The retailer selects the consumers for the deal from the Select Consumer Profiles list in the pop-up message, and then clicks the Push the Deal button. The System populates the information, and then sends an e-mail notification to all subscribed consumers of the deal, and other consumers. The System shows the deal details in the My Deals list under Saved Deals link in the Deals Management tab.
After making an offer to the consumer-created intent, the retailer can send offers and various schemes to consumers through e-mail notifications.

Closing Deals
A consumer participates in deals with System to subscribe to a deal posted by retailers. The consumer will have to pay a nominal subscription fee if subscribed to a deal. After the required numbers of subscribers are met in the specified days limit, the System will confirm and close the deal. If the required number of subscribers is not achieved within the specified days limit, the System will cancel and close the deal, and refund the subscription fee to the subscribed consumer.
Case 1: Closing of deal by clicking Buy button
The consumer clicks the My Deals tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System displays the My Deals page showing a list of available deals. The consumer filters the deals by city, store, category, and published date. The System populates the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer clicks the Buy button to purchase the posted deal. After purchasing the deal, the consumer will have to pay a nominal fee to confirm the purchase. The System displays the Payment Details page. The consumer enters his personal information, billing information, expiry date, and shipping address, and then clicks Complete My Order button to save the details. The System displays the subscribed deal in the Your Purchase list under My Deals tab. The System closes the deal after specified number of days.

Case 2: Closing of deal by Downloading on to Mobile
The consumer clicks the My Deals tab on the Inbox notifications page. The System opens the My Deals screen showing list of available deals. The consumer filters the deals by city, store, category, and publishing date. The System displays the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer selects the I accept the Terms and Conditions check box, and clicks Download the Deal button to download the deal on the mobile. The System sends the purchase voucher on the consumer's registered mobile number. The System displays this purchased deal in the Your Purchase list under My Deals tab. The consumer can then redeem the purchase after showing the mobile purchase voucher to the retailer. The System displays the subscribed deal in the Your Purchase list under My Deals tab. The System closes the deal after specified number of days.
After purchasing a deal, the consumer will receive the e-mail notifications to track the progress of the deal. The consumer can also view the deal details. The System closes and confirms the deal when the minimum number of consumers is subscribed to it. After the deal is confirmed, the consumer redeems the deal with the retailer. If the minimum number of consumers is not achieved, the System cancels the deal and refunds the purchase fees to the subscribed consumers.
Mobile / Hand Held Application Use

A consumer registers and creates a membership profile with the System to avail the corporate and general offers. The consumer can download the System application on the mobile or any of the hand held devices ("mobile"), and then can access the System portal. The consumer must have GMail, Facebook, Yahoo, myspace, Linkedin, or Twitter account. The consumer's mobile device must support GPRS feature. The consumer's service provider must enable GPRS service.
Step 1: The consumer registers and creates a profile on the System web application in accordance with the present invention.
Step 2: The consumer downloads the System mobile application on the mobile. After registering on the System web application, the consumer receives a SMS containing System mobile application download link Or, the consumer will receive a SMS having the information about how to download the System mobile application from web portal. The System web application downloads the System mobile application from the link provided onto the mobile handset.
Step 3: The consumer registers and launches the System mobile application on the mobile. This can be illustrated by Figure 3. The System mobile application displays the login screen with the option to remember the mobile number. The consumer enters the registered mobile number. The consumer selects the Remember Me check box to allow automatic sign in from next time onwards. The System stores the entered mobile number, login ID, and password of the consumer, and then allows automatic sign in next

time onwards. The System authenticates the consumer information. The System updates all available coupons on the mobile according to the expiry date. After registering with the System application through web portal, registering and launching in the System mobile application, the consumer can browse through available deals, view mobile ID card, and make purchases from the mobile number.
Viewing KLISMA Mobile ID Cards on Mobile
In accordance with the present invention, an individual consumer registers and creates a primary membership profile with the System to avail the general and corporate offers.
This can be illustrated by Figure 4. The consumer logs on to the System mobile application using the login credentials. The System mobile application validates the information and launches the mobile application. The consumer clicks the My Cards option from the System mobile application menu. The System displays a list of associated mobile ID cards for each subscribed retailer. If the mobile ID card is password protected, the consumer enters the password for the retailer's membership. The consumer can change or reset the password from the System web portal. The System displays the password protected mobile ID card.

The consumer can view mobile ID cards for different retailers available. The consumer can use the mobile ID card to avail the ongoing deals and make purchases from the System mobile application.
Participating in Deals by Individual Consumers
This can be illustrated by Figure 5. The consumer logs on to the System mobile application using the login credentials. The System mobile application validates the information and opens the mobile application. The consumer presses the Global Deals option from the System mobile application menu. The System mobile application displays a list of available deals published by the subscribers for individual or global consumers. The consumer filters the deals by category, published date, or most popular deal. The system populates the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer presses the Subscribe button to subscribe and purchase a listed deal. The System sends a coupon with deal details to the registered mobile number. The System displays the coupon details in the My Coupons list in the mobile application.
The consumer logs on to the System web portal, views the deal, and clicks the Download to Mobile button next to the specific deal on the System web portal. The System sends a SMS with the coupon number to the registered mobile number. Using the coupon number, the System mobile application sends a request to the System web application. The System web application sends the deal's coupon and related details to the registered mobile number. The System displays the coupon details in the My

Coupons list in the mobile application. After purchasing a deal, the consumer will receive the e-mail notification to track the progress of the deal. The consumer can also view the deal details, and comment on the deal without purchasing the deal. The System closes and confirms the deal when the minimum number of consumers is subscribed to it. After the deal is confirmed, the consumer redeems the deal with the retailer. If the minimum number of consumers is not achieved, System cancels the deal and refunds the purchase fees to the subscribed consumers.
Participating in Deals by Corporate Consumers
This can be illustrated by Figure 6. The consumer logs on to the System mobile application using the login credentials. The System validates the information and opens the System mobile application. The consumer presses the Corporate Deals option from the System mobile application menu. The System displays a list of available deals published by the subscribers for corporate consumers. The consumer filters the deals by category, published date, or most popular deal. The System displays the information and publishes the filtered list of deals. The consumer presses the Subscribe button to subscribe and purchase a listed deal. The System sends a coupon with deal details to the registered mobile number. The System displays the coupon details in the My Coupons list in the mobile application.
After purchasing a deal, the consumer will receive an e-mail notification to track the progress of the deal. The consumer can also view the deal details. System closes and

confirms the deal when the minimum number of consumers is subscribed to it. After the deal is confirmed, the consumer redeems the deal with the retailer. If the minimum number of consumers is not achieved, System cancels the deal and refunds the purchase fees to the subscribed consumers.
K-Shop
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a consumer can access the System portal from the mobile application downloaded onto a mobile or any of the hand held devices ("mobile"). In accordance with the System, a consumer can shop with the aid of the mobile, from displays of deals put up in public / private places frequented by System members. The deals will be displayed in a representational manner and can be on banners, flyers, newspaper or other traditional advertising mediums. These public / private places could be on the office premises of a Corporate Partner, a display, at Retail Partner venue (in case of "service providers like multiplexes, malls, restaurants, etc). The banner with items and QR code for each product / service available on the System is a K-Shop in accordance with the present invention.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, all members who
wish to use the System with the mobile device, K-Shop, will have a Java-enabled smartphone with camera, Blackberry, iPhone, Android and like.
Members with the mobile application already installed

When a consumer decides to buy through the System, the mobile
application needs to run. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a folder in the application should be dedicated to K-Shop. This aspect of the present invention can be illustrated with the help of Figure 7.
Clicking on a button on the System application in the mobile device
(inside the K-Shop folder) should start the camera. This makes the camera ready to scan the Code (item or QR code or like) of the desired product on the banner. Another "START' (or similar) button that may be provided in the mobile device, will have to be pressed in order to start the scanning process and read the Code of the desired product. After the Code is read, the System application shows the Item Name, Pack Size, Retail Partner and System Price of that item. The consumer is also enabled with an option to read Item Details, View and Change Quantity, and Add to Cart. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the Default Quantity is provided as 1. Once 'Add to Cart' has been clicked by the consumer, the System provides options to 'View Cart', 'Continue K-Shopping' or to 'Place Order'. In accordance with the present invention, the 'View Cart' option provided to the consumer shows a list of all the Item Names with the System price added to cart. The present invention also provides the option of viewing Item Details, Changing Quantity and Removing from Cart for each Item Name. In accordance with the present invention, 'Continue Shopping' option brings back the camera screen, ready to scan, for the consumer to scan another Code. The 'Place Order' option provided by the System is for processing the order. Clicking this,

the System displays a message informing the consumer if the said purchase is a Cash-on-Delivery order. The consumer is then enabled to select his/her delivery address - office address or home address - or upload a new address. Once the order is placed, the consumer is sent a message confirming the order. In another aspect of the present invention, the order is visible in 'My Orders' section of the System portal. Details of the order including list of items, cost and date of placing order, delivery status, is displayed, when requested.
Members who don't have the mobile application
In accordance with the present invention, consumers who don't have the
application downloaded on their mobile device, should be able to download it anywhere. Instructions for download will be available at the venue of the K-shop (the banner with deals). In accordance with the present invention, the System application can be made available for mobile download at a particular web address, which can be displayed on the banner. Alternatively, the consumer can be enabled to SMS a particular string (eg: Get K.LISMA app) to the System, which can SMS back the link to download the application.
Non-members who want to buy
In accordance with the present invention, consumers who are yet not the
members of the System should be able to become members at any point of time and from any location. Such consumer will have to first download the mobile application,

instructions for which will be available on K-Shop. Once the mobile application is downloaded on the mobile device, consumers should be able to log in to use it and register. As has been mentioned hereinabove, the User can then enter details including First Name, Last Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, City, etc. After entering such details, the User gets an SMS with a 5 digit validation number and an email with a link to validate their email address. The validation number can also be made available to the User through the mobile application itself. The System requires, to complete the registration process, the User to either enter the mobile validation number on the mobile application or click on the email validation link. Post such steps, the User will now be able to use the System mobile application.
Saving and re-using K-Shop orders
In accordance with the present invention, the consumers are enabled to
view each K-Shop order placed and edit it later. The System the refreshes the order with the updated prices. The System also suggests a substitute, if an item is no longer available to buy through the System.
K-Shop for Retail Partners
In accordance with the present invention, Retail Partners must be K-Shop
enabled i.e. they need to agree to terms of K-Shop including, but not limited to, creating a K-Shop display based on the profile of consumers who will view it. Retail Partners are

also enabled to ask for space in a K-Shop. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, Retail Partners cannot create a Deal only for K-Shop. Existing Deals or Lists can be converted to K-Shop offers. In accordance with the present invention, Retail Partners do not have access to K-Shop lists. Retail Partners are notified only when orders have been placed.
Enabling K-Shop offers
This aspect of the present invention can be illustrated by Figure 8. In
accordance with the present invention, the Retail Partners, at the time of creation, can enable a Deal or Service List for K-Shop. The System administrator then creates profile-based K-Shop displays that may include these offers. Once an order is placed, each item of the order is verified by the System and then a single order is split into different orders - one order for each Retail Partner. In accordance with the present invention, each Retail Partner receives an email with their individual order containing only their items. The Retail Partner then takes the responsibility for delivery of the order.
K-Shop for System Administrator
Using spaces for K-Shop
In accordance with the present invention, the System identifies spaces for
K-Shop. Each space contains a specified area for banners. When the space for K-Shop

display is in a corporate environment, the System is enabled to replace the K-Shop Display on a regular basis. In an aspect of the present invention, K-Shop facility can be available only to System members. The System is enabled to provide offers based on the profile of the consumers that visit each space.
Creating a K-Shop Display
In accordance with the present invention, the System administrator can
have a section on the admin Portal for K-Shop. In such section, all the offers that are K-Shop enabled can be visible. The System administrator is enabled to create a Display that includes items from these K-Shop enabled offers. In an aspect of the present invention, the said Display can be linked to Corporate Partners.
K-Shop Display can also be in the form of flyers and other traditional
medium through which the Retail Partner already advertises. The Retail Partner can then use the KLISMA K-Shop technology on the existing advertisements turning them into shopping opportunities. KLISMA will provide Codes (QR codes, barcodes, or like) that the Retail Partner can use on these flyers or display advertisements. Any potential customer can then scan the Code with the K-Shop mobile application and buy on the spot.
After an order is placed

This aspect of the present invention is illustrated by Figure 9. In
accordance with the present invention, when a consumer places an order on the System, the System administrator is notified. In an aspect of the present invention, each order is verified by the System, through a phone call. Once the order is verified, the same is split into different orders for each Retail Partner. The System administrator is enabled to see the break-up of orders in two ways: with respect to each order placed as well as with respect to each Retail Partner associated with the order.
K-Shop functionality for content
In an aspect of the present invention, the K-Shop functionality can be
extended to more than just shopping. The Codes can be associated with events and products.
For product information
Codes can be used for marketing a product or for a new product release to
great effect. Very often, retailers put up hoardings and advertise for a product. However, it is very hard to track the impact of such an advertisement. It's difficult to say how many people have actually observed the advertisement with the intention of buying. Very often people notice and intend to buy, but later, the impulse loses its momentum and they forget about buying or change their mind. If a System Retail Partner wants to

provide information about a product to the consumers, it can be done through Codes and the K-Shop functionality. Through Codes, Retail Partners can now track the number of people genuinely interested in making purchases and target them later.
How it will work:
In accordance with the present invention, the System generates a Code
(QR code / Bar code or Image code or like) for each product that a Retail Partner wishes to advertise. Retail Partners can use this Code on promotional material of their choice, including brochures, advertisements, banners or any other visual display. The User that scans that Code is provided content about the product. The information about the product is stored on the local memory of the mobile device so that consumers are enabled to view it later at their leisure. In accordance with the present invention, Retail Partner can provide this mobile content in the form of images, text and even audio/video files. This content can also be created by the System and tailor-made to the Retail-Partner's specifications.
For events
Similarly, Codes and the K-Shop functionality can be used for events.
When a User scans the code, the System provides the details about the event. This includes date, time, venue and a brief description about the event. Other uses of this

functionality include, but are not restricted to, product launches, entertainment events by Retail Partners, etc.
Associating Codes with member profiles
The profile of each System User can be associated with a unique code to
enable the Retail Partners for targeted advertisements and deals.

We claim:
1. A hand held device-implemented method of electronic shopping, the method comprising:
registering into the computer-implemented system by the user to create an account;
means for validating the information provided by the user;
enabling the user to scan the product or service code displayed;
allowing the user to view, edit, read, and like the product or service details; and
enabling the user to place orders for purchase of the selected product or service.
2. A hand-hem' device-implemented method of electronic shopping, the method comprising:
registering into the computer-implemented system by the retailer to create an account;
means for validating the information provided by the retailer;
enabling the retailer to enter retailer's information;
allowing the retailer to create/design promotions and deals with Codes best suited
for the user based on the user's past buying profile;
enabling the user to scan the product or service Code displayed;
allowing the user to view, edit, read, and like the product or service details; and
enabling the user to place orders for purchase of the selected product or service.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein the order placed by the user is verified and split into different orders for respective retail partners containing only their items.