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`Baratta et al.
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`(10) Patent No.:
`(45) Date of Patent:
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`US 9.400,640 B2
`Jul. 26, 2016
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`(54) WEB-BASED POINT OF SALE BUILDER
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`(76) Inventors: Wayne Baratta, Poughkeepsie, NY
`(US); Quentin Olson, Poulsbo, WA (US)
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`(*) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 897 days.
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`(21) Appl. No.: 12/012,666
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`(22) Filed:
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`Feb. 5, 2008
`Prior Publication Data
`US 2009/0199.154A1
`Aug. 6, 2009
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`(2012 01)
`(2006.01)
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`(51) Int. Cl.
`G06O IOMO
`G06F 9/44
`G06O 30/06
`(52) U.S. Cl.
`CPC. G06F 8/34 (2013.01); G06Q30/06 (2013.01)
`(58) Field of Classification Search
`CPC ............................... G06Q30/00; G06Q 2000
`USPC ............ 235/375, 383,385,379; 348/61, 143,
`348/148, 150, 12, 161: 705/1, 16, 17, 21,
`70522, 28.54.35
`See application file for complete search history.
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`5,956,716 A * 9/1999 Kenner et al.
`5,987,426 A 1 1/1999 Goodwin, III
`6,629,080 B1
`9, 2003 Kolls
`7,015,945 B1* 3/2006 Sullivan ........................ 348.150
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`5, 2006 Cohen et al.
`2004/O128199 A1* 7/2004 Cusack .................. G06Q 30/06
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`2004/O181454 A1* 9, 2004 Manno ................... G06Q 20/20
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`IBM 4690 ASTRA Graphical User Interface (GUI)—Specifica
`tions, found Feb. 8, 2008, htp://www-03.ibm.com/roducts/retail/
`product/software/gui?astra specs.html. 1 page.
`Soft32Download, db2k e-Store Builder 3.00 details, Localsoft Tech,
`found Feb. 8, 2008, http://www.soft32download.com/software/
`db2k-e-Store-Builder-download-details.html, pp. 1-3.
`Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 12/012,393, filed Feb. 1, 2008, “Hand
`Held Web Browser Inventory Checking System.” assigned to the
`same assignee as the present invention.
`Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 1 1/710,722, filed Feb. 26, 2007, “Point of
`Sale System with Web-Based Back-Office,” assigned to the same
`assignee as the present invention.
`Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/710,723, filed Feb. 26, 2007, Point of
`Sale Video Server Processing System, assigned to the same assignee
`as the present invention.
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`* cited by examiner
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`Primary Examiner — Rokib Masud
`(74). Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Saile Ackerman LLC.
`Stephen B. Ackerman
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`ABSTRACT
`This invention provides a system and a method for online,
`web-based point of sale (POS) building and configuration,
`which can assist non-expert business operators in building,
`editing and testing a point of sale system to manage their
`businesses. The business operations range from a single
`branch to a large chain of stores or branches. The key advan
`tages of the Web-based POS builder are that it is completely
`built on the foundation of the Web. The POS builder is acces
`sible anywhere in the world. It can be used by a person of any
`skill level. The POS builder builds, edits, and tests new POS
`terminals in real time.
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`WEB-BASED PONT OF SALE BUILDER
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`US 9,400,640 B2
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`RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
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`This application is related to, filed on Feb. 26, 2007, Ser.
`No. 11,710,722 and, filed on Feb. 26, 2007, Ser. No. 11,710,
`723, which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`1. Field of the Invention
`This invention relates to a system and a method for building
`a point of sale (POS) system to manage business operations.
`The business operations range from a single branch to a large
`chain of stores or branches.
`More particularly this invention relates to an online, web
`based point of sale builder method, which can assist non
`expert business operators in assembling a point of sale system
`to manage their businesses.
`2. Description of Related Art
`Current practice in the field of assembling point of sale
`systems includes manually coding front-of-screen informa
`tion. Typically, this front-of-screen information contains
`menu selections, page selections, and general answers to
`business questions. This front-of-screen menu is typically
`manually coded by a business expert with the help of a pro
`grammer or data expert. Also, currently the entry of this
`front-of-screen information requires intimate knowledge of a
`complex interface to a front-of-screen programming lan
`guage. In Summary, current practice includes the manual
`building of a point of sale (POS) screen. This manual process
`requires defining the position and operation of touch screen
`keys and their database correspondence. Currently, only spe
`cially trained people can build or change POS screens. This
`manual POS building and editing is prone to mistakes and is
`time-consuming. Since POS screen changes are difficult and
`prone to error, store owners tend to retain older, inaccurate,
`out-of-date POS screens in order to avoid the POS screen
`editing process. Also, current POS screen editing occurs off
`line with the testing of the screens occurring at a later date, at
`a remote store location. The following references represent
`prior art in the field of screen configuration building.
`U.S. Pat. No. 5,818,428 (Eisenbrandt et al.) describes a
`control system with a user configurable interface, particularly
`Suitable for use in connection with appliances. Users can
`configure display Screens either at a point of sale location or
`at home with a personal computer.
`U.S. Pat. No. 6,629,080 B1 (Kolls) describes a universal
`advertising and payment system and method for networking,
`monitoring and advancing electronic commerce and control
`ling Vending equipment.
`U.S. Pat. No. 7,051,091 B1 (Cohen et al.) discloses a
`configuration builder useful in configuring software contain
`ing hardware units which are serviced by a center which
`services a multiplicity of similar units having a plurality of
`different configurations.
`U.S. Pat. No. 5,987,426 (Goodwin) describes a system and
`method of transferring information between a first software
`application and a second Software application which employ
`an isolation layer. The system includes a client computer
`system provided by a first seller of computer systems, includ
`ing a client software application, and a server computer sys
`tem provided by a second seller of computer system.
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`It is the objective of this invention to provide a system and
`a method for building a point of sale (POS) system to manage
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`business operations. The business operations range from a
`single branch to a large chain of stores or branches.
`It is further an object of this invention to provide an online,
`web-based point of sale builder system and method, which
`can assist non-expert or expert business operators in assem
`bling a point of sale system to manage their businesses. This
`point of sale building operation can be done in real time from
`anywhere in the world.
`The objects of this invention are achieved by a web-based
`point of sale (POS) builder comprising one or more point of
`sale terminals, which display POS, screens, an Internet con
`nection to a web server, one or more local or remote PC
`workstations, and point of sale builder software which runs on
`said web server. Local or remote workstations can be utilized
`to build or edit said POS terminals in real time, from any
`where in the world and over the world-wide web.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`FIG. 1 shows a typical point of sale touch screen for a
`pretzel store, as an example only.
`FIG. 2 shows a typical touch screen for the drinks panel of
`a pizza restaurant, as an example only.
`FIG. 3 is a system diagram for web-based back office
`which Supports point of sale terminals.
`FIG. 4a is a sample screen builder panel before the screen
`building process begins.
`FIG. 4b is a sample screen builder panel after the screen
`building process is under way.
`FIG. 5 is a high level flowchart which illustrates the main
`embodiment of the screen building process.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
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`FIG. 1 shows a typical point of sale (POS) touch screen for,
`as an example only, a pretzel store. There are touch keys for
`pretzels 11 and for drinks 12. Selecting these keys would
`typically bring up secondary Screens displaying specific
`product keys for ordering different types of pretzels and
`drinks respectively. In addition, the screen in FIG. 1 has some
`specific pretzel product keys 13 and specific pretzel topping
`keys 14. Currently in the prior art, a touch screen as shown in
`FIG. 1 is manually configured by a programmer who knows
`the specific proprietary point of sale system used by a store or
`business. The FIG. 1 screen design involves the specific key
`layout and size of keys. In addition, the FIG. 1 screen keys
`must have corresponding hooks or references to product data
`Such as item name, price, cost, group, taxable, and inventory
`as shown in FIG. 4. In this invention, this product data and the
`touch key structure is stored in relational databases in the
`back office which is stored on the web servers 36 shown in
`FIG. 3.
`As an example only, FIG. 2 shows a touch screen for the
`drinks page of a pizza restaurant. Again in the prior art, a
`specialized programmer had to design the layout and data for
`these POS touch keys. Typically, the programmer is located
`remotely from the store or business. He or she must learn
`about the store's POS requirements via phone calls, emails,
`and meetings with store operators. In addition, the program
`mer would need to iterate several passes of the touch screen
`design and allow the store operator to test the screens. With
`this invention, the store operator will be able to build his POS
`screens online over the Internet. With input from the store
`operator, the POS builder can specify and display the number,
`shape and arrangement of selection keys or buttons on said
`POS screens. The store operator, who does not have to be
`technically trained, will be able to edit and test his screens
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`POS screens can be done iteratively by the store operator in
`real time while said POS terminals are simultaneously in use
`during store and business operation hours or after store hours.
`Alternatively, the testing of said POS screens can be done
`iteratively by a remotely located person Such as a store man
`ager or director in real time while said POS terminals are
`simultaneously in use during store hours or after store hours.
`All backoffice changes which include screen changes, price
`changes, employee validation changes are submitted to a
`batch bucket or queue. These changes have to be submitted
`for final postingata scheduled time. For example, the phasing
`in of new screens and/or new data Such as prices and
`employee validation can be scheduled. The time schedule for
`uploading or posting these screen changes and/or new data
`can be specified as follows. Only as examples, the changes
`can take place after the present transactions are completed.
`Alternatively, the changes can take place at the end of the
`business day, during the night, at the start of the next day or at
`the next application restart for example. Typically, Screen
`changes will take place at the next application start at the
`beginning of a business day.
`This automatic online POS builder will reduce the devel
`opment time for POS screens by weeks. In addition, the store
`operator will be able to edit the POS screens and its relational
`databases any time as often as desired. In addition, the store
`operator will be able to edit, change and test the screens
`within minutes in real time. The store operator can iterate
`these changes instantly until he gets the desired screen
`appearance. This real-time testing and iteration of screen
`designs is an important feature of this invention. This feature
`motivates the store operator to keep his screens up to date and
`accurate. Previously, the store operator would avoid updating
`screens, since it involved the time and expense of working
`with programmers offline.
`FIG.3 shows a high level diagram of this invention. There
`are N POS terminals (POS 1, POS 2... POSN) in “Store”31
`and in “Store'32. POS 31 is in Store 1 and POS 2 (32) is in
`Store 2. Each POS includes personal computer hardware and
`software. Additional POS terminals beyond those shown, as
`well as additional stores beyond the two shown, are within the
`scope of the invention. Each POS normally operates with a
`hardware/software connection 35 to the Internet or Web.
`However, if the web goes down, the POS terminal continues
`to operate. There is a “loose coupling” of the POS to the back
`office (BO): the POS to BO connection is not required for the
`basic business functions of the POS. All transaction data is
`stored in a relational database on the hard drive in the POS.
`A relational database stores all of its data inside tables. All
`operations on data are done on the tables themselves. Some
`operation produce other tables as the result. A table is a set of
`rows and columns. Each row is a set of columns with only one
`value for each. All rows from the same table have the same set
`of columns, although some columns may have NULL values.
`A NULL value is an “unknown value. The rows from a
`relational table are analogous to a record, and the columns are
`analogous to a field. Below is an example of a relational table.
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`There are two basic operations one can perform on a rela
`tional table. The first one is retrieving a subset of its columns.
`The second is retrieving a subset of its rows. The field names
`Such as company describe the content of the columns of the
`relational table. The rows delineate the individual records
`stored in the relational tables.
`As transactions are created at a POS a log entry for the
`newest transaction is also created, this log entry is used to flag
`if the transaction has been uploaded to the web server. Part of
`the POS application, the BO interface is continuously running
`in the background. This component reads the log of transac
`tions. If a transaction needs to be sent, it tries to send it. If the
`send fails (for example, if the connection to, or the Internet
`itself, is down), it goes to sleep and tries again later. Addi
`tionally, the BO interface requests update from the BO such as
`new items, price changes, employees, etc. The POS terminals
`communicate via HTTP protocol (hypertext transfer proto
`col) 35 with Back-office BO software, which is implemented
`on web servers 36, which can be located anywhere in the
`world. In addition, the BO software and data can be viewed
`from any store employee at any PC33 who has Internet access
`37 and a password.
`The POS such as 31 send transaction data to the BO in the
`form of an HTTP post or communication. The packet 35 sent
`from the POS to the BO consists of transactions, employee
`clock, customer add/update, item add/update, promotions
`and more. Promotions are configured in the back office and
`associated with items or customers or departments. For
`example, a promotion may be associated with a customer to
`implement customer loyalty points or a promotion may be
`associated with a certain item for a % discount. A client who
`is the store manager or owner selects a promotion type, asso
`ciates it with an item, department, etc., then sets the param
`eters that control how that promotion works. These transac
`tion transmissions between the POS and the BO can be
`Encrypted to insure privacy and security. A typical encryption
`method is 128 bit SSL (secure sockets layer). A further ele
`ment of security is that each BO client (individual POS, store
`or multi-store owner) gets their own instance of a database.
`When they log into the BO they are attached to their own
`relational database associated and validated via their user
`login and password.
`FIGS. 4a and 4b show a typical web-based POS builder
`interface. FIG. 4a shows a grid of boxes labeled with screen
`numbers 1-4. Typically, screens will have screen names Such
`as in 21, “Subs'. Under each screen box column are boxes
`labeled “Add Item'. These boxes allow the addition of differ
`ent products such as Small pizza, large pizza, etc. as shown in
`FIG. 4b. FIG. 4b shows the data interface which would appear
`when selecting the large pizza box. The store operator would
`be able to enter and/or modify item name, price, cost, group,
`taxable and inventory. The above illustrates the ease of build
`ing POS screens by store operators via the Web.
`FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the point of sale builder meth
`odology. The flow in FIG. 5 also refers to FIGS. 4a and 4b.
`The Begin POS Build block 51 is entered when the Builder
`Program is initiated 50 from a Web page action.
`When creating a new POS, Block 51 brings up a screen
`such as that shown in FIG. 4a. The screens in FIG. 4a need to
`be defined. Block 53 allows the store operator to select which
`screen number to define. FIG. 4b shows what appears on the
`Web screen after the store operator selects screen #1 (53) to
`work on. In FIG. 5, Block 54 allows the store operator to
`enter/edit the screen name being worked on, Such as pizza, as
`an example only, in FIG. 4b. In FIG. 5, block 54 allows the
`store operator to enter the number of touch keys planned for
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`FIG. 4b shows the screen after a few touch screen buttons
`have been defined. Screen 1 has been labeled Pizza. The pizza
`screen in FIG. 4b currently has 1 touch screen button item
`defined on the screen, Large pizza 22. The Large Pizza item
`button was entered by hitting ADDItem 20 in FIG. 4a. After
`hitting add item, FIG. 4b appears with the template 23 to be
`filled in. This step is shown in block 56 of FIG. 5. The
`template includes Item Name, Price, Cost, Group, Taxable,
`Inventory. Item Name is Large Pizza. Price is easily change
`able, Cost is the cost of making materials. Group is the Pizza
`Group, Taxable is as yes or no selection. Inventory can be
`used to monitor the number of Large Pizza's makeable with
`the dough, cheese and sauce on hand. Other Template items
`can be added to the template 23 in FIG. 4b.
`In FIG. 5, block 57 asks whether the screen being worked
`on i.e.) Pizza Screen is done. If the store operator answers yes
`59, the flowchart flows to Node 52 in FIG. 5. This allows the
`store operator to select another screen it as shown in FIG. 4a.
`If the store operator answers no 58, the flowchart flows to
`Node 55 in FIG. 5. This allows the store operator to select,
`add, or edit another item on the pizza screen.
`The key advantages of the Web-based POS builder are that
`it is completely built on the foundation of the Web. The POS
`builder is accessible anywhere in the world. It can be used by
`a person of any skill level. The POS builder builds, edits, and
`tests new POS terminals in real time. In addition, all screen
`designs and changes are reflected real-time into the back
`office (BO) server's screen database. For example, all screen
`designs inputted from any PC in the world appear instantly in
`the BO screen database, which is instantly viewable any
`where in the world via web browsers. Another big advantage
`is that all screen design software is located and executed in the
`BO server. Since all screen designs and changes are immedi
`ately visible from any manager’s PC at their home or at
`headquarters, there is always management oversight of these
`changes. Therefore, this screen builder allows for local in
`store flexibility by the individual store operator or manager,
`but also provides for corporate visibility of screens instantly
`for control and standardization. Also, this screen builder does
`not require the need for any server to be located in the store.
`Another advantage of this system is the use of standard PC
`and web architecture which offers both full-scalability with
`out degrading system performance. This results in improved
`performance and lower cost of implementing these business
`systems. There is a lower cost associated with projects devel
`oped with the technology of this invention due to the flexibil
`ity of easy design changes and well-understood Software.
`There is less training required for programmers and system
`testers. Projects can draw on the huge talent pool in the open
`Source development community. The invention allows con
`figurable software modules for different types of businesses
`and sales promotions. The invention allows remote monitor
`ing of Screen designs from anywhere via the web. There is
`minimal time required for the implementation and installa
`tion of the POS builder system, since the POS builder setup is
`as basic as a home PC setup. Another advantage is that the
`POS builder system can be provided as a service or deployed
`within a corporation. For example, Software as a Service
`(SMS) is a software distribution model in which applications
`are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available
`to customers over a network, typically the Internet. Another
`advantage of this invention is that the POS builder system is
`maintained in customer centric databases, making it impos
`sible for customers to see other's data. Each POS builder
`system client gets their own instance of a database. When they
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`While this invention has been particularly shown and
`described with Reference to the preferred embodiments
`thereof, it will be understood by those Skilled in the art that
`various changes in form and details may be made without
`Departing; from the spirit and scope of this invention.
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`What is claimed is:
`1. A web-based point of sale (POS) builder system com
`prising:
`one or more point of sale terminals, that display POS
`SCreens,
`an internet connection from said one or more point of sale
`terminals to a web server,
`one or more local or remote PC workstations, and
`point of sale builder software that runs on said web server,
`wherein said local or remote workstations are utilized to
`build or edit said POS terminals in real time, from any
`where in the world and over the worldwide web,
`wherein said web servers are provided as a vendor subscrip
`tion service wherein web server software resides and is hosted
`on said vendor's remote servers and wherein subscriber com
`pany’s POS terminals access and repeatedly interact with said
`web server software from said vendor's remote servers, in
`order to perform the subscriber's desired terminal function,
`over a network, wherein the network comprises the Internet.
`2. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said POS terminals are implemented with
`personal computer (PC) architecture.
`3. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein use of said builder requires no special train
`1ng.
`4. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein the testing of said POS screens is done
`iteratively in real time while said POS terminals are simulta
`neously in use during Store and business operation hours.
`5. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein no specialized hardware or software is
`required to implement said POS builder, and wherein no on
`site, in-store server is required.
`6. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said POS builder is useable to deliver POS
`application solutions using Software as a Subscription
`(SAAS).
`7. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said web server is a standard internet web
`server implemented with standard web server hardware and
`Software, using one or more relational databases, wherein
`software for said POS builder resides in and is executed from
`said web server.
`8. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said POS builder adds new POS screens.
`9. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said POS builder edits existing POS screens.
`10. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said POS builder specifies and displays the
`number, shape and arrangement of selection keys or buttons
`on said POS screens.
`11. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1 wherein said POS builder adds items to be associated
`with said keys or buttons.
`12. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 11 wherein said POS builder assigns attributes such as
`item name, price, cost, group, taxable and inventory status to
`said items.
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`13. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 12 wherein said attributes are stored, retrievable and
`changeable from a back office database stored on said web
`SeVe.
`14. The web-based point of sale (POS) builder system of
`claim 1, wherein said POS screens are viewable in real-time
`at remote locations anywhere in the world via personal com
`puters with browser based web access.
`15. A method of providing a web-based point of sale (POS)
`builder system comprising the steps of
`providing one or more point of sale terminals, which dis
`play POS screens,
`providing an internet connection from said one or more
`point of sale terminals to a web server,
`providing one or more local or remote PC workstations,
`and
`providing point of sale builder software which runs on said
`web server, wherein said local or remote workstations is
`utilized to build or edit said POS terminals in real time,
`from anywhere in the world and over the worldwide
`web,
`wherein said web servers is provided as a vendor subscription
`service wherein web server software resides and is hosted on
`said vendor's remote servers and wherein subscriber compa
`ny’s POS terminals access and repeatedly interact with said
`web server software from said vendor's remote servers, in
`order to perform the subscriber's desired terminal function,
`over a network, wherein the network comprises the Internet.
`16. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said POS terminals
`are implemented with personal computer (PC) architecture.
`17. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein use of said builder
`requires no special training.
`18. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein the testing of said
`POS screens is done iteratively in real time while said POS
`terminals are simultaneously in use during store and business
`operation hours.
`19. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein no specialized
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`builder, and wherein no on site, in-store server is required.
`20. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said POS builder is
`useable to deliver POS application solutions using software
`as a subscription (SAAS).
`21. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said web server is
`a standard internet web server, implemented with standard
`web server hardware and Software, using one or more rela
`tional databases, wherein programming for said POS builder
`resides in and is executed from said web server.
`22. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said POS builder
`adds new POS screens.
`23. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said POS builder
`edits existing POS screens.
`24. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said POS builder
`specifies and displays the number, shape and arrangement of
`selection keys or buttons on said POS screens.
`25. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15 wherein said POS builder
`adds items to be associated with said keys or buttons.
`26. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 25 wherein said POS builder
`assignattributes such as item name, price, cost, group, taxable
`and inventory status to said items.
`27. The method of providing a web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 26 wherein said attributes are
`stored, retrievable and changeable from a back office data
`base stored on said web server.
`28. The method of providing web-based point of sale
`(POS) builder system of claim 15, wherein said POS screens
`are viewable in real-time at remote locations anywhere in the
`world via personal computers with browser based web
`aCCCSS,
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