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A system for acquiring shopping list information includes a user terminal and a base unit in selective data communication via a wide-area network, such as the global Internet, common data carrier or a modulated wave propagating over a public utility. The user terminal includes a bar code scanner for

A system for acquiring shopping list information includes a user terminal and a base unit in selective data communication via a wide-area network, such as the global Internet, common data carrier or a modulated wave propagating over a public utility. The user terminal includes a bar code scanner for getting Uniform Product Code information from a product container or from a manufacturer's coupon. The user compiles, via the user terminal, a shopping list database by scanning previously obtained products, manufacturers coupons, or using direct user input via an interface such as a keyboard or mouse. Once compiled, the database is selectively transmitted to a base unit situated at a retailer via the wide-area network.

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[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [1.] A system for building shopping list information comprising:a remote communicator means adapted for remote data interchange with an associated base unit;a remote processor means for communicating product data to the base unit;a user inte

[ Having thus described the invention, it is now claimed:] [1.] A system for building shopping list information comprising:a remote communicator means adapted for remote data interchange with an associated base unit;a remote processor means for communicating product data to the base unit;a user interface adapted for selectively receiving product data representative of a product selected for purchase;a memory adapted for storing product data received by the user interface; anda wide-area network adapted to carry product data between the remote communicator and the associated base unit.