Abstract: A method for providing pet related services to a user includes payment by the user into an accrual account. Pet health can be evaluated by both a veterinarian and machine system. Following confirmation of veterinary emergency visit by the user and pet, payment from the accrual account for a veterinary emergency visit can be made.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for remote medical analysis. Advances in mobile devices offer a way to connect animals and veterinarians in ways other than physical proximity. Using a phone's camera to take photos or and/or video and send those to a veterinarian allows greater degree of detail to be communicated in triaging or diagnosing or follow-up for an animal. Additionally, the camera could be used to conduct a video chat between an animal owner and a veterinarian allowing real-time viewing and conversation between the two parties.

Abstract: A method for providing animal related services or products includes receiving an audio request on a cloud connected device supporting voice detection and voice response and determining whether at least one of a veterinary consult service and an animal related product is required. A veterinary consult service can provide diagnosis of pet condition based at least in part on a sequence of voiced questions and voiced responses asked and received through the cloud connected device and the animal related product can be billed and delivered at least in part using the animal support system.

Abstract: A system for providing animal related information to animal professionals includes a cloud connected device supporting voice detection and voice response for information receipt and information data input between animal professionals. The voice detection and voice response can be provided by an animal support system that includes a user interface module connected to the cloud connected device to provide non-audio information. Animal related data supplied by the animal support system can be electronically transferrable using a defined format that includes audio information.

Abstract: A voice controlled virtual assistant usable by livestock management or workers is disclosed. Information received via a cloud connected device can include veterinary related questions, curated answers, or access to individual animal health records. The animal support system can actively provide information derived from information received through the cloud connected device, including warnings derived from audio monitoring of animal condition. In some embodiments, the cloud connected device can interact with additional sensors that monitor animal condition, capture animal images, or provide electronically available animal tag identification or sensor information.

Abstract: A method for providing veterinary services includes receiving a request for veterinary services for a pet through a communication network that supports audio communications. A diagnosis of pet medical condition can be provided based at least in part on information received through an automated veterinarian service manager. In some embodiments veterinarian service manager can direct a user to a veterinarian based on diagnosis of pet condition.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for remote medical analysis. Advances in mobile devices offer a way to connect animals and veterinarians in ways other than physical proximity. Using a phone's camera to take photos or and/or video and send those to a veterinarian allows greater degree of detail to be communicated in triaging or diagnosing or follow-up for an animal. Additionally, the camera could be used to conduct a video chat between an animal owner and a veterinarian allowing real-time viewing and conversation between the two parties.

Abstract: A software component comprises a plurality of modules each executing in a browser environment to make use of “friends” data in a networking site for data gathering and filtering in support of e-commerce through the networking site. A user-interface module operates to output catalog information to the logged-in user and to capture any input. Meanwhile, a data cache or memory is accessible to the modules and is configured to store the catalog information. A control module responds to any input captured at the user-interface so as to provide the catalog information to the user-interface, wherein the catalog data is typically provided from the data cache. A discovery module operates to identify any friends associated with the logged-in user. A communications module operates to populate the data cache with any catalog information retrieved from the server that is associated with the logged-in user and/or any discovered friends.

Abstract: A method in support of fulfilling an e-commerce transaction between an outlet and a customer with respect to products not held in inventory by the outlet. When a customer selects one of the items not held in inventory by the outlet, the outlet transmits a purchase order to the provider; the provider then transmits a second purchase order for the selected product to a supplier and awaits an acceptance of the purchase order from the supplier. The supplier extracts the relevant data from the purchase order, obtains the selected product from its inventory, and packages and ships the selected product directly to the customer according to the branding requirements so as to insinuate delivery to the customer directly from the outlet. Preferably, the packaged product does not include any indication, or any in-the-clear indication, of the supplier fulfilling the e-commerce purchase order.

Abstract: Pre-commerce decision making support that generates a product listing of an item for sale. An electronic catalog is received from a supplier containing an item to be offered for sale at a predetermined supplier price. A price markup is determined for the item based on markup-criteria, which is then utilized to compute a resale price for the item. The product listing is then generated offering the item for sale at the resale price. Additional product information concerning the item can be received from a third-party source and integrated into the product listing. The generated product listing can be published to a retailer as an interactive product listing for inclusion by a retailer in an inventory-less product offering, and can be customized, automatically, for each retailer using its markup criteria.

Abstract: A method in support of fulfilling an e-commerce transaction between an outlet and a customer with respect to products not held in inventory by the outlet. When a customer selects one of the items not held in inventory by the outlet, the outlet forwards a purchase order to the provider and further provides customer information and branding requirements to the provider. The provider then transmits a second purchase order for the selected product to a supplier and awaits an acceptance of the purchase order from the supplier. The supplier packages and ships the selected product directly to the customer according to the branding requirements so as to insinuate delivery to the customer directly from the outlet. The supplier further confirms fulfillment of the purchase order with the provider, and the provider confirms fulfillment with the outlet.

Abstract: A method in support of an e-commerce transaction between an outlet and a customer with respect to products not held in inventory by the outlet. A provider facilitates the transaction by making available for selection a set of products available for inclusion as a product offering on an outlet's web site. When a customer selects one of the items not held in inventory by the outlet, the outlet transmits a purchase order to the provider; the provider then transmits a second purchase order for the selected product to a supplier and awaits an acceptance of the purchase order from the supplier. The provider transmits the branding requirements of the outlet to the supplier, who packages and ships the selected product to the customer according to the branding requirements as though it were packaged and shipped by the outlet.