Abstract: A multi-modality electronic communication method for communication via end-user selected communication modalities, including (at a server, having access to memory table/s operative to store, for each end user from among a multiplicity thereof, destinations via which the individual end user receives communications via a corresponding plurality of communication modalities): receiving communication/s from Tx client processor/s serving a Tx end user, the communication including content the Tx end user wishes to send to an Rx end user; and an indication of a known destination of an Rx end user, when a first communication modality is employed; extracting the known destination from the communication and retrieving from the table, a retrieved destination other than the known destination via which the Rx end user receives communications via a second communication modality; and sending the content to the Rx end user via the second communication modality to the retrieved destination.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method of express purchasing comprising a receptacle for holding items for purchase; a scaling area capable of weighing said receptacle before items are placed inside and after shopping for items is complete; means for identifying items for purchase; means for remote purchasing; and a central computer linking said means for identifying items for purchase to said means for remote purchasing and said scaling area. This system and method provides for a much expedited manner of shopping and checking out so that a customer avoids long lines to purchase items.