Abstract: A waste bag system comprising a substrate, a waste bag, and a cover sheet. The substrate defines an adhesive surface. The waste bag configured to be arranged in a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. At least a portion of the adhesive surface is in contact with at least a portion of the waste bag to at least temporarily attach the waste bag to the substrate. At least a portion of the adhesive surface is in contact with at least a portion of the cover sheet to detachably attach the cover sheet to the substrate to maintain the waste bag in the folded configuration. With the cover sheet at least partly detached from substrate, the waste bag may be reconfigured from the folded configuration to the unfolded configuration.

Abstract: An Internet-based brand marketing communication network for managing and delivering brand marketing communications to consumers using server-side driven multi-mode virtual kiosks (MMVKs) that are created, deployed, and managed using a novel suite of Web-based marketing communication services. For each consumer product registered on the network, a MMVK is created, deployed and installed, so as to establish a virtual brand marketing communication channel between brand management team members and consumers present in e-commerce (EC) enabled market space at the point of MMVK installation in EC-enabled market space, including EC-enabled WWW-sites, EC-enabled stores, EC-enabled online product catalogs, and wherever else consumers are considering the purchase of products on the World Wide Web (WWW).

Abstract: Internet-based enterprise-level Brand Marketing Communication and E-Commerce Enabling Network which provides brand owners command and control over the wide range of brand-building assets, messaging and promotions scattered throughout the Web, and how they are communicated to directly consumers at diverse Web touch points, using server-side driven Multi-Mode Virtual Kiosks (MMVKS) having client/brand/agency and consumer programmable modes of display, as well as transaction tracking and commission-earning services, so as to provide better ways of and means for brand marketers and their agencies to reach empowered consumers, involving and enaging them with the client's brand in new ways, so as to create value and build loyalty, in a participatory manner.

Abstract: An Internet-based brand marketing communication network for managing and delivering brand marketing communications to consumers using server-side driven multi-mode virtual kiosks (MMVKs) that are created, deployed, and managed using a novel suite of Web-based marketing communication services. For each consumer product registered on the network, a MMVK is created, deployed and installed, so as to establish a virtual brand marketing communication channel between brand management team members and consumers present in e-commerce (EC) enabled market space at the point of MMVK installation in EC-enabled market space, including EC-enabled WWW-sites, EC-enabled stores, EC-enabled online product catalogs, and wherever else consumers are considering the purchase of products on the World Wide Web (WWW).

Abstract: A system for finding information about a particular consumer product on the Internet, comprising a relational database for storing information elements representative of universal product numbers (UPNs) assigned to consumer products and registered with the relational database, and a trademark (TM), a product description (PD), and a plurality of uniform resource locators (URLs) symbolically linked to each UPN, specifying the location of information resources on the Internet related to a product. When a request is made by an Internet-enabled client for information about a product registered with the relational database, the UPN, TM and/or PD contained in the request is automatically recovered by an Internet information server and is used to automatically access the URLs symbolically linked to the UPN, TM, and/or PD and stored in the relational database, thereby allowing a consumer to select one or more of the URLs and display the information resources specified thereby.

Abstract: Internet-based Enterprise-Level Brand Management And Marketing Communication Network based on an innovative brand command, control and communication architecture (BC3), which gives brand owners complete command and control over the wide range of brand-building assets, messaging and promotions scattered throughout the Web, and how they are communicated to directly consumers at diverse Web touch points, with the efficiency and automation of supply-chain management solutions. The Network supports the deployment, installation and remote programming of brand-building server-side driven Multi-Mode Virtual Kiosks on the World Wide Web (WWW), and provide brand managers, their agents and online trading partners the power to build stronger online brands, drive sales and eliminate existing friction in the retail chain through a collaborative carrier-class, indutrial-strength e-marketing communication network.

Abstract: A novel system and method are disclosed for finding and serving consumer product-related information over the Internet to consumers in retail shopping environments, as well as at home and work, and on the road. The system includes Internet information servers which store information pertaining to Universal Product Number (e.g. UPC number) preassigned to each consumer product registered with the system, along with a list of Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) that point to the location of one or more information resources on the Internet, e.g. World Wide Web-sites, which related to such registered consumer products. Upon entering the UPC number into the system using a conventional Internet browser program running on any computing platform or system, the menu of URLs associated with the entered UPC number is automatically displayed for user selection.

Abstract: Method of and system for delivering consumer product related information to consumers over the Internet. The system and method involves creating an UPN-encoded Consumer Product Information (CPIR) enabling Applet for each consumer product registered within a manufacturer-managed UPN/URL database management system. Each CPIR-enabling Applet is encapsulated within an executable file and then stored in the UPN/URL database management system. Each CPIR-enabling Applet is searchable and downloadable by, for example, (1) retailers purchasing products from an electronic-commerce enabled product catalog, (2) advertisers desiring to link consumer product information to Web-based product advertisements, or (3) anyone having a legitimate purpose of disseminating such information within the stream of electronic commerce.

Abstract: A novel Internet-based consumer product information system and method for use in retail shopping environments, wherein each Web-enabled bar code driven consumer product information kiosk deployed therewithin embodies e-mail messaging capabilities which enable consumers to automatically save and record the URLs of CPI-related Web documents within the message field of a preformatted e-mail message that is transmitted from a retailer-operated e-mail server, to a remote e-mail address specified by the consumer within the retail shopping environment.

Abstract: A novel system and method are disclosed for finding and serving consumer product-related information over the Internet to consumers. The system includes Internet information servers which store information pertaining to Universal Product Number (e.g. UPC number) preassigned to each consumer product registered with the system, along with a list of Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) that point to the location of one or more information resources on the Internet, e.g. World Wide Web-sites, which related to such registered consumer products. Upon entering the UPC number into the system using a conventional Internet browser program, the menu of URLs associated with the entered UPC number is automatically displayed for user selection.

Abstract: A retail-based consumer product information search and delivery system installed in a retail store environment and driven by a manufacturer-managed Internet-based consumer product information management and delivery network. The system comprises a subsystem of shelves for supporting one or more UPN-labeled products, and a plurality of product information kiosks operably connected to the Internet and mounted relative to the subsystem of shelves, and configured for reading UPN-encoded symbols on the UPN-labeled products and automatically displaying a plurality of URLs pointing to one or more information resources on the Internet that have been linked to the read UPN, by the manufacturer of the consumer product and/or an agent thereof.

Abstract: Internet-based Enterprise-Level Brand Management And Marketing Communication Network based on an innovative brand command, control and communication architecture (BC3), which gives brand owners complete command and control over the wide range of brand-building assets, messaging and promotions scattered throughout the Web, and how they are communicated to directly consumers at diverse Web touch points, with the efficiency and automation of supply-chain management solutions. The Network supports the deployment, installation and remote programming of brand-building server-side driven Multi-Mode Virtual Kiosks on the World Wide Web (WWW), and provide brand managers, their agents and online trading partners the power to build stronger online brands, drive sales and eliminate existing friction in the retail chain through a collaborative carrier-class, indutrial-strength e-marketing communication network.

Abstract: A system for finding information about a particular consumer product on the Internet, comprising a relational database for storing information elements representative of universal product numbers (UPNs) assigned to consumer products and registered with the relational database, and a trademark (TM), a product description (PD), and a plurality of uniform resource locators (URLs) symbolically linked to each UPN, specifying the location of information resources on the Internet related to a product. When a request is made by an Internet-enabled client for information about a product registered with the relational database, the UPN, TM and/or PD contained in the request is automatically recovered by an Internet information server and is used to automatically access the URLs symbolically linked to the UPN, TM, and/or PD and stored in the relational database, thereby allowing a consumer to select one or more of the URLs and display the information resources specified thereby.

Abstract: A functionally-integrated consumer product and service brand marketing communication system and method which enables manufacturers, retailers, their respective agents, and consumers to carry out four basic product-related marketing communication functions along the demand-side of the retail chain, namely: enabling manufacturers' marketing, brand and/or product managers to create and manage a composite brand image for each consumer product being offered for sale in both physical and electronic marketplaces; enabling manufacturers, retailers, and their advertising and marketing agents to display consumer product advertisements to consumers, at or near the point of purchase or sale within both physical and electronic retail shopping environments, in a way which is guaranteed to project the manufacturer's intended brand image while positively influencing product demand; enabling retailers, manufacturers, and their marketing and promotional agents to promote consumer products with consumers within physical and ele

Abstract: A functionally-integrated consumer product and service brand marketing communication system and method which enables manufacturers, retailers, their respective agents, and consumers to carry out four basic product-related marketing communication functions along the demand-side of the retail chain, namely: enabling manufacturers' marketing, brand and/or product managers to create and manage a composite brand image for each consumer product being offered for sale in both physical and electronic marketplaces; enabling manufacturers, retailers, and their advertising and marketing agents to display consumer product advertisements to consumers, at or near the point of purchase or sale within both physical and electronic retail shopping environments, in a way which is guaranteed to project the manufacturer's intended brand image while positively influencing product demand; enabling retailers, manufacturers, and their marketing and promotional agents to promote consumer products with consumers within physical and ele