Prior art — US Patent 10628835

As a technical patent analyst, I will now identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 10628835 by reviewing its patent citations. I'll provide full citations, publication/filing dates, brief descriptions, and indicate which claims they potentially anticipate under 35 U.S.C. § 102.

Here is an analysis of the patent citations for US10628835, which represent potential prior art:

Patent Citations and Anticipation Analysis

1. US5896128A

Full Citation: US5896128A (Bell Communications Research, Inc.)
Publication Date: April 20, 1999
Filing Date: May 3, 1995
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for associating multimedia objects for use in a video conferencing system. It focuses on integrating various media types within a communication environment.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent could potentially anticipate elements of claims that involve real-time visual and audio communication between an agent and a customer, such as portions of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, and Claim 24, particularly if the "digital image capture device" and "communication device" are interpreted broadly to encompass video conferencing. The concept of "electronically transmitting, in real-time, information... including obtaining an image... for the first customer to inspect and approve" might overlap with associating multimedia objects in a video conference.

2. US5907604A

Full Citation: US5907604A (Sony Corporation)
Publication Date: May 25, 1999
Filing Date: March 25, 1997
Brief Description: This patent describes an image icon associated with caller ID. It focuses on displaying visual information related to incoming calls.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): While more tangentially related, this could potentially anticipate any very broad interpretation of displaying images or visual information in a communication context, possibly touching upon the general concept of transmitting images to a customer, as in Claim 1 or Claim 24, but likely not the specific remote inspection and approval aspects.

3. US6026376A

Full Citation: US6026376A (Kenney; John A.)
Publication Date: February 15, 2000
Filing Date: April 15, 1997
Brief Description: This patent describes an interactive electronic shopping system and method.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a highly relevant citation. It likely anticipates several aspects of the remote acquisition and delivery system, particularly the general concept of an interactive electronic shopping system. Depending on the details of US6026376A, it could potentially anticipate broad elements of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26 regarding customer requests, agent involvement, and delivery. The key distinction for US10628835 may lie in the real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact product shown in the image.

4. US6032130A

Full Citation: US6032130A (Video Road Digital Inc.)
Publication Date: February 29, 2000
Filing Date: October 22, 1997
Brief Description: This patent describes a multimedia product catalog and electronic purchasing system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US6026376A, this patent is relevant to electronic shopping. It could potentially anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26 related to receiving acquisition requests and processing purchases through an electronic system. The unique real-time visual inspection of a specific physical product might differentiate US10628835.

5. US6070149A

Full Citation: US6070149A (Activepoint Ltd.)
Publication Date: May 30, 2000
Filing Date: July 2, 1998
Brief Description: This patent describes virtual sales personnel.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This could be highly relevant to the concept of an "agent" assisting a customer remotely. Depending on the level of interaction and visual representation offered by the "virtual sales personnel," it might anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 16, Claim 24, and Claim 26 that involve an agent communicating with a customer and assisting in product acquisition. The key difference would be the use of a mobile physical agent sending real-time images of the actual physical product for inspection.

6. US20010044751A1

Full Citation: US20010044751A1 (Pugliese Anthony V.)
Publication Date: November 22, 2001
Filing Date: April 3, 2000
Brief Description: This patent application describes a system and method for displaying and selling goods and services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This broad description suggests potential anticipation of claims related to the overall system for remote acquisition and delivery, such as Claim 1 and Claim 24. The specifics of the "displaying" and "selling" would need to be examined to see if they include real-time, agent-based visual inspection and approval of a specific item.

7. JP2002094621A

Full Citation: JP2002094621A (Fukutomi Health Science & Service:Kk)
Publication Date: March 29, 2002
Filing Date: September 12, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a receiving/transmitting device for assisting home shopping, an assisting method therefor, and a method of selling to the home.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This appears highly relevant to the core concept of assisted home shopping and delivery. It could potentially anticipate the general framework of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26 regarding remote acquisition and delivery. The critical aspect for differentiation would be whether this Japanese patent describes real-time image transmission from a mobile agent for specific product inspection and approval.

8. US20020093531A1

Full Citation: US20020093531A1 (Barile; John)
Publication Date: July 18, 2002
Filing Date: January 17, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes an adaptive display for video conferences.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US5896128A, this could potentially anticipate elements of claims involving real-time visual communication, such as parts of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, and Claim 24, if the adaptive display is used for remote product inspection.

9. US20020163548A1

Full Citation: US20020163548A1 (Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.)
Publication Date: November 7, 2002
Filing Date: March 24, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and apparatus for notetaking with digital video and ink.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): While involving digital video, this patent appears less directly related to remote product acquisition and inspection than other citations. It might anticipate the use of digital image capture and transmission for general information capture (e.g., the "digital image capture device" of Claim 1), but not necessarily the specific application of real-time product inspection and approval by a remote customer.

10. JP2003132278A

Full Citation: JP2003132278A (Nec Corp)
Publication Date: May 9, 2003
Filing Date: October 23, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes an electronic commerce method, device, system, and program.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This broad description makes it a potentially significant prior art reference, likely anticipating generic aspects of electronic commerce as described in Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. A detailed review would be needed to determine if it discloses the specific real-time, agent-driven visual inspection and approval described in US10628835.

11. US20030115104A1

Full Citation: US20030115104A1 (Smith Timothy Jay)
Publication Date: June 19, 2003
Filing Date: December 13, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes an internet-based method and system for managing delivery of goods.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is highly relevant to the "delivery of goods" aspect of US10628835, particularly Claim 1 and Claim 24 (providing for delivery) and Claim 26. The focus on "managing delivery" suggests it might not include the real-time remote acquisition and inspection detailed in US10628835's independent claims.

12. US6587835B1

Full Citation: US6587835B1 (Treyz; G. Victor)
Publication Date: July 1, 2003
Filing Date: February 9, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes shopping assistance with a handheld computing device.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant as it describes shopping assistance using a handheld device. It could potentially anticipate elements of Claim 1, Claim 16, Claim 17, Claim 24, and Claim 26, particularly concerning the use of a mobile device (like a cell phone, as described in US10628835) for shopping assistance. The degree to which "shopping assistance" includes real-time visual inspection and explicit customer approval of a specific product via the handheld device would be crucial for determining anticipation.

13. US20030125963A1

Full Citation: US20030125963A1 (Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.)
Publication Date: July 3, 2003
Filing Date: December 27, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes a wireless interactive rendezvous system for delivering goods and services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): The "wireless interactive rendezvous system for delivering goods" is very pertinent to the overall scope of US10628835. It could anticipate the general framework of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26 regarding agents, communication, and delivery. Whether it details real-time visual product inspection and approval by the customer would be key.

14. US6598027B1

Full Citation: US6598027B1 (Xs, Inc.)
Publication Date: July 22, 2003
Filing Date: November 16, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes systems, methods, and computer program products for conducting regulation-compliant commercial transactions of regulated goods via a computer network.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This citation focuses on compliant commercial transactions over a network, which covers the broad concept of remote purchasing found in Claim 1 and Claim 24. However, it doesn't appear to specifically address the real-time visual inspection and agent interaction that is central to US10628835.

15. US6604681B1

Full Citation: US6604681B1 (Advanced Research And Technology Institute, Inc.)
Publication Date: August 12, 2003
Filing Date: May 21, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes an evaluative shopping assistant system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): An "evaluative shopping assistant system" is very relevant. This could anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 16, Claim 24, and Claim 26 concerning customer assistance in making purchase decisions. The key factor for anticipation would be whether the "evaluative" aspect includes real-time visual inspection by the customer of the actual product via a remote agent.

16. US20030200152A1

Full Citation: US20030200152A1 (Computer Associates Think, Inc.)
Publication Date: October 23, 2003
Filing Date: April 19, 2002
Brief Description: This patent describes a wireless shopping system and method.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "wireless shopping system" is highly relevant to US10628835, which uses mobile agent systems with communication devices. This could anticipate the broad concept of remote shopping in Claim 1 and Claim 24. The novelty of US10628835 would likely reside in the specific mechanism of real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact physical product.

17. US6646672B2

Full Citation: US6646672B2 (Feierbach; Wolfgang)
Publication Date: November 11, 2003
Filing Date: December 21, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a pocket video conference computer.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to other video conferencing references (US5896128A, US20020093531A1), this could anticipate elements of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, and Claim 24 that involve real-time visual and audio communication between parties, particularly if adapted for remote product viewing and interaction.

18. JP2003533777A

Full Citation: JP2003533777A (Catalina Marketing International, Incorporated)
Publication Date: November 11, 2003
Filing Date: May 9, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for distributing electronic coupons over a network before completing a purchase transaction.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is specifically cited in relation to coupons in US10628835. It directly anticipates Claim 11 ("checking the internet for a digital coupon associated with the product data") and Claim 12 ("printing out the digital coupon utilizing the printer; and applying the coupon to a purchase").

19. US20040199435A1

Full Citation: US20040199435A1 (Abrams; David Hardin)
Publication Date: October 7, 2004
Filing Date: July 28, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for remote location shopping over a computer network.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is highly relevant to the core concept of remote shopping over a network. It could potentially anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26 by disclosing a system for a customer to shop from a remote location. The differentiation for US10628835 would depend on whether this prior art includes the real-time, agent-assisted visual inspection and approval of a specific product.

20. US20040260618A1

Full Citation: US20040260618A1 (Larson; Damon)
Publication Date: December 23, 2004
Filing Date: June 19, 2003
Brief Description: This patent describes a home shopping system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "home shopping system" is very broad and likely anticipates the general idea of customers acquiring goods from home for delivery. This would anticipate the overarching concept of Claim 1 and Claim 24. The unique combination of mobile agents and real-time visual inspection in US10628835 might be the distinguishing factor.

21. US6837436B2

Full Citation: US6837436B2 (Symbol Technologies, Inc.)
Publication Date: January 4, 2005
Filing Date: September 5, 1996
Brief Description: This patent describes a consumer interactive shopping system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "consumer interactive shopping system" is a very strong prior art candidate, potentially anticipating broad aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. The level of interactivity and whether it includes real-time visual inspection and explicit approval of a specific product by the consumer would be critical to determining full anticipation.

22. US20050004844A1

Full Citation: US20050004844A1 (Attia; Olivier)
Publication Date: January 6, 2005
Filing Date: April 23, 2003
Brief Description: This patent describes integrating barcode scanner enabled services in existing e-commerce applications using a floating pop-up web window.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent specifically addresses barcode scanning in e-commerce. It could anticipate elements of Claim 1 and Claim 25 relating to receiving product data from the customer or electronically transmitting information using bar codes or QR codes.

23. US20050015311A1

Full Citation: US20050015311A1 (Frantz; Didier)
Publication Date: January 20, 2005
Filing Date: July 16, 2003
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for aggregate online ordering using barcode scanners.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US20050004844A1, this reference highlights barcode scanner use for online ordering. It could potentially anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 25 that involve using barcode data for product identification and information transmission.

24. US6906741B2

Full Citation: US6906741B2 (Palm, Inc.)
Publication Date: June 14, 2005
Filing Date: January 29, 2002
Brief Description: This patent describes a system for and method of conferencing with a handheld computer using multiple media types.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is relevant to the communication aspects of US10628835, particularly those involving handheld devices. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, and Claim 17 related to using a communication device (e.g., a smartphone) to transmit real-time visual and audio information for remote interaction.

25. US20050228719A1

Full Citation: US20050228719A1 (Roberts; Greg)
Publication Date: October 13, 2005
Filing Date: September 11, 2003
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and system for electronic delivery of incentive information based on user proximity.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): While not directly related to product acquisition and delivery, elements related to "user proximity" and electronic information delivery could potentially touch upon the use of GPS for agent location or customer alerts, which are mentioned in Claim 2 and Claim 21 of US10628835.

26. US6965868B1

Full Citation: US6965868B1 (Bednarek; Michael David)
Publication Date: November 15, 2005
Filing Date: August 3, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for promoting commerce, including sales agent assisted commerce, in a networked economy.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Sales agent assisted commerce" is highly relevant to US10628835's core concept. This could anticipate broad aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26 regarding agents facilitating purchases. The critical distinction for US10628835 would be the real-time visual inspection and explicit approval of the exact product by the customer through the agent's digital image capture device.

27. JP2006004096A

Full Citation: JP2006004096A (Otsuka; Takao)
Publication Date: January 5, 2006
Filing Date: June 16, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a shopping system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "shopping system" is a very general term. This patent could potentially anticipate the broad concept of a system for acquiring goods, as in Claim 1 and Claim 24. Further details would be needed to assess if it includes the specific interactive and visual elements of US10628835.

28. US20060020522A1

Full Citation: US20060020522A1 (Pratt; Wyatt B)
Publication Date: January 26, 2006
Filing Date: July 26, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a method of conducting interactive real estate property viewing.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is highly relevant to the concept of "real-time video remote viewing," even if applied to real estate instead of goods. It explicitly mentions "real-time video remote viewing" in the description of US10628835. This could anticipate Claim 14 (streaming real-time video), Claim 15 (agent's real-time view), and Claim 16 (visual and audio communication). The extension to "goods" would be a key point of distinction.

29. US20060041627A1

Full Citation: US20060041627A1 (Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.)
Publication Date: February 23, 2006
Filing Date: August 20, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for effectively exchanging photo data in an instant messaging environment.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This could potentially anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 24 related to electronically transmitting images to a customer, especially the idea of sending a "digital picture" or "image" for inspection. The instant messaging context is similar to the communication link established in US10628835.

30. JP2006082981A

Full Citation: JP2006082981A (Yamato Holdings Co Ltd)
Publication Date: March 30, 2006
Filing Date: December 25, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a package delivery notification method.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference explicitly deals with "delivery notification," directly anticipating Claim 21 ("alerting the first customer about delivery") in US10628835.

31. US7040541B2

Full Citation: US7040541B2 (Symbol Technologies, Inc.)
Publication Date: May 9, 2006
Filing Date: September 5, 1996
Brief Description: This patent describes a portable shopping and order fulfillment system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "portable shopping and order fulfillment system" is highly relevant and could anticipate a significant portion of the claims in US10628835, particularly Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. The details of the "portable shopping" aspect would need careful examination to determine if it involves real-time agent-assisted visual inspection and approval of a specific product.

32. US20060111955A1

Full Citation: US20060111955A1 (Agilis Systems, Inc.)
Publication Date: May 25, 2006
Filing Date: November 24, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for mobile resource management with customer confirmation.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Mobile resource management" involving "customer confirmation" is very relevant. This could anticipate Claim 1, Claim 6, Claim 24, and Claim 26, particularly concerning agents (mobile resources), customer requests, and obtaining consent. The critical factor for anticipation would be whether the "customer confirmation" explicitly involves real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact physical product.

33. US20060173772A1

Full Citation: US20060173772A1 (Hayes; John B)
Publication Date: August 3, 2006
Filing Date: February 2, 2005
Brief Description: This patent describes systems and methods for automated processing, handling, and facilitating a trade credit transaction.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent deals with credit transactions. It directly anticipates Claim 5 ("conducting a credit check of the first customer prior to acquiring the first set of one or more goods; and pre-approving the first customer for a particular purchase amount based on the credit check").

34. US7096037B2

Full Citation: US7096037B2 (Palm, Inc.)
Publication Date: August 22, 2006
Filing Date: January 29, 2002
Brief Description: This patent describes videoconferencing bandwidth management for a handheld computer system and method.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to other video conferencing references, this could anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, and Claim 17 related to real-time visual and audio communication on handheld devices, particularly in the context of transmitting images for inspection.

35. US7124098B2

Full Citation: US7124098B2 (The Kroger Company)
Publication Date: October 17, 2006
Filing Date: October 7, 2002
Brief Description: This patent describes an online shopping system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): An "online shopping system" is a very broad concept, potentially anticipating the general framework of Claim 1 and Claim 24. The specifics of US10628835's real-time, agent-based visual inspection and approval would be the key differentiating factor.

36. US7130814B1

Full Citation: US7130814B1 (International Business Machines Corporation)
Publication Date: October 31, 2006
Filing Date: June 27, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus to automate consumer replenishment shopping by periodicity.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is relevant to automated shopping and recurring orders. While not directly addressing real-time inspection, it touches on aspects of customer history and order generation, which are discussed in the specification of US10628835.

37. US20060259369A1

Full Citation: US20060259369A1 (International Business Machines Corporation)
Publication Date: November 16, 2006
Filing Date: May 12, 2005
Brief Description: This patent describes virtual grocery shopping.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Virtual grocery shopping" might encompass elements of remote shopping and product selection. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 24. However, the "virtual" aspect suggests it might not involve a physical agent performing real-time visual inspection of actual products, which is central to US10628835.

38. US7206647B2

Full Citation: US7206647B2 (Ncr Corporation)
Publication Date: April 17, 2007
Filing Date: March 21, 2002
Brief Description: This patent describes an E-appliance for mobile online retailing.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): An "E-appliance for mobile online retailing" is highly relevant to remote shopping using mobile devices. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 24. The specific interaction involving real-time visual inspection by a remote customer of a specific physical product would be the key differentiator for US10628835.

39. US20070088617A1

Full Citation: US20070088617A1 (Yang; Cheng-Jen)
Publication Date: April 19, 2007
Filing Date: October 17, 2005
Brief Description: This patent describes a system of interactive real-person audio-visual on-line shop and method of the same.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate for US10628835, as it explicitly mentions "interactive real-person audio-visual on-line shop." This patent could potentially anticipate Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, Claim 17, and Claim 24, particularly the core inventive concept of a remote customer interacting with a real person (agent) using audio-visual means to inspect and approve a product. The exact details of the "inspection and approve the purchase of the particular product exactly shown in the image" would need to be compared.

40. US20070100704A1

Full Citation: US20070100704A1 (Microsoft Corporation)
Publication Date: May 3, 2007
Filing Date: October 28, 2005
Brief Description: This patent describes a shopping assistant.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "shopping assistant" is a relevant broad concept. This patent could anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. The details of how the assistance is provided, specifically if it includes real-time visual inspection by the customer of a specific product through an agent, would determine anticipation.

41. US7251621B1

Full Citation: US7251621B1 (Weng; Weiwen)
Publication Date: July 31, 2007
Filing Date: February 3, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for the home delivery of local retail e-commerce orders.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant to the "delivery of goods" aspect of US10628835, particularly Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. It focuses on home delivery from local retail e-commerce, which is a component of US10628835's system. However, it may not include the real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact product shown in the image by the customer.

42. US20070203791A1

Full Citation: US20070203791A1 (Pdway Ltd.)
Publication Date: August 30, 2007
Filing Date: February 24, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes management and personalization of electronic coupons in a wireless network.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is directly related to electronic coupons. It directly anticipates Claim 11 ("checking the internet for a digital coupon associated with the product data") and Claim 12 ("printing out the digital coupon utilizing the printer; and applying the coupon to a purchase").

43. US20070208629A1

Full Citation: US20070208629A1 (Jung; Edward K Y)
Publication Date: September 6, 2007
Filing Date: March 2, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes shopping using exemplars.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Shopping using exemplars" suggests a method of selecting products based on examples. This could be interpreted as a form of product data input for an acquisition request, potentially touching on aspects of Claim 1 ("receiving product data from the first customer regarding at least one of the one or more goods"). The direct visual inspection of the actual product for approval in US10628835 would likely differentiate it.

44. US20070226074A1

Full Citation: US20070226074A1 (American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.)
Publication Date: September 27, 2007
Filing Date: November 6, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for a networked loyalty program.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to loyalty programs. While US10628835 mentions a loyalty program in its specification, none of the independent claims explicitly claim a loyalty program. Therefore, this citation is unlikely to anticipate any of the independent claims directly.

45. JP2007304633A

Full Citation: JP2007304633A (Kihoin; Nagatoshi)
Publication Date: November 22, 2007
Filing Date: May 8, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes a delivery system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "delivery system" is a very broad concept and could potentially anticipate the "providing for delivery" step in Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. Further details would be needed to assess if it includes the specific interactive and visual elements of US10628835.

46. US7309015B2

Full Citation: US7309015B2 (Scanbuy, Inc.)
Publication Date: December 18, 2007
Filing Date: July 14, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a mobile device gateway providing access to instant information.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is relevant to mobile devices accessing information. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 25 related to obtaining product data (e.g., via barcodes/QR codes) using a mobile device for information transmission.

47. US20080040240A1

Full Citation: US20080040240A1 (Covington; Robert D)
Publication Date: February 14, 2008
Filing Date: November 5, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes an interactive in-store/in-mall and on-line shopping system and method.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a strong prior art candidate for the general concept of interactive shopping, potentially anticipating aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. The inclusion of "in-store" and "on-line" suggests a hybrid approach that might encompass elements of remote interaction. The crucial factor is whether it details real-time, agent-assisted visual inspection of the exact product for approval.

48. US20080077956A1

Full Citation: US20080077956A1 (Morrison; James)
Publication Date: March 27, 2008
Filing Date: September 12, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes interactive digital media services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Interactive digital media services" is a broad term. It could potentially anticipate the use of digital image capture and communication devices for interactive services, touching on the general idea of interaction in Claim 1 and Claim 24. However, the specific context of remote product inspection and approval would need to be evaluated.

49. US20080086386A1

Full Citation: US20080086386A1 (Bell; Stephen F)
Publication Date: April 10, 2008
Filing Date: October 10, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes conducting remote shopping events.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it explicitly describes "conducting remote shopping events." This could potentially anticipate broad aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. The details of these "remote shopping events," particularly whether they include real-time agent-assisted visual inspection and approval of the exact product shown in the image, would be crucial for determining anticipation.

50. US20080162305A1

Full Citation: US20080162305A1 (Rousso; Armand)
Publication Date: July 3, 2008
Filing Date: September 29, 2006
Brief Description: This patent describes apparatuses, methods, and systems for a product manipulation and modification interface.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): While focusing on "product manipulation and modification," this patent might touch on aspects of interacting with a product remotely, which is related to the inspection aspect of US10628835. It could broadly relate to the customer communicating instructions (Claim 1).

51. US20080222009A1

Full Citation: US20080222009A1 (Audit Business Solutions)
Publication Date: September 11, 2008
Filing Date: March 5, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes an integrated system for managing acquisition of consumer goods and/or hiring services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): An "integrated system for managing acquisition of consumer goods" is highly relevant to the broad scope of US10628835. This could anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 24. The novelty of US10628835 would likely reside in the specific mechanism of real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact physical product via a mobile agent.

52. JP2008217831A

Full Citation: JP2008217831A (Nikon Corp)
Publication Date: September 18, 2008
Filing Date: March 27, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes a digital data mediation method, digital data mediation system, and digital data mediation service program.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Digital data mediation" is a broad concept. While US10628835 involves digital data transmission, this prior art would need further examination to determine if it specifically discloses the real-time visual product inspection and approval central to US10628835, which would potentially relate to Claim 1 and Claim 24.

53. US20080235038A1

Full Citation: US20080235038A1 (Szamel; Joseph)
Publication Date: September 25, 2008
Filing Date: March 20, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes a method, system, and computer program for enabling live sales support.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Live sales support" is very similar to an agent assisting a customer in real-time. This is a very strong prior art candidate for US10628835. It could anticipate Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, Claim 17, and Claim 24, particularly the interaction between a customer and an agent. The key is whether this "live sales support" explicitly involves real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact product shown in the image using a digital image capture device.

54. US20080313052A1

Full Citation: US20080313052A1 (Retaildna, Llc)
Publication Date: December 18, 2008
Filing Date: November 14, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and system for managing transactions initiated via a wireless communications device.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is relevant to managing transactions via wireless devices. It could anticipate the general transaction management within Claim 1 and Claim 24. However, it doesn't appear to specifically disclose the real-time visual product inspection and approval.

55. US7492386B2

Full Citation: US7492386B2 (Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ab)
Publication Date: February 17, 2009
Filing Date: November 5, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes display management during a multi-party conversation.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is related to managing displays in multi-party conversations. It could broadly relate to the communication aspects of US10628835, such as how images are displayed to the customer during interaction (Claim 1, Claim 15), but it doesn't appear to address the core inventive concept of real-time product inspection and approval.

56. US7505929B2

Full Citation: US7505929B2 (Angert; Charles D)
Publication Date: March 17, 2009
Filing Date: June 1, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a method, system, and computer product for auction of deliverable prepared food via the internet.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is specific to food auction and delivery. While it involves remote ordering and delivery, the "auction" aspect and specific focus on "prepared food" might differentiate it from the broader remote acquisition of "goods" in US10628835. However, it could anticipate general elements of remote ordering and delivery in Claim 1 and Claim 24.

57. US20090089211A1

Full Citation: US20090089211A1 (Morse; Patricia)
Publication Date: April 2, 2009
Filing Date: October 2, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for person to person fund transfer.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is related to fund transfer. While US10628835 involves payment processing (e.g., credit checks in Claim 5), this citation does not appear to directly anticipate the core remote acquisition and visual inspection features.

58. US7515914B2

Full Citation: US7515914B2 (Symbol Technologies, Inc.)
Publication Date: April 7, 2009
Filing Date: August 5, 1997
Brief Description: This patent describes a terminal with an optical reader for locating products in a retail establishment.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent addresses locating products in a retail establishment using an optical reader. This is relevant to the "locating" and "identifying" of products by the agent in US10628835. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 1 related to the agent finding the goods, and potentially Claim 25 if "optical reader" is interpreted to include barcode/QR code scanning.

59. US20090094324A1

Full Citation: US20090094324A1 (Firstpaper Llc)
Publication Date: April 9, 2009
Filing Date: October 9, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes methods, apparatus, and systems for providing local and online data services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a broad patent for data services. While US10628835 involves data transmission, this prior art would need further examination to determine if it specifically discloses the real-time visual product inspection and approval central to US10628835, which would potentially relate to Claim 1 and Claim 24.

60. US20090157486A1

Full Citation: US20090157486A1 (Gross; John Nicholas)
Publication Date: June 18, 2009
Filing Date: December 14, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes an integrated gourmet item data collection, recommender and vending system and method.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to gourmet item data and recommendations. While US10628835 mentions customer history for suggesting purchases, this citation doesn't appear to directly anticipate the core remote acquisition and visual inspection features of the independent claims.

61. US20090192892A1

Full Citation: US20090192892A1 (Cason; Stanley Philip)
Publication Date: July 30, 2009
Filing Date: January 27, 2008
Brief Description: This patent describes shopping using wireless communication.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "Shopping using wireless communication" is highly relevant and could anticipate the broad concepts of remote acquisition in Claim 1 and Claim 24. The specifics of real-time visual product inspection and explicit approval by the customer through a mobile agent would be the key differentiator for US10628835.

62. US7574365B2

Full Citation: US7574365B2 (Sap Ag)
Publication Date: August 11, 2009
Filing Date: December 30, 2003
Brief Description: This patent describes an end-to-end solution for direct store delivery.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it describes an "end-to-end solution for direct store delivery." This could potentially anticipate the "providing for delivery of the particular product to a delivery site" step in Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26, and potentially other elements of the overall delivery process. The question would be whether it incorporates the real-time visual inspection and approval from a remote customer during the acquisition phase.

63. US20090249244A1

Full Citation: US20090249244A1 (Addnclick, Inc.)
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
Filing Date: October 10, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes a dynamic information management system and method for content delivery and sharing in content-, metadata- & viewer-based, live social networking among users concurrently engaged in the same and/or similar content.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): While broadly related to content delivery and social networking, the "live social networking" and "content delivery" aspects could be argued to encompass forms of real-time communication and image sharing. This might broadly anticipate elements of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, and Claim 16 regarding real-time information exchange, though not necessarily the specific context of agent-assisted product inspection and approval.

64. US7599855B2

Full Citation: US7599855B2 (Sussman; Lester)
Publication Date: October 6, 2009
Filing Date: February 13, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for a complete and convenient shopping experience.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "complete and convenient shopping experience" is a broad concept. This patent could potentially anticipate the general framework of Claim 1 and Claim 24. The novelty of US10628835 would likely reside in the specific mechanism of real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact physical product via a mobile agent.

65. US20090265248A1

Full Citation: US20090265248A1 (Walker; Deborah)
Publication Date: October 22, 2009
Filing Date: April 22, 2008
Brief Description: This patent describes a virtual concierge for shipping services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): The concept of a "virtual concierge for shipping services" is relevant to the delivery aspects of US10628835. It could anticipate aspects of "providing for delivery" in Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26. However, a virtual concierge is distinct from a physical mobile agent performing real-time product inspection.

66. US7613629B2

Full Citation: US7613629B2 (American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.)
Publication Date: November 3, 2009
Filing Date: March 29, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for the transfer of loyalty points.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to loyalty points. While US10628835 mentions a loyalty program in its specification, none of the independent claims explicitly claim a loyalty program. Therefore, this citation is unlikely to anticipate any of the independent claims directly.

67. US7627502B2

Full Citation: US7627502B2 (Microsoft Corporation)
Publication Date: December 1, 2009
Filing Date: October 8, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes a system, method, and medium for determining items to insert into a wishlist by analyzing images provided by a user.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent directly anticipates aspects of generating a shopping list based on images, particularly Claim 22 ("wherein the first acquisition request is established by the first customer in the form of images or video") and Claim 27 ("wherein the first acquisition request is established by the first customer by making a list of the first set of one or more goods by scanning bar codes or QR codes of existing products the first customer wants replaced"). It also aligns with the e-shopping "wish" list mentioned in the specification.

68. US7680694B2

Full Citation: US7680694B2 (American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.)
Publication Date: March 16, 2010
Filing Date: March 11, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and apparatus for a user to shop online in a three-dimensional virtual reality setting.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent describes virtual reality shopping. While it involves remote shopping, the "virtual reality" aspect is distinct from a physical mobile agent capturing real-time images of physical products. It might broadly anticipate remote interaction and product viewing, but not the specific physical interaction described in US10628835.

69. US20100094694A1

Full Citation: US20100094694A1 (Shapiro; Craig)
Publication Date: April 15, 2010
Filing Date: June 5, 2008
Brief Description: This patent describes a rewards program for real estate sales and other uses.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to rewards programs, similar to US20070226074A1 and US7613629B2. While US10628835 mentions loyalty programs in its specification, none of the independent claims explicitly claim a rewards program. Therefore, this citation is unlikely to anticipate any of the independent claims directly.

70. US7710449B2

Full Citation: US7710449B2 (France Telecom)
Publication Date: May 4, 2010
Filing Date: August 12, 2002
Brief Description: This patent describes a method for real-time broadcasting of multimedia files during a video conference, without interrupting communication, and a man-machine interface therefor.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent describes real-time multimedia broadcasting during video conferences. This could directly anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, and Claim 16 related to real-time image and video transmission and communication during an interactive session. The key is whether it applies to a remote agent inspecting physical goods for a customer.

71. US20100142758A1

Full Citation: US20100142758A1 (Pinhas; Adi)
Publication Date: June 10, 2010
Filing Date: March 5, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes a method for providing photographed image-related information to a user, and a mobile system therefor.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it explicitly describes "providing photographed image-related information to a user, and a mobile system therefor." This could potentially anticipate Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, and Claim 24, particularly the core inventive concept of a mobile agent system using an image capture device to send product information (images) to a customer. The exact nature of "inspect and approve the purchase of the particular product exactly shown in the image" would need to be critically compared.

72. US7775431B2

Full Citation: US7775431B2 (Metrologic Instruments, Inc.)
Publication Date: August 17, 2010
Filing Date: January 17, 2007
Brief Description: This patent describes a method of and apparatus for shipping, tracking, and delivering a shipment of packages employing the capture of shipping document images and recognition-processing thereof initiated from the point of shipment pickup and completed while the shipment is being transported to its first scanning point to facilitate early customs clearance processing and shorten the delivery time of packages to the point of destination.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to shipping and tracking packages using image capture. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 1 and Claim 24 related to delivery and the use of image capture devices for documentation/verification during delivery. The real-time inspection before purchase is a key difference. Also, the mention of "GPS" in US10628835 (Claim 26) for tracking the agent, and not just the package, might be a point of distinction.

73. US7797204B2

Full Citation: US7797204B2 (Balent; Bruce F)
Publication Date: September 14, 2010
Filing Date: December 8, 2001
Brief Description: This patent describes a distributed personal automation and shopping method, apparatus, and process.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): A "distributed personal automation and shopping method" is highly relevant to the broad scope of US10628835. This could potentially anticipate general aspects of remote shopping and agent involvement in Claim 1 and Claim 24. The novelty of US10628835 would likely reside in the specific mechanism of real-time visual inspection and approval of the exact physical product via a mobile agent.

74. US20100231556A1

Full Citation: US20100231556A1 (Tandberg Telecom As)
Publication Date: September 16, 2010
Filing Date: March 10, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes a device, system, and computer-readable medium for an interactive whiteboard system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is related to interactive whiteboards. While it involves interaction and digital displays, it's less directly related to remote product acquisition and inspection of physical goods. It's unlikely to anticipate the core independent claims.

75. US20100241707A1

Full Citation: US20100241707A1 (Burton; Peter A)
Publication Date: September 23, 2010
Filing Date: March 22, 2000
Brief Description: This patent describes methods and apparatus for on-line ordering.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): "On-line ordering" is a fundamental aspect of US10628835. This could anticipate the broad concept of receiving acquisition requests and processing orders in Claim 1 and Claim 24. The specifics of real-time visual product inspection and approval would be the key differentiator for US10628835.

76. US20100280896A1

Full Citation: US20100280896A1 (Signature Systems Llc)
Publication Date: November 4, 2010
Filing Date: January 14, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes an online reward point exchange method and system.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to reward points. Similar to other loyalty/reward program citations, it is unlikely to directly anticipate any of the independent claims of US10628835.

77. US20100293106A1

Full Citation: US20100293106A1 (Rhoads; Geoffrey B)
Publication Date: November 18, 2010
Filing Date: May 19, 1999
Brief Description: This patent describes location-based arrangements employing mobile devices.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant to the use of mobile devices and location information. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 26 ("sending to a first customer, information on at least one of the plurality of agents, including location information based on signals from the global positioning system"). The use of GPS in conjunction with mobile agents is a key overlap.

78. US20110010238A1

Full Citation: US20110010238A1 (Postrel; Richard)
Publication Date: January 13, 2011
Filing Date: March 1, 2004
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and system for issuing, aggregating, and redeeming merchant rewards.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to other reward-related citations, this is unlikely to directly anticipate any of the independent claims of US10628835.

79. US20110022499A1

Full Citation: US20110022499A1 (Hogan; Shakira Nida)
Publication Date: January 27, 2011
Filing Date: July 23, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes a personal mobile shopping network - a method of sales and retailing involving multimedia messaging feature of mobile cellular phones and PDA devices.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it explicitly describes "personal mobile shopping network" involving "multimedia messaging feature of mobile cellular phones and PDA devices." This could potentially anticipate Claim 1, Claim 14, Claim 15, Claim 16, Claim 17, and Claim 24, particularly the use of mobile devices and multimedia messaging for remote shopping. The key would be whether it describes real-time visual inspection and explicit approval of the exact product shown in the image by the customer through a mobile agent.

80. US20110029344A1

Full Citation: US20110029344A1 (Weiler; Thomas)
Publication Date: February 3, 2011
Filing Date: July 31, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes creating purchase orders with mobile devices.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent focuses on creating purchase orders with mobile devices, which is relevant to the "receiving a first acquisition request" step in Claim 1 and Claim 24. However, it doesn't appear to specifically address the real-time visual product inspection and approval.

81. US20110035299A1

Full Citation: US20110035299A1 (Casey; Ginger)
Publication Date: February 10, 2011
Filing Date: May 16, 2008
Brief Description: This patent describes systems and methods for virtual markets with product pickup.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to virtual markets and product pickup. While it involves acquiring products, the "virtual market" aspect might differentiate it from the physical agent-assisted shopping in US10628835. However, the "product pickup" could anticipate the acquisition step in Claim 1 and Claim 24.

82. US20110047162A1

Full Citation: US20110047162A1 (Brindisi; Richard G)
Publication Date: February 24, 2011
Filing Date: September 16, 2005
Brief Description: This patent describes a handheld device and kiosk system for automated compiling and generating item list information.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is relevant to generating item lists on handheld devices. It could anticipate aspects of Claim 10 ("checking the one or more goods off an electronic shopping list in real-time as each of the one or more goods is acquired") and the e-shopping list mentioned in the specification.

83. US20110055046A1

Full Citation: US20110055046A1 (Baron; Mark Bowen)
Publication Date: March 3, 2011
Filing Date: August 26, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for remote acquisition and delivery of goods.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is the parent application (US20130091070A1) for US10628835 and therefore represents highly relevant, direct prior art for any claims in US10628835 that were not novel over the content of this earlier application. Given it shares the same title and inventors and is a continuation-in-part, it's expected to disclose much of the same subject matter. Any claims in US10628835 that are identical or not patentably distinct from the claims or disclosure of US20110055046A1 would be anticipated.

84. US7907638B2

Full Citation: US7907638B2 (Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Ab)
Publication Date: March 15, 2011
Filing Date: June 19, 2003
Brief Description: This patent describes media stream mixing.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is related to media stream mixing. While US10628835 involves transmitting real-time video, this citation is unlikely to directly anticipate the core remote acquisition and visual inspection features.

85. US7954710B1

Full Citation: US7954710B1 (Koamtac, Inc.)
Publication Date: June 7, 2011
Filing Date: March 31, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for ordering using barcode data collector and online services.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant to ordering using barcode data. It directly anticipates Claim 1 and Claim 25 regarding the use of barcode or QR code data in product acquisition and transmission of information. It also aligns with the e-shopping list generation by scanning barcodes mentioned in the specification.

86. US20110145093A1

Full Citation: US20110145093A1 (AisleBuyer LLC)
Publication Date: June 16, 2011
Filing Date: December 13, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes systems and methods for purchasing products from a retail establishment using a mobile device.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it explicitly describes "purchasing products from a retail establishment using a mobile device." This could potentially anticipate aspects of Claim 1, Claim 24, and Claim 26, particularly the use of a mobile agent to acquire goods from a store. The key differentiator for US10628835 would be the real-time visual inspection and explicit approval of the exact product shown in the image by the customer.

87. US20110202394A1

Full Citation: US20110202394A1 (Ashdan Llc)
Publication Date: August 18, 2011
Filing Date: March 19, 2008
Brief Description: This patent describes enhanced shopping & merchandising methodology.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This broad title suggests relevance to shopping. It could potentially anticipate general aspects of shopping and product display as broadly covered in Claim 1 and Claim 24. The specifics of real-time visual inspection and approval by a remote customer of a physical product would be the key differentiating factor for US10628835.

88. US20110258086A1

Full Citation: US20110258086A1 (Select2gether, Inc.)
Publication Date: October 20, 2011
Filing Date: March 26, 2010
Brief Description: This patent describes a computer interface for online commerce with community features.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to online commerce with community features. While US10628835 mentions user ratings and comments, these are not part of the independent claims. It's unlikely to anticipate the core remote acquisition and visual inspection features.

89. US8224707B1

Full Citation: US8224707B1 (United Services Automobile Association)
Publication Date: July 17, 2012
Filing Date: August 20, 2008
Brief Description: This patent describes a social network for shopping.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is about social networking for shopping. While US10628835 mentions user ratings and comments, these are not part of the independent claims. It's unlikely to anticipate the core remote acquisition and visual inspection features.

90. US20120233032A1

Full Citation: US20120233032A1 (Bank Of America Corporation)
Publication Date: September 13, 2012
Filing Date: March 8, 2011
Brief Description: This patent describes a collective network of augmented reality users.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent relates to augmented reality. While US10628835 mentions image recognition, which can be part of AR, the core inventive concept is not about AR. It's unlikely to anticipate the independent claims directly.

91. US20120265651A1

Full Citation: US20120265651A1 (Samuel; Ephraim David)
Publication Date: October 18, 2012
Filing Date: April 15, 2011
Brief Description: This patent describes a method and system for the remote evaluation and purchase of goods.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it explicitly describes a "method and system for the remote evaluation and purchase of goods." This title directly overlaps with the title and abstract of US10628835. It could potentially anticipate Claim 1, Claim 6 (obtaining consent), Claim 16, Claim 24, and Claim 26, particularly the concept of remote evaluation and subsequent purchase. The exact details of the "evaluation" and whether it includes real-time visual inspection and explicit approval of the exact product shown in the image would be critical.

92. US8321298B2

Full Citation: US8321298B2 (National Central University)
Publication Date: November 27, 2012
Filing Date: November 16, 2009
Brief Description: This patent describes a real-time, localized, and mobile matching method and system for proxy purchase.
Potential Anticipated Claims (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a very strong prior art candidate as it describes a "real-time, localized, and mobile matching method and system for proxy purchase." This directly aligns with the core concepts of US10628835, including "locating a plurality of agents at various geographic locations" (Claim 1, Claim 24, Claim 26), and an agent performing a "proxy purchase." The key would be whether this patent includes the step of "electronically transmitting, in real-time, information on the first set of one or more goods to the first customer using the digital image capture device of the agent, including obtaining an image of a particular product of the first set of the one or more goods and sending the image for the first customer to inspect and approve the purchase of the particular product exactly shown in the image."

Key Takeaways for Prior Art:

The most relevant prior art references consistently demonstrate aspects of:

Remote/online shopping systems.
Agent-assisted commerce/shopping assistance.
Mobile communication and data transmission (including images/video).
Location-based services (GPS).
Electronic coupon distribution and barcode scanning.

The primary distinguishing feature claimed by US10628835, which many of these citations might not explicitly disclose in its entirety, is the real-time electronic transmission of an image of the exact particular product from the agent's digital image capture device to the customer for the customer to inspect and approve the purchase of that exact product prior to acquisition. While many patents discuss remote viewing or general product information, the explicit "inspect and approve the exactly shown product" from the agent's live perspective is a recurring emphasis in US10628835's independent claims.