Method And Apparatus For A Commercial System Designed To Facilitate Buyer Event Driven Commerce Without Need For a Constant Internet Connection

摘要

Methods, supported by a computer system and practiced by a facilitator, are described which facilitate the procurement of equipment, supplies, services and information by any user. The methods comprise the use of current and new technology to support the initiation of orders for equipment, supplies, information, and services over the internet, but without the need for an internet connection at the time of initiating the order. The methods also comprise a plurality of possible sources of revenue for the facilitator, as well as providing value, savings of effort and time for the user. Users can be, for example a homeowner maintaining a home or a number of homes or apartments, a sailor maintaining a boat, or more generally any user of a vessel, a vehicle, or a spacecraft.