Method and system for the provision of e-commerce and purchases through cable television systems and associated entertainment terminals

摘要

"METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC TRADE AND PURCHASING THROUGH CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED ENTERTAINMENT TERMINALS". The methods and systems of the present invention safely enable the main functions in e-commerce in a coherent and less complex manner compared to existing models. It is applicable directly to MSO e-stores with one or more affiliate merchants. Advantageously, the invention may be used to enable e-commerce transactions between a dealer (135) and a consumer via an entertainment terminal (100). The entertainment terminal (100) is capable of providing a consumer with access to a selection of goods and services (140) provided by one or more dealers (135) via a dealer transaction server (150). The invention provides the cable operators' existing base with an alternate path to control e-commerce, facilitate transaction tracking and / or income collection and control.