Don Gerard Bartkowiak

US Patent:

7627503, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

Apr 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/543686

Inventors:

Daryl L. Champagne - Northville MI, US
Don G. Bartkowiak - Livonia MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705 27, 705 26

Abstract:

An online method of ordering and purchasing customized products is provided. The method includes receiving a custom order message incorporating order data and product configuration data submitted by an online user, and storing the order data and product configuration into a buyer database. The method includes entering the custom order and order data and product configuration into an order bank to be scheduled for manufacturing, and generating an order confirmation message and sending the order confirmation message to the user.

US Patent:

6609108, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

Apr 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/542637

Inventors:

Timothy E. Pulliam - Westland MI
Don G. Bartkowiak - Livonia MI
Daryl L. Champagne - Northville MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F 1760

US Classification:

705 27

Abstract:

An online communication schema for communicating online vehicle orders is provided. The communication schema includes a customer request message, which includes an order message having order information, contact information and vehicle configuration. The order message includes a fleet order message, a retail order message, and a tagged order message. The communication schema further includes a lead message having lead information, contact information, vehicle configuration, and dealer information. The communication schema further includes an order confirmation message.