Method and system for defining consumer interactions for initiating execution of commands

Abstract

Embodiments provide a computer-executed method, a computer system and computer program product for initiating a command. The method includes causing a consumer input definition interface to be displayed on a visual display of a computing device associated with a consumer, wherein the consumer input definition interface includes an indication of a command. The method also includes, while the consumer input definition interface is displayed, receiving input definition data defining a consumer interaction by the consumer. The method also includes generating a compound consumer input based on the input definition data, and associating the compound consumer input with the command and the consumer. The method further includes storing the association between the compound consumer input and the command on a non-transitory storage device so that receipt of the compound consumer input from the consumer automatically initiates the command.

1 .- 66 . (canceled) 
     
     
         67 . A computer-executable method for defining a compound consumer input for initiating a command, the method comprising:
 causing a consumer input definition interface to be displayed on a visual display of a computing device associated with a consumer;   receiving input definition data defining a consumer interaction by the consumer;   generating a compound consumer input based on the input definition data; and   storing an association between the compound consumer input and a command on a non-transitory storage device.   
     
     
         68 . The computer-executable method of  claim 67 , wherein the consumer input definition interface includes an indication of the command. 
     
     
         69 . The computer-executable method of  claim 67 , wherein the consumer input definition interface is displayed when the input definition data is received. 
     
     
         70 . The computer-executable method of  claim 67 , wherein subsequent to generating the compound consumer input, the method further comprises associating the compound consumer input with the command and the consumer. 
     
     
         71 . The computer-executable method of  claim 67 , further comprising receiving the compound consumer input from the consumer and automatically initiating the command. 
     
     
         72 . The computer-executable method of  claim 71 , wherein receiving the compound consumer input from the consumer comprises receiving, from the computing device, an indication of the consumer input entered by the consumer in association with a representation of an item. 
     
     
         73 . The computer-executable method of  claim 72 , wherein automatically initiating the command comprises:
 retrieving information previously stored for the item based on a determination that the received consumer input corresponds to the command; and   using the item information to transmit computer-executable instructions to initiate the command in relation to the item.   
     
     
         74 . The computer-executable method of  claim 67  further comprising:
 causing a second consumer input definition interface to be displayed on a second visual display of a second computing device associated with a second consumer; 
 receiving second input definition data defining a second consumer interaction by the second consumer; 
 generating a second compound consumer input based on the second input definition data; and 
 storing an association between the second compound consumer input and a second command on a non-transitory storage device. 
 
     
     
         75 . A computer system comprising at least one processor and a memory associated with the at least one processor having computer coded instructions therein, wherein the computer coded instructions are configured to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the computer system to:
 cause a consumer input definition interface to be displayed on a visual display of a computing device associated with a consumer;   receive input definition data defining a consumer interaction by the consumer;   generate a compound consumer input based on the input definition data; and   store an association between the compound consumer input and a command on a non-transitory storage device.   
     
     
         76 . The computer system of  claim 75 , wherein the consumer input definition interface includes an indication of the command. 
     
     
         77 . The computer system of  claim 75 , wherein the consumer input definition interface is displayed when the input definition data is received. 
     
     
         78 . The computer system of  claim 75 , wherein the computer coded instructions are further configured to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the computer system to:
 subsequent to generating the compound consumer input, associate the compound consumer input with the command and the consumer.   
     
     
         79 . The computer system of  claim 75 , wherein the computer coded instructions are further configured to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the computer system to:
 receive the compound consumer input from the consumer and automatically initiate the command.   
     
     
         80 . The computer system of  claim 79 , wherein receiving the compound consumer input from the consumer comprises receiving, from the computing device, an indication of the consumer input entered by the consumer in association with a representation of an item. 
     
     
         81 . The computer system of  claim 80 , wherein automatically initiating the command comprises:
 retrieving information previously stored for the item based on a determination that the received consumer input corresponds to the command; and   using the item information to transmit computer-executable instructions to initiate the command in relation to the item.   
     
     
         82 . The computer system of  claim 75 , wherein the computer coded instructions are further configured to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the computer system to:
 cause a second consumer input definition interface to be displayed on a second visual display of a second computing device associated with a second consumer;   receive second input definition data defining a second consumer interaction by the second consumer;   generate a second compound consumer input based on the second input definition data; and   store an association between the second compound consumer input and a second command on a non-transitory storage device.   
     
     
         83 . A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium having computer program instructions stored therein, the computer program instructions, when executed by a processor, configured to:
 cause a consumer input definition interface to be displayed on a visual display of a computing device associated with a consumer;   receive input definition data defining a consumer interaction by the consumer;   generate a compound consumer input based on the input definition data; and   store an association between the compound consumer input and a command on a non-transitory storage device.   
     
     
         84 . The computer program product of  claim 83 , wherein the computer program instructions, when executed by the processor, are further configured to:
 receive the compound consumer input from the consumer and automatically initiate the command.   
     
     
         85 . The computer program product of  claim 84 , wherein receiving the compound consumer input from the consumer comprises receiving, from the computing device, an indication of the consumer input entered by the consumer in association with a representation of an item. 
     
     
         86 . The computer program product of  claim 85 , wherein automatically initiating the command comprises:
 retrieving information previously stored for the item based on a determination that the received consumer input corresponds to the command; and   using the item information to transmit computer-executable instructions to initiate the command in relation to the item.