Inventors:
Gerald S. Fain - Framingham MA, US
Stephen M. Fain - Tamarac FL, US
Richard E. Friedman - Springfield MA, US
Lawrence R. Schultz - South Lancaster MA, US
Joseph A. Shrand - Marshfield MA, US
International Classification:
G06Q 30/00
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a novel “fair trade receipt” may be generated or otherwise supported for products and services found in commerce, such as in e-commerce or conventional in-person commerce. The fair trade receipt may be generated based upon supply-chain disclosures by sellers of the products/services related to fair trade principles. For instance, these disclosures may concern, among other things, the explicit or general nature of the material used, origin of the material, methods of collection, manufacturing methods and techniques, assembly of product parts, method and materials for packaging, shipping and transportation, consequences to the environment, etc. An algorithm used to compile the supply-chain disclosures may then result in a visual indication (e.g., a seal) and/or printed report (e.g., receipt) on the respective product or service criteria produced in advance of sale.