A Remote Shopping Event is an event where the customer(s) remotely instruct(s) or control(s) a shopping host/hostess at a remote location to purchase or examine goods using Internet video and telephone correspondence. Additional, or “Pile-on” shoppers may also watch the event and purchase items.
Goods produced and sold in their country of origin are often available for much lower prices before they are exported and resold to various retailers in the United Stated and other countries. Conducting a Remote Shopping Event allows the user to shop for these goods, sold at local prices in their country of origin, without physically traveling to foreign lands.
Method
In order to conduct a remote shopping event, the customer must first visit the website hosting the remote shopping event. Then the customer calls the toll-free conference call number provided by the website to connect to the shopping host/hostess at the remote location. One or more video cameras are provided for video correspondence at the remote shopping location. The customer views, through real-time Internet video feed, the remote retail location. The customer then directs by telephone and communicates with the shopping host/hostess at the remote location. The customer may virtually shop in the store by asking to view different items, directing the cameras to focus on items of interest, and negotiating prices with the seller. After the event has ended, the buyer may pay for the item(s) on the site by credit card. The item(s) is then shipped to the customer.
Registration
The customer may register with the website hosting the remote shopping event by creating a user account. By registering, the customer creates a personal profile. In order to register as a user on the website, the customer must provide personal information such as first name, last name, phone number, and e-mail address. An option to enter a permanent and/or additional address to create a more efficient checkout is also available. A username and password is then created in order to secure the user’s personal information.
Scheduling a Private Event
It is not necessary to schedule in advance a remote shopping event. The customer may simply call the toll-free conference call number to participate in the remote shopping event between the hours of operation listed on the website. If a customer is interested in scheduling and booking a private remote shopping event, they may do so through the website or by calling the number provided by the website. Some examples of private remote shopping events could include but are not limited to: bridal parties, sorority shopping events, friends and families shopping together, and/or mother/daughter shopping events, etc. ShangBy.com
Conducting a Remote Shopping Event
The Customer
The remote location prepares for the event by setting up video camera(s), conference calling software, audio recording device(s), a remote computer system, mixer, and/or other equipment that may be necessary to conduct the event. The video camera(s) are set up by the camera crew in the remote shopping location for video correspondence between the customer, the shopping host/hostess and the seller. For example, the customer could be in the United States using their home computer to view the live video feed from camera(s) set up at a particular retail store in another part of the world, such as Shanghai, China.
The fast, or private video feed is for the live customer(s). This event is captured in real time, meaning that the customer is seeing what goes on in the remote location as it is actually occurring. This video feed is displayed on a private webpage accessible only to the customer. It is broadcast at a much higher rate and resolution and is not set up with audio devices in order to minimize the latency, or time delay. The customer will be directly communicating with the remote location by telephone during the event.
The live customer(s) may instruct the remote shopping host/hostess and cameras to show and/or examine various items at the remote location. He or she may request that the remote shopper try on various items, negotiate the price of an item, and/or perform any other kinds of remote buying activities.
The “Pile-On” Shoppers
A second video feed capturing the remote shopping event is set up for transmission to one or more other viewers, known as pile-on shoppers. This video feed is on a separate, public webpage on the website to allow for viewing of multiple shoppers. It includes audio from some or all of the audio recording devices. Adding the audio can cause a higher latency ranging between twenty seconds and one minute outside of real time. The pile-on shoppers have access to watch all open live remote shopping events.
The Customer(s) and “Pile-On” Shoppers Working Together
Pile-on shoppers can chat with the live customer while shopping using the chat tool on the website. The pile on shoppers can advise and provide input to the live customer(s) as to what items they may be interested in buying and/or viewing. The more shoppers that purchase a particular item, the lower the price of that item becomes.
Items that the live customer has chosen and negotiated during his/her shopping event are added to the product inventory displayed on the site. This allows for the pile-on shoppers that may be tuning in to the remote shopping event to purchase these items at their negotiated prices from the website inventory as well as any eCommerce shoppers.
The Conclusion of the Remote Shopping Event
After the conclusion of the Remote Shopping Event, the video is posted on the website for replay by other shoppers. This video may be edited to a shorter version that includes just the highlights of the shopping event or the different items purchased. Also, the live discussion from the event may be posted on the website so that other users may read it at a later time.
Some or all of the items purchased or viewed are made available on the website product inventory at their negotiated price for purchase. Visitors to the website may purchase these items at their convenience.
Purchased Items are then shipped to the various shoppers at their respective agreed prices.
Payment
Items purchased may be paid for by the user by entering their credit card information into a secure transaction on the website. Some examples of various accepted credit cards could be:
*Visa
*MasterCard
*Discover Card
*American Express
Product Delivery
Shipping
The product is shipped via air from the remote shopping location to the customer's address for a set fee. The product arrives within a time frame guaranteed by the seller.
Intellectual Property
A patent for Conducting Remote Shopping Events is currently pending for creator Stephen F. Bell. It is listed under serial number 11867049.
Goods produced and sold in their country of origin are often available for much lower prices before they are exported and resold to various retailers in the United Stated and other countries. Conducting a Remote Shopping Event allows the user to shop for these goods, sold at local prices in their country of origin, without physically traveling to foreign lands.
Method
In order to conduct a remote shopping event, the customer must first visit the website hosting the remote shopping event. Then the customer calls the toll-free conference call number provided by the website to connect to the shopping host/hostess at the remote location. One or more video cameras are provided for video correspondence at the remote shopping location. The customer views, through real-time Internet video feed, the remote retail location. The customer then directs by telephone and communicates with the shopping host/hostess at the remote location. The customer may virtually shop in the store by asking to view different items, directing the cameras to focus on items of interest, and negotiating prices with the seller. After the event has ended, the buyer may pay for the item(s) on the site by credit card. The item(s) is then shipped to the customer.
Registration
The customer may register with the website hosting the remote shopping event by creating a user account. By registering, the customer creates a personal profile. In order to register as a user on the website, the customer must provide personal information such as first name, last name, phone number, and e-mail address. An option to enter a permanent and/or additional address to create a more efficient checkout is also available. A username and password is then created in order to secure the user’s personal information.
Scheduling a Private Event
It is not necessary to schedule in advance a remote shopping event. The customer may simply call the toll-free conference call number to participate in the remote shopping event between the hours of operation listed on the website. If a customer is interested in scheduling and booking a private remote shopping event, they may do so through the website or by calling the number provided by the website. Some examples of private remote shopping events could include but are not limited to: bridal parties, sorority shopping events, friends and families shopping together, and/or mother/daughter shopping events, etc. ShangBy.com
Conducting a Remote Shopping Event
The Customer
The remote location prepares for the event by setting up video camera(s), conference calling software, audio recording device(s), a remote computer system, mixer, and/or other equipment that may be necessary to conduct the event. The video camera(s) are set up by the camera crew in the remote shopping location for video correspondence between the customer, the shopping host/hostess and the seller. For example, the customer could be in the United States using their home computer to view the live video feed from camera(s) set up at a particular retail store in another part of the world, such as Shanghai, China.
The fast, or private video feed is for the live customer(s). This event is captured in real time, meaning that the customer is seeing what goes on in the remote location as it is actually occurring. This video feed is displayed on a private webpage accessible only to the customer. It is broadcast at a much higher rate and resolution and is not set up with audio devices in order to minimize the latency, or time delay. The customer will be directly communicating with the remote location by telephone during the event.
The live customer(s) may instruct the remote shopping host/hostess and cameras to show and/or examine various items at the remote location. He or she may request that the remote shopper try on various items, negotiate the price of an item, and/or perform any other kinds of remote buying activities.
The “Pile-On” Shoppers
A second video feed capturing the remote shopping event is set up for transmission to one or more other viewers, known as pile-on shoppers. This video feed is on a separate, public webpage on the website to allow for viewing of multiple shoppers. It includes audio from some or all of the audio recording devices. Adding the audio can cause a higher latency ranging between twenty seconds and one minute outside of real time. The pile-on shoppers have access to watch all open live remote shopping events.
The Customer(s) and “Pile-On” Shoppers Working Together
Pile-on shoppers can chat with the live customer while shopping using the chat tool on the website. The pile on shoppers can advise and provide input to the live customer(s) as to what items they may be interested in buying and/or viewing. The more shoppers that purchase a particular item, the lower the price of that item becomes.
Items that the live customer has chosen and negotiated during his/her shopping event are added to the product inventory displayed on the site. This allows for the pile-on shoppers that may be tuning in to the remote shopping event to purchase these items at their negotiated prices from the website inventory as well as any eCommerce shoppers.
The Conclusion of the Remote Shopping Event
After the conclusion of the Remote Shopping Event, the video is posted on the website for replay by other shoppers. This video may be edited to a shorter version that includes just the highlights of the shopping event or the different items purchased. Also, the live discussion from the event may be posted on the website so that other users may read it at a later time.
Some or all of the items purchased or viewed are made available on the website product inventory at their negotiated price for purchase. Visitors to the website may purchase these items at their convenience.
Purchased Items are then shipped to the various shoppers at their respective agreed prices.
Payment
Items purchased may be paid for by the user by entering their credit card information into a secure transaction on the website. Some examples of various accepted credit cards could be:
*Visa
*MasterCard
*Discover Card
*American Express
Product Delivery
Shipping
The product is shipped via air from the remote shopping location to the customer's address for a set fee. The product arrives within a time frame guaranteed by the seller.
Intellectual Property
A patent for Conducting Remote Shopping Events is currently pending for creator Stephen F. Bell. It is listed under serial number 11867049.
Leonard "Lyn" Buchanan is the former database manager for the Stargate Project, a remote viewing project run by the Department of Defense from the 1970s to 1990s. He is the author of a book describing his experiences as a psychic spy for the American military.
Buchanan was a Sergeant in the United States Army brought into the Fort Meade remote viewing unit run by Major General Albert Stubblebine.
Skills and expertise
Buchanan came to the attention of General Stubblebine for two main reasons: his apparent natural psychic abilities and his expertise in computer software. This made him well qualified to be the database manager for the Stargate Project. From this vantage point, Lyn had the opportunity to work with all the key members of the unit, and, in possession of statistical analysis of the session data, was able to assess the accuracy of the session data obtained.
Problems, Solutions, Innovations
After leaving the forces, Buchanan founded the company Problems, Solutions, Innovations, contracted former Stargate remote viewer Mel Riley to work for his company, and continues to undertake private tuition.
Assigned witness program
Buchanan also runs the Assigned Witness Program, which endeavors to help locate missing persons, and provide a variety of not for profit services to law enforcement agencies.
Remote influencing
Buchanan is one of the few ex-military psychics willing to talk about REMOTE INFLUENCING or R.I. openly, in his book The Seventh Sense: The Secrets of Remote Viewing as Told by a "Psychic Spy" for the U.S. Military. He claims to have made Saddam Hussein so ill, he was not seen or able to give orders for a period of two weeks, and to have influenced the way Mikhail Gorbachev expressed himself about the reform of Communism.
As a civilian Buchanan undertook an R.I. test project for Dr. Mann of the Cornell Medical Center in New York, involving 12 high blood pressure patients over a period of four weeks.
In interviews, Buchanan has put forward the following general guidelines for the practise of R.I. Counter-visualisation may be an effective defensive strategy to R.I., because it creates a bi-directional mental join between the R.I. psychic and target, whereby the psychic ends up absorbing his own negative energies and thereby damaging himself.
As a result of these experiences Buchanan has warned against the use of R.I. because of the harm it can cause to those who practice it. His conclusion is that it is possible but it is not something one should aspire to perform.
Scientific Research
Joined by theoretical physicist Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, Buchanan is also a supporter of the scientific research on remote viewing done by Dr. Courtney Brown, writing that "it is very refreshing to see the subject of remote viewing treated like science instead of seance." .
Buchanan was a Sergeant in the United States Army brought into the Fort Meade remote viewing unit run by Major General Albert Stubblebine.
Skills and expertise
Buchanan came to the attention of General Stubblebine for two main reasons: his apparent natural psychic abilities and his expertise in computer software. This made him well qualified to be the database manager for the Stargate Project. From this vantage point, Lyn had the opportunity to work with all the key members of the unit, and, in possession of statistical analysis of the session data, was able to assess the accuracy of the session data obtained.
Problems, Solutions, Innovations
After leaving the forces, Buchanan founded the company Problems, Solutions, Innovations, contracted former Stargate remote viewer Mel Riley to work for his company, and continues to undertake private tuition.
Assigned witness program
Buchanan also runs the Assigned Witness Program, which endeavors to help locate missing persons, and provide a variety of not for profit services to law enforcement agencies.
Remote influencing
Buchanan is one of the few ex-military psychics willing to talk about REMOTE INFLUENCING or R.I. openly, in his book The Seventh Sense: The Secrets of Remote Viewing as Told by a "Psychic Spy" for the U.S. Military. He claims to have made Saddam Hussein so ill, he was not seen or able to give orders for a period of two weeks, and to have influenced the way Mikhail Gorbachev expressed himself about the reform of Communism.
As a civilian Buchanan undertook an R.I. test project for Dr. Mann of the Cornell Medical Center in New York, involving 12 high blood pressure patients over a period of four weeks.
In interviews, Buchanan has put forward the following general guidelines for the practise of R.I. Counter-visualisation may be an effective defensive strategy to R.I., because it creates a bi-directional mental join between the R.I. psychic and target, whereby the psychic ends up absorbing his own negative energies and thereby damaging himself.
As a result of these experiences Buchanan has warned against the use of R.I. because of the harm it can cause to those who practice it. His conclusion is that it is possible but it is not something one should aspire to perform.
Scientific Research
Joined by theoretical physicist Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, Buchanan is also a supporter of the scientific research on remote viewing done by Dr. Courtney Brown, writing that "it is very refreshing to see the subject of remote viewing treated like science instead of seance." .
Deborah B. Harwell
Deborah is a resident of Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the founder of the Myrtle Beach Herald, Myrtle Beach Business Journal, a vacation publication, a television personality, a radio personality and a celebrity about the Myrtle Beach area. She participates in fundraisers as an area personality and acts as a community leader. In the morning hours, she hosts a live talk show, WRNN 99.5FM, with her sidekicks, Steve and Dave. The show streams on wrnn.net and can be heard around the country. Also, she is President and CEO of Adobe Palm Communications, working with the SCDOT, FHWA and other government agencies on Environmental Impact Studies for highways, bridges and roads. Politics is a large part of Deborah's life and was an active lobbyist in the SC Statehouse for several years. In 2006, the SC Senate honored her by passing a Resolution crediting her for service to her community and career. She is a Palmetto Lady, receiving the highest honor in SC by the Governor of SC. She was honored by the Pee Dee Girl Scouts and received the Mary Dean Brewer Distinguished Service Award. She is an active member of the Legislative Policy Council of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the Horry County Shelter Home Board of Directors and is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach and the Sarah Circle. Her son Michael, lives in Raleigh, NC, with his wife Rebecca and three sons, Grayson, Chase and Cohen. Her parents are Kenneth and Nancy Boggs in Fallston. Her grandparents were Annie & A.M. Boggs of Fallston, NC. Her brother is Kenny Boggs and his wife is Wanda Spangler Boggs, the daughter of Boyd and Joyce Spangler and granddaughter of the late C.D. Spangler, Sr. of Charlotte. Their children include Kristen, Kelley and Abbey. During her younger years, she was a participant in the Miss North Carolina pageant, singing her way back home without a crown. A graduate of Gardner-Webb College, both B.S. and A.A. degrees. She received the coveted Student Teacher of the Year Award upon graduation. She is a Dunes Golf and Beach Club stock member and a Grande Dunes Ocean Club member.
Deborah is a resident of Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the founder of the Myrtle Beach Herald, Myrtle Beach Business Journal, a vacation publication, a television personality, a radio personality and a celebrity about the Myrtle Beach area. She participates in fundraisers as an area personality and acts as a community leader. In the morning hours, she hosts a live talk show, WRNN 99.5FM, with her sidekicks, Steve and Dave. The show streams on wrnn.net and can be heard around the country. Also, she is President and CEO of Adobe Palm Communications, working with the SCDOT, FHWA and other government agencies on Environmental Impact Studies for highways, bridges and roads. Politics is a large part of Deborah's life and was an active lobbyist in the SC Statehouse for several years. In 2006, the SC Senate honored her by passing a Resolution crediting her for service to her community and career. She is a Palmetto Lady, receiving the highest honor in SC by the Governor of SC. She was honored by the Pee Dee Girl Scouts and received the Mary Dean Brewer Distinguished Service Award. She is an active member of the Legislative Policy Council of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the Horry County Shelter Home Board of Directors and is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach and the Sarah Circle. Her son Michael, lives in Raleigh, NC, with his wife Rebecca and three sons, Grayson, Chase and Cohen. Her parents are Kenneth and Nancy Boggs in Fallston. Her grandparents were Annie & A.M. Boggs of Fallston, NC. Her brother is Kenny Boggs and his wife is Wanda Spangler Boggs, the daughter of Boyd and Joyce Spangler and granddaughter of the late C.D. Spangler, Sr. of Charlotte. Their children include Kristen, Kelley and Abbey. During her younger years, she was a participant in the Miss North Carolina pageant, singing her way back home without a crown. A graduate of Gardner-Webb College, both B.S. and A.A. degrees. She received the coveted Student Teacher of the Year Award upon graduation. She is a Dunes Golf and Beach Club stock member and a Grande Dunes Ocean Club member.
Early life
Amber Adriana Helena Rives(Model,Actress,Singer/Songwriter)born 19 April 1988 or 1989 in Seville,Spain.Born to a Spanish/Puerto Rican mother Jesenia and an Irish father Alex of Cuban descent.At the age of 6 the family moved to Ireland.In 2003 Jesenia gave birth to another baby girl named Gabriella.
Career
In 2000 while on holiday in her native Spain,Amber was spotted by a talent scout from the Irene Marie Modeling Ageny in Miami who flew her&her mother back to Miami where the 12-year-old agreed a contract.She began modeling for the agency at the age of 15.Just one year later she became the youngest model ever to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated,later appearing on covers of Teen Vogue,Seventeen Magazine&Ocean Drive.By the end of 2004 the model had the opportunity to become the world's youngest ever supermodel when offered a deal reportedly worth $14million,but the starlet rejected opting to remain loyal to her agency.In 2007 the stunning beauty was named no.4 on the 50 Most Beautiful.She is currently focused on music working with Usher Raymond,Robin Thicke,T-Pain,Michael Jackson and Beyonce Knowles on upcoming projects.
Charity
Rives gives the majority of her income to various charities including Breast Cancer Awareness,World Wildlife Foundation,Hurricane Katrina Fund and is a major donater to the clean-up of Ground Zero and re-building in Manhattan.In 2007 alone after earning around $30million,it is reported that she donated more than 60% to various charities.
Tragedy
In 2001 tragedy struck the young star as close friend Aaliyah Haughton was killed in a plane crash in late August after finishing filming the music video for 'Rock The Boat'.Three weeks later while visiting Aaliyah's grave in New York City 13 year-old Amber witnessed the shocking events of 9/11.8 months to the day after Aaliyah's death tragedy struck again as Lisa'Left Eye'Lopes died in a car accident in Honduras.In late 2007 she returned to Ireland after visiting her new born godson Usher Raymond V,and learned fellow model Katy French was in hospital and sadly passed away a week later.
Acting
The model has also tried her hand at acting landing roles in How I Met Your Mother,CSI:Miami,CSI:Las Vegas,Veronica Mars&Las Vegas.She has also appeared in music videos for Bobby V,Justin Timberlake and Tracy Byrd.
Music
The star's songwritnig talent shone through after Aaliyah's death.She penned a tribute song to the fallen angel entitled 'I Miss You'.Since then her talents have been in high demand writing tracks for stars including Aaliyah,Alicia Keys,Avant,Aventura,Bobby V,Beyonce Knowles,Babyface,Destiny's Child,Danity Kane,Keri Hilson,Justin Timberlake,Christina Aguilera,Timbaland,Tiffany Evans,Tamia,Nicole Scherzinger,R Kelly,Ciara,Solange Knowles,P Diddy,Tyrese,Mario,Eve,Jay-Z,Plies,Ne-Yo,Samantha Jade,Mary J Blige,Cassie,Rihanna,Ashanti,Nelly,Michael Jackson,Chris Brown,T-Pain,Kanye West,Jennifer Lopez,LeToya,Lionel Richie,Kelly Rowland,Leona Lewis,The PussCatDolls,Robin Thicke,Pharrell,Will Smith,Usher and many more.
In 2007 Amber Rives received an honorary award for her achievements in songwriting after a record 12 of her songs went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Currently working with Usher on the follow up to 'Confessions'which she has said is almost complete.
Amber Adriana Helena Rives(Model,Actress,Singer/Songwriter)born 19 April 1988 or 1989 in Seville,Spain.Born to a Spanish/Puerto Rican mother Jesenia and an Irish father Alex of Cuban descent.At the age of 6 the family moved to Ireland.In 2003 Jesenia gave birth to another baby girl named Gabriella.
Career
In 2000 while on holiday in her native Spain,Amber was spotted by a talent scout from the Irene Marie Modeling Ageny in Miami who flew her&her mother back to Miami where the 12-year-old agreed a contract.She began modeling for the agency at the age of 15.Just one year later she became the youngest model ever to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated,later appearing on covers of Teen Vogue,Seventeen Magazine&Ocean Drive.By the end of 2004 the model had the opportunity to become the world's youngest ever supermodel when offered a deal reportedly worth $14million,but the starlet rejected opting to remain loyal to her agency.In 2007 the stunning beauty was named no.4 on the 50 Most Beautiful.She is currently focused on music working with Usher Raymond,Robin Thicke,T-Pain,Michael Jackson and Beyonce Knowles on upcoming projects.
Charity
Rives gives the majority of her income to various charities including Breast Cancer Awareness,World Wildlife Foundation,Hurricane Katrina Fund and is a major donater to the clean-up of Ground Zero and re-building in Manhattan.In 2007 alone after earning around $30million,it is reported that she donated more than 60% to various charities.
Tragedy
In 2001 tragedy struck the young star as close friend Aaliyah Haughton was killed in a plane crash in late August after finishing filming the music video for 'Rock The Boat'.Three weeks later while visiting Aaliyah's grave in New York City 13 year-old Amber witnessed the shocking events of 9/11.8 months to the day after Aaliyah's death tragedy struck again as Lisa'Left Eye'Lopes died in a car accident in Honduras.In late 2007 she returned to Ireland after visiting her new born godson Usher Raymond V,and learned fellow model Katy French was in hospital and sadly passed away a week later.
Acting
The model has also tried her hand at acting landing roles in How I Met Your Mother,CSI:Miami,CSI:Las Vegas,Veronica Mars&Las Vegas.She has also appeared in music videos for Bobby V,Justin Timberlake and Tracy Byrd.
Music
The star's songwritnig talent shone through after Aaliyah's death.She penned a tribute song to the fallen angel entitled 'I Miss You'.Since then her talents have been in high demand writing tracks for stars including Aaliyah,Alicia Keys,Avant,Aventura,Bobby V,Beyonce Knowles,Babyface,Destiny's Child,Danity Kane,Keri Hilson,Justin Timberlake,Christina Aguilera,Timbaland,Tiffany Evans,Tamia,Nicole Scherzinger,R Kelly,Ciara,Solange Knowles,P Diddy,Tyrese,Mario,Eve,Jay-Z,Plies,Ne-Yo,Samantha Jade,Mary J Blige,Cassie,Rihanna,Ashanti,Nelly,Michael Jackson,Chris Brown,T-Pain,Kanye West,Jennifer Lopez,LeToya,Lionel Richie,Kelly Rowland,Leona Lewis,The PussCatDolls,Robin Thicke,Pharrell,Will Smith,Usher and many more.
In 2007 Amber Rives received an honorary award for her achievements in songwriting after a record 12 of her songs went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Currently working with Usher on the follow up to 'Confessions'which she has said is almost complete.