ELECTRONIC BOOK HAVING ELECTRONIC COMMERCE FEATURES

摘要

A viewer for displaying an electronic book and providing for electronic commerce. In conjunction with viewing an electronic book, a user can view information about products and services, view an on-line electronic catalog, and receive samples of products available for purchase. By entering a purchase request, the user can purchase products or services. The viewer also records statistics concerning purchase and information requests in order to recommend related products or services, or for directing particular types of advertisements to the user. A table is generated to record information concerning purchases and requests for particular products and services. An electronic customer catalogue is provided identifying products and services based upon an identification of the products and services previously purchased or for which information was requested.