E-commerce

AI Shopping Assistants That
Understand Preferences

Salience-based memory that keeps important purchases fresh while trivial browsing fades. Learn shopping patterns, remember preferences, and personalize recommendations with emotional intelligence.

Make Every Visit Feel Personal

ULPI remembers both what customers say they want AND what they actually choose

AI

Shopping Assistant

Online

Looking for Nike running shoes in darker color

Based on your Nike preference and size 8, I have dark-colored running shoes. I notice you prefer sustainable brands—would you like to see eco-friendly options?

I would like to go for Puma

Sure, checking for Puma running shoes in size 8

Perfect match
Product

Puma Running Shoes

$120

Sustainable
Product

Eco Tote Bag

$18

Product

Olive Utility Jacket

$96

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Memories

EmotionalBrand Preference

Prefers Puma brand

Episodic17 Jun, 14:06

Usually chooses darker colors

SemanticProfile

Size 8

EmotionalValues

Prefers sustainable/eco-friendly brands

ProceduralShopping Behavior

Reads reviews carefully before buying

ReflectivePattern

Replaces running shoes every 6 months

EpisodicLast Purchase

Bought Nike Air Zoom 6 months ago

Matches preference
Product

Olive Utility Jacket

$96

Product

Canvas Mini Tote

$24

Perfect match
Product

Puma Running Shoes

$120

Sustainable
Product

Eco Tote Bag

$18

Why ULPI Wins: Emotional + Episodic Memory

Emotional memory tracks stated preferences (eco-friendly, Puma) AND revealed preferences (always chooses darker colors, free returns over lowest price). Competitors only track clicks—they can't distinguish between what customers say they want vs. what they actually buy.

Intelligent Forgetting

Keep important purchases fresh while letting casual browsing fade

Memory Salience Over Time

High Salience (Persists)
Bought Nike Air Zoom (size 10) - $1806 months ago

Compared 5 brands, chose express shipping, added premium insoles

Prefers sustainable brandsStated preference
Low Salience (Fading)
Viewed red jacket briefly2 weeks ago
Browsed accessories1 month ago

Why ULPI Wins: Salience-Based Retention

Important purchases and preferences persist with high salience. Casual browsing fades with exponential decay. Recommendations stay relevant—no more 'you viewed this once' spam. Competitors treat all interactions equally, cluttering memory with irrelevant data.

Context-Aware Cart Recovery

Understand WHY customers abandoned their carts and address the actual concern

Abandoned Cart

2 hours ago

Nike Air Zoom Running Shoes

Size 10, Black

$180

Premium Insoles

Extra cushioning

$32

Subtotal$212
Shipping$18.99

Why They Left

Cart abandonment pattern: Customer hesitates when shipping cost exceeds $15

Past behavior: Always chooses free shipping over expedited

Purchase history: Buys running shoes every 6 months, due for replacement

Smart Recovery Solution

"We noticed you left items in your cart. Good news: orders over $200 qualify for free shipping!"

Why ULPI Wins: Multi-Factor Context Retrieval

Multi-factor retrieval connects cart items + browsing behavior + past objections + price sensitivity. We don't just know WHAT was in the cart—we understand WHY they left and HOW to bring them back. Competitors send generic 'complete your order' emails with blanket discounts instead of addressing the actual concern.

Pattern Learning & Timing

Reflective memory identifies shopping frequency, timing patterns, and purchase cycles

Purchase Timeline - Athletic Gear

1

Nike Air Zoom + Accessories

June 2024

$212 • Payday week • Researched 3 days

Main item (researched) + Impulse accessories
2

Compression Socks (3-pack)

December 2024

$45 • Payday week • Same-day purchase

Replacement cycle: ~6 months

Predicted: Running Shoes Replacement

Due: June 2025

Based on 6-month replacement cycle + payday pattern

Proactive Outreach Strategy:

  • • Send reminder in early June (during payday week)
  • • Highlight sustainable running shoe options (matches values)
  • • Suggest complementary accessories for impulse add-on
Shopping Frequency

Athletic gear every 5-6 months, always around payday

Research Pattern

Researches main items 2-3 days, impulse-buys accessories

Decision Drivers

Prioritizes free shipping and sustainability over price

Why ULPI Wins: Reflective Pattern Learning

Reflective memory meta-learns from behavior: shops every 6 months, always around payday, researches main items but impulse-buys accessories, prioritizes free shipping. We don't just remember purchases—we learn the underlying patterns that predict future behavior. Generic systems send random promotional emails; ULPI times outreach perfectly.

Build Shopping Experiences That Feel Personal

Stop bombarding customers with irrelevant recommendations. Start building AI that remembers what matters, learns preferences, and times outreach perfectly.