A method and system for determining part replacement related information by an end user. A user scans an identifier associated with a part. A scanner interface automatically couples the scanned identifier to a network enabled browser. The browser automatically connects over a network connection to a...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20030041098?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030041098 - NETWORK-BASED DETECTION AND DISPLAY OF PRODUCT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION