Network computer system to arrange pooled transport services
US10731998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/205
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A network computer system operates to receive a plurality of service requests over a given time interval, where individual service requests specify a respective target destination and a current location of a respective requester device. For each service request, the network computer system arranges a pooled transport service for the corresponding requester by selecting a service start location, and instructions for enabling the requester to travel to the service start location. The network computer system may select the service provider based on a variety of considerations, including the service start location, the current location of the corresponding service provider, and the determined time interval.
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