Method and system to connect consumers to information
US7249045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D30/6745
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides for a method of (or apparatus for) facilitating the delivery of advice to consumers using a server unit which can store and display the names and characteristics of experts and then rapidly assist in connecting the expert and consumer for real-time communication. The server can also have the ability to receive keywords from the consumer, match those keywords to one or more experts, and tell the consumer how to contact an expert.
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