Substitute fulfillment system

US7430519B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Frontline Placement Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Roland R. Thompson · Malvern, US
• Michael S. Blackstone · Linglestown, US
• Ralph Julius · West Chester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 16, 2001
• Grant date: Sep 30, 2008
• Expiry date: Nov 17, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/1097
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for automating the performance of substitute fulfillment. The system includes a server which receives absentee information representing an absent worker via a telephone communication link or an Internet communication link. In response to receiving the absentee information, the system generates a list of potential substitute workers. The system then contacts potential substitute workers until one is found or until the list is exhausted. The system can also post a list of positions that are available on a website allowing potential substitute workers to search for a position.