Calendar auction method and computer program product
US7509272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/12
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention facilitates a calendar auction over a computerized network wherein consumers of professional services may bid on calendar timeslots for needed professional services. A provider creates an account and manages an online calendar to facilitate auctions for defined timeslots. A consumer also creates an account and manages an online calendar to solicit calendar auctions for specific needed professional services over defined times-lots. Both provider and consumer manage their calendar auction accounts and calendar over a computerized network such as the internet.
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