Method and apparatus for linking businesses to potential customers through a trusted source network
US7917754B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/382
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with one embodiment, a method and apparatus for linking businesses to customers through a trusted source network includes creating and providing an authenticated rating and review/referral database. The authenticated rating and review/referral database is then used as a central hub to distribute authenticated ratings and reviews to various interested parties in one or more trusted source networks and/or through one or more portals linked to existing trusted source networks.
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