On demand visibility services and smart directory
US8555407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An on-demand communication system, device, method and program are provided which allows a consumer to request information from an on-demand visibility service. The on-demand visibility service places a request with the on-demand directory service that may then choose a relevant provider to be queried for this information based on situation-based access control logic. The on-demand visibility service then queries the relevant providers with the request for information. Providers may then gather information by optionally using sensors, and may then transmit a provider response to the on-demand visibility service. The on-demand visibility service may then forward this provider response in the form of an answer to the consumer, thereby satisfying the consumer request for information.
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