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System and method for operating a service to arrange transport amongst parties through use of mobile devices

US9959512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2010
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/40
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are described for enabling transportation to be arranged for individuals carrying handsets or mobile devices. In some embodiments, a customer can transmit a request for transport from a given customer geographic location. A service may handle the request by selecting a driver for the customer.

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